Everybody loves Phin and Matt's Southern Tier beers from Lakewood, New York. They gave us a couple of holiday seasonals this year. Their OLD MAN WINTER is one of the lightest-in-body winter beers I've ever tasted. It is deep amber, almost Coca-Cola color and pours with a lovely thick burnt-marshmallow head. Compared with many winter/Christmas beers, this one has a fairly light mouthfeel. The taste profile is almost a mix of roasty porter and American pale ale, with dark toffee malt notes and a light but definitely there hop presence.
What I think I like best about this beer is its drinkability. Unlike a heavier, stronger, sweeter holiday offering, Old Man Winter invites you to enjoy one, and then enjoy another one, and maybe another one after that. A true "session" beer for the cold wintry months. This Old Man wants to spend the evening with you. Let him.
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