December 13, 2014

278/1259) beerbistro:  Old Time Gingerbread Porter by Oast House Brewers of Ontario:  **1/2;  5.5%;  full-on gingerbread nose;  tastes of spice, primarily ginger;  the traditional roasty chocolate notes one associates with porters hold off until the finish;

279/1260) Beer Academy:  Holiday Dubbel by Six Pints Specialty Brewing Co. of Ontario:  **1/2;  7.5%, 18 ibu;  rich, herbal, nearly medicinal nose;  rich, spiced fruitcake taste;

I purchased one of 280 wax dipped bottles to take home.  It is lined up alongside some other delights of the season.

And another reason to love this time of year: