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Harpoon Winter Warmer was the first seasonal beer we brewed and, as a matter of fact, it was one of the first seasonal beers in the country. To this day, we still look forward to the first Winter Warmer bottling of the season as a sign of the approaching holidays. From the label to the aroma to the flavor, it all reminds us of family get-togethers, and the beers that help make the holidays so festive.
Brewed since 1988, this beer has become a New England seasonal classic. Cinnamon and nutmeg dominate the aroma. The taste is a rich combination of the holiday spices and the hearty malt backbone. There is a mild sweetness to the finish along with the lingering flavor of the spices. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
5.90% ABV
Availability Frequency:
November - January
Containers Available:
bottle
draft
Locations Where Available:
Northeast
Southeast
Great Lakes
Texas
Store/Serve Temperature:
45-54 degrees F
Comments
Poured a dark gold with
Poured a dark gold with hardly any foam, let alone enough to classify as a head. Smells strongly of cinnamon and nutmeg with an overall sweetness binding them together. The taste is cinnamon and Christmas spices with bread with a mild hoppy aftertaste adding a touch of bitterness to an otherwise sweet sip. Harpoon's Winter Warmer is on the thin side, but smooth and lightly carbonated. A good festive beer, but nothing amazing.