Samuel Adams White Christmas

As crisp as the first snowfall of the year, this unfiltered white ale is blended with holiday spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange peel. The familiar citrus and wheat characters of the ale are complemented by the warmth of the spices for a festive brew that’s perfect for the season.

Inspired by the flavors of the season, we wanted to brew a beer that would be perfect for the holidays, yet lighter and crisper than the more malty beers we often find that time of year.

Using some of our favorite Christmas spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange peel, we brewed this hazy white ale with distinct fruity citrus notes and a warm spiciness. The blend of malts contributes a medium body with a subtle sweet note while the wheat provides a slight crisp character. The lingering spice notes leave you wanting more.

Appearance – Hazy golden
Aroma – Slightly sweet with herbal, spice, and citrus notes
Flavor – Spiciness from the cinnamon and earthy character from the nutmeg balanced by distinct flavors of orange; Spalt Spalter Noble hops contribute a subtle lemon and herbal character
Mouth feel – Medium-bodied
Finish – Crisp finish from the wheat with a citrus note on the palate followed by a lingering warming note from the cinnamon and nutmeg

Food Pairing
The balance of crisp wheat and warming spice make this brew pair perfectly for lighter fair like salad with cranberries and goat cheese while also complimenting sweeter desserts like fruit tart or cheesecake.