The Best Winter Beers for 2021
As colder temperatures set in, winter seasonal beers start hitting the shelves. Rich, full-bodied beers like doppelbocks and Russian imperial stouts are ready to move in and take the place of last season's pumpkin beers. We've compiled a list of the best winter beers you can stock this season. Consider filling beer growlers so your guests can enjoy their favorite winter beers at home. Scotch Ale (Wee Heavys) Scotch ales are top-fermenting brews that were originally served in small quantities (thus, the "wee heavy" nickname) for a few schillings in nineteenth-century Scotland. This style is boiled extensively in kettles, which creates toasty caramelization and sweet, full-bodied flavors. Many Scotch ales also offer higher alcohol by volume,