The Bruery Mocha Wednesday Beer

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The Bruery Mocha Wednesday Beer

When you have an iconic beer like Black Tuesday in the fold, it only makes sense to release variants to build off of that success. Mocha Wednesday does just that, taking the bourbon barrel aged imperial stout and adding cacao nibs from TCHO in San Francisco. They've also tossed in fresh coffee from the Portola Coffee Lab in Costa Mesa to create a beer that measures up to its big brother. This massive 19.2% ABV brew begs to be shared, so jump at a chance for a taste if you should be so lucky.

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Deschutes The Abyss Beer

Take a journey into The Abyss with this annual release from Deschutes Brewing in Bend, Oregon. Named due to its dark, deep, complex flavor profile, The Abyss is brewed with licorice and molasses and then a third of it is aged in French oak and oak Bourbon barrels. A rich Imperial Stout that tips the scales at 11% ABV, it's a flavorful journey that is only available for a couple of months every year.

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Whiskey

Journeyman Silver Cross Whiskey

The inspiration for Silver Cross Whiskey from Journeyman Distillery comes from Scotland, but it's not a take on a peated Scotch whiskey, but rather a tribute to the great game of golf. The Three Oaks, Michigan based distillers use equal parts Rye, Wheat, Corn, and Barley for this unique whiskey, which is named for the medal that was originally awarded to the winner in the early days of The British Open. A gold medal winner itself at last years San Francisco Spirits Competition, this tasty whiskey has plenty to offer fans of bourbon, rye, and even Scotch.

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Sixpoint Beast Mode Beer

While most Porters are tame and quite predictable, the latest offering from Sixpoint Brewing, named Beast Mode, appears difficult to contain. This Porter from the New York based canning gurus packs flavors like coffee, caramel, and chocolate into 12 oz cans. Busting through the line of scrimmage and leaving taste buds in its wake, Beast Mode is ready to be unleashed.

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Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin Beer

If there is anyone we trust to add grapefruit to an already amazing IPA, it's the folks at Ballast Point Brewing. They've taken their Sculpin IPA — a frontrunner in a crowded field — and added the juicy, tropical flavors of fresh grapefruit. The tart zing collides with the already citrusy Sculpin hops to create a complex, yet balanced IPA. It's enough to make you forget about the bitter chill of winter, at least temporarily.

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Dulce Vida Extra Añejo Tequila

Despite being on the market for only five years, Dulce Vida has already captured some of the industry's highest honors. This Extra Añejo Tequila release is a celebration of their fifth anniversary, and it's certainly worth the party. Made with 100% blue agave and sourced from the Los Altos Highlands of Jalisco, this tequila was aged for five years in American Oak that once contained award-winning Merlot and Cabernet wines from the Napa Valley. It's an extraordinary expression that might change how you feel about sipping tequila.

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Dogfish Head Raison D'Extra Beer

When one of the most respected craft breweries decides to dust off a classic, it's worth paying attention. Dogfish Head, known for being one of the first breweries to push the limits of craft beer, is bringing back Raison D'Extra for the first time in seven years. Based on year-round offering Raison D'Etre, D'Extra is a Belgian style Brown Ale that takes things to an entirely new level. It's brewed with huge amounts of malt, brown sugar, and raisins and tips the scales at a whopping 18% ABV. Complex and flavorful fresh, this one offers even more after some time in deep hibernation.

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Breakside Salted Caramel Stout

When it comes to sweet, decadent, dessert beers, the Salted Caramel Stout from Portland's Breakside Brewing is one of the best you can get your hands on. It's a collaboration between the brewery and Portland's Salt & Straw ice cream shop utilizing their house-made lactose caramel and a dash of sea salt. Chocolate, vanilla, and sweet malt collide to make this one of the most sought after sweet stouts in the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.

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Einstok Icelandic Doppelbock

If you're looking for a great winter beer to add to your fridge this year, look no further than 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle. That's where Icelandic Doppelbock from Einstok Beer Company is made, and it impresses with its taste even more than proximity. It's a classic Dopplebock that is sweet, malty, and light bodied. Easy to drink and a great companion while celebrating the holidays, the winter, or really just about anything.

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Treehouse Drinking Chocolate

Your crumpled pack of Swiss Miss from the office kitchen, this is not. Founded by a former cacao farmer, Treehouse Drinking Chocolate aims to do justice to the craft and spirit of the plant. It's available in four flavors: Original, Camp (which blends the chocolate with organic coffee), Cherrywood (which mixes in cherrywood-smoked Oregon sea salt), and Nectar (sweetened with coconut nectar and a bit of organic coconut milk for good measure). No matter the variety you choose, you'll be getting a drink that's 72% cacao and crafted in small batches using cacao sourced from a farmer-owned coop in Northern Peru. And no, they don't have a variety with the mini marshmallows mixed in — you'll have to add those on your own.

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Rum

A.H. Riise Christmas Rum

While Christmas beers and egg nog hog the holiday spotlight, there are some spirits that are more than worthy of a spot in your holiday rotation. A.H. Riise Christmas Rum might be the best fit, hand blended by Rum distillates up to 20 years old, and then finished in sherry casks. The result is a rum that tastes like Christmas, with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus flavors that finishes smooth and sweet. Each festive Single Barrel bottle is specially selected and hand labeled in the US Virgin Islands.

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St. Bernardus Christmas Ale

Just about every brewery releases something to coincide with the holiday season, but none of them have the history, or the taste that you get from the Christmas Ale from St. Bernardus. It's a Belgian Abbey ale brewed in the Quadrupel style at 10% ABV — bringing a warming meld of flavors that should ward off the deep chill of winter. It's also ideal to pair with traditional holiday dinners, as the Belgian yeast can balance out a starchy meal as well as any beer available. Look past the trends and consider a classic this holiday season.

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Avery Mephistopheles Beer

The dark side can be quite appealing, and in the case of Mephistopheles from Avery Brewing, it can be quite tasty as well. The final installment of The Demons of Ale series could easily be categorized as sinful — with it's black as midnight appearance and rich, complex flavor profile. The annual release kicks down the door at 17.1% ABV this year, making it perfect to set aside and let mellow for years. Or you can open it fresh and enjoy one of the most diverse desert beers around.

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Funky Buddha Hop Gun Beer

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean your craving for hops is on ice. Hop Gun from Funky Buddha is an IPA that might make you forget what season it is thanks to loads of fresh, fruity hops. Packed with grapefruit, pineapple, and balanced out well with caramel malt, this is a beer that hits its target. Available only on tap until now, Hop Gun can be found in six packs as well starting this month.

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Gin

Koval Dry Gin

While you scan the shelves at the liquor store looking to try something new, sometimes a bottle jumps out at you. Koval's Dry Gin should, with its laser-cut label that is embossed and die-cut and then topped off with delicate gold foil circles. And the gin matches the attention to detail the label received, made from a blend of woodland spices and with a dry, citrusy nose. It's an organic, small batch gin that is a great choice for cocktails, but flavorful enough to drink straight as well.

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Rogue Sriracha Stout Beer

Since experimentation in the craft beer world knows no bounds, and people are already adding Sriracha to just about everything, it's almost a surprise it took this long for the two worlds to collide. Brought together by Rogue Ales, Sriracha Stout is made with ingredients from Rogue Farms, and the Huy Fong original hot chili sauce you already smother your food with. It's a rich stout with a warming kick that should rival anything you decide to pair with it at mealtime.

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MadTree Thundersnow Beer

During the winter months, we expect some rough, cold weather. This year, expect Thundersnow from MadTree Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio. This spiced Scotch Ale falls into the Winter Warmer category, with nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and just enough warmth thanks to the 8.5% ABV. A great example of a winter seasonal that is unique, full-flavored, and balanced.

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Bourbon

Orphan Barrel Lost Prophet Bourbon

The fourth release in Diageo's Orphan Barrel line of premium bourbons is ready to hit store shelves, and might be the best of the bunch. Lost Prophet is a 22-year-old bourbon that was distilled in 1991 and bottled at 90 proof. This one-time release is an easy drinker and unlike other extra-aged releases, is not over-oaked. The beautiful packaging matches the contents of the bottle, making this one difficult to resist.

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Dogfish Head Beer Thousand

Some collaborations are just perfect, and that's the case with Beer Thousand from Dogfish Head. It celebrates the 20th anniversary of the legendary album Bee Thousand from Ohio rockers Guided By Voices. Almost as notorious for their beer guzzling as their sound, this Imperial lager should impress fans of GBV and craft beer alike. It's brewed with 10 grains and 10 hop varieties and is also 10% ABV — all adding up to Beer Thousand. You also get a 10-inch record with 10 songs from the band's first tour back in 1994 if you spring for the six bottle box.

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