*Now there have been no scientific studies to confirm this.....But I swear the above image is just as recognized in Cleveland as you would find the Coca-Cola logo, McDonald's arches, and Nike swoosh are recognized worldwide*
If you're not from Cleveland you simply do not understand the mass hysteria that occurs in this town this time of year. Christmas Ale, a robust ale brewed with honey and spiced with ginger and cinnamon, has become a recent legend since its launch in the late 90's. It's only available November - December. Every year the mad, frantic, dash to get Great Lakes Christmas Ale before it goes out of stock is common. Throw in a honey shortage this year and you have hysteria similar to the Cabbage Patch Kids riot of '83. Okay..... so I'm exaggerating just a little bit, but you would think prohibition was right around the corner the way people are stockpiling Christmas Ale in their homes. I recently learned that there is a hierarchy among the local bars and restaurants with who can receive Christmas Ale and who can't. Meaning if your the new guy on the block, chances are you won't be pouring the stuff this year.
What? You never heard of Christmas Ale? Well let me educate you on what Christmas Ale by Great Lakes Brewing Company is all about. Better yet, I'll share a song with you:
*Warning* This is the uncensored version (contains a few bad words...) CLICK HERE
Now, this stuff isn't for the faint of heart...... I don't drink Christmas Ale mainly because the 7.5% alcohol content would have me face down on the floor faster than you could say "Merry Christmas". I'm more of a Michelob Ultra-Light or Amstel Light type of girl. In my opinion, the more a beer tastes like water the better. However, JG definitely likes to imbibe in "The Ale" this time of year. In fact, right now, I have a hard time fitting the milk in our fridge because 2 six packs of Christmas Ale are in the way. I think JG is just warming up for the big Christmas Ale party that occurs every year around this time. Yes, JG and his friends have an annual Christmas Ale Party. It is debauchery at its finest followed by several days of a wicked hangover, but in these guys' eyes it is the highlight of the year. Just like a certain recent get together, people fly in for this.....
So now you know all about the hype of Christmas Ale. With that said, GO! HURRY! Get to the closest store! Its gonna be out of stock soon!
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This. Is . Awesome. Stuff. It seems that Cleveland's little secret gets more and more well known every year.
Their Elliot Ness and Edmund Fitzgerald brews kick so much a$$ it's not even funny. See? Look. I'm not even laughing. It's that good.
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