Christmas Ale Variants (Imperial, Barrel-Aged, or Hot Pepper) | Pints with Pros

[@NorthernBrewerTV]

Check out our blog for more process and usage suggestions, as well as links to all the special ingredients discussed in the video for these variants: www.northernbrewer.com/blogs/beer-recipes-ingredients/superior-christmas-ale-variants-make-your-spiced-holiday-ale-even-more-festive

[@theflyfishingnomad9641]

A UPS delivery of brewing ingredients last week lead to a very, very long night. The unopened box on the floor was just too much for my inquisitive Aussie cattle mix dog, she just had to tear into it. Then the smell of yummy things couldn’t be ignored by my pit mix, he jumped right in and sampled everything, including the hops. Most brewers might not know this but hops are toxic to dogs, I did but had forgotten. For the pit mix it was touch and go all night on if he would survive. The Aussie ate a lot less, for her it was just an uncomfortable night. Currently I’m waking from a short nap and so grateful my fur buddies are still here next to me and snoring away.

[@NorthernBrewerTV]

I'm so sorry to hear that. That sounds like such a hectic, stressful situation. Glad that it appears everyone, man and beast, are going to be okay.

[@chucktheobald4931]

Great video ! I am a huge Great Lakes Brewing fan. I have brewed this beer. Very good indeed. Great ideas!

[@NorthernBrewerTV]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@elrond3737]

I bought this kit. I am looking to brew it and have it ready for next Thanksgiving to Christmas. Anyone have a good idea when I should start this? I was thinking February.

[@EricJames-f8x]

I used super kleer as a clarifier and forgot to add two ounces of water as the package said. Did I ruin my batch?

[@NorthernBrewerTV]

Sorry I missed this earlier. I think things would be okay honestly. How does it seem to have gone? Was this to beer or wine?

[@EricJames-f8x]

@NorthernBrewerTV It seem like it was fine. It was completely after 24 hours. I bottled it but then noticed sediment at the bottom of my bottles. Should I have waited a little longer before bottling? Yes this is wine.

[@pdfbrander]

It's the middle of November! Why do you have a Christmas tree decorated?

[@NorthernBrewerTV]

At Great Lakes Brewing Company, Christmas Ale season begins in mid-October, making spirits extra bright for the extended season. We decorate the big tree at Northern Brewer HQ on Black Friday per tradition.

[@pdfbrander]

@@NorthernBrewerTV Fools! Everyone knows that the tradition is 12 day before and leave it up till the 6th Jan. You're rushing it. Never rush it...

[@billburns720]

@@pdfbrander ok karen