Crosby's Kitchen & CocktailBeer

This unique seasonal beer offers the warmth of an old English pub to help ward off the chill of a winter’s night. It has its origins in British neighborhood pubs where villagers would gather to shake off the damp cold of the bitter English winter. They’d share a pint or two of winter warmer ale by the fire, catch up on local gossip, and stay inside, where it was warm. We’ve brewed our version in the tradition of those winter ales, with a robust, full-bodied flavor and a tangy hint of spices.

Smuttynose Winter Ale is a full-bodied, amber beer brewed with a special Trappist ale yeast. Stylistically reminiscent of a Belgian Abbey Double, it features fruity aromas and flavor, balanced by soft Crystal hops. Warming, mellow & pleasantly complex, Smuttynose Winter Ale is your perfect cold weather companion. Available in sixpacks and on draft from late October through February.

Winter spiced ale is our winter seasonal offering. With it's thick body, creamy head, ruby hue, and big bold flavors with hints of caramel, toffee, and cinnamon, it is sure to keep you warm through the cold winter nights. Best served at 56ºf in a snifter glass.

At Weyerbacher we’ve created a Winter Ale that is a must for any malty beer lover. Winner of a Silver Medal in the 1998 World Beer Championships, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is brewed with deep-roasted chocolate malt. The taste predominates with a warm, roasty flavor, balanced out with a slightly dry finish. It’s smooth but not cloying, with a warming belt of alcohol (5.6% ABV). Although winter ales predate history, they are believed to have their origin in the pagan celebrations of winter solstice. Later, when monasteries produced the local brew, winter ales were made each year to commemorate the birth of Christ. Back then, winter ales were brewed full-bodied as a source of nutrition for the upcoming winter months. Today, winter ales are typified by their seasonality, their rich, malty flavors and by their deep, dark coloration. Generally available November through February, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is the perfect libation for a winter meal, with good friends, or beside a warm fire fending off a cold winter night.

This rich malty brown ale is flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and a kiss of almond!

Inspired by the long, cold and seemingly endless Canadian winter, our 6.2% alcohol Winter Ale is a true winter warmer. Handcrafted with specialty hops and malts, combined with generous amounts of cinnamon, honey, ginger and orange peel, this unique beer is brimming with flavour.

This festive ale calls to mind the holiday season with scents of spruce and ginger, mingling with flavors of orange-spiced bread, perfectly complementing a frosty evening.

Layered with rich, nutty chocolate notes and malty, roasted caramel flavors, our brown ale gives you plenty to contemplate on long winter nights.

The Old Port Winter Ale has brought inner warmth and happiness to both Mainers and those from away for the past several winters. The 7.3% ABV makes our winter seasonal a Strong Ale by style. But the deep mahogany color, thick foamy head, solid malt body, and assertive hop flavor make it a worthy reward for reaching the end of another Maine winter's day.

2012 brings a different spin on a traditional Belgian Abby Ale. Deep gold in color with the aroma of fresh biscuits and ripe fruit, tart in the middle with a crisp, herbal finish. Brewed strong enough to stand up to winter's chill.

A blend of five different German and domestic malts come together to give a deep, rich color and a complex roasted flavor to this winter favorite. Over 6 weeks of cold conditioning makes this "one smooth brew" Silver Medal - North American Beer Awards - 2005

This malty,sweet, caramel colored German bock beer is brewed with imported malt and hops.

This American Style Brown Ale is brewed hoppy, deliciously hoppy. Rich, malty and dry-hopped to deliciousness. Typically available December through March.

Black Dog's Winter Cheer is a very hearty ale made from five different malts and three hop varieties. It has a deep copper color and its flavor balances the sweet malt with significant hop spiciness. The perfect beer to cheer up a Winters evening. Malts: 2-row Munich, Cara-pils, Roasted Barley, Chocolate. Hops: Mount Hood Pearle, Cascade

Winter weather may drive us indoors but cannot dampen our spirits when hearth, home and hops meet in jubilation. Hoisted high in its golden glory, Winter Cheers lives up to its name, fueling festive times and chasing winter’s chill. Glowing and glimmering, frothy and shimmering, our celebratory wheat ale features luscious fruity and spicy notes, making it a perfect brew to brighten spirits even on the deepest of nights.

A Strong Ale that is dark chocolate brown to almost black in color. Eight specialty malts contribute to its full bodied sweetness. Piney flavors and aroma from the hops balance out the sweetness and chocolate malt flavors. A longer aging process contributes to the deep richness of this ale.