{"id":9783,"date":"2024-12-23T23:40:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T05:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theaposition.com\/tombedell\/?p=9783"},"modified":"2024-12-30T16:41:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T22:41:01","slug":"12-beers-of-christmas-2023-2-greater-good-powder-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/tombedell\/golf\/lifestyle\/9783\/12-beers-of-christmas-2023-2-greater-good-powder-season","title":{"rendered":"12 Beers of Christmas 2023 \u2013 2: Greater Good Powder Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\"GG<\/a>\n

It\u2019s Festivus for the rest of us, and some of the rest of us arrived tonight, the three grandkids, with their folks expected later on after, I hope, I\u2019ve gone to bed.<\/p>\n

There were no particular airing of grievances as Festivus calls for, as “Seinfeld” fans may recall, even after I forced the girls into trying tonight\u2019s beer, since Lilah is not a big beer fan. Abby will gladly try a beer; Nate doesn\u2019t drink at all (where did I go wrong?).<\/p>\n

The only feats of strength were lifting glasses of Greater Good\u2019s Powder Season, a Winter Ale made, so it says on the can, \u201cWITH REAL CHERRIES<\/span>.\u201d The cherries are said to be sweet and tart, the malt bill a German wheat and as is the brewery\u2019s wont, the beer is a hefty one at 8% ABV.<\/p>\n

All<\/em> of the Worchester, Massachusetts brewery\u2019s beers are 8%–or higher\u2014because that\u2019s its goal as an \u201cImperial\u201d brewery, as explained back in 2021, when Greater Good\u2019s Gingerbread Ale<\/a> made the list.<\/p>\n

(The brewery does have a side program called Soul Purpose Brewing, and the sole purpose seems to be producing less potent brews, in the 5% range.)<\/p>\n\"powder<\/a>\n

Another goal is to make strong beers that don\u2019t have an excessive alcohol burn, and this year as in 2021, Greater Good decidedly succeeds. Although that gives rise to a mild grievance on my part. I\u2019d like to feel more heft to the beer than is apparent here, the same quibble I had back in 2021. If I\u2019m drinking an 8% beer, I\u2019d just as soon know it as it\u2019s going down, rather than realizing it with a subsequent headache.<\/p>\n

There was no question as to the ginger character of the Gingerbread beer. The cherry influence here is not as distinct, and I felt a little letdown there, too. But it\u2019s there, and the beer as a whole is tart and refreshing. My wife and the two girls had a taste. Lynn immediately picked out a sour cherry character. Abby and Lilah named about every fruit under the sun until I gave it away, and then it seemed more apparent to them.<\/p>\n

Lynn said the color was ruby amber. I thought it was apricot, Lilah golden brown, Abby thought it looked like a soft pretzel. I love these tasting panels! Both girls thought the beer was on the light side. Lilah thought it smelled better than it tasted, but that it was okay. Abby said she would drink it again.<\/p>\n

I did drink it again, and now my grievance, after everyone has retired for the night, is a slight headache. Luckily, at least at this point, not an imperial one.<\/p>\n

\"gg<\/a>Name: Powder Season
\nBrewer: Greater Good Imperial Brewing, Worcester, Massachusetts
\nStyle: Wheat Winter Warmer with fruit
\nABV: 8%
\nAvailability: Seasonally, in MA, RI, CT, PA, NY, NH, VT, ME
\nFor More Information: www.greatergoodimperials.com<\/p>\n

[December 23, 2024]<\/em><\/p>\n

< 12 Beers of Christmas 1: Berkshire Brewing Holidale 2024<\/a>
\n12 Beers of Christmas 3: Hardywood Gingerbread Stout<\/a> ><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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