STRATFORD, CT - 7.3% ABV

What better way to kick off our Advent Calendar than with a limited edition holiday treat from Two Roads Brewing Company, located down the Connecticut coastline in Stratford, CT.

Under the leadership of esteemed Brewmaster Phil Markowski, Two Roads has produced a ridiculous number of consistently delicious beers since the brewery's founding in 2012.

Two Roads Holiday Ale is only available for a few weeks each year, and is inspired by the little known Biere de Noel style, a subset of Biere de Garde, both of which originated on small farmhouse breweries in the north of France. Biere de Noel, which translates as “Christmas Beer," tends to exhibit a more malty profile than a typical Biere de Garde.

We chose this as our first beer of the calendar because we found it a delightful winter warmer, rustic and balanced, without any spices, just sweet flavors of toffee, caramel, and bready baked goods. Cheers to a great December!!