S2P01 - Beer - Winter Warmer

These are the beer notes from Season 4 Episode 01 of the S4E01Two Old Guys Drinking Beer podcast.

The Brewery

• Rahr & Sons Brewing Company
• Fort Worth, TX
• Founded by Fritz Rahr in 2004. Family brewing dates back to 1847 in Wisconsin. 
• Tours and tastings
• Saturdays 1 to 3 - $15 FOR A WRISTBAND THAT WILL GET YOU 3 PINTS OF BEER AND A SOUVENIR GLASS TO KEEP. BEER-TO-GO STORE OPEN.
• Food trucks
• Open other days for purchases by the glass or to-go.
• Other Beers 
• Rahr’s Blonde
• Dadgum IPA
• Adios Pantalones - Sesión w/lemon & lime
• Texas Red - American Amber
• Ugly Pug - Black Lager - A Two Old Guys favorite
• Iron Thistle - Scottish Ale
• Mr. Wiggles - Double Dank IPA

The Beer

• Winter Warmer - English Dark Ale
• ABV - 8%
• IBU 44
• October release - Dark & Roasty - Robust - Malt Flavors of Toffee, Chocolate, and Caramel - Dark Fruit - Warm Finish
• There is a Bourbon Barrel-aged version (11% ABV)
• $9 six-pack cans @ Kroger

This is the fourth Rahr beer we’ve reviewed. Ugly Pug (4), Texas Red (3), and Iron Thistle Scottish Ale (3).

The Review

We have a winner. On this cold and rainy day, Winter Warmer was a perfect choice. It is dark and rich yet not overpowering. It is probably in our top five of our favorite beers over three full years of reviewing. Rahr & Sons have another hit on their hands. It is a seasonal beer so give it a try before spring. If you like it, Rahr's Ugly Pug is similar and available year-round. Both Two Old Guys rate Winter Warmer a solid four (4) out of five (5) bottle caps. If you enjoy dark beers, this is a great choice.

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