Twas the night before Christmas, in Prince William's domain, not a creature was stirring, not even a crane. The beer taps were set by the bar with great care, in hopes that good cheer soon would be shared. The brewers were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of malts danced in their heads. And my friends with their stouts, and I with my ales, had just settled down for seasonal tales.
Discover the magic of the season with Prince William County's limited-time seasonal brews on our Stein's, Vines, and Moonshine trail. From spiced ales to cozy stouts, savor the essence of winter in every sip. There might even be a beer brewed for a certain elf to enjoy!
Available for a short time only – a toast to the holidays in every glass!
- Gingerbread Ale – 2 Silos brewing
- This Spiced Winter Seasonal is crafted with ginger, cinnamon, and clove for any festive occasion. The holiday spices are complimented with biscuit & caramel specialty malts for delectable nostalgia in every glass!
- ABV: 7.2%
- Spiced Winter Seasonal
- This Spiced Winter Seasonal is crafted with ginger, cinnamon, and clove for any festive occasion. The holiday spices are complimented with biscuit & caramel specialty malts for delectable nostalgia in every glass!
- Christmas Quad – Water’s End Brewery
- Rich malty and bready flavors are intertwined with notes of spice and fruity esters. Caramel, figs, golden raisins and sugar plums come to mind from the initial sip. And these enticing flavors are followed by a satisfying, warming finish that leaves you to ponder what ingredients were used in making this special beer.
- ABV: 9.3%
- Belgium Quad
- Release Date - 12/1
- Rich malty and bready flavors are intertwined with notes of spice and fruity esters. Caramel, figs, golden raisins and sugar plums come to mind from the initial sip. And these enticing flavors are followed by a satisfying, warming finish that leaves you to ponder what ingredients were used in making this special beer.
- Ghost of Christmas Past – The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
- Blended a delicious combination of gingerbread spice and vanilla into Ghost of Broad Run for a holiday treat.
- ABV: 9%
- Gingerbread Milk Stout
- Blended a delicious combination of gingerbread spice and vanilla into Ghost of Broad Run for a holiday treat.
- Hazy Days of Winter IPA – The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
- This experimental hazy uses a new thiol promoting yeast strain to maximize the citrus and floral aromatics from this heavily dry hopped beer. The perfect beer to warm you up on a cold winter day!
- ABV: 6.3%
- New England IPA
- This experimental hazy uses a new thiol promoting yeast strain to maximize the citrus and floral aromatics from this heavily dry hopped beer. The perfect beer to warm you up on a cold winter day!
- Buddy’s Spaghetti Breakfast Pastry Stout – Trouvaille Brewing Company
- The beer features common brewing ingredients and some not so common others, such as spaghetti, chocolate fudge Pop Tarts, M&M’s, marshmallows and maple syrup.
- ABV: 12%
- Pastry Stout
- Release Date - 12/16
- The beer features common brewing ingredients and some not so common others, such as spaghetti, chocolate fudge Pop Tarts, M&M’s, marshmallows and maple syrup.
- Gingy Snaps – Eavesdrop Brewery
- A milk sugar and molasses enhanced gingerbread spiced imperial milk stout perfect for sipping around a winter campfire.
- ABV: 10.4%
- Stout - Imperial / Double Milk
- A milk sugar and molasses enhanced gingerbread spiced imperial milk stout perfect for sipping around a winter campfire.
- Nei Pini – Cedar Run Brewery
- Brewed with German malts and hops with an extra level of refinement from two, light dry hop additions during fermentation. Nei Pini translates to "In the Pines" in Italian and seemed fitting here at the brewery on the edge of their Christmas Tree farm. Just the right balance of malt sweetness, bread crust crackle and spicy hop character to please the lager and hop aficionado's alike.
- ABV: 5.2%
- Italian Style Pilsner
- Brewed with German malts and hops with an extra level of refinement from two, light dry hop additions during fermentation. Nei Pini translates to "In the Pines" in Italian and seemed fitting here at the brewery on the edge of their Christmas Tree farm. Just the right balance of malt sweetness, bread crust crackle and spicy hop character to please the lager and hop aficionado's alike.
- Big Fat Cookies and Cream – Sinistral Brewing Company
- Made with Maris, Roasted Barley, Wheat, Acidulated malts and hopped with Hallertauer. 100lbs of Cookie Crumble went into the fermenter as well as lactose free soft serve ice cream.
- ABV: 8.2%
- Imperial Stout
- Made with Maris, Roasted Barley, Wheat, Acidulated malts and hopped with Hallertauer. 100lbs of Cookie Crumble went into the fermenter as well as lactose free soft serve ice cream.
- St Nix Fix – Sinistral Brewing Company
- Made with Pale, Amber, Wheat, Roasted and Crystal Malts. Added Honey and Molasses to boil for a little something special. Hopped with Northern Brewer and Saaz then finished with a mix of spices to celebrate the season.
- ABV: 8%
- Winter Ale
- Release Date – 12/15
- Made with Pale, Amber, Wheat, Roasted and Crystal Malts. Added Honey and Molasses to boil for a little something special. Hopped with Northern Brewer and Saaz then finished with a mix of spices to celebrate the season.
- Snow Miser – Ornery Beer Company
- Madagascar vanilla bean, ginger, & cinnamon showcase our winter ale. Deep ruby hue & sweet malty finish. A touch of clove & nutmeg provide holiday cheer and lactose adds to a smooth delicious ale
- ABV: 6.8%
- Winter Warmer
- Release Date - 12/1
- Madagascar vanilla bean, ginger, & cinnamon showcase our winter ale. Deep ruby hue & sweet malty finish. A touch of clove & nutmeg provide holiday cheer and lactose adds to a smooth delicious ale
- Holiday R&R – Tucked Away Brewery
- Madagascar vanilla bean, ginger, & cinnamon showcase our winter ale. Deep ruby hue & sweet malty finish. A touch of clove & nutmeg provide holiday cheer and lactose adds to a smooth delicious ale.
- ABV: 5.7%
- Spiced Ale
- Madagascar vanilla bean, ginger, & cinnamon showcase our winter ale. Deep ruby hue & sweet malty finish. A touch of clove & nutmeg provide holiday cheer and lactose adds to a smooth delicious ale.
- Spice Milange – Brew Republic
- Packed with caramel malts of varying complexity, this red ale is packed with additions of cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom to help release your inner Rockstar.
- ABV: 6%
- Winter Spice Warmer
- Packed with caramel malts of varying complexity, this red ale is packed with additions of cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom to help release your inner Rockstar.
Seasonal Brews
As the holiday season winds down, these special brews are saying goodbye until next year. Don't miss out on the festive flavors—grab your friends and head to our local breweries before they're gone. Here's to enjoying the magic of the season one last time!
