“BEST DARK BEERS
1. Ommegang Three Philosophers
A blend of two classic Belgian styles, strong dark ale and cherry lambic, this beer perfectly combines dark warming goodness and hints of chocolate, cherry, and coffee, making it the best night-hued ale on Earth.
2. Pennichuck Feuer–Wehrmann Schwarzbier
This brew is roasty, with flavors of coffee, cocoa, and hints of smoke that will make you rethink dark beers completely.
3. Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imperial Stout
Despite coming in a can, this cinder-black espressolike 10 percent ABV elixir is great for special occasions.
BEST ALES
1. Stone Levitation Ale
It has a deep amber body, roasted-malt flavors reminiscent of the finest English ales, and the sturdy dose of hops you’d expect from a leader of the West Coast’s “extreme beer” movement. The result is the tastiest session ale we’ve had this year.
2. Lagunitas IPA
Brewed with plenty of bite (from the hops) and kick (from the 5.7 percent ABV), but not so much that your taste buds turn to leather after two pints.
3. Odell 90 Shilling Scottish Ale
This incredibly drinkable Colorado brew is great in cold weather: warming and rich but not too heavy.”
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