As a sure sign that the white stuff isn’t all that far off, Garrison Brewing’s Winter Warmer is now available. The tasting notes on the Garrison website describe the beer as:
Complex and inviting aromatics of strawberry jam, cinnamon, clove, brown sugar and molasses. Rich caramel flavors dominate and persist through a warming finish; starts sweet with a touch of dryness followed by a smooth aftertaste of caramel and clove.
The beer will be available at NSLC locations and select private stores. As per their Facebook page, the brew is also expected to be available in New Brunswick.
Doesn’t their neighbour, Picaroons, also have a beer named Winter Warmer? Not too original. Sounds tasty though.
You’re right, Picaroons produces a Winter Warmer as well that is expected to be available soon.
Winter Warmer is a fairly common description for beers that either fits in the BJCP barley wine categories (http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/style19.php) or Christmas / Winter Specialty Spiced Beers (http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/style21.php).
Here’s a reference of other beers from Beer Advocate: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/47