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Why Peated Scotch Ale Is The Ultimate Winter Warmer

Peated Scotch Ale is the definitive cold-weather beer, balancing rich malt sweetness with the earthy, campfire smoke of peat-kilned grain. Here is how to drink it right.

Ivy Mix · May 25, 2026 · 7 min read

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Unpacking the ‘Beer Winter’ Phenomenon: More Than Just Dark Ales

When you think of ‘beer winter,’ your mind likely defaults to rich, dark, malty brews. And while those certainly have their place, the real…

May 25, 2026 · Jeffrey Morgenthaler · 8 min

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Beyond Stouts: Cold Weather Beer Does Not Have to Mean Heavy Beer

The frost on the windowpane, the faint aroma of woodsmoke from the chimney next door, the pull toward something comforting and substantial – these…

May 25, 2026 · Ale Aficionado · 4 min

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Your Best Winter Beer: Why a Robust Stout Tops the Cold-Weather List

What actually makes a beer a ‘winter beer,’ and which one should you reach for when the temperatures drop? Forget the seasonal marketing; the…

May 25, 2026 · Melissa Cole · 4 min

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Winter Warmer Beer: The Surprising Truth About Cold-Weather Comfort

Here’s a counter-intuitive truth about “winter warmer beer”: despite the name, it’s not strictly about raw alcohol content or a blast of cinnamon. The…

May 25, 2026 · Julia Herz · 3 min

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