The New And Improved Fashion Board

Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
That stuff's pretty good, as is Arrogant Bastard. But right now, the best beer in the world is available.

Far and away the best American winter ale - and most Sierra stuff is excellent.

I had an Arrogant Bastard yesterday, on a whim (I have my whims) and I remembered why I hadn't had it in a while. It manages to be overwhelmingly hoppy (which can be good - see Sierra Nevada Pale Ale) and simultaneously sickeningly sweet, like a Pete's Wicked Ale. Ugh.

Smithwicks and Guinness are in heavy rotation right now as the weather gets cool.

Also had a good Blue Point Brewery winter ale at Thanksgiving, but I am not sure how widely their stuff is distributed outside New York.