In the annual changing of the winter holiday seasonals Rogue Ales & Spirits’ has announced a new version of their 2021 Santa’s Private Reserve. Kringle Krusher is this years winter seasonal and it takes a turn toward pastry beers and inspiration from classic holiday treat rum balls.

Kringle Krusher has mildly sweet pastry and vanilla flavors that balance with a robust aged rum and brings together notes of caramel and spice. These elements mingle with a rich base that has complex malt character, a light and clean hop bitterness and shadows of oak. 

“The story behind Kringle Krusher is an exciting one,” adds Hagen Moore, VP of Marketing and Creative. “When Santa caught Krampus stealing his rum balls he offered Krampus a choice: either give them back, or wrestle for 'em. Krampus, blinded by the allure of the delicious sweets, chose to face Santa in the ring. 

A poor choice, as Santa and his love of this holiday treat would prove too powerful for Krampus. With one hit from Santa's famous Gumdrop Elbow Drop, Krampus conceded and handed over the rum balls. That match, forever known as the Royal Rumball, and Santa's love for the confection are the inspiration for this year's Santa's Private Reserve.” 

PRODUCT FACTS: Kringle Krusher – 2021 Santa’s Private Reserve 

● Style: Winter Ale 

● ABV: 8.3% 

● IBU: 33 

● Packaging: 4-pack 16 oz can, draft 

● Availability: December 

Use the Rogue Finder to find Santa’s Private Reserve near you. For more information, visit rogue.com. 

About Rogue Ales & Spirits 

Rogue Ales & Spirits was founded in Oregon in 1988 as one of America’s first microbreweries. Rogue has won more than 2,000 awards for taste, quality and packaging, and is available in all 50 states as well as 54 countries. Proudly rooted in Newport Oregon, Rogue’s beers, spirits, cocktails, seltzers and sodas are a liquid ode to Oregon and the endless inspiration that its land, its sea and its people provide.