Hood River and Portland, Oregon based Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery is releasing their classic winter seasonal Fa La La La La alongside a new friend this year, something darker, richer, and bolder to stave off the cold weather.
A longtime winter tradition, Fa La La La La Winter Ale is back for another rendition, “We tinker and tweak it every year, and this year’s version is no different.”
Centennial hops take the reins, with this year’s entire crop sourced from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Expect juicy citrus, resinous pine, and dewy evergreen, backed by Pilsner, Crystal, and Red X malts. We gave the hop dip a little boost and invited Strata to join the bittering addition. The result is a crisp, hop-forward winter ale with plenty of character.
Joining the lineup for the first time is Drawknife, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter named for the traditional cooperage tool used to shape barrel staves. After primary fermentation, this new porter was transferred into freshly emptied bourbon barrels, where it rested for three months in our warehouse cellar.
“We love the nuance barrels can give, working with local companies to procure barrels, and rolling the dice on aging things into barrels,” says Head Brewer, Greg Balch. “This beer is wonderful for this time of year. It’s got all the vanillin and caramel and toffee and dry baker’s chocolate you could ask for. A pint doesn’t kick your ass either.”
Drawknife
Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter
6.8% ABV | 45 BU
Named for the traditional cooperage tool used to shape staves, this porter rested in bourbon casks, drawing rich notes of dark cocoa, vanilla, and caramel cut into its deep profile. The heat on the aroma is deceiving, and the lower ABV makes this one drink nicely.
*Available in 500ml refillable bottles
Fa La La La La
Winter Ale
7.5% ABV | 85 BU
Centennial hops take the reins with evergreen and ripe citrus, with a resounding chorus of Pilsner, Crystal, and Red X malts echoing the refrain. This IPA is full of love, goodwill, and is as crisp as a bluebird winter morning. Peace, love, and beers!
*Available in 12oz refillable bottle 6-packs
Both beers are available now at Double Mountain locations. Fa La La La La returns in 12 oz. six-packs, while Drawknife makes its debut in 500ml refillable bottles.
Learn more at www.doublemountainbrewery.com