Wine & Cheese January 2020 Beer Club From blustery conditions on Halloween night to unseasonably warm temperatures Christmas week, we can’t wait to see what January’s weather will hold. Needless to say, we anticipate much colder temps and with that we have two extraordinary “winter beers” for you to enjoy. The first selection is Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale from Anderson Valley Brewing Co in Boonville, California. What makes this place incredibly unique is that the original 10 barrel brewery was founded in 1987. At the time, they were one of only 20 craft breweries in the entire country and have long been considered one of the pioneers of the craft beer industry. By 1996, their 26-acre property housed a 100-barrel brewhouse, tasting room, beer garden, and is now home to the first 18-hole disc golf course. Their large solar panel array provides over 40% of their electrical needs, while 100% of the waste water is treated and used for the irrigation of their goat pastures and estate hop fields. In addition, the spent grain is given to local cows and spent hops are used as a natural fertilizer. In 2011, they established an exclusive partnership with Wild Turkey Bourbon, which brought about their Barrel Series of bourbon barrel-aged beers which have opened up unique opportunities in beer making. The second selection is Generator Doppelbock from Metropolitan Brewing in Chicago, Illinois. This type of beer is not only rich in flavor but rich in history as well. This is a sub-category of the bock style~ Doppelbocks are extra strong, rich, and weighty lagers characterized by an intense malty sweetness with a note of hop bitterness to balance the sweetness. Color can vary from full amber to dark brown and alcohol levels are potently high, typically 7-8 percent ABV. Doppelbocks were first brewed by the Paulaner monks in Munich. At the time, it was intended to be consumed as “liquid bread” during Lent. Enjoy your winter brews! J Anderson Valley Brewing Co, Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale Type: Winter Warmer Ale Availability: Seasonal Alcohol: 6.9% abv Tasting Notes: Rich mouthfeel, creamy finish, hints of toffee, spice, and caramel Food Pairings: Pair with our Cookie for Two Cheese Club Pairing: For this month’s cheese club, pair with Rosemary Manchego Metropolitan Brewing Generator Doppelbock Type: Doppelbock Availability: Seasonal Alcohol: 8.0%.abv. Tasting Notes: Dark Munich malt, rich in melanoidins, A light balance of Horizon, Sterling and Santiam hops. Dark fruit, chocolatey, buttery caramel Food Pairings: Pair with our Bavarian Pretzel Bites Cheese Club Pairing: For this month’s cheese club, pair with Smoked Gouda Have a great month! The Gang at Wine & Cheese Co 24104 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 (815) 436-3449 www.wineandcheese.co .