Seasonal

Ahh sweet nectar of winter. Similar to the anticipation of the seasons-comes the yearly delivery of Deschutes Jubelale. Jubel is one of their many yet most loved seasonal brews. The calendar or almanac work for some people-personally winter doesn't arrive until the day Jubel hits the shelves.
Winter in Portland usually starts of welcomed. Sweaters and boots are dusted off, chili and stews drift through out the house while football plays on every TV. The days become shorter, the air a little sharper and gortex protects you from the chill and accidental spill of your red cupped peppermint mocha. The white lights are hung on the bare trees throughout each neighborhood to give the blackish grey background some life.
Winter has come and Jubel is on tap. I welcome it with an open liver... for it will eventually leave us to be replaced by shorts and coronas. They have their place and season but for the next few months I will enjoy a cold pint, a stoked fire and the crisp air.

Gotta love it.

Happy December-make it a good one.