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Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Craft Beers

Give the gift of tasty beer this holiday season.

$Ithaca Beer Co., established in 1998, has a mission to brew delicious beers for the purpose of making life more enjoyable. From their friendly staff to award-winning beer to their community outreach, Ithaca Beer brews beer for the purpose of making simple moments worthwhile.What Twinkle tasted: Cold Front Availability: Seasonal ABV 7.2% "Cold Front is a Belgian-style Amber Ale. Itâ��s brewed with European Malts and hops and fermented with a legendary Belgian â��Farmhouseâ�� yeast. It\'s got a deep russet color, rich flavor accented by slight herbal hoppiness, and definite spicy yeast character." - from the brewer Suggested Food Pairing: Smoked or roasted meats and hearty stews, earthy cheeses or strong smokey cheeses.$

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Ithaca Brewing Company

Ithaca Beer Co., established in 1998, has a mission to brew delicious beers for the purpose of making life more enjoyable. From their friendly staff to award-winning beer to their community outreach, Ithaca Beer brews beer for the purpose of making simple moments worthwhile.

What Twinkle tasted: Cold Front

Availability: Seasonal

ABV 7.2%

"Cold Front is a Belgian-style Amber Ale. It’s brewed with European Malts and hops and fermented with a legendary Belgian “Farmhouse” yeast. It's got a deep russet color, rich flavor accented by slight herbal hoppiness, and definite spicy yeast character." - from the brewer

Suggested Food Pairing: Smoked or roasted meats and hearty stews, earthy cheeses or strong smokey cheeses.

Credit: Twinkle VanWinkle

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