Mulled Ale: Warm Beer for Cold Nights
Mulled Ale: Warm Beer for Cold Nights The hot, spiced drink is a centuries-old winter warmer We are now entering the season when “ice cold” doesn’t necessarily sound like the best thing—maybe even for beer. Winter seasonal beers are often heavier brews, stronger in alcohol or thicker in body and maltiness (think imperial stouts), and get more flavorful as they warm up a bit toward room temperature. But what about flat-out heating the stuff? Cider, wine, and a few cocktails winterize well, so why not beer? The tradition of mulled beer is perhaps lesser known today than its wine cousin,...