12 Beers of Christmas

[Jake]

So I just saw on my #1 news source (facebook) that Picaroons is doing this thing called the 12 beers of christmas, starting today. Here is the description ... sounds pretty cool:

Starting on Monday December 12th, Picaroons Traditional Ales will be releasing a festive brew, each day, for 12 days until December 24th. Our Headbrewer Andrew "Esty" Estabrooks will surprise us all everyday at the Brewtique in Downtown Fredericton, with a special Festive Brew. The quantities are extremely limited though, so you gotta get down early after it's announced, we are only featuring one beer per day. Check back each day to see what we brewed up for you! Expect anything from a Mint Chocolate Stout to Holiday hopped Cask ales & be on the lookout for "Randall the Enamel Animal" (A double-chamber filter that connects to our favorite beer and filled with flavor-enhancing ingredients). Don't worry, we will let you know everyday what the beer of that day will be. HO! HO! HO! We are PUMPED!
Stay Tuned...

[Jake]

First day is today .... this was posted:

..and The 1st BEER OF XMAS is:

The OH-CHRISTMAS-TREE IPA!
- Our Signature Yippee IPA, dry hopped with "Centennial" hops and good ol' New Brunswick Pine Needles.. It's a PINE day for an IPA!!
Available at The Brewtique in Downtown Fredericton at 3PM..
{LIMITED QUANTITY}

[Kyle]

awesome, I've wondered about dry-hopping with pine needles before!

[Dean]

hmmmmm...

[Richard]

Yeah the same thought came to mind Dean... still gonna try it

[Dave Savoie]

Who needs simcoe when we got good old canadian pine

[Jake]

If I was in Fredericton this week, I'd be there at 3pm everyday

[Ian Grant]

So how are they serving the beer bottles or bring a growler or probably just samples??

[Richard]

Growlers I think. I'm gonna head down there at about 7; hopefully they'll still have some left.

[Jmac00]

Growlers I think. I'm gonna head down there at about 7; hopefully they'll still have some left.

sooo? verdict? anyone get some? how are they serving...growlers?

[Richard]

Nah work conspired to keep me away from the sweet sweet nectar... Fail.

[pliny]

...and The 2nd BEER OF XMAS is:
The Dunkel-Wisemen!
- Our Signature Dark & Stormy Night, infused with Dark Chocolate and Orange Peel.
Available at The Brewtique in Downtown Fredericton at 3(ish)!

[Kyle]

and #2 is really good (thanks Ian), the orange comes through, but some how it is still clear. The carbonation is very low but worth a try (nut free chocolate extract and fresh oranges). I think I'll be making a Randallized hopback too.

[JohnQ]

Today it was sold out prior to 5 o'clock, I was there at 4:55 no joy.

JQ

[Ian Grant]

Standing in line for today's  brew.