Winter Warmer

Warm up the long, cold nights of winter with Rahr's latest seasonal offering. Wonderfully robust, rich and full-bodied, Rahr's Winter Warmer is created in the fine British tradition of holiday ales. Perfect for either holiday gatherings or quiet evenings at home.

Recipe Information:

 Style: English Dark Ale
Alcohol By Volume: 8.5%
International Bitterness Units: 43
Color: Dark Brown/Black
Hops: Magnum, East Kent Goldings
Malts: 2 Row, Crystal 40, Cara Munich III, Chocolate
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Roast, Mild Bitterness
Availability: November-December

Serving Suggestions:

 Preferred Glass: Snifter
Preferred Serving Temperature: 55º
Food Pairings: Goes well with traditional holiday foods - and we've been told Kris Kringle prefers Rahr's Winter Warmer more than milk with his after-work cookies!
Cheese Pairings: Stilton, Blue

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# Darryl Britt 2010-01-28 20:03
Why can't Winter Warmer be available all year. Without reservation I have to say that Winter Warmer is THE best beer I have had in 30 years of drinking!!! The best!

Darryl,
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# Fritz Rahr 2010-01-29 08:29
I like it as well......... the time it takes to make would make it difficult to fit into the schedule for a year round beer. Sorry :-(

Thanks for your support!

Cheers - Fritz Rahr
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# Bill 2012-02-01 13:40
I agree with Darryl, for what it's worth. Winter Warmer is far and away my favorite beer from you guys, and possibly my favorite beer period. Once a year is not enough!
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# Fritz Rahr 2010-11-26 11:34
Thanks - Its a great beer I agree!
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# Russell Dienell 2010-12-06 08:24
Will the winter warmer be at the Dec. 15 event? I intend to be there.
Fritz Have you been camping out west this year?
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# Lesley 2011-02-15 21:42
Where can I purchase Rahr & Sons beer, especially Winter Warmer?
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# Lesley 2011-02-15 21:42
Where can I find Rahr & Sons beer?
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# Kyle Mackay 2011-09-14 17:57
Are you going to bottle and distribute the Bourbon Barrel Winter Warmer?
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# Fritz Rahr 2011-11-04 10:51
Yes, we will start bottling the BBAWW in early December. We will also have a few kegs for select bars.
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# Danny 2012-01-09 22:05
Had the Winter while at Frankie's prior to the Cotton Bowl. Loved it. Any chance of if being found in Kansas?
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# John 2010-01-29 14:00
We want it all year long!!
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# Timmy 2010-06-24 20:09
Quoting John:
We want it all year long!!

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# Cass Brock 2010-01-29 21:56
Your year round beers measure up. Your IPA is probably the best IPA I've ever had. Your Winter Warmer is the best beer ever known to man.
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# Chris 2010-02-03 00:47
What are the chances of bottling some of the barrel aged winter warmer? Maybe in some 22 oz bombers and distributing to local beer/liquor stores?

We are thinking about it!!!!!!
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# Fritz Rahr 2010-11-26 11:35
We are going to put into 22's around the 20 of Dec!
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# Kyle 2011-12-06 01:01
If you end up destributing your Barrel Aged Winter Warmer please make sure it gets to the Knollwood Liquor Store in Sherman, TX. I am really wanting to try this.
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# Sarah 2010-02-26 00:26
Had the Barrel Aged Winter Warmer in Waco; quite possibly the single best winter brew I, or the numerous friends I had try it, have ever had.
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# Patrick 2010-04-05 01:15
I also had the Barrel Aged in Waco.... if only words could describe my satisfaction! VERY good brew indeed!
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# Jana 2010-03-08 22:44
Winter Warmer is hands down my favorite beer I have ever had!!! I am so in love and it makes me sad that isn't available year round! I more than likely won't be living in Texas during the holiday season...How can I still get my hands on some Winter Warmer in California?
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# A Kilted Txn 2010-11-12 08:47
I would suggest starting on Beer Advocate & become friends with some of us here in DFW.

I wish we could get the Winter Warmer year round, but Rahr needs brewing space.
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# Anthony Aiello 2010-05-18 18:59
Yes, please bottle the Barrel-Aged Winter Warmer....I think I would buy it by the case.
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# Bronson 2010-07-03 16:09
The best out of all the great beers yall make! The best Christmas present one can ask for!
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# Bronson 2010-07-03 16:13
By far the best beer out of the great beers yall make! The best Christmas present one can ask for!
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# William 2010-10-01 17:34
I agree with the comments about being available all round long. It and the whiskey warmer are my favorite Rahr beers and I know of many others who would like to see this sold year round.
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# Scott 2010-11-04 16:53
Fritz, I've been waiting 10 months for the Winter Warmer .. when will I be able to find it at stores?
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# Duder 2010-11-09 14:17

I just bought a 6 pack of winter warmer and it is fantastic.Love the flavors and loce the warming effect.Keep up the great work.......
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# rachelle 2010-12-04 11:30
Where did u find a 6 pack at?!
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# Bobby 2011-12-05 18:48
Where did you buy the bottled six pack of the Winter Warmer in the dfw area?
Thanks.
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# Bobby 2011-12-05 18:49
Where were you able to find the winter warmer 6 pack? I am in the DFW area.
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# OTFiddler 2010-11-15 11:06
I'd like to report that there are apparently Winter Warmer thieves hijacking your trucks before they get to the stores --- I'm not finding it ANYWHERE!
Alternatively, it may be possible that you just can't make it fast enough --- I'll keep looking.
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# anthony 2010-11-18 21:14
when are you going to have Winter Warmer at the saturday tours
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# Katie 2010-11-22 12:21
Definitely one of my most favorites!!!
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# clay 2010-11-23 12:51
If only I could FIND IT!! Dang, this is elusive. I thought it was supposed to be in stores nearly a month ago! grrr
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# Dave 2010-11-26 11:31
Any hint on when we can expect the barrel aged this year?
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# Fritz Rahr 2010-11-26 11:36
Will be out Dec 20th or so.....
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# Kyle 2011-11-03 13:08
Oh thank the great beer gods. That was my favorite new beer last year. Problem is, the retail store wouldn't let me buy a case....
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# BCarter 2011-12-31 18:08
Only got to grab a couple of bottles of whiskey warmer this year, but well worth the wait. Finally found 2 more 6 packs of winter warmer. Going to savor every drop!
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# Randy Brock 2010-11-29 18:35
Awesome job on the Winter Warmer ! Don't change a thing ! Keep up the good work !
Randy
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# Brandon 2010-12-04 22:03
My local beer mart had a tasting of Rahr beers, so I tried the Warmer even though I don't generally care for winter styles. It tastes more like a porter to me than what I would expect from a winter beer, which is perfectly fine by me as I'm not crazy about all the spice that seems to be in winter beer. The ABV is a bonus. Very tasty brew - so much so that's it's the first winter sixer I've bought in probably 10 years.
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# Perry 2010-12-06 09:30
I have been waiting for this Beer since Fritz told me about in October on the Saturday tour, I understand it will be sold in 22 ounce bottles, but where will I be able to buy it and will it be sold by the bottle? 4 packs? or 6 packs? can't wait? Also will any be available on Tap on the Saturday tour? If so when?
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# Perry 2010-12-08 16:51
I found it at King's Liquor on Berry street in Fort Worth!! 6 pack in 12 oz bottles!
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# Cory Shumate 2010-12-09 00:50
Hell I just want some of the whiskey warmer, (cask warmer) to get me through the holiday season. What stores exactly will be selling that this year
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# Jes 2010-12-16 13:31
I thought winter warmer and whiskey warmer were one in the same. Can someone please clarify is whiskey warmer the same but just barrel aged?
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# Doug 2010-12-20 18:14
This is hands down the best American beer that I have tasted. I know a pub in Dallas that has it on tap, but I don't want to say where so I don't want to share.
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# John 2010-12-23 08:38
I picked up a bottle of this years brew. All I can say is WOW! By far this is the BEST Rahr beer I have ever had. This will fly off the shelves. I agree, it would be nice to have this year round.

Good Job!!!
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# Jim 2011-01-01 11:43
Hello,
I had a beer (ok two) that the server at Italiannis called "Whiskey Warmer" from your brewery. Did he mean Winter Warmer? It was fabulous. Best ever!
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# Gilbert 2011-01-02 15:24
had this at the stockyards for new years eve. I was told it was a 13% ABV. Actually pointed at the Shiner Bock but what a pleasant surprise. It was awesome. I had 6 and my brother had 2. It was very good. Do you sell this in Oklahoma anywhere?
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# AMO 2011-01-06 18:48
Where can we get the barrel aged winter warmer in Austin? It rocked my world tonight at Black Star!
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# Eugene Patton Sr 2011-01-23 20:19
What was the alcohol percent of the special winter warmer in the 22 oz
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# Miranda 2011-01-27 19:44
I have loved Rahr since the moment I tasted the fine Brew but I have got to say this years 2010 Burbon Winter Warmer took my breath away, it's like sipping on a little piece of paradise. It's the only thing about winter (outside of football) I enjoy. So maybe it should only be around once a year so there is always something to live for.
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# Amy 2011-02-01 14:58
I had your Winter Warmer this December at the Alamo Draft House in Austin. I want this beer all year round too! Is there anywhere in Austin that you are distributing the 22 ozers?
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# Amy 2011-02-01 15:00
I had the Winter Warmer for the first time at the Alamo Draft House in Austin in December. I too want to get this brew all year round. It's the best beer ever! Are you distributing the 22 ozers to any stores in Austin?
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# Alex Z 2011-02-15 09:26
Is it true the barrels came from Makers Mark? If that's the case, no wonder it's so good, you have combined the spirits of my two most favorite brewing places on earth. I humbly bow to your creativity, and eagerly await next winter.
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# Keenefx 2011-02-18 17:10
Where does your company supply your beers? I had some "bourbon barrel" at a bar, but can't find your product..is this company still in business?
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# Todd Gregory 2011-07-10 17:10
Great stuff... I want more, year around! Todd Houston Texashttp://www.rahrbrewing.com/components/com_jcomments/images/smiles/unsure.gif
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# Justin 2011-08-01 19:08
DO you offer ths in a keg?
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# Amy D. 2011-08-04 19:44
This past December is the first time I tried the Winter Warmer. I also ran across, I believe it was called, the Winter Whiskey Warmer. It was fabulous!!! Will that be available again these holidays???
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# Fritz Rahr 2011-11-04 10:52
Yes, we do the Barrel Aged Winter Warmer every year. It will be available in early December.
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# Amy D. 2011-08-04 19:45
This past December is the first time I tried the Winter Warmer and I loved it! I also ran across, I believe it was call Winter Whiskey Warmer. That was fabulous!!! Will that be coming out these holidays also??
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# paul 2011-11-01 19:18

Is there any future plans to have a stout produced?

New name for Rahr lovers "Rahr Heads"
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# Fritz Rahr 2011-11-04 10:53
We did an Imperial Oatmeal Stout last winter called Snowmaggedon. We are in talks to do it again this year.
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# Rick White 2011-11-02 14:39
Can we order a case or 5?
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# Fritz Rahr 2011-11-04 10:53
Unfortunately, you can't order beer directly from the brewery. You need to purchase it through a liquor store or grocery store.
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# Bruce 2011-11-10 10:54
Having my first Winter Warmer. Fantastic. Agree with writer above, why not all year?
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# Ben 2011-11-22 18:40
I just had my first six pack of the winter warmer and I have to say that I lament that it will not be with us for long. I will indeed have to stock up.
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# Michael 2011-11-23 09:28
Waiting for the Whiskey Warmer... It's become my holiday tradition since I'm not a great holiday shopper!
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# Paul 2011-11-28 09:14
When will the bourbon barrel aged Winter Warmer be available this year? Will it be available in bombers?
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# David R 2011-11-30 10:45
Will the barrel aged be bottled up this year? Please say yes, I missed out last year.
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# aaron 2011-12-01 19:04
Is the Winter Warmer 6 pack the beer aged in bourbon barrels? I have been told its the same in the six pack as it is in the bomber bottle.
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# Randy B 2011-12-06 15:22
I was given a bottle of this to try..... One of the best beers I have ever had. I have now been to 4 big stores and cannot find any - even when they all cairy your other beers! How do I get some???
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# Jeff Bilby 2011-12-06 15:59
Just reading about this ale makes me thristy, from just north of the Boston,Mass area and wanted to say hello, great to see Texas is making some world class brews! Love to find this one somewhere in the Boston area Happy Holidays all
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# april 2011-12-06 19:13
any chance of having a winter warmer event at the Ginger Man in Plano????
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# Randall W. 2011-12-07 08:28
I picked this up last night just to try it. I have to say, that is one really good beer! I'll be having some more of that.
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# JVH 2011-12-13 08:13
My wife found the Winter Warmer 6 pack in SA but I'm wondering if there is any bourbon barrel aged for 2011 and if so, how packaged and where can it be found?
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# milk 2011-12-13 22:15
Curious, what is the ABV on the Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer?
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# ruta 2011-12-16 04:08
Lors de mon voyage à Fort Worth Texas j'ai dégusté à plusieurs reprises la bière brune de votre fabrication. Je l'ai trouvée excellente. Est il possible de s'en procurer en france?
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# ruta 2011-12-16 04:14
Lors de mon voyage à Fort WORTH Texas, j'ai dégusté à plusieurs reprise votre bière brune que j'ai trouvé excelente.
Est il possible de s'en procurer en france?
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# josh andrews 2011-12-21 11:27
so i just moved from ft worth to austin and i cant find bourbon barrel winter warmer anywhere, are there places that sell it in austin?

thanks
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# Jason 2011-12-22 17:31
Where can I find the whiskey warmer in Dallas this year?
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# Suzy 2011-12-23 11:50
Just had my first bottle of this and I'm in love! Going back to the store to stock up before it's all gone!
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# Teddy 2011-12-24 12:56
Phenomenal beer.
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# Mike 2011-12-26 13:18
Got a chance to try some of the barrel-aged at Black Star in Austin. Man, that stuff is killer, one of the best beers I've had in years. Please make more!
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# Danny 2012-01-09 22:03
Had this Winter Warmer while at Frankie's prior to the Cotton Bowl! Absolutely wonderful beer. Any chance of this beer being found in Kansas?
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# Alan 2012-01-15 12:00
LOVE the Winter Warmer. Some bartenders call theirs "Whiskey Warmer" and say it is different from the Winter Warmer. I'm confused. Can you explain?
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# Kristina Mercer 2012-01-22 11:52
love, Love, LOVE the winter warmer!!!! Had it for the first time last weekend at Razoos at Sundance. Good stuff!!!!
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# greg 2012-03-21 23:38
Your seasonal brews are truly amazing! Winter Warmer and Iron Thistle are exceptional. Thank You So Much!
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