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5 Beers that will keep you warm this winter

November 14, 2014 by MCM Mama 47 Comments

It’s Friday. Fr-Fr-Friday!  I’m ready for Friday.  It’s been a super long week (how is it that a day that had a holiday in it can seem longer than a normal week?).  Know what’s awesome about Friday?  Friday Five with Courtney, Cynthia and Mar AND a beer.  I know today’s topic is “Cold Weather Running Tips”.  I’m pretty sure I’ve covered that sufficiently now.  (Don’t believe me?  Let’s see… “How to run outside this winter” “How to stay active during the Holidays” “Tips for training through the winter” Yep, covered.)

So, let’s talk about another way to survive the winter.  Beer.  I always like to talk about beer.  In fact, yesterday I went to Wegman’s and was so overwhelmed by the whole place that the only thing I bought was, you guessed it, beer.

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1. Sweet Baby Jesus – This chocolate peanut butter porter from DuClaw is currently at the top of my beer list. It’s like dessert in a beer bottle. My parents love it to and keep asking me to get more. And there are so many inappropriate jokes one can make about the name.  I am thankful to one of the ladies of the DC Trifecta for showing me the light at ZOOMA.

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2. Starr Hill Boxcarr – This pumpkin porter is AMAZING. Seriously amazing.  I’ve been a fan of Starr Hill since they opened down in Charlottesville and they have many beers that do not disappoint.  But this is one of my favorites that I look for each year. I tend not to like most pumpkin beers, but porter with a hint of pumpkin and spices works for me.

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3. Alaskan Pumpkin Porter – I first had an Alaskan beer on our honeymoon in Juneau, Alaska. This discovery led to many years of shipped beer to the tune of, umm, a lot of money. Recently, Alaskan Brewery started distributing in Wisconsin. Why Wisconsin, and not Virginia? I don’t know. Anyways, now that my parents can get their beers, I’ve gotten to try a lot of their selection.  This year we got to try the Alaskan Pumpkin Porter for the first time, and while it will not replace my love for the Alaskan Smoked Porter, it’s a tasty beer.

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4. Port City Porter – This and Leffe Brune are what I consider our “house beers”.  This is one of the few dark beers that I can usually find year round.  If one had to define porter as a style, this is the beer you would find.  It’s got a nice deep coffee and chocolate flavor and is just an all around excellent beer!

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5. Mad Fox Wee Heavy – I love this beer so much that I followed the brewer to every brewpub he was at until he opened his own brew pub about 3 years ago. This is the beer I loved so much that I helped brew it. It’s also the beer that I may have bought more than my fair share of when they bottled it for the first time. And when they age it in bourbon barrels?  Well, they totally had me at hello.  The only reason I’m listing it at number 5 is that you can only get it at the brewpub and it’s not on tap year round (despite my asking Bill Madden to always have it on tap for me.)

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There you have it.  My favorite dark beers that will keep you toasty warm this winter. The best part is that with the exception of the Alaskan beer, they are all brewed within a couple of hours of my house. #drinklocal when you can!  Soon, though, they’ll have to make room for the 16 different holiday beers I’ve already bought.  Yeah, I know, I’m a beer hoarder.

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  1. Sherry says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:18 am

    Great way to change it up! The chocolate peanut butter porter sounds good!!
    Sherry recently posted…Five Cold Weather Running TipsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      It is good! And yeah, I needed to talk about something other than being cold.

      Reply
  2. Mar @Mar on the Run says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:32 am

    Ahhhh I love beer! Great suggestions and nice to know most are local. Mmmm pumpkin beer 🙂
    Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Cold Weather Running SafetyMy Profile

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  3. Pam says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:30 am

    This post is perfect for my husband! I sent him the link and will ask his opinion! Pumpkin beer would be my choice!
    Pam recently posted…5 cold weather running tipsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      I’d love to hear his suggestions.

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Thanks for the suggestions, will need to share them. Have gone to the Port City brewery tour? I’ve been meaning to check it out.
    Jennifer recently posted…Friday Five – Cold Running Weather TipsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Yes, it’s a good tour. We’ve hit most of the breweries around here.

      Reply
  5. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:05 am

    I do not drink beer but that pumpkin ale looks interesting and I wouldn’t mind giving it a taste!

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      It’s really good. I don’t like most pumpkin beers but both that I mentioned are really good.

      Reply
  6. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:37 am

    You know I haven’t really had a good dark beer in a LONG time! Now my curiosity is piqued! Thanks for the tips…time to start shopping!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Friday Five: How to Stay Healthy During the HolidaysMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      It’s dark beer season! My favorite time of year.

      Reply
  7. Joanna @Makingmine says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:40 am

    This post is genius, haha! Most of the time, I don’t mind not being able to drink while pregnant, but right now I could really go for a beer (or 2) 🙂
    Joanna @Makingmine recently posted…bumpdate: 16 weeksMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      I hear you.

      Reply
  8. eep says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:12 am

    I recently moved to Austin and the beer here is AMAZING, and I don’t use that word lightly. Last weekend, at a German festival (Wurst Fest) I had an outstanding porter from Austin Beerworks and am now planning a trip to that brewery. And last night I gave my husband a Belgian Trippel from another local outfit for his birthday. We have tried a different local beer most weekends since we moved here over the summer and the end is nowhere in sight. I am still not sold on the idea of making Texas my home, but the beer helps.

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      I’d heard they had a good beer scene.

      Reply
  9. Jess says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:15 am

    The Alaskan Pumpkin Porter looks awesome. For me, I’d probably pick Dogfish Head’s World Wide Stout (mmm) or Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. As you can tell, I like my beers high in ABV 😉 Hope you have a great weekend!
    Jess recently posted…5 Cold Weather Running TipsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      I’m a high ABV girl myself. And, yum, bourbon barrel… Funny thing – I hate bourbon and can barely tolerate the smell, but if you age my beer in it, I’m a happy camper!

      Reply
  10. HoHo Runs says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:28 am

    You are so right…what else can you say about running in cold weather (even though I tried). Ahhhh, sweet beer…where in the heck can you get Sweet Baby Jesus? I’m googling right now!
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Running in Cold Weather (Friday Five)My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      It’s a Maryland beer. I don’t know where you are or how far it’s distributed, but it’s worth hunting down.

      Reply
  11. Chaitali says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Thanks for sharing, I haven’t tried any of these yet! I’ve obviously got to get a move on 🙂 The chocolate peanut butter one sounds amazing.
    Chaitali recently posted…What to wear for a cold race?My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      It’s really good – makes an awesome dessert.

      Reply
  12. John @ run. geek. run(disney) says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:28 am

    LOVE this list. Every time I see Sweet Baby Jesus, I want to buy it. And you sold me so much on the last one that I went straight to the Googles to find the brewpub.
    John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…Five Other Cold Weather Running Tips | Friday FiveMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      It’s in Falls Church. The beer is awesome and the food is really good. I spend way too much time there…

      Reply
  13. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:47 am

    anytime i see someone drinking that sweet baby jesus beer, i think about you 🙂
    Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Friday Five: Five Cold Weather Running TipsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      And I think of our ZOOMA weekend whenever I have one.

      Reply
  14. Brandy @ Pounds2Miles says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I want to like beer, I try! It looks so yummy but I’m every marketing person dream come true so pretty beers just attract me but I can’t seem to acquire the taste. But you do make them look good!
    Brandy @ Pounds2Miles recently posted…Friday Five: Five Cold Weather Running TipsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      I think most people can find a type they like. It may just take a lot of sampling. ;o)

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  15. Lesley says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:13 am

    I’m not a beer drinker but I’ll be drinking my fair share of wine this winter. Between that and winter recipes, I should be good 🙂
    Lesley recently posted…Running and DopingMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      As long as you keep warm. ;o)

      Reply
  16. Laura @losingrace says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Great suggestions! I’m such a dark beer girl- currently loving ‘the muddy’ by Goose island, the 9% doesn’t hurt.
    Laura @losingrace recently posted…Counting Down: Racing, Off-Season and Fresh StartsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      I love Goose Island beers. And many beers I like are in the 8-10% abv range…

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  17. Larisa @0to26point2 says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Love this 5 list 🙂 One of my all time favorites is Buffalo Sweat Dark beer. It is soooooo good.

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Ooh, that sounds awesome. Off to google…

      Reply
  18. Jenny @ TurtleStride says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I LOVE this post. I’ve been in the craft beer industry for 9 years and it’s the season of my favorite brews. Sign me up for an Coffee or Smoked Porters!

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Yes, coffee, chocolate, bourbon aged, smoked… These are all things I like to hear about my beer LOL. Jealous that you are in the industry!

      Reply
  19. Deborah Brooks says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    You and your beer crack me up! Enjoy 🙂
    Deborah Brooks recently posted…Happy Birthday To Me & Skirt Sports AnnouncementMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      Everyone needs a hobby…

      Reply
  20. Amber says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    Lol! love the beer post! Too bad I wont be able to get most of these in the northwest, I love a good micro brew!
    Amber recently posted…5 Tips To Keep You Running Through The WinterMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      And there are so many west coast beers we can’t get… Thankfully, a lot of breweries distribute to the DC area.

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  21. Coco says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    You’re really making me want to try that first one, but it sounds so …. odd. Plus, I think my taste preference is more hoppy than yours. I do love the Boxcar.
    Coco recently posted…A Year Of Living It UPMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      I’m not a hop fan. I only like citra hops and not many brewers use that. We had a party and everyone thought that the Sweet Baby Jesus would be weird, but nearly everyone liked it.

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  22. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:09 am

    Oooh I have to tell my husband about this post! He’s the beer lover, I do enjoy beer but he’s the one who realllly needs this.
    Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! recently posted…Five Cold Weather Running TipsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 16, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      We need to meet for dinner at a good beer place sometime!

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  23. karen says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:12 am

    thanks for stopping by! Lately I’ve been leaning towards beer and away from wine. I love dark, thick beers, so I have to check some of these out. Thanks for sharing.
    karen recently posted…Dad’s Best AdviceMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 16, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks for coming by!

      Reply
  24. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    November 15, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Now this is a cold weather post I can get my head around! Any oatmeal stouts that you like?
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Feeling safe on the runMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      November 16, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      I love a good Oatmeal Stout! Terrapin, Rogue, Alaskan… My favorite is made by Tyranena in Wisconsin.

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