Summit Winter Ale isn't the most charismatic of the traditional winter beers. And it isn't the shyest, either. What the seasonal offering from the St. Paul, Minn, brewer is, I think, is one of the most drinkable.
It's a good looking beer too: dark mahogany with reddish hues topped with a fizzy tan head. Like most traditional winter beers, there's a nice caramel malt taste. There's also a hint of spicy hops, and a quick, chocolaty finish. You won't get tripped up on any off-beat spices—good or bad. And even though the beer clocks in at 5.9 percent alcohol, it's extremely smooth. Yes, it'll warm you up a bit, but you won't get taken aback by a strong alcohol burn. This is one you could drink all night. In moderation, of course.
