A little while back, BSJ mentioned that Southern Tier was testing batches of a new seasonal to be called 2XMAS. That is indeed true. The spiced brown ale is brewed with figs and orange peels, plus 2 different hops and 4 malts. Southern Tier is taking a different take on a Christmas release. 2XMAS is brewed like Swedish GlÃ¶gg. What’s that? Typically, a glÃ¶gg is a mulled wine, served warm with spices and citrus. Obviously in this case, substitute beer for wine, and now you’re drinking like the Swedes.

UPDATE: 10/20/12. On shelves now.

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