Sam Adams Winter Classics Variety Pack

Pictured above is the Winter Classics lineup from a few years ago. Sam Adams changes up their offerings every year. Last year they mystified many of us by including the Coastal Wheat, indisputably a summer ale, in the Winter Classics 12-pack; this year the head-scratcher is the White Ale, formerly their spring seasonal (until replaced by Noble Pils)

This year, in addition to the ubiquitous Boston Lager, and winter favorites Winter Lager, Old Fezziwig Ale and Holiday Porter, we can sample the new (or is it?) Chocolate Bock and the previously mentioned White Ale. I'm going to miss the Cranberry Lambic - I always liked to have a bottle or two with Thanksgiving dinner. Coming up tonight, previous year's reviews on these beers, followed up next week with new thoughts.