Sam Adams White Christmas

Cracked into the Sam Adams Winter Classics variety 12 pack tonight (actually technically I didn't buy the 12 pack, but got this cute little guy as part of a mixed seasonal six pack) - White Christmas is the newbie in the mix and it's a winner. This might be a good one for some of my loved ones who are leery of dark beers. It poured the color of ripe pineapple with the aroma and taste of orange peel very prominent, with cinnamon, nutmeg and some cloves hovering in the background. It's an unfiltered wheat, so some of the typical 'wheatiness' is evident, along with a weizbier's bubblegum and banana notes. While there are many, many seasonals that it is my duty to sample these next three months, I will definitely be purchasing some more of these.