hopIQ found 10 beers with the same caramel and spicy character as The Grand Season. The Grand Season is Allagash's holiday ale, a dark Belgian-style strong ale at 10% that has returned each winter since 2023. Munich and Special B malts, a dark wheat malt and brown sugar form the base, and it is spiced with sweet orange peel, fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon before fermentation with the house yeast and a champagne yeast. Caramel and toffee lead, with raisin and plum from the dark malts, warm cinnamon and ginger spice, a touch of orange and a light roast, carried by a full body and a gentle alcohol warmth. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Grimbergen Optimo Bruno — 68%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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