Ho Ho Hasselnød

The hazelnut comes through just enough to sweeten the dark ale without turning it into a dessert—the malt depth underneath keeps it grounded. I cracked one open after dinner and the finish lingered nicely, which is exactly what I wanted.

That dark malt backbone really carries the hazelnut without turning into a dessert beer, and the American Brown Ale base keeps it surprisingly balanced. Poured it for a friend who usually skips dark beers and she finished the whole glass. Exactly what I wanted on a chilly evening.

That rich, roasty malt backbone really holds up against the hazelnut—it's bold but not syrupy sweet. Poured it over the weekend and the dark ale depth made it feel more like a dessert than a beer.