The Dissident

Happy Boy

Adam and I have finally experienced some snow and although it was about a week ago, we now feel qualified to indulge ourselves on Deschutes Brewery’s Winter Seasonal called Jubelale. Much to our dismay, Deschutes released this beer almost a month and a half ago in early to mid October. We both felt this release was a little premature for a “winter warmer.” October and November is pumpkin ale season. However, in Deschutes defense, Jubelale is one, if not the most, popular winter ale in the market place so releasing it early would definitely get a jump on the competition, as well as, increase profits. So after seeing it in the stores for almost 2 months and after waiting for the prerequisite snowfall, Adam and I finally headed down to Deschute’s Portland Public House to fill our beloved Deschutes Growler with the lovely tipple. Since we were there, we decided to try some of their other seasonals and limited edition releases. I settled on the Black Butte XXII, an age porter infused with peppers and orange peels, while Adam opted for the Dissident, a flavorful and bold barelywine. The Black Butte is released each year around this time with a different concoction of ingredients. It is usually bottled in a 22oz and sold at specialty shops throughout the NW, but this year, the 22oz were experiencing an increasingly high level of salt build up after bottling so the brewery was forced to sell it only on tap at select locations, and they are opening it up for Growlers because they are so much!! Good News to Growler fans! Both of the brews were very tasty and each had ABU higher than 10%! We were feeling good after only one. I had always wanted to try the Dissident, but in the past I have not been the biggest fan of barelywines, but on tap and out of a snifter, it was delicious. Definitely an all night sipping beer. We filled the growler with the Jubelale and headed home for more libations. This week also starts the annual Holiday Ale Festival in Pioneer Square! Look forward to hitting that up on today or Thursday! Look for a post on that soon!

UNT

Bryan