Hoofprints dot the snow, looping their cursive letters around the leafless trees. A buck’s trail traces across the frozen ground like a bead of ink rolling across an empty page. This peripheral creature trods across the crystalline landscape, the night clasped between its teeth, a starry blanket draped over its back. It drinks from dark waters, which keep his secrets, unencumbered as a shadow on the breeze.

Black Stag is our German Doppelbock pouring a dark amber color with a crown of coffee-colored foam. Using Pilsner, chocolate, and a host of Munich malts, complex notes of sweet dark fruits, schwarzbrot bread, and a hint of caramel-drizzled hot cocoa unfold over the palate. Despite its rich, full-bodied profile, it finishes dry and pairs perfectly with a celebratory feast, whether served with the main course or dessert.

Cold nights call for beers such as these; enjoy and share with those you love!