Every year Sam Adams releases a Winter Classics 12 pack and this is the only place that you're going to find 2 of these in the mixed assortment. Old Fezziwig, of course, is named after the character in Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol". It's a perennial favorite of mine and reason alone to pick up the 12 pack.

It pours a dark mahogany in color with a light tan head. The aroma consisted of fruit, malt, ginger and orange peel. Good carbonation with a smooth mouthfeel. Taste consists of roasted caramel malt, slight citrus and cinnamon. The finish is of sweet malt with hints of chocolate layered in there too. Reminds me a bit of the Winter Lager from Sam Adams. A nice Christmas brew. I wish this offering was available in more than just the Winter Classics pack.

In addition to the Ol' Fezziwig, the 12 pack assortment also contains 2 each of Sam Adams Winter Ale, Holiday Porter, Boston Lager, Black Lager, and Cranberry Lambic. The Winter Classics 12 pack is available at grocery and liquor stores all over town.