I have, packed in straw, twelve barrels of the clearest winter ale, which have been kept at the perfect temperature for the past five months.

There may be a theme; for instance beers from a particular area, or a particular brewing style such as winter ales.

"There is winter ale," said Eye of Crystal dubiously.

He had never forgotten the total failure of his attempt to make winter ale by steaming water off rather than freezing it off.

Not as good as mulled winter ale, I reckon, but that's more natural, isn't it.

Shef, too, remembered the experiments of his former shipmate Udd with distilling a kind of winter ale.

The after-thrill of danger pulsed through her, powerful as winter ale.

What are your favourite winter ales?

The purpose of the event is to showcase the best winter ales (for example stouts and porters) in the UK.

The strong winter ale, Jolly Roger, is highly recommended.