It's that time of year and, for the past few years, we have had available, down here in East Sussex, not only had the long-established Harveys (website) 7.5% Christmas Ale, but also the, Hastings brewed, FILO (website) Our Auld Ale at 6.5%. This is a gorgeous 'Christmas Pudding' of an ale, well worth the visit to the First In Last Out in the Hastings 'old town' High Street, rich, but not too sweet, with a dry bitter finish... I had my first pint of the year yesterday, and it's at least as excellent as in previous years.
Enjoy your Christmas build up with good ales wherever you are, cheers!
