What to brew in December?

[ronstar55]

I brewed a holiday spiced ale last month, and an oatmeal stout to be brewed this weekend. I've done a batch a month since June.

But I'm at a loss as to what to brew in December. A lot of "winter" ales I'm researching are a lot like my holiday ale. I need to do something different - somewhat wintery - it will probably ready to drink around Feb 1st, so I don't think I'm ready for a summer brew. I'd also like to pick up the abv a little.


I like everything but porters - anyone have any ideas?

 

[BigB]

Two months isn't much time, but you could do a Belgian Dubbel.

 

[scottieo2]

Check out this https://www.homebrewtalk.com/1050297-post5.html

 

[avidhomebrewer]

I made a samichlaus clone in December, ready about 2 years or so later, but it was a good batch. How about a big brew?

 

[Captain_Bigelow]

How about an OSH?
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f64/old-speckled-hen-21132/

 

[ronstar55]

Thanks! - some great ideas here. A Belgian Dubbel, samichlaus clone, speckled hen,... and a calendar to tell me what's apropo to brew every month. Now I'm ready