Lunkenheimer Candy Cane

Brewery: Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co. (Weedsport, NY)

Rating: 77/100

Comments: The 15th beer in the New York State Beers of Holiday Cheer is Candy Cane, a Kölsch-style ale with natural peppermint flavoring, from Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing. Candy Cane pours a dark straw color that is just slightly hazy. This beer greets the drinker with an intense peppermint aroma, but don’t let it scare you away! The peppermint notes are approachable and toned down in the beer’s flavor. It’s a classic Kölsch-style base, sporting some sweetness and bready malt flavors, along with the added peppermint/candy cane. It’s a light-bodied beer that drinks smoothly and I could easily see a good bartender using this to make great beer cocktails that are perfect for the holiday season.