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Some of Craft’s other beertails evoke a Christmas feel, depending on where and when you grew up. The Beersar is a spicy lager version of the Caesar, long a staple on holiday mornings at my house.

The beer is quite hoppy – more on the floral citrus side than pine needles. There is quite a caramel sweetness to the brew and a very chewy, creamy quality. Very low bitterness. A fine beer. The ...