We’re ringing in the holiday season here at Watts Brewing with a party to celebrate the release of a new beer in the Solitary Series! This winter’s release is a beechwood-smoked doppelbock aged on American oak. It starts with a malty yet dry balance, then you get a subtle hint of smoke alongside the smooth vanilla character of the extended oak aging. This julbock marks the first time we’re releasing one of our Solitary Series beers in cans, so we’re throwing a party to celebrate!

We’ll be doing a special guided tasting for our Solitary Society members starting at 6 pm. Come learn about the history of doppelbock and how smoked malt contributes to a beer like this. If you’re not already a Solitary Society member, you can sign up on our website, or day of at the bar.

In addition to the new release, we’re also pulling out the last keg of January’s release–the amburana-aged imperial stout that was featured in Hop Culture–so you can try a full flight of Solitary Series and special release beers:

Stingo – English-style Strong Ale aged on Spanish Cedar and Bald Cypress

Solitary Series: January 24 – Imperial Stout aged on Amburana

Solitary Series: October 24 – Fresh Hop Golden Strong Ale

Solitary Series: December 24 – Smoked Doppelbock aged on American Oak

NWTXBBQ will be joining us from 4:30-8 pm with some delicious Texas-style BBQ to pair with your flight. What better to go with smoked beer than smoked meats? They’re even bringing their new hopped sausage, made with Waimea hops!

This party also kicks off our toy drive hosted by ServiceMaster of Seattle benefiting King County Toys for Tots. Whether you’re giving here or elsewhere, we encourage you to share your holiday gifts with kids in need. Bring a new, unwrapped game or toy to donate, and drop it in the bin by the Christmas tree.

If you donate a toy during the party, you’ll also have a chance to win Watts swag! We’ll be hosting a raffle sponsored by ServiceMaster of Seattle where you can win prizes including a 4-pk of the new Solitary Series release and a Watts hoodie.

Friday 12/13 promises to be quite the party! We look forward to sharing the new doppelbock with you and kicking off the Christmas season with beer, BBQ, and a chance to give back. See you there!