Top 5 Winter Lagers

The winter season is coming up quickly and for all of the true lager lovers around, you're probably starting to think about some great winter lagers that will be making its way to the shelves and bars near you soon. The fall lagers aren't going to be around for too much longer, so you're going to want to make sure you know exactly what lagers should be on your list to try this winter.

Here are the top 5 rated winter lagers:

1. Samuel Adams "winter lager" - The winter lager made by Samuel Adams has a very different taste when it comes to the winter lager. You'll still get the refreshing taste that the Samuel Adams always has, but you'll also taste flavors of walnuts, malt, cinnamon and orange peel. This wonderful winter lager will have your taste buds begging for more and starting to dream about gingerbread cookies and egg nog. This version of Samuel Adams is a little bit litter then regular larger. This Boston favorite lager is definitely among one of the top favorites for winter lagers. You can purchase one for $1.25 per bottle.

2. Great Divide "Hibernation Ale" - This lager is known for its popular taste around the Christmas season. Great Divide is a reddish-brown color and tastes bold and very thick. The lager is filled with buttered rum and caramel malt tastes. The holiday aroma the lager gives off is more of a milk chocolate, peanut butter and minty scent. An interesting tid bit about this lager is that if you store it away and let it age over the course of a year, and enjoy it next Christmas, the flavor will be 20 times better than it would taste this year. You can purchase a bottle of this lager for around $2.50.

3. Weihenstephaner "Korbinian" - This lager is a popular import from Germany, and it's mostly popular during the winter season. The aromas give off a scent of pecan pie, and a trail mix, which accompany the great tastes of mocha and raisin. This lager has a dark red appearance and tastes very dry. You can purchase a bottle of Weihenstephaner for about $3.00 a bottle.

4. Sierra Nevada "Celebration Ale"- This California seasonal lager is a top seller. Sierra Nevada is very hoppy and full of grainy malt flavors, and great aromas. Sierra Nevada has been brewed every season for the last 15 years. This lager is actually one of the country's top-selling pale ales. You can purchase a bottle of Sierra Nevada for $1.50 each.

5. Hair of the Dog "Doggie Claws" - This hoppy lager which is brewed on the West coast is considered to be a type of barley wine because of its pale taste and look. This lager is lighter than most others. Hair of the Dog is a deep burnt-orange color, and is full of many different types of fruit aromas. You'll smell and taste flavors of pineapple and ginger marmalade. This great lager is fruity but is also very dry with a hint of bread-pudding. You can purchase a bottle of this lager for around $5.00.