Seasonal beer is a beer which is released at certain times of the year. Examples are Winter Warmers, Bocks (Spring), Barley Wines (winter), Summer Ales and other limited bottlings that are not produced or distributed throughout the year. The recipe for a particular label may vary from release to release depending on the availability of ingredients and the brewer's whim.
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