Full Sail Brewing Releases Wassail Ale for the Holiday Season

Hood River, Or - A few unmistakable signs tell us when winter has arrived in Hood River. The waterfalls in the Gorge start kicking out the jams. The snow report for the backcountry regains its hold over us. And the Wassail starts flowing once again. And that means friends and family will surely be close behind.

"We have brewed Wassail every holiday season since 1988 and it's now as much a part of the festivities as sharing a roaring fire with our closest family and friends," reminisced Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail's brewmaster. "Deep mahogany in color, Wassail is brewed with four different malts and a blend of imported hops, giving it a malty full body and a pleasantly hoppy finish that appeals to both hop and malt lovers alike. In other words, a Christmas miracle!"

Wassail has been awarded a Platinum medal and rated "Superlative" at the

2005 World Beer Championships. Earning 96 points, Wassail scored the highest ranking in the strong ale category at the 2005 tasting session. It was described as" Deep mahogany color with a thick tan head. An incredibly malty nose with brown spice and faint hop notes. Rich and chewy on the palate. Big and bold without being too heavy or ostentatious. Well done!" Wassail previously won a Gold in the 2004 competition.

This year's packaging features a vintage postcard of the scenic Hood River Valley dusted with snow. In the spirit of tradition, a snow-covered douglas-fir tree looms in the foreground and Mt. Hood rises majestically in the background. The packaging was designed by Steve Sandstrom of Sandstrom Design, Inc., Portland, Oregon.

Wassail makes the ideal gift for the beer enthusiasts in your life, and is the perfect accompaniment to the desserts and flavorful dishes that the holidays bring. Look for Wassail six packs at your favorite store, or on draught at your local restaurant or pub. Wassail will be available October through December.

The independent and employee-owned Full Sail brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment 47 specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. The Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar since 1987. Their award winning brews are now available in fifteen western states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view.

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