In the midwest you wake up to shovel snow off your car this time of year.
By the way, the HeadBlade should arrive today. Thinking about embracing the sly look before the New Year.
One of the smoothest, best beers I've EVER tasted was brand called "Yngling." Has anyone else heard of this brand?  They have a regular ale and a black&Tan. Apparently it's only sold on the East coast, maybe even just the NorthEast. I lived in Philadelphia for a stint and that's all I drank. But I haven't seen it since I left Philly.
Ever try Red Hook IPA? Brewed in Washington State. Very nice beer.
Speaking of alcoholic content....what about those Belgian brews that come only in 20 to 32oz that are like 9% to 11% and cost like $7 to $10 bucks for a quart? mmmmMMMMMMmmmmm.
In keeping with the thread....occasionally we do get snowed in....but then the kids stay home from school to build snow tunnels and snowmen and the neighbors gather to celebrate not having to go into the office whereby adult imbibing often ensues. Here's one Christmas where we got a good dump, man....the kids loved it and we joined our neighbors in Holiday CHEERS! Quite Christmasy, don't you think?