Happy holidays! This week, we are fully in the festive swing of things, as we are joined by the wonderful Sam Lucero, Nick, and Jenz to discuss one of the original Christmas traditions- Wassailing! We talk about how the practice started, whether its pronounced w-AH-sul or wh-SAIL, and how wassailing, trick-or-treating, and the Purge are all basically the same thing. Join us as we dive into the reason for the season - good drinks, good company, and good conversation! 

Drink discussed

Wassail

Creates 10 drinks 

4 bottles Figueroa Davy Brown Ale

½ bottle Samuel Smith Chocolate Porter

½ cup St. George Apple Brandy

¼ cup Tuaca 

Peel of one orange

6 cloves

3 allspice pods

¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

½ cinnamon stick

One inch of fresh ginger roots, cut into disks

Combine the nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a tea bag, and set aside. Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and heat until steaming, making sure that the mixture never boils. Reduce heat to low, and let steep together for no more than 30 minutes. Serve in heatproof mugs or goblets, with a slice of toasted bread.