Samuel Smiths Winter Welcome Makes Its Much-anticipated Return

Just in time for the holidays, Winter Welcome Ale, Samuel Smiths winter seasonal, makes its annual return to the United States.

Brewed just once each year, Samuel Smiths Winter Welcome is the perfect winter warmer. Its honey-amber color and great depth make Winter Welcome a great ale to share with friends. Winter Welcome has a floral aroma and delicious malt flavor with great richness and balance.

Each year, Samuel Smiths Old Brewery commissions an original painting to adorn the Winter Welcome label. The 2002-2003 label commemorates the Queens Golden Jubilee with a crown floating above a foamy pint of Samuel Smith beer. The Golden Jubilee celebrates the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeths ascension to the throne.

Every year, we look forward to the arrival of this winter warmer, Rich Hamilton, president of Merchant du Vin, said. Now in its 12th year, this winter classic is more popular than ever.

Winter Welcome ale is great when paired with holiday dishes like roasted turkey with oyster stuffing, Smithfield ham or Christmas cake and eggnog. Serve Samuel Smith Winter Welcome in a traditional Yorkshire tulip glass.
Established in 1758, Samuel Smiths Old Brewery in Tadcaster is Yorkshires oldest brewery. Now in its fifth generation of family management, the rich Samuel Smith brewing tradition remains unchanged. The yeast at The Old Brewery has not been altered since the turn of the century. Only whole Kent hop flowers, which are hand-weighed by the master hop blender, are used, and the brewing water is drawn from a well sunk over 200 years ago.
In addition to the full line of Samuel Smith beers, Merchant du Vin also imports Melbourn Bros. Ales from England, Traquair House Ales for Scotland, Lindemans Lambics, Orval Trappist Ale and Duinen Abbey Ales from Belgium, and Ayinger and Pinkus-Muller from Germany. Merchant du Vin is also affiliated with the acclaimed Pike Pub and Brewery in Seattle.