Bristol Brewing Brings Back Old No. 23 Barley Wine for the Holidays
From the editor: Christmas Ale gets the six-pack glamour shot, but Old No. 23 is the one I’d grab first. Ten months in the barrel is real patience, and barley wine remains the most underrated holiday style going. Bristol has been a Colorado Springs anchor forever, and a winter lineup this deep shows it. Buy two, drink one now and forget the other until next November.
(COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) – Election season is over and not a moment too soon, what with its endless texts from anonymous bearers of political advice and billions spent on campaigns when the money should be going to more worthy causes like beer. But that doesn’t mean that all your choices for the month are made, my weary friends. For still to come are the classic Thanksgiving conundrums: dark or white meat, homemade cranberry sauce or can-shaped, and the fan favorite: football or post-feast nap. Then there’s the decision of which limited edition Bristol beers to include in your holiday beverage mix. Whether it’s roasty Winter Warlock Oatmeal Stout, Imperial Warlock with its vanilla-toffee notes, holiday-spiced Christmas Ale, or the returning champ: our Old No. 23 Barley Wine, aged 10 months in the barrel for mellow richness, there’s just no wrong choice. Which means you should probably stock up on some of each. Decision made, if you ask me.
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With many thanks from the Bristol family to you and yours,
Amanda Bristol
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Every year we brew up a tasty batch of our spiced ale to celebrate this most festive of seasons. We use a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, molasses, and love, to put a cheery winter carnival in every pint. Stock up now and you’ll be ready for all those out of town guests when the time comes. Available in stores around town + at the Pub. 5% ABV
Give! at Ivywild
Every Tuesday in November and December, we’re proud to partner with the 2026 Give Campaign! We’re giving back by donating 5% of sales to support dozens of local nonprofits making a difference in our community. So grab a friend for a Tuesday beer and you’ll be giving back with every pint you enjoy together.
