Portland’s Hopworks Urban Brewery released its final two beers of the year, Winter Ritual Cold IPA and Bog Monster Cranberry Orange Gose, slotting them into the winter seasonal schedule in time for the holidays.

Press release details:

Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB), the first B Corp brewery in the Pacific Northwest, has released two delightfully wintery brews to warm up festive holiday gatherings: Winter Ritual Cold IPA, and Bog Monster Cranberry Orange Gose.

Winter Ritual Cold IPA is light and crisp, with notes of pine sap, lemon zest and persimmons and a balanced, dry finish reminiscent of gooseberry and pear. Tropical and citrus notes come from a blend of Salmon-Safe El Dorado, Citra and Azacca hops from Roy Farms, a perfect refresher after a day out in the cold winter air. (6.7% ABV, 55 IBU)

Bog Monster Cranberry Orange Gose is pale pink, with aromas of orange blossom and subtle cranberry tartness and a light salinity at the finish. This one is great right now for fall refreshment, and will be the perfect cranberry compliment to any holiday meal. (5.2% ABV, 5 IBU)

Both brews are available right now at the Hopworks Mothership on SE 29th & Powell in Portland, and at their Vancouver outpost on SE Mill Plain Boulevard, as well as in 16-ounce 4-packs on the shelves of fine retailers throughout the region.

It’s interesting how some breweries are brewing cold IPAs for their winter specialties but I suppose the style name can lean in that direction. As for Bog Monster, cranberry orange is a terrific holiday/wintertime flavor combination.