For whatever valid reason, I'd begun to worry in previous years that some of are more modern and respected micro breweries were not embracing the festive season. With Christmas beers getting an undeserved bad reputation and not requiring a fistful of late hopping for style, I think many of them felt it was a tradition not for them. I've been proven wrong, of course, with this year I've discovered Christmas delights, whether new or old, from the likes of Red Willow, Ilkley , Hawkshead, Partizan and Revolutions to name a few. The Hop Studio are another usually hop focused brewery that have joined the seasonal spirit with There is NoEL in Christmas 4.5% . Having been launched just last year, the evidence seems to suggest this is the first year the brew has been released. "We'll see the days of glory, We'll see the days when men of good will Live in peace, live in peace again." The beer pours chestnut brown and is noticeably thin. The ches...