I’ll use any excuse to visit the guys at 8 Degrees Brewing.  Brewing beer is a fascinating process and they are always trying something out some new for me to taste.  I visited the brewery  last november to finalise the label designs for their winter brew which was named by launching a Facebook naming competition. The final name chosen was “A Winter’s Ale” and it was made using a special blend of spices from Green Saffron – a renowned spice importer based in Midleton, Co. Cork.  A blend of orange, cloves and star anise gave it a distinctive but subtle christmas after taste.