Winter Skål An amber hued beer loaded with a great depth of specialty malt character and smooth hop flavors, guaranteed to make one welcome the onslaught of the cold. Available November–January. Award Winner: 1996 Beverage Testing Institute World Beer Championships (83 - Bronze) 1997 Beverage Testing Institute World Beer Championships (81- Bronze) 2001 Beverage Testing Institute World Beer Championships (94 - Gold) 2003 North American Brewers Association (Bronze) 2004 North American Brewers Association (Silver)

Recipe:

Onion Soup

• 2 large red onions, sliced
• 6 T butter
• 3 C chicken stock
• 1 bottle Capital Winter Skål
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 4-6 thick slices of French bread
• Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter until soft. Add chicken stock, beer, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Broil bread on one side about 3 inches from heat. Turn, sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese, and broil 1-2 minutes more, until lightly browned.

Pour soup into bowls. Add cheese-covered bread. Makes 4-6 servings.