The Christmas Ham. That was the inspiration behind this year's North IX. At first glance the color is reminiscent of a mahogany sugar glaze. When your nose approaches a bouquet of pineapple and sweetness coats your senses. With your first sip you get hints of smoke, rounded out with the brown sugar and light fruit. The warmth from this big ale heats your body and satiates your palate. But there's always room for that next sip. Draft only for North IX, so hurry down before the Holidays are over.