For those of you not familiar with UFO (not unidentified flying object), it's a series of unfiltered beers brewed by the Harpoon Brewery. And just in time for the holidays, they're rolling out new "UFO Gingerland" beer. Here's what it's all about.

Here's a product description, according to harpoonbrewery.com:

"It took a while for us to come up with a UFO beer that could withstand the darkest days of the year, but the warmth of ginger combined with the seasonal spice of cinnamon and clove form a perfect companion for a visit to Gingerland. Brewed, not Baked. Poured, not sliced. Inspired by a classic tale. Deliciously spiced. Welcome to Gingerland.

Description

Cinnamon, clove and ginger combine with an unfiltered wheat beer in this deliciously spiced, gingerbread-inspired beer.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: slightly hazy, deep orange

Aroma: ginger snap

Mouth feel: medium bodied and rounded

Taste: malty sweetness from the blend of cinnamon and Munich malt

Finish: sweet with a clean crisp finish of ginger

Style Spiced Wheat Beer, alc/vol 5.2%

Availability

Bottle 6-packs, 12-packs, cases Draft Widely Available from Nov-Feb Cans 12-packs, cases"

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And, check out this Harpoon Brewery TV commercial:

 

 

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