The episode begins with Perry Miller welcoming listeners to Beer Untapped and wishing them a Merry Christmas. He mentions that craft beer and holiday celebrations are a great combination, referencing past shows. Perry notes that he has been listening to back catalog episodes available on iTunes, including seasonal shows that have adapted over time. However, he emphasizes that the Christmas show is a constant, with the same recommendations each year because they work well. He describes these Christmas beers as big, malty, spicy, and wonderful, not subject to fads. Perry specifically points to winter warmers as ideal Christmas beers, repeating their characteristics of being big, warm, spicy, and malty. He also mentions that past shows have shown love to Russian Imperial Stouts, which fit into this family. The episode discusses the types of beers that make sense for Christmas, focusing on those that warm you up, typically with higher ABV. Perry explains that these beers don't need to be served ice cold, especially in cold weather. He contrasts this with Pilsners, which he avoids when it's negative degrees outside. Instead, he prefers beers served warmer, noting that most stouts should be let warm to around 50 degrees. The episode ends with Perry sharing a personal image of Christmas beers, imagining sitting by a fire, talking with friends, and having a beer in a snifter. Throughout, he encourages listeners to reach out on Facebook for show suggestions and promotes the podcast's availability online.
