I'm a big fan of wassail and glad to see it covered here by Evan Rail. If you want to make some of your own, recipes for this and a handful of other warm ale drinks can be found in the "hot helpers" chapter of my beer cocktail book Cocktails on Tap.
From Mulled Ale to Bread In Trees, the Ancient Wassail Tradition Lives On
Long before the world experienced wine or distilled spirits, there was a beloved tradition for toasting during the winter months.
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