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Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Reindeer Games Imperial Milk Stout

Bluejacket's Reindeer Games is an Imperial Milk Stout with flavors of peanut butter, vanilla, maple syrup and cinnamon.(WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

Finally, there may be an explanation as to why Rudolph’s nose is red.

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket Reindeer Games for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

Quick Facts:

Brewery: Bluejacket, Washington, D.C.
Description: An Imperial milk stout loaded with peanut butter, vanilla beans, maple syrup, cinnamon and cocoa nibs.
ABV: 8.0%
Greg’s pairing suggestions: Sausages, pork tenderloin, chops and ribs; Root vegetables (like sweet potatoes, parsnips and squash); Sweeter Asian preparations (think teriyaki and Hoisin sauce).

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Brennan Haselton

In 2000, Brennan Haselton took a job at WTOP as reporter and anchor, and that's where he has been ever since (with the exception of a brief return to Seattle in 2005). He is a two-time winner of the national Edward R. Murrow Award, and winner of the National Headliner Grand Award.