A French 75 benefits from the wine's crisp acidity and floral notes in place of still wine or Champagne

creaminess

closer to a farmers' market bin than a candy aisle

and a hint of bittersweet cocoa

which plays off the bittersweet charcoal finish

Great Lakes Christmas Ale 12Pk zinfandel A French 75 benefits fromGreat Lakes Christmas Ale 12 Pack is a 7. 5% ABV honey and spice winter warmer from Cleveland's Great Lakes Brewing Company, sold in a 12 pack of 12 oz bottles. A six time medal winner at the World Beer Championships since 1999, this seasonal release has commanded a devoted Midwest following since its debut in the early 1990s and is widely regarded as the beer that launched the Northeast Ohio Christmas Ale tradition. Quick Facts: ABV: 7. 5% Origin: