Top 4 Beers For The Holiday

With the holiday season right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to stock up on some festive brews. Rather than drinking the same old beer that you normally drink during the other 11 months, you should venture into the wild side with some truly unique, yet equally delicious, holiday flavors. If you’re wondering which ones are the best. keep reading for a list of the top 4 beers for the holiday.

#1) Sierra Nevada Celebration

First brewed back in 1981, Sierra Nevada Celebration offers a crisp, rich hop flavor that’s infused with hints of citrus and pine. it’s a remarkable combination of flavors that’s perfect for the holiday season. Just remember to enjoy this beverage when it’s ice-cold, as room temperature Sierra Nevada Celebration is pretty rough to handle.

#2) Samual Adams White Christmas

Another top beer for the holidays is Samual Adams White Christmas. Of course, with a name like that, what can you expect? Only offered during this time of year, Samual Adams White Christmas is a rather light-bodied beer with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, both of which are added during the brewing process. And with only 190 calories per serving (12-ounce can/bottle), this is a favorite among people looking to cut back on their caloric intake during the holidays.

#3) Breck Brew Christmas Ale

Coming in at number three on our list is Breck Brew Christmas Ale. Although it’s not quite as popular as Sam Adams White Christmas, it’s still a top contender that’s worth trying.  Breck Brew is a brewery located in Colorado, and it’s quickly became a popular choice among beer enthusiasts. Their Christmas Ale takes a different approach than some of the ‘other’ Christmas beers on the market. Breck Brew Christmas Ale contains rich flavors of chocolate and caramel in a delicious, and heavy, body. The BeerAdvocate.com gave it an 83/100 rating, which is pretty darn good for such an unorthodox beer flavor. If you enjoy chocolate and caramel flavors (which most people do), you’re guaranteed to fall in love with Breck Brew Christmas Ale, so pick up a 6-pack to enjoy this holiday season.

#4) Young’s Winter Warmer

Young is a U.K.-based brewery that makes some surprisingly delicious beers, one of which is their Winter Warmer variety. It’s a dark beer that’s infused with rich malt and hop flavors. Although it doesn’t contain any wild flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate or caramel, it’s a ‘safe’ variety that’s an excellent choice for a family gathering this holiday season.