Favorite Christmas Beer

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  1. AndrewKroll

    AndrewKroll Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2010 Michigan

    Thirst Dog, Bells, and Great Lakes for me
     
    #21 AndrewKroll, Oct 26, 2012
  2. JimmyW

    JimmyW Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2011 Illinois

    Great Lake xmas ale is awesome! That was first on my list.
     
    #22 JimmyW, Oct 26, 2012
  3. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    I love Goose Island's X-Mas, and it's different from most of the others out there.
     
    #23 Domingo, Oct 26, 2012
  4. danimalarkey

    danimalarkey Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2008 Illinois

    Revolution's Fistmas is amazing. Not a terrible price at $7/bomber (though, for a party, I'd go to the source and buy it by the case to save a little money).
     
    #24 danimalarkey, Oct 26, 2012
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  5. TOOSE

    TOOSE Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2006 Massachusetts

    Corsendonk Christmas .......Awesome anytime!!
     
    #25 TOOSE, Oct 26, 2012
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  6. CellarGimp

    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    Schlafly Christmas, Anchor Christmas, Boulevard Nutcracker, Sierra Nevada Celebration, Bell's Christmas should all be pretty easy to come by.
     
    #26 CellarGimp, Oct 26, 2012
  7. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    Great Lakes, easily. Actually, it may be the only one I like.
     
    #27 miketd, Oct 26, 2012
  8. Spamsammich

    Spamsammich Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2010 Illinois

    This is the only answer.
     
    #28 Spamsammich, Oct 26, 2012
  9. fuzzylogic

    fuzzylogic Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I love Bell's Christmas ale when I can get it. Also Bell's Winter White would be a nice change up from heavier, spiced winter brews.
     
    #29 fuzzylogic, Oct 26, 2012
  10. Spamsammich

    Spamsammich Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2010 Illinois

    Schlafly is not available in Chicago.
     
    #30 Spamsammich, Oct 26, 2012
  11. pk18

    pk18 Zealot (572) Jun 12, 2012 Wisconsin
    Trader

    Old Jubilation from Avery.
     
    #31 pk18, Oct 26, 2012
  12. BT_Bobandy

    BT_Bobandy Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2011 Ohio

    Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas is the original recipe for the Great Lakes Christmas Ale. Its more heavy on the spices and is noticably different from the current GL Xmas Ale. Both are good. The new GL Xmas Ale is more of a true "beer" than the old recipe which is more of something you'd drink in a goofy xmas sweater!!
     
    #32 BT_Bobandy, Oct 26, 2012
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  13. Eastside151

    Eastside151 Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2012 Ohio

    Great Lakes Christmas Ale
    Sam Adams Merry Mischief
    Breckenridge Christmas Ale <-- In the fridge but haven't tried yet
     
    #33 Eastside151, Oct 27, 2012
  14. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Samichlaus is the classic Christmas Ale. Drink one and then get set 'for a long winter nap.'
     
    #34 PapaGoose03, Oct 28, 2012
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  15. WassailWilly

    WassailWilly Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 New York

    I have tried MANY
    Looking to try ANY I have had before
    Trust will be worth your while
     
    #35 WassailWilly, Oct 28, 2012
  16. jimmygord

    jimmygord Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2008 Illinois

    Love me some Christmas Ale. By far my fave is Lakefront Holiday Spice. Old Fezziwig is good, but as mentioned, has to be purchased in a variety pack. For quantity and availability I go with Sam Adams Winter Ale. Gotta have Some Anchor Christmas as well. Have fun.
     
    #36 jimmygord, Oct 28, 2012
  17. ifnkovhg

    ifnkovhg Zealot (694) Aug 12, 2008 California

    Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome.
     
    #37 ifnkovhg, Oct 28, 2012
  18. JimmyW

    JimmyW Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2011 Illinois

    I don't know if they're making it this year. I think they did Brown Shugga instead.
     
    #38 JimmyW, Oct 28, 2012
  19. JimmyW

    JimmyW Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2011 Illinois

    I recently got to try a 2009 Samichlaus and is was awesome!
     
    #39 JimmyW, Oct 28, 2012
  20. TomTwanks

    TomTwanks Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2011 Ohio

    In no particular order..
    GL Christmas Ale
    BA Frosted Frog
    12 Dogs of Christmas
    Celebration
    and if I want a night tipper...Buckeye Brewing Nighty Night. Tasty, hot, and will put you to nighty night!
     
    #40 TomTwanks, Oct 28, 2012
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