Christmas Beer Suggestions

I'm in Battle Creek, and I get it at Mega-Bev. I think imports move slowly at this store, so I think it is on the shelf year-round, and I may be buying it with some age already on it. I haven't looked yet this year though.

 

My memory could be off. Seems like a 4-pack was $17-$18, so your $6 price may be right for a single.

 

Besides all those already mentioned, Great Divide Hibernation always works for me.

 

The Brew Kettle's Winter Warmer. It doesn't have the best rep here on BA, but I love it. It's got a very pronounced honey and spice flavor, similar to that of a Braggot. It's definitely worth a try if you can find any where you are.

 

Big fan of Great Divide Hibernation Ale.

 

New Belgium's Accumulation has also had some nice comments from users on here as of late. The BA rating made me second guess it, but I picked up a bottle to try.

Likewise with Atwater's Christmas Ale, which is likely harder to find there.

 

Two Brothers out of Warrenville, Illinois makes a Peppermint Bark Porter. Haven't been able to track it down, but I always hear great buzz about it.

 

Heavy Seas Winter Storm is usually my go to. I'm looking forward to trying Mad Elf by Troegs this year.

 

Van de Keizer Blauw goes well with the colder months and I always like to crack one when in a celebratory mood.

 

Not quite peppermint, but close.
http://mankatobrewery.com/mintstout/

 

Hmmm...

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Sign me up for wanting to try those two porters!

 

St Bernardus Christmas Ale
SN Celebration
Fezziwig
etc

 

Sligtly off topic but:

1) I've got a bottl of 2012 St Bernardus Christmas, does this age well at all?
2) I've gt a mini-keg of 2013 Breckenridge Christmas Ale, worth openeing to share with friends? I don't want to give anyone bad beer.

 

Anchor does a great one every year, and I've already stocked up on Bell's Winter White (16 oz cans this year), Sierra Celebration, and for some reason, I like the Boulevard Barrel Aged Quad on Christmas Eve. Only ones I still have to get are a Sam Winter Variety Pack and Samichlaus (my wife's personal favorite, but a little too syrupy for me for some reason).

 

Blvd Nutcracker for the outdoor lights
Samichlaus for the tree lights

 

Ballast Point does Victory at Sea with candy canes.... but it's always been keg only as far as I know. Never been fortunate enough to try it but it sounds awesome.

Sorry that probably doesn't help you.

 

St. Bernie Christmas ages beautifully. Can't speak to Brickenridge though.

 

Help me...no...But reminds me to put something on my Christmas Wish list for the next 10 years...YES

This would be amazing to try.

 

Gouden Carolus Van den Kaizer Blauw

Fantastic with a few years age on it, though still damn tasty anytime.