12 Days of Christmas Beers 2019
Christmas is easily one of our favorite holidays. Last year, we started a countdown to Christmas in beers called the 12 days of Christmas Beers. We decided to make this a Hoplight tradition & the beers that made the 2019 list will have you feeling merry & bright all season long! Welcome to 12 Days of Christmas Beers 2019!
1. Xocoveza – Stone Brewing Company
This beer has an amazing flavor profile that is evocative of Mexican hot chocolate, featuring coffee, pasilla peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and a generous amount of chocolate. It’s the perfect stout to celebrate the Holidays and the entire winter season. It has quickly become a highly anticipated yearly tradition.
2. Reindeer’s Revenge – Iron Hill Brewery
A hopped twist on a Belgian-style Tripel, this beer boasts notes of pine and grapefruit, a touch of bitterness, and a sweet, warming finish. Why should the “other” reindeer get all the glory?
3. Garden Beer Season Three – Wild Heaven Beer
This beer is the perfect blend of your favorite holiday spices! Pro-tip: infuse some of this beer into your fresh cranberry sauce recipe to experience something your tastebuds & guests will thank you for at your holiday dinner.
4. Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale – Aftershock Brewing Co.
Aftershock Brewing discovered how to make a beer that gets you reminiscing about days at grandma’s house, while still enjoying a magical beer. Just like grandma’s cookies, it will be hard to just have one.
5. Christmas Ale – Breckenridge Brewery
Christmas Ale is a cozy holiday companion worthy of sharing. Flavors of caramel and chocolate are derived from an abundance of carefully roasted malts. Chinook and Mt. Hood hops contribute a spiciness, lending balance, and a clean finish. O’ what fun!
6. Office Party- Abita Brewing Company
Be the MVP at your company Office Party this season with this in tow. This limited release holiday stout is brewed with oats, pale, caramel, and chocolate malts, and is hopped with Willamette hops. Generous amounts of cocoa nibs, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg are added to infuse the spirit of the holidays.
7. Rogue Spirits – Rogue Ales & Spirits
These two spirits will mix up your holiday and turn it into something merry & bright! Cranberry Elderflower Vodka Soda has Rogue Spirits Bayfront Vodka as the base of this canned cocktail while the cranberry, elderflower, and lime add a refreshing tartness. Cucumber Lime Gin Fizz has Rogue Spirits Gin as the base of this cocktail while the cucumber and lime provide a farm-fresh citrus balance.
8. Delirium Noel – Delirium Brewery
You’ll never forget your first Delirium Noel. This Belgian Strong Dark Ale has a smooth and creamy mouthfeel that builds on the palate with flavors of yeast, fruit, and spice. It will have you singing all night long.
9. Festive Ale – SweetWater Brewing Company
This strong spiced seasonal ale with big complex flavors is sure to keep you warm all season long. Brewed only one day per year, this brew has a sleigh load of Centennial and Golding hops and is capped with a dose of cinnamon and nutmeg.
10. Winter Blonde – UFO Beers
This seasonal hefeweizen & wintery delight is a blonde vanilla coffee ale that is sure to have you feeling like you are in the middle of a Winter Wonderland. Grab your blankets & your best onesie because you’ll want to enjoy a long winter’s night with this one.
11. Icelandic Winter Ale – Einstok
If anyone knows winter, it’s Iceland. This super limited-edition Winter Ale is brewed with hand-cut & cured spruce tips. It’s the perfect beer to have you wanting to embrace the winter chill. Do you want to build a snowman?
12. Christmas Ale – Great Lakes Brewing Company
“Do not open ‘til Christmas? Whoever coined that phrase obviously hasn’t tasted Christmas Ale’s fresh honey, cinnamon, and ginger flavors. A Yuletide’s worth of holiday spices and sweet honey to keep you a-wassailing all season long.” -Great Lakes Brewing Company ? We couldn’t have said this better ourselves or agree more.
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