12 Days of Christmas Beers 2020
Christmas is easily one of our favorite holidays. Over the past couple of years (2019 & 2018) we started a countdown to Christmas with beers and we called it the 12 days of Christmas Beers. Since we decided to make this a Hoplight tradition we are back for 2020. All of the beers that made the 2020 list will have you feeling merry & bright all season long! Welcome to 12 Days of Christmas Beers 2020!
1. Garden Beer – Season Five by Wild Heaven Beer
Tis’ the Season for Season Five of the Garden Beer series by Wild Heaven Beer. This collaboration beer with the Atlanta Botanical Garden started off this list right. The combination of pomegranate, ginger, star anise, vanilla, and cacao nibs are a magical combination and perfect for holiday light viewing.
2. Yukon Cornelius Hazy Winter IPA by Fire Maker Brewing Company
Yukon Cornelius by Fire Maker Brewing Company is the perfect IPA for Christmas morning! This IPA is super smooth and would be ideal for a beermosa. It brings a light hop flavor without being completely overwhelmed by hops.
3. Cold Mountain Spiced Winter Ale by Highland Brewing Company
This Limited Seasonal Release by Highland Brewing is a winner when it comes to Spiced Winter Ale’s. It has notes of vanilla, hazelnut, dark fruit, and cinnamon. The beer is a mainstay in the holiday lineup for the company and continues to live up to the hype. Make sure to get some before they are gone!
4. Piano Keys Imperial Stout by New Belgium & Ale Sharpton
This beer began from a conversation about increasing the presence and participation of marginalized communities in Craft beer and is a beer dedicated to serving that specific goal. Piano Keys is a collaboration between New Belgium and Atlanta Craft beer ambassador, Ale Sharpton. This beer features rich and roasted specialty malts married with Atlanta’s own XOCOLATL cocoa nibs and Ugandan vanilla beans. It’s the perfect stout to cuddle up with next to a fire.
5. Icelandic Doppelbock by Einstök Ölgerd
The Icelandic Doppelbock is just one of Einstök Ölgerd seasonal and limited-edition winter brews. This one, in particular, has chocolate tones and when combined with malted barley creates a delicious, easy-drinking treat. With a nice warm finish, the beer is perfect for a long, and cold winter night.
6. Ginger Beard Spiced Stout by Josephsbrau Brewing Company AKA Trader Joe’s
If you are a fan of Gingerbread, this beer is for you. It tastes less like a stout and more like the Christmas season. Whether you are baking some cookies and drinking this alongside or with this beer mixed in; or making a gingerbread house, this is the perfect accompaniment.
7. Last Minute Gift Idea Imperial Stout by Steady Hand Beer Co.
If you have been procrastinating on your present buying this might be the perfect Last Minute Gift Idea. This Imperial Stout is brewed with Tahitian and Madagascar Vanilla and brings notes of chocolate and coffee. It also has some warming spice notes of cinnamon and pink peppercorn. It’s a decadent treat to keep you warm this winter.
8. Holiday Now Cranberry Spice Berliner Weisse by TrimTab Brewing Co.
Looking for a beer to go with that holiday meal? Look no further than Holiday Now by TrimTab Brewing. This beer has the perfect mulling spice blend that will go with all parts of a holiday feast. It may even be a good beer to try out with our Holiday Beer Infused Cranberry Sauce recipe.
9. Caramel Current Pastry Stout by Coronado Brewing Co.
An indulgent treat is just what is needed for that candy craving.
Caramel Current was developed with a classic chewy caramel chocolate bar in mind. This imperial pastry stout is made with caramel, cocoa, coconut, Tahitian vanilla, and lactose. This beer had us at candy bar vibe and caramel.
10. Winter’s Night Munich Dunkel by Arches Brewing
Looking for a change this winter? Try Winter’s Night by Arches! This Dark Larger gives off the strong malt flavor you would expect without being overly sweet. It’s easy to drink and is perfect to pair with a hearty meal this cold winter.
11. The PastryArchy Candy Cane Imperial Stout by Duclaw Brewing Co.
If you are a fan of peppermint, this Candy Cane Imperial Stout is perfect for you this holiday season. With notes of peppermint, roasted malts, vanilla, and chocolate, this beer is sure to delight. If you are in the mood for drinking peppermint hot cocoa in beer form, this is your beer.
12. CPB Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter by Lupulin Brewing
Our favorite treat to receive in our stocking is that Peanut Butter Cup, you know the one. CPB gave us all the feels and more. With chocolate and peanut butter in mind, this CPB oatmeal porter did not disappoint. If you want to treat yourself to the liquid version of “the one”….this will do the trick.
Cheers to Christmas Beers 2020
Happy Holidays to Everyone from the Hoplight Social Team!
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