The 12 Beers Of Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas beer season.

Christmas means a lot of things, but one of my absolute favorite parts about the holidays is Christmas beer. Cold weather, you got the fireplace going, there’s just something about this time of year that completely changes the type of beer you want. Savor it while you can, because before you know it, it’ll be spring and Christmas beer will be gone.

Here’s 12 of my favorite Christmas beers to get your best holiday buzz.

3 Floyds Brewing Alpha Klaus

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Now in 6-packs. Watch out.

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Hardywood Gingerbread Stout

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GBS COMPLETE SETS ARE SOLD OUT! Cheers, everybody! 🍻 All of the details, including Complete Set contents, cost, pick-up location/dates, and purchase instructions are all available on the purchase page. 🍻 NOTE: GBS Complete Sets will only be available for pick-up at our West Creek taproom during regular taproom hours on Dec. 14, 15, 16, 18, and 19 — no exceptions. If you are unable to pick up on the listed dates, please list a proxy with your purchase. Cheers, friends! ‘Tis the season!

A post shared by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (@hardywood) on Oct 24, 2018 at 10:59am PDT

Elysian Brewing Co. Bifrost

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Bifrost Winter Ale helps fend off the winter chill. #BifrostWinterAle ABV 8.3%

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Tröegs Mad Elf

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It's the Most Wonderful Beer of the Year! Which is your favorite? Find them near you at troegs.com/brew-finder. #MostWonderfulBeer

A post shared by Tröegs Independent Brewing (@troegsbeer) on Nov 5, 2018 at 7:38am PST

Pipeworks Santa vs Unicorn

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It’s going to be a good week.

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Delirium Noël

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No words needed ❄️⛄️ #christmas #delirium #drinkpink

A post shared by Delirium Brewery (@delirium_brewery) on Nov 15, 2017 at 4:11am PST

Anchor Christmas Ale

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Make sure Anchor Christmas Ale is on your shopping list! This tasty brew pairs perfectly with your Thanksgiving feast. Find it near you with the link in our bio. 📸: @jrutled . . . . . #RaiseYourAnchor #AnchorBrewing #AnchorSteam #SFBeer #SanFrancisco #BeerNerd #BeerGeek #CopperBrewhouse #SF #DrinkLocal #BayArea #CityByTheBay #Beerstagram #Beertography #SFLocal #DrinkSFBeer #SFMade #Instabeer #handcraftedbeer #BeerMe #HopHead #BeersOfInstagram #beer #beers #holidaybeer #ChristmasBeer #XMasAle #merrychristmas #anchorchristmasale #anchorchristmas

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Southern Tier Brewing 2XMAS

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Looking for another great reason to toast? How about the combination of a traditional Southern Tier double ale with holiday ingredients such as figs, cinnamon and clove? Bring on the holidays in style, and learn more about 2XMAS here: goo.gl/8UWtQx Cheers!

A post shared by Southern Tier Brewing Company (@stbcbeer) on Oct 25, 2018 at 11:44am PDT

Great Lakes Christmas Ale

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Here's to carrying gratitude (and good beer) wherever you go this #Thanksgiving. Cheers! #MerryChristmasAle #OhioCity #OatmealStout #CraftBeer

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Big Sky Biere de Noel

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The self made Montana Mixer available daily.

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Deschutes Jubelale

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You know winter is coming when: ✔️ There's a slight dusting of ❄️ on the mountains ✔️ There's a 💪 scent of pine in the air ✔️ Your 🧣 is a daily accessory ✔️ Jubelale is here 📍 #Jubelale #Winter #Tradition #InBend . . 📸 : @thatsimaklife

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Bell’s Christmas Ale

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It might be a little early for holiday music, but never for #ChristmasAle. ⠀ ⠀ #ScotchAle #bellsbeer #holidays #holidaysipper #christmas

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Honorable Mention: Miller Lite

It tastes so much better in a Miller Lite sweater.

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Podcast prep. Thanks for the sweaters @millerlite. Lots of folks staring these down in the streets.

A post shared by Whiskey Riff (@whiskeyriff) on Dec 20, 2018 at 12:24pm PST