5 Festive Beers to Drink During the Holidays

Five beers that are perfect for the winter holidays

The holiday season is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the end of the year with good food and drink. Beer lovers have much to celebrate in December, as the holiday season prompts brewers to make the most of the season's best flavors. That's why December is such a wonderful month. If you are looking for the perfect beer in Calgary to serve at your Christmas party or just a great winter brew to drink during those long hours spent by the fire, here is a list of ten of my favorite beers that are sure to put you in the spirit of the holiday season.

Here is a list of five of the best-selling beers on the market today:

Tröegs Mad Elf Ale

During the holiday season, Pennsylvania is known for its festive spirit, which local brewers capitalize on. The Mad Elf Ale's flavor is just as lively and full of character as the beer's vivid red color. The overall vibe of the label is joyful. The Mad Elf Ale is perfect for sipping on during the cold winter months because of its rich chocolate malt flavor with subtle overtones of cherry, honey, and spice.

Victory Winter Cheers

Another atypical winter beer, this wheat ale from Victory is meant to keep you cheery even as the mercury lowers. This beer can be best described as a hefeweizen with a hint of winter spices. You will undoubtedly detect the rich, fruity flavor that is complimented by hints of clove, banana, and citrus.

Compared to other seasonal ales, Winter Cheers is noticeably lighter, more refreshing, and easier to drink. There is still plenty of time to take advantage of this offer because delivery will continue right up until the New Year.

Highland Cold Mountain Winter Ale

This beer works well for both casual and fancy holiday get-togethers. The very mention of the word evokes a cozy, wintry mood. And the taste is just as described, which is a plus.

The malty, lightly hopped body of Cold Mountain's winter ale is complemented by an exciting blend of spices like vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, and other traditional favorites. There is a slight hop bitterness to the beverage as well. The perfect combo for keeping toasty on a cold night.

This Cold Mountain Ale is only available in a handful of states because of its limited production and distribution. Don't hesitate if you want to get it, because it may be sold out before you know it.

High Point Ramstein Winter Wheat

High Point Brewing typically releases its strongest beer around the holidays. Because of its smooth finish and rich flavor, this is one of the best Weiss beers on the market, and it's an excellent choice for cold winter nights and year-end introspection.

It pours with a dense, foamy head and develops malt, apple, and spice flavors. Since this winter beer often has an aftertaste reminiscent of smooth caramel, you may be surprised to learn of its high alcohol content.

Weihnachtsbier

Christmas beer is not one of the many German holiday traditions that have made their way to the United States. As we've mentioned, traditional Christmas beer, or Weihnachtsbier, differs fundamentally from the British and Belgian variations. One can buy beers in Calgary having a rich body, a coppery hue, and a caramel flavor that starts out sweet but ends on a dry note.