Christmas Specialty Brews – 5 Great Christmas Beer Recommendations!

By: Bernadette Dimitrov
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:20:57
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Lots of people, particularly hard to buy for men, like a good brew! There are many unique and special Christmas beers on offer each year that would make a pleasant surprise as a gift. They also make an interesting and topical conversation addition to festive celebrations. Brewers all around the world make special Christmas labels and beers that are considered by many to be the most sort after and best beers of the year! Many of the top Christmas beers are on display at the number one Christmas beer festival in the world held in Essen, Belgium each year in December. A great place to visit for the true beer connoisseur!

Here are some great companies that offer unique brews for Christmas:

1. Very Bad Elf Special Reserve Ale! A classic English bitter ale. It has a slightly sweet body with a spicy flavor based on a recipe from 1795 which uses Fuggles hops (dates back to the mid 1800s). A highly recommended beer! www.sheltonbrothers.com

2. Beer Man sez: Merry Christmas and a Hoppy New Beer! A weaker strength beer for those watching their alcohol yet it is rich with creamy chocolate tones and a slight toasted flavor (English-style hops). www.bigskybrew.com

3. Scrooge & Marley Hazelnut Christmas AlemmDefinitely a unique name and blend for the holiday season! www.huberbrewery.com

4. Anchor Steam Christmas Ale The Ale recipe is different every year as is the label! This ale’s motto is to celebrate the newness of life. http://www.anchorbrewing.com/beers/christmasale.htm

5. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale This is one you definitely want to put under your Christmas tree and make a beer lover very happy this season! This is a dry hopped ale with an intense aroma has been specially brewed for the holidays. Renowned for its great hop taste this celebration ale has been a Gold Medal Winner!

As you can see from the above sample there are some wacky to traditional named Christmas beers. Of course there are still the popular favorites on offer but dressed up for the holiday season such as “Bud Light Holiday Six Packs” http://www.anheuser-busch.com/news/BudLightHoliday110705.htm with Christmas themed wrapping of snow bulbs, holly and Christmas trees which are eye catching and festive. More ale companies are preparing for Christmas by adding extra ingredients to flavor their standard recipes during the holiday season and dressing them up by adding special Christmas wrapping to ensure something really special for ale lovers over the holiday season. Remember always encourage drinking in moderation and enjoy being adventurous and try some new Christmas beers this season!

Visit http://www.HoHoHoChristmas.com for gifts, tips and tools for reviving the fun, magic and spirit of Christmas every day of the year. You can also subscribe to our f*r*e*e 10 day e-course with audio on how to enrich your Christmas experience today! Plus sign up for our sensational f*r*e*e fun Newsletter with great tips, tools and resources you'll love throughout the year. By The HoHoHo Expert, Bernadette Dimitrov, author of The HoHoHo Factor! & Bluey, Santa's New Recruit (ebooks and audio books).

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