Best holiday beers that bring a little extra sparkle to the celebration

While the wine might be poured and the eggnog is plentiful, the best holiday beers are chilled and ready to be opened. With robust flavors that ward off the chill, these beers bring all the merry and bright to the holiday. Ready to raise a toast?

There are many categories of beer. From lagers to ales to stouts to sours, defining the best holiday beers might not be easy. Still, the idea of opening a few bottles can be the perfect merry and bright celebration.

Here are some of the best holiday beers that FoodSided recommends this year.

Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale

A holiday tradition for many beer drinkers, the Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale for 2021 has warm baking spices in the ale. With some dark chocolate flavors and a hint of raisin, it is perfect as a slow sipper or even served with those holiday cookies.

Elysian Brewing Skalrok

Never afraid to push the conversation forward, the Elysian Brewing Skalrok has a feeling of that naughty and nice. While there is a slight sweetness, there is a subtle taste of tart. Even if you have more than one, it won’t put you on the naughty list.

Shiner Holiday Cheer

While that traditional Bock always satisfied, the Shiner Holiday Cheer is rich with Texas influence. A Dunkelweizen beer, it is quite drinkable, especially during a holiday celebration. While dark and malty, the pecans and Texas peaches bring that flavor from the Lone Star State.

For a bigger holiday festivities, consider purchasing the Bonfire Brewkies holiday variety pack. Featuring Toasted Amber, S’more and Trail Ale, the various beers will have a flavor that appeals to someone at the gathering. From dark roasted malts to a slightly sweet ale, there is plenty to raise a toast.

Sam Adams Winter Lager

Sometimes people want more than one winter beer. Given this this winter lager has a 5.6%, it doesn’t feel over-indulgent if more than one is enjoyed during the day. With a light sweetness with the malt, it is perfect sip to keep the holiday cheer going.

Rogue Kringle Krusher

Rogue usually serves a little cheekiness with its beers and many people will be ready to crush the holiday with this offering. The Kringle Krusher has some oakiness that many people will want with that malt flavor.

Breckenridge Christmas Ale

If you visited the Gaylord Holiday celebrations, you might have fallen in love with the Breckenridge Christmas Ale. With touch of spice mixed with those hops, this beer makes people think of a snowy Colorado holiday.

Sierra Nevada Celebration

Known for its IPAs, the Sierra Nevada Celebration elevates the holidays with this annual offering. From the slight citrus to the pine, it might have a few people thinking that they are walking in a winter wonderland.

What do you think are some of the best holiday beers? Do you switch beers for the season or stick to an old favorite?