BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas Beer 12 x 33 cl 4-8%

Red cardboard, white snowflakes and a little To and From gift tag printed on the lid. Inside the box sit twelve cans from BrewDog in Scotland, running from crisp Lost Lager to the dark, cocoa-laced Cocoa Reserve. Christmas rarely arrives this hoppy in a cardboard box.

Expert description of BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas Mixed Pack Beer

BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas is a mixed pack of twelve 33 cl cans, brewed and canned in Ellon, Scotland. It pulls together the brewery's regulars, such as Punk IPA, Lost Lager, Hazy Jane, Wingman and Elvis Juice, alongside a run of seasonal and newer names. All twelve are listed on the side of the box, so you know what is waiting before you open it.

Hops take the lead. Punk IPA, Hazy Jane and Elvis Juice bring tropical fruit and citrus. Hoppy Christmas is brewed with Simcoe and lands on citrus, papaya and pineapple over a firm malt base. Jingle Juice is a hazy, juicy beer with pineapple, Seville orange and apricot, while Hazy Jane Tropical adds passionfruit and mango. Lost Lager is a clean, crisp Pilsner, and Wingman is a light Session IPA.

Strength runs from 4.0% in Palm Break up to 8.0% in Emerald Daze and Cocoa Reserve. The latter is the dark heart of the box, a chocolate stout with roasted hazelnut, vanilla and cocoa, where oats give a soft, velvety body. Both Cocoa Reserve and Hazy Jane Tropical are brewed with milk sugar.

Tasting notes

Aroma of the Beers

Citrus and tropical fruit lead the way: grapefruit and orange from Elvis Juice, pineapple and papaya from Hoppy Christmas, passionfruit and mango from Hazy Jane Tropical. Cocoa Reserve smells of cocoa, vanilla and roasted hazelnut.

Taste of the Beers

The palate moves from dry and crisp in Lost Lager to juicy and fruity in Hazy Jane and Jingle Juice, where Seville orange and apricot add warmth. Hoppy Christmas brings bright, tangy citrus over a firm malt body. Cocoa Reserve is dark toffee, caramel and baked notes with a velvety mouthfeel.

Finish of the Beers

The hoppy beers close on bitterness, clearest in Hoppy Christmas. Cocoa Reserve ends soft and earthy, with a bite from Columbus hops.

Specifications

Name: BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas
Brewery: BrewDog
Country/Region: Scotland, United Kingdom
Beer style: Mixed pack with a range of styles such as India Pale Ale, Pilsner and Stout
ABV: 4.0% to 8.0% depending on the beer
Size: 12 x 33 CL
Hops: Varies by beer, including Simcoe and Columbus
Malt: Barley malt, and in some of the beers oat malt, wheat malt and torrefied wheat
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops and yeast. Some of the beers also contain oat malt, wheat malt, torrefied wheat, lactose, hop oil and natural flavourings, including grapefruit, orange, passionfruit and mango
Allergens: Gluten from barley, wheat and oats, and milk in the form of lactose
Best before date: 12.07.2027
EAN no.: 5056025418110
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled, around 4 to 8 degrees Celsius. The dark beers show more when slightly warmer, and all twelve do well in a proper beer glass.

Flavour profile

Hoppy · Fruity · Tropical · Citrusy · Chocolatey · Full-bodied

Did you know?

The lid of the box has a printed To and From gift tag, so it comes almost pre-wrapped.

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Frequently asked questions about BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas

Which beers are in BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas?

There are twelve beers: Punk IPA, Lost Lager, Hazy Jane, Wingman, Hoppy Christmas, Elvis Juice, Hazy Jane Tropical, Juice Shack, Palm Break, Emerald Daze, Jingle Juice and Cocoa Reserve. All are listed on the side of the box, and each can is 33 cl.

Is BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas worth it?

Yes, if you want variety rather than twelve identical cans. You get the brewery's regulars and seasonal beers in one box, from a light Pilsner to a dark 8.0% chocolate stout. It is an easy way to find out which style suits you.

Is it a good Christmas gift?

Yes, the box is built for it. The lid carries a printed To and From gift tag, and the contents suit both hop lovers and anyone who leans towards something dark and sweet.

Which beers in the box are strongest and lightest?

Emerald Daze and Cocoa Reserve are the strongest at 8.0%. Palm Break is the lightest at 4.0%, followed by Wingman at 4.3% and Lost Lager at 4.5%. Elvis Juice at 6.5% and Hoppy Christmas at 6.0% sit at the upper end of the hoppy ones.

Does the box contain allergens?

Yes, all twelve beers contain gluten from barley, and several also contain wheat and oats. Hazy Jane Tropical and Cocoa Reserve are also brewed with milk sugar. Always check the label on the side of the box if you are serving someone with an allergy.

How should I serve the beers?

Serve them chilled, around 4 to 8 degrees Celsius, and pour into a clean beer glass so the aromas have room to open. Cocoa Reserve suits a chocolate dessert, and the hoppy beers go well with spicy food.

How long does BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas keep?

The box in this batch carries a best before date of 12.07.2027. Store the cans cool and dark, and drink the hoppy beers fresh to keep the aromas at their best.

Where does BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas come from?

It comes from Scotland. The box states that the beers are brewed and canned in the UK at Ellon. BrewDog is known for boldly hopped beers like Punk IPA, and that one is in the box too.