Christmas Beer

Christmas beer is a seasonal beer brewed for consumption at Christmas. They are usually strong and spiced with a variety of ingredients including cinnamon, orange peel, cloves and vanilla.

St Feuillien Cuvee de Noël Belgian Christmas Beer 75 cl 9%

Item no.: 222125427-8451

The label looks like a knitted Christmas jumper, and that suits it. Inside is a dark, warming Belgian ale with liquorice, spice and caramel, brewed for the months when everyone would rather stay in. The recipe dates from 1969 and has never needed a new look.
Expert description of St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël Belgian Strong Ale Beer
St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël is a Belgian Christmas ale in the Belgian Strong Ale style, brewed by Brasserie St-Feuillien in Le Roeulx in Wallonia. The Friart family has brewed in the tradition of the old St-Feuillien Abbey since 1873, and this seasonal beer first appeared on 20 July 1969, created by Benoît Friart II. Seasonal beers were a rarity back then. Today it is a classic.
The beer is top-fermented and refermented in the bottle, which gives the yeast a voice in the aroma. The brew uses roasted and special malts, candy sugar and a blend of spices the brewery keeps to itself. The label lists barley malt and liquorice, and you can taste the liquorice. The bitterness is gentle and holds everything together instead of taking over.
Brewing starts as early as June, so the beer can mature in the bottle and be ready when the season opens in October.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Deep ruby brown in the glass with a tight, firm head. The nose is intense, with herbs and spices first, then caramel, raisin and plum, and a light yeasty spice from the bottle refermentation.
Taste
Round and full. Caramelised malt and candy sugar up front, then biscuit, nuts and liquorice root, with a warm spice throughout that recalls baking spices. The sweetness is kept in check by a calm bitterness.
Finish
A dry finish with a small bitter edge and a touch of roasted barley. The liquorice lingers, and the warmth of the 9 percent creeps in at the end.
Specifications
Name: St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël Belgian Strong Ale Beer
Brewery: St-Feuillien
Country/Region: Belgium, Wallonia
Beer style: Belgian Strong Ale
ABV: 9%
IBU: 22
Size: 33 CL
Malt: Barley malt, caramelised malt and roasted barley
Fermentation type: Top fermentation with refermentation in the bottle
Ingredients: Barley malt and liquorice
Allergens: Barley and gluten
Best before date: 23.07.2028
EAN no.: 5412138303314
Serving suggestion: Serve at 7 to 8 degrees in a tulip or balloon glass. Works with game in sauce, Belgian carbonnade and chocolate cake
Flavour profile
Malty · Spicy · Caramel · Liquorice · Dried fruit
Did you know?
In 2001, St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël became the first Belgian Christmas beer exported to Denmark. It has been available there for more than 25 years.
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St Feuillien Cuvee de Nöel Belgian Christmas Beer 150 cl 9%

Item no.: 2227-8453111

When the first frosts settle over Wallonia, Cuvée de Noël comes up from the cellar at St-Feuillien. Dark as a winter parlour, spiced like something from the abbey kitchen, and made for sharing. Here in magnum size, where Christmas gets a little more room at the table.
Expert description of St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël Belgian Strong Ale Beer
St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël is a 9% Belgian Christmas ale from Brasserie St-Feuillien in Le Roeulx, Wallonia. The recipe dates back to 1969, and the first brew was made on 20 July that year, the day humans first walked on the Moon. It has since become one of Belgium's older festive ales and a fixture at the brewery, which releases it every October.
This is a top-fermented beer brewed with caramelised malt, roasted barley, herbs and spices. It is then refermented in the bottle and matured for several months in the brewery's cellars, which gives it a rounded aroma and a soft, full body. Bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, so the malt and spice take the lead.
The Friart family has run St-Feuillien since 1873, drawing inspiration from the former Abbaye St-Feuillien. In 2001, Cuvée de Noël became the first Belgian Christmas beer exported to Denmark, where it was a big hit. This 150 cl bottle takes up plenty of space on a festive table.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Dark fruit and toffee meet warm spice. Think raisins, prunes and fig pudding, with a touch of roasted coffee beans and a hint of alcohol.
Taste
Full and smooth, with roasted barley, prunes, burnt toffee and cocoa up front. Liquorice, cinnamon and nutmeg follow, while the bitterness stays quietly in the background.
Finish
Long and warm, with scorched raisins, prunes and bitter mocha. A little hop bitterness and cinnamon linger until the next sip.
Specifications
Name: St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël
Brewery: Brasserie St-Feuillien
Country/Region: Belgium, Wallonia
Beer style: Belgian Strong Ale
ABV: 9%
IBU: 22
Size: 150 CL
Malt: Barley malt, caramelised malt and roasted barley
Fermentation: Top fermentation with refermentation in the bottle
Ingredients: Contains barley malt and liquorice
Allergens: Contains barley and gluten
EAN no.: 5707323594784
Serving suggestion: Serve with game in sauce, Belgian carbonnade or chocolate cake
Flavour profile
Malty · Roasted · Spiced · Dried fruit · Liquorice · Caramel
Did you know?
In 1988, St-Feuillien filled its first Triple into champagne bottles in magnum and larger formats, a first in Belgium.
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BrewDog 12 Beers of Christmas Beer 12 x 33 cl 4-8%

Item no.: 2212275479-011

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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Vocation May Contain Sixpence Christmas Pudding Imperial Stout Canned Beer 44 cl 10%

Item no.: 22112-010159

A silver coin buried deep in the Christmas pudding, and a year of good luck for whoever bites down on it. That old English tradition lends its name to a dark, sweet and sticky Imperial Stout from Yorkshire. Pull the ring and out come dried fruit, warm spice and a lick of flaming cherry brandy.
Expert description of Vocation Brewery May Contain Sixpence Christmas Pudding Imperial Stout Beer
May Contain Sixpence is a Christmas Pudding Imperial Stout at 10.0 percent, brewed by Vocation Brewery in Cragg Vale near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. It comes as a Special Edition, and the can describes it as a sweet and sticky medley of rich dried fruit and warm spice, with a touch of vanilla, drizzled in flaming cherry brandy. So this is no ordinary stout with a hint of Christmas. It is a beer built around the dessert itself.
The name nods to the English custom of hiding a silver coin, a sixpence, in the Christmas pudding, with a year of luck for whoever finds it. The style suits the job: an Imperial Stout brings the dark, mature backbone and the extra strength needed to carry dried fruit and spice without losing its footing. According to the can, it is suitable for vegans.
Vocation was founded in 2015 by John Hickling in a rebuilt chicken shed, and today it is one of the largest independent craft breweries in the UK.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Rich dried fruit fills the nose first, followed by warm spice. It smells sweet and sticky, like a Christmas pudding fresh out of the steam.
Taste of the Beer
The palate is sweet and sticky, with dried fruit and warm spice up front. A note of vanilla rounds things off, and cherry brandy adds a warm, fruity edge that ties it together like a sauce poured over the dessert.
Finish
The finish is warm and sweet, with the spice and the brandy lingering for a good while after the last sip.
Specifications
Name: Vocation Brewery May Contain Sixpence Christmas Pudding Imperial Stout
Brewery: Vocation Brewery
Country/Region: England, West Yorkshire
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 10.0%
Size: 44 CL
Malt: Barley malt and wheat
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, wheat, hops and yeast
Allergens: Gluten from barley malt and wheat
Best before date: September 2027
EAN no.: 5060435604964
Serving suggestion: Serve at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius in a small tulip glass. Pour carefully, as the beer may contain sediment.
Flavour profile
Rich · Dried fruit · Spiced · Sweet · Vanilla · Cherry brandy
Did you know?
The whole can is wrapped in a recipe for Christmas pudding, printed in neat italic script across the label. Brandy, raisins and sultanas are on the ingredient list, so you can read your way to the dessert while you drink the beer.
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Vocation White Gold White Stout Canned Beer 44 cl 6%

Item no.: 22112-00156

A cathedral looms over the can, drawn in gold on deep burgundy, with a ribboned gift box beneath it. Yorkshire to Milan, the side of the can says. A stout that swapped black for white and traded coffee for Christmas baking.
Expert description of Vocation White Gold White Stout Beer
Vocation White Gold is a White Stout from Vocation Brewery in Yorkshire, England. It is brewed in Cragg Vale near Hebden Bridge and released as a Special Edition for the festive season. The name points to a pale stout that keeps the full, smooth body you know from dark stouts, without the roasted edge.
The inspiration is panettone, the Italian Christmas cake from Milan. The flavour comes from honey, orange zest, raisin, vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom. The result is creamy and full-bodied, and it finishes with a round, rich sweetness. Vocation itself calls it a beer of substance.
Since 2015, Vocation has brewed under the banner We Brew Bold Beers. The can describes it as bold and beautiful beer for the many, and White Gold fits that to a tee: big flavour, no showing off. The can may contain sediment, so pour it carefully into the glass.
Tasting notes
Aroma of the beer
Honey and orange zest greet you first, with soft vanilla underneath. It smells like a freshly baked festive loaf, just cut open.
Flavour of the beer
Raisin and vanilla fill the mouth, while cinnamon and cardamom add a warm layer of spice. The beer is creamy and full, with honey tying it all together.
Finish of the beer
The finish is rich and sweet, with a lingering trace of spice and honey.
Specifications
Name: Vocation White Gold White Stout Beer 44 cl 6.0%
Brewery: Vocation Brewery
Country/Region: England, Yorkshire
Beer style: White Stout
ABV: 6.0%
Size: 44 CL
Malt: Barley malt
Allergens: Barley malt
Shelf life: Best before September 2027
EAN no.: 5060435604919
Serving suggestion: Serve cool and pour carefully, as the can may contain sediment
Flavour profile
Creamy · Spiced · Sweet · Honey · Fruity · Vanilla
Did you know?
According to its own website, Vocation brewed from an old chicken shed on a hilltop in Yorkshire, a little over 300 metres above sea level. The brewery's founder, John Hickling, quit his job to brew the big, flavourful beers he loves himself.
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Fanø Bryghus Hoppin’ Around the Christmas Tree Double IPA Christmasbeer Can 50 cl 7,8%

Item no.: 2211255-751

Take a good look at the hop cone on the can. It has been hung with red baubles and golden stars, a pile of presents sits at its feet, and it glows like a proper Christmas tree. The beer inside plays along: Fanø Bryghus swapped the tinsel for juicy citrus and tropical fruit.
Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Hoppin' Around the Christmas Tree Double India Pale Ale Beer
Hoppin' Around the Christmas Tree is a Double India Pale Ale from Fanø Bryghus, or Double IPA as the can puts it. The brewery sits in Nordby on the island of Fanø, has been brewing since 2009 and works across a wide range of styles. This one comes in at 7.8% ABV in a 44 cl can, and the hops get most of the room.
The hop list is long: Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Idaho 7 Hyper Boost, Citra Cryo, Nectaron and Galaxy. A mix like that typically delivers citrus, ripe tropical fruit and a juicy edge. Underneath sits a malt bill of Pale Ale, Golden Promise and wheat malt, and rolled oats go into the brew for a softer, rounder body. It is fermented with ale yeast, so top fermentation.
This is a Christmas beer without spices or cinnamon, just hops, malt, oats and yeast. The brewery says the soft malt character balances an intense hop profile, and that the beer is meant for raising a glass with family and friends before you take a spin around the Christmas tree. The artwork on the can is by Olivia Linn.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Juicy citrus and tropical stone fruit come first, think orange, mango and ripe peach. The hops fill the whole glass, and behind them you catch a soft malt base.
Taste
Citrus and tropical fruit carry on across the palate, while a soft, malty base takes the edge off the hops without stealing their spotlight. The oats add something round and slightly silky. Intense hops, but balanced, so the beer feels full rather than sharp.
Finish
The hops linger for a good while as the soft malt rounds things off. The finish is full and gentle rather than harsh.
Specifications
Name: Fanø Bryghus Hoppin' Around the Christmas Tree
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Double India Pale Ale
ABV: 7.8%
Size: 44 CL
Hops: Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Idaho 7 Hyper Boost, Citra Cryo, Nectaron, Galaxy
Malt: Pale Ale, Golden Promise, wheat malt
Fermentation: Top fermentation
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, wheat malt, oats, hops, yeast
Allergens: Barley, wheat and oats, contains gluten
Best before date: 30.09.2027
EAN no.: 5704250002887
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 6 to 8 degrees in a tulip glass or IPA glass
Flavour profile
Hoppy · Citrusy · Tropical · Malty · Soft
Did you know?
The can is marked as a product from Nationalpark Vadehavet, and the Wadden Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fanø sits right on the Wadden Sea.
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Midtfyns Bryghus Go Jul Belgian-Inspired Christmas Beer 50 cl 6.1%

Item no.: 2280-6710

Where Jule Stout goes dark and heavy, Midtfyns Bryghus takes a lighter road with Go Jul - a Belgian-inspired Christmas greeting with citrus and spice.
Expert description of Midtfyns Bryghus Go Jul
Midtfyns Bryghus Go Jul is a Belgian-inspired, pale golden Christmas beer at 6.1% from the Danish brewery Midtfyns Bryghus. The beer is brewed with orange peel, coriander and cloves and suits both the Danish Christmas lunch and cosy winter evenings. Go Jul has an elegant, spiced seasonal profile with distinct Belgian character.
The beer has a clear golden colour and a white, airy head. The aroma is fresh and complex with notes of citrus, spice and Belgian yeast. The flavour offers a harmonious blend of malt body, light fruit acidity and warm spices like coriander and cloves, giving a classic Christmas profile without becoming heavy.
The moderate 6.1% ABV makes the beer easy-drinking, while still having enough body to match the intensity of Christmas food. It suits Danish holiday lunch dishes like herring, meatballs and cheese particularly well, but can also be enjoyed on its own as a cosy winter beer.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Citrus, spice and Belgian yeast.
Taste
Malt body, light fruit acidity and warm spices like coriander and cloves.
Finish
Light and spiced without becoming heavy.
Specifications
Name: Go Jul
Brewery: Midtfyns Bryghus
Country/Region: Årslev, Denmark
Beer Style: Belgian-Inspired Christmas Beer
ABV: 6.1%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Orange peel, coriander, cloves
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 6-8°C, ideally with a Christmas lunch of herring, meatballs and cheese
Flavour Profile
Spiced · Citrusy · Light · Belgian
Did You Know?
Go Jul uses classic Belgian spices like coriander and orange peel - the same ingredients typically found in a witbier - adapted to a festive, Danish context.
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Midtfyns Bryghus Jule Stout Christmas Beer 50 cl 7.6%

Item no.: 2280-6709

On the island of Funen, Midtfyns Bryghus brews Christmas straight into dark malt - star anise, liquorice and fennel make Jule Stout something quite different from the sweet Christmas beer you know.
Expert description of Midtfyns Bryghus Jule Stout
Midtfyns Bryghus Jule Stout is a dark, spiced Christmas beer at 7.6% from the Danish brewery Midtfyns Bryghus, founded in Brobyværk and now based in Årslev. The beer is brewed with star anise, English liquorice and fennel seed, offering a full-bodied, sweet flavour experience with classic Christmas character.
This black stout has a lovely, creamy head and an intense malt profile lending both depth and warmth. The aroma offers notes of roasted malt, coffee, dark brown sugar and a hint of liquorice and herbs. The flavour is rich and rounded with a balanced sweetness and a light bitterness supporting the spiced elements.
Star anise and fennel seed give the beer a distinctive, festive profile without becoming overwhelming. It suits strong cheeses, chocolate, sweets or works well as a dessert beer on its own, best served at 10-14°C.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Roasted malt, coffee, dark brown sugar and a hint of liquorice and herbs.
Taste
Rich and rounded with star anise, liquorice and a balanced sweetness.
Finish
Spiced and warming with light bitterness.
Specifications
Name: Jule Stout
Brewery: Midtfyns Bryghus
Country/Region: Årslev, Denmark
Beer Style: Stout / Christmas Beer
ABV: 7.6%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Star anise, English liquorice, fennel seed
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 10-14°C, ideally with strong cheeses, chocolate or as a dessert beer
Flavour Profile
Spiced · Malty · Roasted · Sweet
Did You Know?
Midtfyns Bryghus was founded in Brobyværk and is now based in Årslev on Funen, where they stick to craft beer with personality and edge.
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Fanø Bryghus Barrel Aged Jule-Blend Christmas Beer 50 cl 11.5%

Item no.: 22255-755

Stauning barrels, warm spices and a full-bodied imperial porter. Barrel Aged Jule-Blend is made for the long, dark winter evenings.
Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Barrel Aged Jule-Blend
Barrel Aged Jule-Blend is a powerful and complex Christmas beer from Fanø Bryghus at 11.5% ABV, aged in whisky barrels and brewed with warm spices and coffee. This imperial porter is aged for four months on Stauning Whisky barrels, adding depth and complexity. The beer has a dark, dense colour with an aroma of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
The taste is full-bodied and warm with notes of liquorice, wood and dried fruit, and the alcohol is well integrated, supporting the sweet, spiced profile. The mouthfeel is oily and soft, and the finish is long and rounded with a pleasant warmth. The beer works well as a dessert beer, with strong cheeses, or as a slow sip by the fireplace.
Fanø Bryghus is located on the West Jutland island of Fanø, where the North Sea and the island's raw nature are a clear part of the brewery's identity. The brewery makes everything from classic, golden lagers to barrel-aged specialties, and has won several awards for its craft.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Taste
Full-bodied and warm with liquorice, wood and dried fruit, supported by well-integrated alcohol.
Finish
Long and rounded with a pleasant warmth from the whisky barrels.
Specifications
Name: Barrel Aged Jule-Blend
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Imperial Porter / Christmas Beer
ABV: 11.5%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Water, malt, hops, yeast, spices, coffee
Allergens: Malt
Serving suggestion: 12-14°C in a wide snifter glass
Flavour Profile
Spiced · Roasted · Barrel-aged · Creamy
Did You Know?
Jule-Blend is aged on barrels from Stauning Whisky, one of Denmark's best-known whisky distilleries, giving the beer a distinctly Danish barrel character.
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St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Craft Beer 75 cl 10%

Item no.: 0595-29555

A monk in a Santa hat, gifts drifting around like little planets, and a Watou glass with foam spilling over the rim. Behind it all stands a brewery in the heart of the Flemish hop country, brewing since 1946.
Expert description of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Quadrupel Beer
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale is the brewery's annual winter release, brewed every year for the festive season. It comes from Watou in West Flanders and is a top-fermented Quadrupel, which is how the brewery itself classes it. The colour is dark brown, topped with a cream-coloured head.
The brewery uses its own yeast strain dating back to 1946, and it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The ingredient list is short: water, barley malt, sugar, hops and yeast. There are no added spices. Even so, it tastes as if aniseed and winter treats found their way into the kettle.
The recipe is the same every year, so you know what you are getting. The bottle is 75 cl and made for sharing across the table.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Aniseed and spicy Christmas aromas meet dried fruit and caramel. There is something of the warmth of a Christmas market in the nose.
Taste
Full-bodied and slightly fruity, with dark fruit underneath. Creamy caramel and roasted chestnuts sit on top, and the spicy notes hold on all the way through.
Finish
Long and warm. Dried fruit and chocolate linger well after the last sip.
Specifications
Name: St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
Brewery: St. Bernardus
Country/Region: Belgium, Watou, West Flanders
Beer style: Quadrupel
ABV: 10%
IBU: 20
Size: 75 CL
Fermentation: Top fermentation
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, sugar, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains gluten from barley
Shelf life: Approx. 4 years in the bottle
EAN no.: 5707323770935
Serving suggestion: Serve at 8-12 °C in a tulip glass or goblet. Pairs well with chocolate desserts, game and winter-spiced dishes.
Flavour profile
Malty · Spicy · Fruity · Sweet · Creamy
Did you know?
The brewery began in 1946, when the monks of Sint-Sixtus in Westvleteren decided to let others brew their beer. The deal lasted until 1992, when only beer brewed within the abbey walls could be called Trappist. St. Bernardus still brews in Watou, but as an Abbey Ale.
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Enigma Winter Helheim Specialty Beer 33 cl 12%

Item no.: 222333-66659

Named after the underworld of Norse mythology, yet the beer in the bottle is more warming than haunting. Twelve percent, dark as a November evening, with candy sugar, caramel and a whisper of bourbon barrel. A winter night in a bottle.
Expert description of Enigma Winter Helheim Quadrupel Beer
Enigma Winter Helheim is a Quadrupel from the Belgian brewery Enigma in Heusden-Zolder, Limburg. Quadrupel is the name for the strong, dark Belgian abbey-style ales with full malt and dark fruit, and Winter Helheim delivers on that with 12 percent ABV and 31 IBU. It is brewed with a strongly fermenting Belgian yeast and is the brewery's winter beer.
The beer is aged on oak chips from bourbon barrels, and you can taste it. The bourbon note sits on top of the malty sweetness without taking over.
Enigma is known for playing with new yeast strains and aromatic hops, and for colourful labels. Much of the range is hop-driven, so Winter Helheim is the dark, warming counterpart, with a name taken from Norse mythology.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Caramel and dark fruit lead, with a hint of chocolate and bourbon behind.
Taste
It opens with candy sugar sweetness and a light touch of clove. Then come dark fruit, caramel and chocolate, with the bourbon note appearing in the background. The body is full and the carbonation soft, so the beer slips down despite its 12 percent.
Finish
The finish is warm and sweet with chocolate and bourbon. You can feel the alcohol, as you would expect from a beer at 12 percent.
Specifications
Name: Winter Helheim
Brewery: Enigma
Country/Region: Belgium, Limburg
Beer style: Quadrupel
ABV: 12%
IBU: 31
Size: 33 CL
Fermentation type: Top fermented
Serving suggestion: Serve at 8 to 12 degrees Celsius in a beer glass that gathers the aroma
Flavour profile
Dark fruit · Caramel · Chocolate · Bourbon · Spicy · Sweet · Full-bodied
Did you know?
Hel rules over the dead in Norse mythology, and Helheim is her realm. Her name lives on in the Scandinavian word for hell, helvede.
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Fanø Bryghus Fanø Julebryg Dark Spiced Christmas Porter Beer 50 cl 7.5%

Item no.: 22273-88741

The wind rolls in from the North Sea, and darkness settles early on Fanø. Here Fanø Bryghus brews a porter as black as a winter night on the island, packed with coffee, cinnamon and vanilla pods. Pour it by candlelight and let the surf play in the background.
Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Fanø Julebryg Dark Spiced Christmas Porter Beer
Fanø Julebryg is a dark, spiced Christmas Porter from Fanø Bryghus, brewed on the island of Fanø in the Wadden Sea National Park. The malt bill is broad: Pale Ale, Munich, Cara, Dark Crystal, chocolate malt and Carafa Special III. Rolled oats add a round, full body.
The spices are there from the start. Coffee, cinnamon and vanilla pods go into the brew, and the hops are used for bittering only. That keeps the IBU at 21, so the porter turns out soft and spiced rather than sharp. It is top-fermented with an ale yeast and comes in at 7.5% ABV.
Fanø Julebryg is the brewery's seasonal beer, and according to the label it is made for a December evening with the surf in the background, or just a candle and a twinkle in the eye. It is a porter for those who want Christmas in the glass without it turning into sweet spice cake.
Tasting notes
Aroma of the beer
Fresh coffee and warm cinnamon meet roasted malt, with vanilla sitting softly and sweetly in the background.
Flavour of the beer
A round, full body with roasted malt and coffee up front. The cinnamon spices things gently, and the vanilla rounds it off with a soft, caramel-like sweetness.
Finish of the beer
The finish is fairly dry, with a firm bitterness from the roasted malt, and the cinnamon lingers on.
Specifications
Name: Fanø Julebryg Dark Spiced Christmas Porter
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Fanø
Beer style: Christmas Porter
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 21
Size: 50 CL
Hops: Bittering hops
Malt: Pale Ale, Munich, Cara, Dark Crystal, chocolate malt and Carafa Special III
Fermentation: Top-fermented ale
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast, oats, coffee, cinnamon and vanilla pods
Allergens: Contains gluten from barley malt and oats
Best before date: 30.07.2027
EAN no.: 5704250000159
Serving suggestion: Serve slightly chilled in a beer glass on a dark December evening, ideally by candlelight
Flavour profile
Roasted · Malty · Spiced · Coffee · Vanilla · Full-bodied
Did you know?
Fanø Julebryg was the first beer to go on tap at Fanø Bryghus when the brewery was relaunched in 2009. It has been a Christmas regular ever since.
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Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale Craft Beer 50 cl 7%

Item no.: 059763-615-343

England has been brewing beer since 1698 at Shepherd Neame, and with Christmas Ale the country's oldest brewery sends a liquid Christmas card out to the rest of the world.
Expert description of Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale
Christmas Ale is a classic British Christmas beer at 7% from Shepherd Neame, England's oldest brewery, founded in Faversham, Kent, in 1698. The beer has a deep amber colour and a rich, malt-forward character with notes of caramel, dark fruit and spice - crafted to capture the flavour and spirit of an English Christmas.
The aroma offers warm notes of toffee, nuts and light hints of dried fruit, while the taste balances sweetness and bitterness with a soft, round mouthfeel. It's an authentic, atmospheric ale that combines British brewing tradition with the warmth and richness of Christmas.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Toffee, nuts and light hints of dried fruit.
Taste
Caramel, dark fruit and spice in a soft, round mouthfeel with balanced sweetness and bitterness.
Finish
Long and pleasant with a lightly spiced ending.
Specifications
Name: Christmas Ale
Brewery: Shepherd Neame
Country/Region: England
Beer style: Christmas Ale
ABV: 7%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 5012686000767
Serving suggestion: 10-12°C in a wide beer glass or pint glass
Flavour Profile
Malty · Spiced · Fruity · Creamy
Did You Know?
Shepherd Neame has been brewing beer in Faversham since 1698 and is officially England's oldest brewery - a heritage that adds extra weight to its annual Christmas interpretation.
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Fanø Bryghus Imperial Christmas Porter 50 cl 9.8%

Item no.: 059763-615-267

Coffee, cinnamon and vanilla pods - it sounds like a recipe for Christmas cake, but it's actually an Imperial Porter from Fanø, brewed to celebrate another year gone by.
Expert description of Fanø Bryghus Imperial Jule Porter
Imperial Jule Porter is a spiced Imperial Porter at 9.8% from Fanø Bryghus, brewed with coffee and cinnamon and then aged on whole Arabica coffee beans and Polynesian vanilla pods. The result is a beer with clear, warm aromas of cinnamon, chocolate and coffee, where vanilla intertwines with coffee and cinnamon in the taste.
Fanø Bryghus is located on the West Jutland island of Fanø, where the North Sea and the island's raw nature are a clear part of the brewery's identity. The brewery makes everything from classic, golden lagers to barrel-aged specialties, and has won several awards for its craft.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Cinnamon, dark chocolate and freshly brewed coffee in a warm, inviting combination.
Taste
Vanilla intertwined with coffee and cinnamon, supported by a deep, roasted malt base.
Finish
Warm and spiced with a lingering coffee bitterness and a hint of vanilla.
Specifications
Name: Imperial Jule Porter
Brewery: Fanø Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark
Beer style: Imperial Spiced Porter
ABV: 9.8%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Malted barley, coffee beans, vanilla pods, cinnamon, hops, yeast, water
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Best before: 30/06/2030
EAN: 5704250001866
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter
Flavour Profile
Spiced · Roasted · Sweet · Full-bodied
Did You Know?
Fanø Bryghus ages Imperial Jule Porter on whole coffee beans and vanilla pods rather than essences or extracts - a slower and more expensive method that produces a cleaner, more natural flavour.
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Thisted Bryghus Økologisk JuleRen Pale Bock 33 cl 7.9%

Item no.: 22227865427--18400

Snow on the ground, and a reindeer walking quietly through the trees. That is the picture on the label, and it suits the beer: calm, cold and patient. JuleRen is left to rest in cool cellars until it is ready.
Expert description of Thisted Bryghus Økologisk JuleRen Pale Bock
Økologisk JuleRen is a Pale Bock from Thisted Bryghus in Thy, northern Jutland, brewed with organic pilsner malt and noble German hops. There is nothing in it but water, barley malt, hops and yeast, and the malt and hops are organic. It is bottom-fermented and lagered for a long time in cold tanks before bottling. The result is clean and round, with the 7.9% alcohol tucked away behind the malt sweetness.
The brewery started selling JuleRen in late 1998, and the brewmaster settled on his favourite recipe in 2000. It remains a classic Nordic Bock: pale, simple and made for the Christmas table. The back label says it is mainly for Christmas, but nobody stops you from keeping a few bottles for brighter days.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Golden and pale in the glass, with a tall white head. The nose is sweet cereal and fresh bread, with hops and a hint of dried fruit and hay.
Taste
Light, round and harmonious. The flavour is almost fruity and gently sweet, with malt up front and a little bitterness in the background.
Finish
Soft and clean, with malt sweetness and a light bitterness at the end.
Specifications
Name: Økologisk JuleRen
Brewery: Thisted Bryghus
Country/Region: Denmark, Thy
Beer style: Pale Bock
ABV: 7.9%
Size: 33 CL
Hops: Noble German hops
Malt: Organic pilsner malt
Fermentation: Bottom fermentation
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops and yeast. The barley malt and hops are organic
Allergens: Contains gluten from barley malt
Serving suggestion: Serve at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius in a beer glass. Pairs well with shellfish such as langoustine tails and with light starters
Flavour profile
Malty · Sweet · Lightly fruity · Lightly bitter · Round
Did you know?
Thisted Bryghus was named Brewery of the Year three years in a row, in 2015, 2016 and 2017. It is shown proudly on the back label of JuleRen.
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Huyghe Delirium Christmas Noël Beer Pink Elephant 750 ml 10%

Item no.: 22227865427-8399

When darkness falls before five and the lights go on in the windows, a pink elephant turns up in a Christmas costume. It sits on a bottle that looks like glazed ceramic, and keeps 10% of warmth tucked under a chestnut glow.
Expert description of Huyghe Delirium Christmas Noël Pink Elephant Belgian Dark Strong Ale Beer
Delirium Christmas, also known as Noël, is Brouwerij Huyghe's winter beer from Melle in Belgium. It is a Belgian Dark Strong Ale brewed only for Christmas and New Year, and it belongs to the same family as Delirium Tremens and Delirium Nocturnum. The difference is that this one has the Christmas dial turned all the way up.
In the glass the beer is chestnut brown, with a fine, white, creamy head that clings to the glass. Malt does most of the talking. At 26 IBU the hop bitterness is easy to overlook, and what you get instead is caramel, sweetness and a clear glow of alcohol. This is a beer to sit with, not to rush.
Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a tulip or balloon glass, so the spice and fruit have room to open up.
Tasting notes
Beer aroma
Caramel malt meets dried fruit and warm spice. Behind it sits a sweetness that echoes the alcohol itself, and with a little time in the glass, raisins and dates step forward.
Beer taste
A solid hit of alcohol, clearly spiced, with a little bitterness underneath. Toffee, brown sugar and dark fruit fill the palate, with a slight red wine edge.
Beer finish
Sweet, spicy and slightly bitter, with a warmth that lingers. A touch of pepper right at the end.
Specifications
Name: Huyghe Delirium Christmas Noël
Brewery: Brouwerij Huyghe
Country/Region: Belgium, Melle in East Flanders
Beer style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV: 10%
IBU: 26
Size: 75 CL
Malt: Barley malt
Fermentation: Top fermentation
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Gluten from barley
EAN no.: 5412186000975
Serving suggestion: Serve at 10 to 12 °C in a tulip or balloon glass. Pairs well with aged cheese, game and rich desserts
Flavour profile
Malty · Spiced · Fruity · Sweet · Slightly bitter · Warming
Did you know?
Huyghe has been brewing on the same site in Melle since 1654, and the Huyghe family took over the brewery in 1906.
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