The holidays are in full effect, from over packed stores, to those lame company parties that don’t allow you to drink alcohol and all the way to paper cuts from wrapping gifts. I thought this was the season of cheer? While, now that you have your holiday list all checked off it’s time to cheer yourself up with a nice cold beer, whether it be a danky IPA or a big bold stout, kick off your shoes and crack open that beer and relax. But wait, what if after all that you don’t know what to drink? While, we have you covered. Here are 10 Christmas beers to check off your Christmas wish list whether you have been naughty or nice this year.

10. Holly Jolly Wally – Wren House Brewing Co.

There is nothing in this beer that says; wow this reminds me of Christmas except for the can art work but none the less it will still make you feel festive as if you can still smell fresh pine trees and make you feel cozy like that holiday sweater. This Triple IPA comes clocking in at 10% abv to ensure you get drunk before the family fighting happens.

9. Your Christmas Beer 2024 – The Dewey Beer Co.

Be like Santa and swap out the cookies for hops. Notes of tropical fruit and sugar pine resin will make you feel like you’re frolicking in a holiday luau. This holiday gem is clocking in at 6.5% abv.

8. Holiday Fruit Monster – Great Notion Brewing Co.

The holidays maybe warm and festive but nothing wrong with being sour this holiday season especially with Holiday Fruit Monster a tart ale coming in at 6.1% abv and packed with bright citrus and sweet coconut cream with spices to make this feel like Christmas in a can.

7. Mad Elf – Tröges Brewing Co.

Hands down a classic beer. A staple to the beer scene. If you don’t about this beer you must be new to the game. This holiday ale is brewed with cherries and honey. A must try for any beer drinker during the holiday season.

6. Holiday Cheer – Shiner by the Spoetzl Brewing Co.

Another go to Holiday beer. This Texas staple is an amazing 5.4% abv IPA with peaches and pecans. A lovey balance of hops and peaches with a holiday cheer finish.

5. Look What You Did You Little Jerk – Celestial Beerworks

Another Texas banger but this time from Celestial Beer Works. This 10% abv Imperial Stout is like a liquid muddy buddy. For those that don’t know what that is it’s a Chex mix cereal covered in chocolate and peanut butter and dusted with powdered sugar. This a must try.

4. Hops For The Holiday – Green Cheeks Beer Co.

A double-dry hop west coast IPA perfect for the holiday settings. An IPA full of hop cheer. This 7.2% abv beers is packed notes of fresca, pineapple rings, fresh kiwi, blue raspberry ring pops, and contton candy pixie dust.

3. Celebration Ale – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Another craft beer classic. We all got into the beer scene probably drinking Sierra Nevada. Their celebration Ale has to be one of those beers you can’t wait to drink during the holiday season. This fresh hop ale is a clean fresh and piney IPA that smacks the palate with hops and just feels fitting for the cold days and warm indoors while your family opens gifts.

2. Silent Night – 3 Sons Brewing Co.

When you think of Christmas you think of hot coco. While that’s what 3 Sons was going for. This 10% abv beer uses 100 pounds of cocao nibs from Tanzania and fluffy marshmallow. It’s like drinking a big bold stout with flavors like the Swiss Miss hot chocolate packets.

1. Kevin’s Battle Plan – Slice Beer Co.

A Beer you should all check out if you can is from Lincoln California from Slice Beer Co. This 7% abv WCIPA contains Mosaic, Nelson, and Riwaka Cryo Hops. That deliver a dank and resinous ambush that will hit your palate harder than a brick off the top roof. With notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and danky sticky finish. This will help you put up with all the filthy animals this Christmas.