{"id":49018,"date":"2023-12-05T01:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T09:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=49018"},"modified":"2023-12-14T09:47:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T17:47:30","slug":"2023-holiday-beers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2023-holiday-beers\/","title":{"rendered":"Jingle Brews: Unwrapping the Festive Flavours of BC\u2019s Holiday Beers"},"content":{"rendered":"

As December arrives, many craft breweries in British Columbia are releasing special beers they have created to celebrate the holiday season.<\/p>\n

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These seasonal beers are perfect for the wintertime. Many are a little darker and stronger \u2014 ideal\u00a0 for colder, darker days \u2014 and some of the recipes even include spices, cranberries, or other tasty ingredients like chocolate, hazelnut or coffee. They make perfect stocking stuffers for beer lovers, or maybe even part of a home-made beer advent pack. Many are good options to serve at a holiday party or as part of a special holiday meal.<\/p>\n

We all know the holidays can be a busy time for socializing so if you want to take a break from imbibing now and then but still want to enjoy a craft beverage, many BC breweries also offer non-alcoholic options<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are more than 50 suggestions for holiday-themed beers that can be found on the BC Ale Trail, organized by region:<\/h4>\n
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The Fraser Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter Ale (7.5% ABV | 37 IBU) by Trading Post Brewing<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n

This chestnut-brown ale was brewed with cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel, and chili peppers. A true winter warmer!<\/p>\n

Trading Post Brewing can be found on the\u00a0Langley Ale Trail<\/a>.<\/i><\/small><\/p>\n

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Winter Ale by Trading Post Brewing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Illicit Cargo II Imperial Salted Caramel Porter (10.2% ABV | 48 IBU) by Smugglers\u2019 Trail Caskworks<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n

Brewed with vanilla beans, Himalayan salt, caramel malts, and aged on toasted American Oak.<\/p>\n

Smugglers\u2019 Trail Caskworks can be found on the Langley Ale Trail<\/a>.<\/small><\/i><\/small><\/p>\n

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Illicit Cargo II Imperial Salted Caramel Porter from Smugglers Trail Cask Works<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cacao Chocolate Porter (6.5% ABV) by Farmhouse Brewing<\/a> in Chilliwack<\/b><\/h4>\n

This porter was brewed with a mixture of crystal and chocolate malts with cacao shells added to further bolster the tasting notes of milk and dark chocolate and light roast coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Farmhouse Brewing can be found on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail<\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/small><\/p>\n

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Cacao Chocolate Porter by Farmhouse Brewing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Frostbite Ginger Snap Cookie Ale (6% ABV) by Camp Beer Co<\/a>.<\/b><\/h4>\n

This annual treat tantalizes the palate with a snap of ginger, creating a tingling sensation. It’s complemented by a malty sweetness, creating a well-rounded flavour profile, and balanced with a unique blend of spices, crafted to bring warmth and joy this season.<\/p>\n

Camp Beer Co. can be found on the Langley Ale Trail.<\/a><\/i><\/small><\/p>\n

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Frostbite Ginger Snap Cookie Ale from Camp Beer Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Three Unusual Beers from <\/b>Dead Frog Brewery<\/strong><\/a>:<\/b><\/h4>\n