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Bob and Doug McKenzie were on to something when they sang about the gift of beer. Now that craft breweries have infused their hops with class and flavour, what better way to show your true love? Here are five festive brews to celebrate the holidays.
Steamworks’ Blitzen is an ode to the Belgian Tripel. Featuring apple and citrus aromas along with a toasted malt character, it makes for a refreshingly different holiday brew.
Ode to Citra by Powell Street Craft Brewery is a citrusy pale ale that pairs well with a host of Christmas treats. Try it with gingerbread cookies, brie, turkey, or pretty much anything on the holiday buffet.
North Vancouver’s Green Leaf Brewing Co. marks the holiday season with the release of Lolo Stout, a dark ale featuring roasted and chocolate flavours with a creamy head and a smooth finish. For an alcohol-free choice, serve up a jar of Apple Ginger Kombucha, which is pretty much guaranteed to fend off the holiday sniffles.
How about a beer dessert? Here’s an insane suggestion from Hearthstone Brewery: a beer s’more. Mix the Chocolate Milk Stout and Graham Cracker Ale and add a flaming marshmallow on top. Snuggle up by the fire!
Speaking of Bob and Doug McKenzie, here’s the perfect holiday gift: beer and a toque. Bomber Brewing has put together a Winter Warmer pack, with a bottle of the non-spiced strong ale Old Fat Heater, a custom glass, a toque and a $25 gift card. In a tree?