Did you say Xmas beer?

Ah, the holidays.

The best time of the year for a beer.

Or two.

Or ten.

There is every excuse to treat yo’self to a special beer this season. So what should you be drinking?

We’ve been served the American and European versions of ‘Christmas’ beer for decades – dark and sultry and spicy and rich.

But here’s the thing – it’s stinking hot at a proper Aussie Xmas. And the last thing you want is to savour some dark and sweet with your Chrissy prawns.

So we’ve pulled together a much more seasonally appropriate list of our fave Christmas tipples.

The perfect BBQ beers – Stay cool with an Akasha Super Chill Lager. It’ll be a long day, so enjoy a Young Henry’s Stayer. Skip the citrus on your grilled fish with a Molly Rose When Life Gives You Lemons sour ale.

Cricket crushers – Dig your toes into the grass with with a Brick Lane Backyarder Crisp Lager. Enjoy the sunshine with a White Bay Sunny Hazy Pale Ale. Jump the waves with a Freshwater Freshie Pils.

Get the party going with a Christmas cracker – Start the fire with Bright Frostfire Aussie Amber Ale. Skip dessert and pour a Bondi Brewing Tiramisu Stout. Enjoy the Aussie hops in a Bad Shepherd Be More Pacific Double Pacific Ale.

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