Four Illinois Christmas Beers Worth Seeking Out This Season

The Christmas season is a perfect time of the year to celebrate with special beer offerings from brewers across the Land of Lincoln. Many Illinois breweries make Fall/Oktoberfest beers. Fewer make Christmas beers. Seek these out to sample and share with friends and family who enjoy a good Christmas pour.

Revolution Brewing - Fistmas  

This Chicago brewery is the largest independent brewery in Illinois, and regularly wins awards for their products. They make excellent IPA’s and have creative seasonal offerings that you can purchase all across the state. The Fistmas is a red ale that delivers ginger and orange peel, along with fresh bread, and a subtle fruitiness.

Goose Island - Christmas IPA   

Made with a Christmas stocking full of hops, a little caramel malt, with hints of citrus and pine notes. Goose Island beers are available all over Illinois. At 7.5 ABV, you’ll end up under the mistletoe.

Begyle Brewing – Christmas Ale

You’ll have to go to Chicagoland to get this Christmas brew. This spiced ale leans on cinnamon and bay leaves with a comforting maltiness. ABV is 7.0.

Spiteful Brewing – Jingle Balls

This Chicago Christmas special is a spiced winter ale that mixes ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, with a hint of citrusy zest. Another Chicagoland special that is served at 7.6 ABV.

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Stop in at your local brewer and find out if they have a seasonal Christmas brew. It may just top any of the above and become something that you look forward to all year long. Cheers!