Today’s Advent beer selection takes us to North Carolina and Olde Hickory Brewery, which offers a nice range of styles from the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including a seasonal specialty brewed with spices and honey—Christmas Ale. This classic winter warmer is an easy-drinking 5.5% alcohol by volume with 11 IBUs, and the description says:

We believe our Christmas beer is the perfect beer for a merry season. Brewed from fond childhood memories of fresh baked cakes and cookies, Christmas Ale is made with Local Honey, Fresh Grated Ginger, Cinnamon Stick, and Fresh Orange Zest together with the finest two row barley, pure water, hops, and love. This special holiday beer is best enjoyed in the company of family and friends.

It’s just the type of beer you’ll want to have on hand and ready to share for whatever plans you have this holiday season, as well as to leave out with a plate of cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve—or even leave under the tree as a gift. Cheers!

Find Olde Hickory Christmas Ale on:

• Untappd
• BeerAdvocate
• Facebook

Image credit: Olde Hickory’s Instagram.