Why We Love Beer for the Holidays

The holidays are a time of gathering together and enjoying quality time with loved ones. If you're looking for a new beverage choice to add to the menu, peruse your local holiday beer selection. Joe Canal’s in Woodbridge, New Jersey, has a great selection of winter beers to enjoy this holiday season. Here, we discuss some reasons you should explore the holiday beers on the shelf.

Reasons to Enjoy Seasonal Winter Beers

From company holiday happy hours to festive family gatherings, a wide selection of seasonal ales, lagers, and stouts can add robust flavor to your get-together. Before you ring in the next year, you and your guests might love to indulge in a refreshing beer during the most wonderful time of the year. Some of the reasons to enjoy a beer include:

Great Pairing with Holiday Feasts

While you’re enjoying countless servings of holiday ham, prime rib, potatoes, and desserts, you will need equally delicious beverages at the table. No matter what the menu includes, your refrigerator can have the brews to match the dishes. For example, dark beer pairs well with a hearty stew — the perfect meal for a cold winter's night.

Spreading the Holiday Spirit

In a bottle or a glass, a winter beer is a great way to raise a toast to the New Year. There is a wide variety of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. There are even gluten-free options for guests with sensitivities. Raise a glass to the old times or new memories this holiday season with some brews.

Making Winter Adventures More Memorable

If you are someone who loves the winter months for the winter escapes it brings, try coming in from the cold to celebrate your recent adventures with a delicious beer. If you prefer the lodge to the slopes, you can also enjoy a sweet or spicy holiday brew while relaxing by the fire.

Fighting Seasonal Ailments

'Tis the season for believing — and believe it or not, beer may offer some health benefits. The hops contained in beer may have antiviral properties that could help your body fight cold symptoms that many feel during and after the holidays.

Additionally, if you have trouble sleeping during the cold winter nights, a holiday beer at dinner may help this problem. The hops in some beers may contain certain chemical properties that could fight insomnia and help promote healthy sleep. It's important to know that beer is not recommended as a primary source to cure any illness, but it may be able to help in some small way.

Starting New Family Traditions

When the holidays come around, so do the seasonal selections from popular breweries. Gather together and host a tasting with beloved friends or gift the beverage connoisseur in your family a seasonal sampler of brews.

Find a Great Beer Selection at Joe Canal’s This Holiday Season

Make your holiday season merry and bright with a fresh new flavor.  At Joe Canal’s, we offer a wide selection of holiday beers from popular brands. Contact us today to learn more, or visit our store in Woodbridge, NJ.