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Christmas Ale

A festive delight, this traditional barley wine exudes biscuity malts and rich vinous fruits, all balanced by a strong hop bitterness.

Warm the soul with this award-winning beer which embodies the essence of Christmas spirit. 

ALC 7.5% VOL
Available December
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DEEP COPPER
Smell
CHRISTMAS PUDDING, WINE
Taste
CHRISTMAS PUDDING AS A BEER
Bitter
Sweet

AWARDS

WBA 2023: UK’s Best Barley Wine | BBI 2023: Gold | BBI 2022: Gold | WBA 2022: Silver | IBC 2021:
Gold | IBC 2019: Bronze | WBA 2018: Gold | More Awards...

ABOUT

Christmas Ale’s popularity made it difficult to restrict its availability to just the Festive Season. Fortunately, the high alcohol level enables us to brew enough to last most of the year so enthusiasts can be kept happy all year round. 
 

ORIGIN

Recipient of Finland’s Olutseura Olviretki award for ‘excellently’ fulfilling “The Christmas Beer Regulation” described in Aleksis Kivi’s novel ‘Seven Brothers’.

IN THE SHOP

Christmas Ale is available throughout the year in our Brewery Shop in 500ml bottles.
Imperial Stout
Christmas Ale
Old Ale

Food Pairing

Harvey’s Christmas Ale and Stilton

There’s a flavour explosion when you put together the rich roasted malt of barley wine and classic Stilton. Fireworks go off inside your head, your taste buds give a rapturous applause and your eyelids involuntarily close in sublime happiness.

Visit your favourite cheesemonger and gather together a medley of local blue cheeses to try alongside Harvey’s Christmas Ale. Or try an onion and beetroot tarte tatin and sip at intervals. 

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FIND HARVEY'S BEERS NEAR YOU

Our 45 pubs are spread over South East England, with three establishments in London (in Borough, Clapham, and Wandsworth).

You can, of course, find a pint of Harvey's in many other pubs and venues in the area.

Harvey's pub finder is populated with Harvey's pubs and verified stockists. We recommend contacting establishments directly prior to visiting to make sure your favourite beer is ready and available.

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