We know picking the *right* beverage to have stocked for a party or give as a host gift can feel overwhelming (so many options in any given aisle!). To help, we created a three-part series to share what we’re bringing to gatherings *and* stocking our fridges, wine racks, and bar carts – and a few gift bags – with this season, ranging from beers to hard ciders, wines to spirits, and juices to sodas.
So, without further ado: beer recommendations from our Beer Business Development Directors.
Celebrate Buzz-Free
Stock up for holiday gatherings with these buzz-free options.
- Athletic Brewing Wit’s Peak Belgian-Style White
- Corona NA
- Crux Fermentation Project NoMo Galaxy Gazer IPA
- Fremont Brewing Dark NA
- Samuel Adams Just the Haze IPA
Hop Waters, NA Ciders, & NA Seltzers
- 2 Towns Sidekick
- Metier Brewing Sparkling Hop Water
- White Claw 0%
So Many (ABV) Options. So Little Time.
If you’re a fan of seasonal ales, go for it. We suggest adding a something mid-range and lighter so folks have an option pending on the mood.
Seasonal & Limited Release:
- Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (ABV: 6.7%)
- Dru Bru Ski Patrol (ABV: 4.8%)
- Firestone Walker Brewing Wookey Jack (ABV: 8.3%)
- Hopworks Brewery Abominable Winter Ale (ABV: 7.3%)
- Iron Horse Brewery RISE Mocha Death (ABV: 7.5%)
- Samuel Adams Winter Ale (ABV: 5.6%)
- Sierra Nevada Celebration (ABV: 6.8%)
New & Reliable Classics:
- Blue Moon Belgian White (ABV: 5.4%; NA available)
- Guinness Draught Stout (ABV: 4.2%; NA available)
- Heineken Original (ABV: 5%; NA available)
- Henry Weinhard’s (ABV: 4.7%)
- Mike’s Hard Lemonade Original (ABV: 5%)
- Modelo Negra (ABV: 5.4%)
- Montucky Cold Snacks (ABV: 4.1%)
- pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner (ABV: 4.9%)
- Rainier (ABV: 4.6%)
Ciders:
- 2 Towns Pommeau
- Angry Orchard Crisp Apple (ABV: 5%)
- Schilling Hard Cider Moon Berries (ABV: 5.2%)
- Seattle Cider Odyssey Imperial (ABV: 8.4%)
Hard Seltzers, Sparking Waters, & Teas:
- Loverboy Hard Tea Cool Classic Variety Pack (ABV: 4.2%)
- Spindrift Spiked (ABV: 4%)
- Thorntail Hard Agave (ABV: 5%)
- Truly Holiday Pack (ABV: 5%)
Don’t forget to check our other recommendations: wine & spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
Find Your (New) Favorites
For retailers: to learn more about the above and add them to your portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add the products via your business’ Fridge account today.
For our readers who wish to find any of the above locally: please visit their site and use their product location tool; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us.