Judith Boyle, beverage lecturer at TU Dublin, had her seasonal choices of best beers and ales to pair with your Christmas diner or for parties during the holiday season.
Here is the full list,
Fierce Mild Pale Ale - 330ml - 0.5%abv - €2.80-€3.00 - Ireland
Hope Underdog Pilsner - 440ml - 4.8 % abv - €3.30-€3.60 - Howth, Ireland
Dot Brewing Solo Pilsner -440ml - €4.9% abv - €3.50-€3.80 - Dublin, Ireland
O Brother Dream Catcher - 440ml - 4.2% abv - €3.80-€4.20 - Ireland
Sierra Nevada, Celebration Fresh Hop IPA -330ml - 6.8% abv - €3.00-€3.50 - California, USA
La Chouffe N’ice - 330ml - 10% abv - €4.30-€4.80 - Vallée des Fées, Belgium
Lough Gill Tara, Pedro Ximénez Barrel Aged Imperial Stout - 330ml - 14.8% abv - €6.60-€7 - Sligo Ireland
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