After vigorous testing, analyzing our data, re-testing and re-analyzing, we’ve finally compiled a list of the perfect Holiday Movie & Beer Pairings…
From National Lampoons Christmas Vacation to Home Alone and all the Love Actually and Elf in between, we’ve outlined these pairings below so that you can have the best experience this Holiday Season enjoying your favourite Old Yale beers and favourite films.
Enjoy…
The Movie: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
The Beer: Moon Dance Mango Wheat
You know that scene where Clark Griswold is imagining his new Pool… and a couple of other things… in his backyard while Mele Kalikimaka plays?? Watch that scene and sip on a smooth and tropical Moon Dance Mango Wheat and you’ll get it… PLUS, we just feel like Cousin Eddie would have a 6-pack of these bad boys in his RV.
The Movie: Elf
The Beer: Cranberry Mandarin Orange Witbier
“Buddy the Elf, What’s your favourite beer??”
This Christmas movie is bright, cheerful and hilarious which makes it the perfect match for our refreshingly tart Cranberry Mandarin Orange Witbier. The light spice and bright citrus will make you want to “treat every day like Christmas”. Enjoy…
The Movie: Home Alone AND Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The Beer: Fraser Valley Lager AND Head Shaker Honey Lager
Yup! It’s a Double Feature which means Double the brews!! One Lager for each of the Wet Bandits! Oh and these light, easy-drinking and remarkably refreshing beers just so happen to pair very well with your highly nutritious microwaveable macaroni and cheese dinner, pizza in a limousine and polka music!
The Movie: A Christmas Story
The Beer: Knotty Blonde Ale
We TRIPLE DOG DARE you to come up with a better Holiday Movie & Beer pairing than this one! There’s just something about the crisp, clean and straightforward flavours of our Knotty Blonde Ale that work so well with the classic jokes in this holiday film. But be careful… too many of these Knotty Blondes and you’ll be buying a Leg Lamp on Amazon…
The Movie: The Santa Clause
The Beer: Spruce Tip White IPA
When coming up with a beer pairing on dear old Saint Nick.. Kriss Kringle… Sinterklaas… Pere Noel… Babbo Natale… Pelz Nickel… Topo Gigio… we went with our newest Trailblazer Series release; Spruce Tip White IPA. This festive brew might be a little too on the nose for this 1994 Holiday Movie, but try it and tell us it’s not the perfect fit.
The Movie: Jingle All the Way
The Beer: Sasquatch Stout
Put the cookie down! NOW… and pick up a Stout instead.. or have both.
We’re not sure what’s more elusive, Sasquatch or Turboman… either way, we know that the chocolate, coffee and dark roasted malt flavorus of our Sasquatch Stout pair so so so well with the adventure and laughter that this Arnold Schwarzenegger Christmas film has to offer!
The Movie: The Grinch
The Beer: Off Trail Pale Ale
“It’s because I’m green, isn’t it??”… Yes Grinch, in this case that’s exactly why we chose this pairing. Our perfectly balanced and refreshing Off Trail Pale Ale is the perfect (colour) match for this Holiday classic starring Jim Carrey. The hop-forward flavour of our Pale Ale will have you feeling like “Maybe Christmas, doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas, perhaps means a little bit more”.
The Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life
The Beer: River Valley Amber
A classic like It’s a Wonderful LIfe deserves a classic brew! So grab a blanket, some popcorn and maybe some tissues for this one. The smooth and classic balance of our River Valley Amber will help make those melancholy moments just a little less melancholy and the rich malt flavours that round out this brew will have you feeling festive for the happy ending of this film!
The Movie: Love Actually
The Beer: Himalayan Salted Caramel Porter
This Holiday ‘Rom Com’ deserves to be enjoyed with something sweet! That’s why we’ve paired it up with our rich, dark, delicious Himalayan Salted Caramel Porter. The subtle sweetness will be even sweeter when you’re swooning over Hugh Grant as the Prime Minister… but then that lingering saltiness will match the feeling you get when Karen finds out what Harry did… To us, Porter is perfect #SayItsCarolSingers.
The Movie: Die Hard
The Beer: West Coast IPA
Die Hard as Christmas movie… it’s a bold claim no doubt, it’s a boldness that can only be matched with that of our West Coast IPA! No matter where you land on this controversial debate, you’ll find the hoppy and balanced flavour of our IPA is the perfect pairing for John Mcclane’s heroic adventure at Christmas… IT’S DEFINITELY A CHRISTMAS MOVIE… but is it though??
Okay there you have it! Pick your pairing, grab some snacks, curl up on the couch and get ready for the best Holiday Movie experience you’ve had…
Happy Holidays friends…
PS. If you watch any other Holiday movies and think you have the perfect Old Yale pairing, make sure to share it with us at @oldyalebrewing or with the hashtag #OldYaleBrewing