'Tis the season for Christmas tunes!
To help you prepare for all your upcoming holiday gatherings, festive shindigs and cozy holiday nights in, we’ve put together a list of our favourite Christmas tunes paired with the best brews! This list will help you create the most epic holiday playlist that your friends will be shazam’ing all night long (do people still shazam?), get the most of your beer experience and create the perfect moments for all your holiday happenings…
Alright, here we go! Get ready for a symphony of flavours that will make your taste buds dance and your heart sing!
The Song: “It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas” by Michael Buble
The Beer: Himalayan Salted Caramel Porter
Wouldn’t be a holiday playlist without a little Buble! Our rich, dark and delicious Himalayan Salted Caramel Porter perfectly compliments Buble’s smooth tone and the joyous vibes of this classic tune. It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas with every sip…
Pro Tip: When your putting up your holiday decor you should crack open a can of Porter and spin the Buble record! Untangling the lights will never feel easier with this tune playing in the background, trust us.
The Song: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
The Beer: Yuzu Citrus Fruit Lager
Could you imagine if we didn’t include this song? Sure, by this point you’ve heard it a BAZILLION times and it’s only December 7…. BUT, have you heard it while enjoying the playful citrus notes in our Yuzu Lager? When you do, it’ll feel like the first time… and it’ll have you hitting those high HIGH notes.
Pro Tip: After a LONG LONG LONG day of Christmas shopping is when you should enjoy this festive sud & symphony combo. While your checking your list (and checking it twice), hiding the presents or trying to figure out if you bought enough (you did), sip on a Yuzu Lager and let Mariah Care-y you away…
The Song: "Last Christmas” by Wham!
The Beer: Sweet Cream Session Stout
“Last Christmas, we gave you our Stout, but the very next day, you gave it away”. Don’t do that again, k? Instead, channel George Michael and sip on this velvety and coffee-forward goodness while you enjoy that sweet 80’s festive vibe.
Pro Tip: Enjoy this pairing after a little festive ice skate moment, during an outdoor winter campfire or along a chilly winter walk. Our Sweet Cream Session Stout tastes better than Hot Coco… especially when paired with Wham, you can take our word for it!
The Song: “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney
The Beer: Amber Mixer: English Toffee Amber Ale & Irish Cream Imperial Stout
You’ll be simply having a wonderful Christmastime when you enjoy both of these toffee, caramel-y, smooth and balanced Amber Ales. Paul McCartney’s cheerful melody paired with the creamy texture of these brews is just chef’s kiss
Pro Tip: Enjoy this pairing when prepping for your Christmas Movie watch party. Whether you’ve got Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, The Grinch, Love Actually or even Die Hard cued up, crack open an Amber, pour it in your Ho Ho Hold My Beer Glass and rock out with Paul before hitting play!
The Song: “Wrap Me Up” by Jimmy Fallon & Meghan Trainor
The Beer: Brown Sugar Oat Stout
Robust and smooth, our Brown Sugar Oat Stout offers a decadently rich experience that perfectly compliments this new and fun doo whop-style duet. "What did you get me? A Stout?”.
Pro Tip: That last minute wrapping you gotta get done on Christmas eve and prepping for Santa’s arrival while the little ones nod off, is the absolute best time for you to enjoy this brew’s smooth and subtly spiced finish.
The Song: “Let it Snow” by Dean Martin
The Beer: Fraser Valley Lager and Knotty Blonde Ale
Classic brews paired with an absolute classic. The remarkably refreshing Fraser Valley Lager and the crisp and straightforward Knotty Blonde Ale are a match made in holiday haven with this winter wonderland-inspired tune. The weather outside is frightful, but beer is so delightful.
Pro Tip: We recommend enjoying these light yet flavourful brews after you take a tour around the Fraser Valley to check out all the beautiful and bright lights. Pro Pro Tip: Listen to the song in the car, and then when you get home hit replay and pour yourself a cold one. Cheers!
The Song: “Christmas in Hollis” by Run DMC
The Beer: West Coast IPA
The bold and hoppy goodness in our West Coast IPA pairs so unbelievably well with the fun energy of Run DMC’s holiday hit. The bold hoppy character just hits different when you’re vibing to this upbeat hip hop holiday anthem.
Pro Tip: Best enjoyed together when your cooking up a gazillion appys for your holiday get together, crafting your Christmas dinner or just baking some yummy cookies and treats. If you dance while you cook, the food tastes better, that’s science.
Okay, there you have it, the ultimate guide to Old Yale Beer & Chritmas Music Pairings with a couple of pro tips to get the best out of your experience. The main takeaway here is to not overlook the significance of selecting the perfect tunes; after all, the right music can either make or break the festive vibe!