Great Lakes Christmas Ale (seasonal)

6-, 12-, & 24-pack

Brewed by: Great Lakes Brewing Company
Country: USA
Style: Christmas Ale

ABV: 7.5%
Ratebeer.com rating: 93
BeerAdvocate.com rating: 87

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  • Great Lakes Christmas Ale (6-pack) (Item #3923A)
  • $19.95
  • Out of Season
  • Great Lakes Christmas Ale (12-pack) (Item #3923B)
  • $38.95
  • Out of Season
  • Great Lakes Christmas Ale (24-pack) (Item #3923C)
  • $76.95
  • Out of Season
Great Lakes Christmas Ale (ABV 7.5%) is a full-bodied, spirited ale as festive as the season. Copper-colored and flavorful, it's brewed with honey and spiced with fresh ginger and cinnamon Six, twelve, or twenty-four 12 oz. bottles.
The Great Lakes Brewing Company was established in 1988 as the first brewpub and microbrewery in Ohio by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood; by 2013 it was the 20th-largest craft brewery and 28th-largest overall brewery in the United States.

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54 reviews

Christmas gift
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 4, 2024  |  By John L.
My daughter & son-in-law in Florida love the Christmas Ale from Great Lakes. Their best present!!
John L.


excellent
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 31, 2023  |  By David B.
It ain't Christmas without Great Lakes Christmas Ale. Order a couple cases and distribute generously to friends. Great product by a great company, excellent customer service and shipping. Thanks GLBC. Quality matters and you deliver.
David B.


Fantastic
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 3, 2023  |  By Jim H.
Thanks to the team for making Christmas Ale available to this displaced Clevelander! Everything went smoothly and delivery quick. The beer was fresh too! Miss and love GLB. Wish they'd sell in GA
Jim H.


Grate Lakes Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 5, 2023  |  By Michelle L.
Just ordered my first case of Great Lakes heist as Ale. Excellent. Eccentric better after talking to the workers at the factory. I realized I can call ahead and pick up my order since I am so close which will save me shipping. Regardless awesome service. Thank you!
Michelle L.


Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 11, 2023  |  By Dave C.
A beer we would buy when we lived in Akron Ohio .Have ben to the brewery several time in our 50 plus years living there always bought enough to save and celebrate Christmas in July. Glad to find a place to purchase it and get it shipped to Dothan Alabama. The service is great from your company will use them again. Thanks Dave from Alabama.
Dave C.


Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 26, 2022  |  By Julie R.
I get Christmas Ale for my husband every year. Since we have moved to South Carolina we have to buy it online but it's always something he looks forward to and remembers Cleveland whenever he has it. Always a winner!
Julie R.


the best
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 25, 2022  |  By Christy S.
love love love it
Christy S.


The GREATEST beer mankind has ever made
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 20, 2022  |  By Charles G.
I first tried this when I moved to Cleveland 13 years ago. I was told it tastes phenomenal however be careful how many I drink #7.5%. As a monster beer drinker I didn't believe them. After 4 beers I didn't remember anything other than it tasted fantastic! Been hooked since...#GreatLakesBreweryIsHeaven
Charles G.


Excellent experience!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 13, 2022  |  By Stephanie H.
We moved from Ohio to Florida years ago. We missed GL Christmas Ale so much! A friend told us about Belgian Style Ale so we ordered a case. Everything was perfect! The shipping so fast and customer service was fantastic! The beer was packaged so well we were beyond impressed! It's great to have our beer again and will be regulars! Thank you!
Stephanie H.


impressive
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 2, 2022  |  By Stephanie H.
We just wanted to tell you that we received our Great Lakes Christmas Ale today. The packaging was very impressive everything was packaged perfectly! It arrived in great shape with fast shipping and we are very happy! Just wanted to say thank you and we will be ordering from you every year!
Stephanie H.


Love this!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 18, 2022  |  By DZ
This was so nice to be able to ship my dad some Christmas ale during the holidays. He moved to Florida and missed the holiday drinks. He loved his gift. Thank you!
DZ


Always great!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 18, 2022  |  By Karen
Love getting my Ohio beer in Vegas for Christmas. It's been three years in a row and service (and beer!) have been great each time
Karen


Christmas ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 12, 2022  |  By Lisa A.
Everyone enjoyed the Christmas ale
Lisa A.


Great Lakes Christmas Ale is Amazing
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 5, 2022  |  By Dave
Amazing beer! Worth paying the shipping rates as it is amazing.
Dave


Great Holiday Brew
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 30, 2021  |  By Jeremy P.
Be was great, shopping and service were fantastic.
Jeremy P.


A December Must Have
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 30, 2021  |  By Josh
This year was my 1st time purchasing the Christmas Ale, and it will be a yearly thing from here on out. Definitely one of my favorite beers.
Josh


Merry Christmas to me!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 19, 2021  |  By Joseph
This is some Damn good ale, cheers!!! You won't be disappointed!
Joseph


Christmas fun
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 12, 2021  |  By Patricia C.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Patricia C.


GLB Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 1, 2021  |  By David S.
Excellent beer for the holidays! Shipping is efficient and fast but most of all glad Belgian Style service exists. Great company!
David S.


It made our Christmas
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 27, 2021  |  By Jeff S.
I just wanted to let you know that unexpectedly, the order showed up on Christmas Eve, and made everyone's day. Thank you for everything and still kicking a-- against all of the adversity during the pandemic. It made our Christmas since we were unable to fly home this year. Cheers!
Jeff S.


Best Christmas Gift Ever
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 13, 2021  |  By Christine V.
This was such a treat for my boyfriend who is from Ohio! I searched for months and was lucky enough to find this. He couldn't go home for Christmas so I brought a little piece of him to him. I bought the variety pack and several packs of the Christmas Ale. Nobody makes Christmas Ale like Great Lakes! This will be an annual thing I do for him.
Christine V.


Perfection
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 21, 2020  |  By Natalie H.
The only thing my husband misses about Ohio! This beer. We can not get it down in South Carolina where we live. The closest place that says they carry it is up in North Carolina. So, I got him some as a surprise. They were packed perfectly and arrived safe and sound. Very impressed. So very glad that they ship out of state!!!!
Natalie H.


My favorite Beer
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 28, 2020  |  By Ivonne M.
I first tasted this beer on a trip to Ohio a few years ago - it was love at first taste! This year instead of making my husband bring the beer in the suitcase, I bought it directly from Belgianstyleale.com - it was easy and convenient to bring this beauty to Us! Cheers/ Salud!!
Ivonne M.


Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 23, 2020  |  By JEFF L.
Excellent holiday beer.
JEFF L.


Parent
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 14, 2020  |  By Jules
Great Christmas gift this was sent to Denver where this product is not available.
Jules


Awesome!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 14, 2020  |  By Shelby
this is my husbands favorite beer! He absolutely loves it.
Shelby


Consumer
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 7, 2020  |  By Robert R
Best, smooth, tasty Christmas IPA out there. I ship it to family on the West Coast every year!
Robert R


Very pleased!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 5, 2020  |  By Lori Z.
Delivered before expected! No problems!
Lori Z.


Heavenly
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 4, 2020  |  By Jen
If you still have some left put in a shot of vanilla vodka and a cinnamon/sugar rim!! It's amazing
Jen


Great!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 27, 2019  |  By Nick
I was living in Ohio for 4 years and really loved Great Lakes Christmas ale! So when i moved back out to CA i was disappointed that I couldn't get it out here. I decided to order a case and this will definitely be a yearly tradition. Everyone who tried the beer loved it!
Nick


Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 23, 2019  |  By Mike
It was delivered promptly and fresh.
Mike


Great Seasonal Beer!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 7, 2019  |  By John G.
I always looked forward to some Christmas Ale when I lived in Ohio..and now have it shipped every year to Las Vegas. I have not found a better Christmas Ale anywhere.
John G.


Still the BEST
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 14, 2019  |  By Maryanne
Moved from Cleveland to Oakland 3 Holidays ago and couldn't find any Christmas Ale style beer that even came close to Great Lakes Brewery... so ordered a case on line, and enjoyed one of the best "gifts" this year ;)
Maryanne


Great Gift
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 19, 2018  |  By Bonnie K.
Bonnie K.


Great Tasting Christmas Ale!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 9, 2018  |  By Jane
Jane


best beer
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 15, 2018  |  By Maria
Not only was this beer as good as it was when we were in Cleveland, it was delivered in the perfect packaging. It was cold when we got it and each bottle was packaged to not break! Definitely will buy again
Maria


Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 31, 2017  |  By Beth
Sent this to my son in law in Seattle! He was so excited as they cannot purchase it there. Ordering and shipping were easy and fast! Thanks!
Beth


perfect
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 3, 2017  |  By Linda
perfect as usual!
Linda


Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 28, 2017  |  By glenn d.
This beer reminds me of the holidays. It has nice mouth feel as well as a dark amber color. I buy this beer every year and thanks the seller for having it. Cheers!!!
glenn d.


Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 18, 2017  |  By Kimberly D.
This is THE BEST Christmas Ale available or that I've come across. I look forward to it every Christmas Season. It's amazing with a brown sugar and cinnamon ring on the edge of a cold mug or beer glass. Doing this really highlights all the flavors in the ale. Cheers!
Kimberly D.


Christmas Ale
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Amy


Divine nectar
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 12, 2017  |  By Rick
Only website to have this specific brew and that ships to the west coast. Order took a while to process, but to be expected in December. Traveled fast by UPS Ground service once it got out (2400 mi. in 4 days). Arrived day before Xmas Eve, timely for gifting. Savored by many tongues! Will definitely re-order! Thanks to all, and happy new year!
Rick


The best!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 31, 2016  |  By Jarred
Huge fan of Great Lakes Brewing Co brews! I look forward to Christmas Ale every year and now I can enjoy it from Phoenix, AZ! Thank you Belgian Style Ales for shipping it out!
Jarred


Fantastic
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 30, 2016  |  By Kristinn
I ordered this beer for my husband because it's his favorite and he is stationed out here in Washington it came super fast and packaged great so nothing would break my husband loved it I will order from here again
Kristinn


Lynette
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 20, 2016  |  By Lynette
Best Christmas Ale on the market.
Lynette


Shipped to a friend and arrived safely!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 4, 2016  |  By Sandra O.
Great Lakes Christmas Ale never disappoints. A good friend moved out of state recently and was disappointed that he would have to spend the holiday season without our favorite Christmas Ale. I surprised him with an early Christmas gift! Delivery was on time and the precious ale was as tasty as ever. Thank you Belgian-Style Ales for helping me send some Christmas cheer!
Sandra O.


christmas ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 21, 2016  |  By Glenn
I have loved this beer for years. The best holiday beer in my opinion.
Glenn


awesome
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 9, 2016  |  By Jason e.
Of all the great Lakes beers this is always the most anticipated release of the year. This is by far the best seasonal beer on the market. I lived in Cleveland for many years and this is the one thing I miss most about it. The best beer in the nation
Jason e.


My absolute favorite beer!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 14, 2016  |  By Daniel l.
If I had this Christmas ale locally my garage would be filled with this beer, and I have a 3 car garage to put things into perspective.
Daniel l.


Great beer, great service!!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 17, 2016  |  By Lindsay B.
Thank you for a speedy delivery. The beer was excellent. One of my favorites!
Lindsay B.


Great!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 15, 2016  |  By Ross
Shipped quickly even during the busy holiday season. Great value for a taste of home over Christmas!
Ross


Smash Hit Gift!!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 9, 2016  |  By Bonnie K.
Bonnie K.


Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 7, 2016  |  By anita h.
I bought this beer for my son for Christmas and he was thrilled with all aspects of the product. A 5+ rating all the way around!!
anita h.


Christmas Ale
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 1, 2016  |  By Gloria
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