Best beer advent calendars 2023, from Brewdog to John Lewis
It's advent calendar season! And as much as we love the classic chocolate picks, there's no denying how the demand for boozier, specifically beer-related, advent calendars has exploded.
Perfect for those who enjoy cracking open a cold one during the festive season, they often come filled with new and exclusive brews made especially for Christmas, alongside best-sellers that always deliver on flavour.
Not just great for the lead up to the big day, they're also a step-up from your standard crate of beer, making them a fantastic gift for fellow hop lovers.
From big names like Brewdog to Beavertown, as well as retailers like John Lewis and Virgin Wines — here are the best beer advent calendars for 2023 as selected by the team here at Yahoo UK.
Best beer advent calendars for 2023
Shop now: Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar | £80 from John Lewis
John Lewis' Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar for 2023 is bursting with 24 delicious treats, from Thornbridge's Jaipur Indian Pale Ale to Olly's Sour Cream & Onion Pretzel Thins. Containing 14 glass bottles of beer and 10 snack packets, it's arguably the tastiest and most refreshing way to spend the Christmas countdown.
Behind each window you'll find a range of complimentary beers and snacks from brands and breweries up and down the country, including Cold Bath Brewing Co, Toast, Harviestoun Brewery and Keith Brewery. As for the snacks to expect? There's a host of nuts, pretzels, salt and vinegar crisps, bombay mix and more.
Shop now: Brewdog Beer Advent Calendar | £49.95 from Brewdog
Brewdog's sell-out advent calendar is back and filled with 24 different beers, from pale ales to stouts. Featuring a mix of classics, new brews, collaborations and festive one-offs, it even comes with a beer glass.
As one of the giants in the beer industry, it's been known to sell-out in previous years, so if you want to be in with a chance of ringing in the festive season with a can of craft beer courtesy of Brewdog, then we would suggest you snap one up as soon as you can.
Shop now: Beer Countdown Advent Calendar | £129.95 from Not On The High Street
Filled to the brim with beer, this advent promises a selection of "world-class beer" from a range of breweries, with one shopper saying: "Purchased for my husband who is a bit of a beer connoisseur and he is loving it. Great product and good beers included."
FYI — there's a wine version, too.
Pre-order now: Virgin Wines Beer Advent Calendar | £79.99 from Virgin Wines
Side-by-side with Virgin Wines fantastic range of wine advent calendars, the retailer also produces a beer version. This carefully curated box is filled with 24 cans of quirky craft brews together with big brands like Beavertown, Tiny Rebel and Siren — making it the perfect excuse to taste your way to Christmas Day.
It comes featuring a range of styles including hazy IPAs, creamy stouts and Belgian beers. Reserve yours now for just £10.
Shop now: Best Of British Beer Advent Calendar | £97.50 from Not On The High Street
Scandi-inspired and bursting with a lorry-load of beers (24 to be exact), this pick showcases the best of independent breweries. Expect to find brews from the likes of Cheddar Ales, White Horse Brewery, Thornbridge and Stonehouse.
Shop now: Luxury Christmas Craft Beer/Lager Advent | £97.50 from Not On The High Street
12 days in December celebrated with 12 delicious beers. More compact in size, this advent comes in a copper and indigo calendar where each window is filled with a handpicked bottle bottle of beer.
Shop now: Alcohol Free Beer Advent Calendar | £77.77 from Not On The High Street
Spending Christmas booze-free? This advent calendar from Not On The High Street, produced by alcohol-free specialists, Drydrinker, is filled with a cracking 24 different non-alcoholic beers from the likes of Days, Lucky Saint, Big Drop and Northern Monk.
Shop now: Beavertown Beer Advent Calendar | £69 from Beavertown
24 different brews (some old, some new), a festive ’23 beer glass and even a sparkly present for your tree, this advent calendar from Beavertown is bursting with flavour. Not to mention, it's great fun to look at.
Shop now: Seven Brothers Craft Beer Advent Calendar | £69 from Seven Brothers
The perfect hoppy countdown for Christmas, this pick from Manchester-based brewery — Seven Brothers — comes with a mixture of 330ml and 440ml cans of craft beer, spanning a whole host of different styles.
Shop now: Beerwulf Beer Advent Calendar | £89.99 from Beerwulf
Complete with an assortment of great-tasting beer, this calendar from Beerwulf features a carefully curated selection from a range of breweries around the world. Not stopping there, it comes with a few exclusive beers, brewed especially for the festive occasion.
Shop now: Star Wars Original Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar | £49 from MenKind
The quirkiest out of the lot, this pick from MenKind pays homage to Star Wars and features 12 beers, each fit for a Stormtrooper. Not just that, it also includes a beer glass, snacks and coasters.
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