Holiday Beers Texans Love: Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA vs Saint Arnold Christmas Ale

The holidays in Texas aren’t just about lights and parties; they’re about beers that bring cheer. This week on The Weekend Buzz, we’re cracking open two seasonal standouts: Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA and Saint Arnold Christmas Ale. Think of it as your holiday beer passport without that nasty fruit cake.

Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA — Fresh-Hop Holiday Hops

Sierra Nevada’s Celebration IPA is like your favorite holiday sweater: classic, bold, and warmly familiar. Brewed with fresh-harvested Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops, this seasonal IPA bursts with citrus and pine aromas that scream “winter campfire vibes.”

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At around 6.8% ABV and 65 IBUs, it’s balanced as bright hop flavor meets caramel malt flavors, making it both refreshing and nostalgia-worthy. Fans wait all year for this old-school fresh hop release, available only October through December.

Saint Arnold Christmas Ale — Texas-Sized Holiday Cheers

Hailing from Houston’s own Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Christmas Ale is the holiday hug your taste buds deserve. Rich copper in color with a malty sweetness and spicy hop tastes, this hearty ale clocks in around 7.5% ABV and is brewed with five different malts.

It’s got a smooth, medium-full body that pairs well with everything from roasted meats to gingerbread (or just your favorite ugly holiday mug).

Final Pour

Whether you’re into bold hop juiciness or a rich, malty pour with a Texas twist, these two seasonals bring holiday spirit straight to your glass. They’re limited releases, so snag ’em while they’re still on shelves and let every sip remind you why craft beer and holiday cheer go together like mistletoe and awkward family photos.

The Weekend Buzz is a pre-recorded show that airs every Friday afternoon at 3, powered by Ben E Keith Beverages, who remind you to sip smart, drink responsibly, and savor the season, not the regret.