Turning Point Brew Co - The Festive (2026)

Who says Christmas beer needs cinnamon, cloves and a sackful of festive spices? Turning Point Brew Co's The Festive is back for 2026, proudly flying the flag for an altogether different kind of Christmas beer! This wonderfully decadent 5.4% East India Porter combines the rich, roasted character of a traditional dark beer with the expressive hop profile that makes this historic style so distinctive. Expect inviting aromas of dark chocolate, freshly roasted coffee and toasted malt, complemented by a delicate fruity character from the generous hopping. Rich, satisfying and refreshingly free from the usual Christmas gimmicks, The Festive is a proper beer lover's winter warmer, delivering everything you could want from a beautifully crafted porter without a novelty spice in sight.

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Pouring a deep, dark brown beneath a creamy tan head, The Festive offers a delicious interplay between roasted malt richness and lively hop character. On the palate, expect generous impressions of bittersweet chocolate, toasted biscuit and gently roasted coffee, balanced by a subtle fruity lift and a satisfying bitterness. Unlike sweeter, dessert-inspired Christmas stouts, this East India Porter allows its malt and hops to work together, creating a beautifully rounded beer that remains wonderfully drinkable despite its depth of flavour. At an approachable 5.4% ABV, it's equally suited to a quiet evening beside the fire or sharing with friends over the festive season. A cracking reminder that sometimes the best Christmas beers are the ones that simply focus on brewing something delicious!

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