# Festively Seasonal American Ales Schlafly Christmas Ale is Arriving for the Holiday Season By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlafly-christmas-ale References: [joesdaily](https://joesdaily.com/food-drink/schlafly-christmas-ale-returns-after-seven-years/) & [schlafly](https://www.schlafly.com)  The [Schlafly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-variety-packs) Christmas Ale is arriving in celebration of the festive season to provide beer drinkers alike with the perfect option to pick up this year to enjoy with friends and family during the holidays. The beer comes in with an 8% ABV to give it a stronger profile than alternatives on the market and comes in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles, which are arriving across 18 states in the Midwest and East Coast in the US. The beer comes in packs emblazoned with the festive artwork of Dan Zettwoch that gives the libation a nostalgic twist for consumers to admire. The Schlafly Christmas Ale is priced at $10.99 for a six-pack and is also being offered at the brand's brewpubs where customers can enjoy it during their holiday dining experiences. Image Credit: Schlafly ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Holiday-themed Craft Beers:** Craft breweries are innovating with festive-themed beers that cater to seasonal demand, enhancing the holiday experience with unique flavors and packaging. - **High-abv Seasonal Beverages:** Consumers are showing increased interest in seasonal beverages with higher alcohol content, making stronger profiles a competitive differentiator. - **Artistic Beer Packaging:** The use of nostalgic artwork and creative packaging on beer bottles taps into consumer desire for visually appealing and memorable holiday purchases. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Brewing:** Specialty seasonal ales offer an opportunity for craft brewers to capture market attention with limited-time festive releases. - **Alcoholic Beverages:** The release of high-ABV seasonal drinks presents a chance for alcoholic beverage companies to meet consumer demand for stronger, more distinctive options. - **Packaging and Labeling:** Creating visually striking packaging with unique artwork provides a competitive edge for product distinction and consumer engagement during the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Aged Christmas Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-ales.md) - [Low-ABV Brown Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowabv-brown-ales.md) - [Sessionable Beer Variety Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-variety-packs.md) - [Festively Wintry Beer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collections.md) - [Christmas Beer Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-saint-nico.md) - [Elf-Adorned Festive Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-ale.md) - [Spruce-Infused Pale Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ipa.md) - [Silky Smooth Festive Porters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-porter.md) - [Festive Filmic Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-a-beaut-by-brewdog.md)