Beers to have on hand

Load up an ice bucket with a selection. Beer’s food-friendly nature allows it to be paired with everything from apps to dessert. Holiday packs allow you to mix and match with different foods. Try sour Rodenbach with a rich meat or seafood dish, while saving room for subtly chocolatetasting oatmeal stout with truffles. Offer a lower alcohol option, like Crabbie’s, and throw in something festive for the ugly sweater wearers.

Beau’s Lug Tread Holiday Gift Pack with Glass

LCBO 11448, 3 pk, $15.95

Left Field Brewery Holiday Mix Pack LCBO 11450, 3 pk, $14.95

Rodenbach Grand Cru LCBO 492207, 330 mL, $3.35

Sleeping Giant Skull Rock Stout

LCBO 482265, 473 mL, $3.10

Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer

LCBO 272807, 500 mL, $4.65

Bah Humbug

Christmas Cheer Ale LCBO 3822, 500 mL, $3.60