I try not to buy into advertisting campaingns, but I am a consumer sucker when it comes to seasonal brews.  And sadly for my liver, this year there are more holiday and winter themed beers on the shelves this year that ever before.  Here’s an uncomprehensive list of beers that can help you get into a festive mood:

Abita Chirstmas Ale
Highland Brewing Cold Mountain Winter Ale
Widmer Winternacht
Sam Adams:  Winter Lager, Holiday Porter, Cranberry Lambic
Sweetwater Festive Ale
Harpoon Winter Warmer
Coors Winterfest
Samuel Smith Winter Welcome Ale
Rogue-Santa’s Private Reserve
Redhook Winterhook
Sierra Nevada Holiday Celebration

I’m not sure how many of these beers can be found in town, but you’re best bets are Kroger and my new favorite beer stop, Village Mart convenience store on Samford and Gay.  Since I don’t have enough expendable income or brain cells to try all these, pretty please post a review comment when you try one!