You've got your holiday food menu down, but what about the drinks? If you need pairing ideas or want something new to sip on, we've put together a list of the best beer, cider, and wine, to make your spirits bright!

Winter Ales & Ciders for Every Occasion

When it comes to choosing a beer for a holiday gathering, winter-style ales and cider are a great place to start. These beers are generally dark with a medium to high ABV, and hard ciders are the perfect complement to other fall flavors.

Yonder Palisades Blackberry Sage Cider

Woman-owned and based in Wenatchee, Yonder has been crafting flavorful, not-too-sweet hard ciders since 2020.

A little tangy, a little tart, and full of that classic Washington State apple flavor, Palisades is a cider that's made up of fuji, Honeycrisp, Roxbury Russet, Dabinett, and a few other various red-fleshed apples.

The blackberries are Washington-grown, too!

Boundary Bay Cabin Fever

When the weather is frightful, stay in and embrace the cozy with a seasonal staple.

With its rich, malty flavor, this winter ale from Bellingham's Boundary Bay is made with water from the Lake Whatcom Watershed and features notes of light toffee, chocolate, and malt.

It's full-bodied, super smooth, and bound to warm you up, especially if you're enjoying it by the fire.

Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale

This limited edition winter ale features a full-body flavor that’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

With an ABV of 6% and, you guessed it, more rich, malty flavor, Samuel Smith prefers this beer at 51°F, so you might want to skip the fridge altogether.

Kulshan Brewing Kitten Mittens

Aside from having an absolutely adorable name, Kulshan's Kitten Mittens is a medium-bodied, winter ale that'll complement any holiday meal.

With subtle flavors of chocolate, dates, and figs, this 8% ABV beer features Apollo, Willamette, and Fuggle hops.

More Winter Ales Worth Cracking Into

Boundary Bay Scotch Ale
pFreim Belgian Style Strong Blonde
Fremont Brewing Winter Ale
Lindeman's Framboise Raspberry Lambic
Pelican Bad Santa
One Tree Snowglobe Cider

Thanksgiving Wines

Whether you're having a traditional sit-down dinner or a football viewing extravaganza, our Thanksgiving wine recommendations are worth passing around.

Our Beer & Wine expert hand-selected all of the wines listed below because they pair well with turkey, but if there's no bird on the table, they're still great for sipping!

Foris Pinot Noir (Oregon)

A classic pairing option for turkey, this 2020 Pinot Noir is made with 100% estate grapes from Foris’ Cedar Ranch and Maple Ranch vineyards in Oregon.

Despite cold, wet conditions followed by summer fires, this wine made it to our shelves! Less than 8,000 were bottled, making it an extra special vintage with fragrant fruit notes of blackberry, boysenberry, and cherry, along with a lot of spice.

La Petite Perriere Pinot Noir (France)

Featuring aromas of blackberry and blueberry with a cherry-driven finish, this French Pinot Noir’s dazzling ruby color adds a splash of elegance to your Thanksgiving table.

Made up of 100% pinot noir grapes, this wine has received a score of 88 points in Wine Spectator.

Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine (Skagit Valley)

Why eat your cranberries when you can drink them? But really, this cranberry wine from local winery Pasek Cellars is the perfect balance of sweet and tart that pairs well with poultry and side salads.

The bright, natural ruby color of this wine is stunning, for an extra festive pour.

Lingot Martin Gamay Pet Nat (France)

Although the wines we’ve listed so far are red wine, that’s not to say that rosé isn’t fit for a holiday gathering!

This sparking rosé is dry with a light, fine bubble and flavors of red fruits and cotton candy. The dry finish provides just a hint of spice that’s warming and perfect on a cold winter night.

This bottle does a good job of balancing sugar with acidity to result in a refreshing drink that’s perfect for toasting.

More Thanksgiving Wines to Consider

Jacques Bourguignon Pinot Noir (France)
Crous St Martin Chateanneuf Du Pape (France)
Dr Loosen Dry Riesling (Germany)
Lobo Hills Cab Franc Rose (WA)

More Holiday Wines

Whether you're enjoying a beef roast, a spiralized ham, or something vegetarian, or just another festive happy hour, we've got a holiday wine for that!

La Lomita Sauvignon Blanc (Mexico)

Did you know the Co-op carries Mexican wine? Or maybe it’s news to you that there’s a flourishing wine country in Mexico. Either way, we’ve partnered with local importers Patrick Neri and Lisa Strandberg to bring you exceptionally refreshing wines, that are technically from the West Coast! Hailing from Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe wine region, this Sauvignon Blanc has bright citrus notes that complement a variety of savory meats. Salud y Feliz Navidad!

Elqui Red Blend (Chile)

Pairs well with beef

This red blend from Chile is made up of 50% Carmenere, 26% Malbec, and 14% Syrah grape varietals, resulting in a deep and dark glass of wine.

With flavors of black currant and earth, spicy minerals, this is a rich and mouth-filling wine with a velvety finish.

Cedar + Salmon Pinot Noir (OR)

Pairs well with beef

With a lot of fruit up front and a dry finish, this pinot noir is grown in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

Handpicked and hand-sorted before being Barrel-aged for 8 months, this wine is made from 100% Northern Willamette Valley fruit.

Cala Civetta Sangiovese (Italy)

Pairs well with beef and poultry

With fruity notes of cherry, currant, and strawberry, this Italian red pairs well with beef, poultry, and cured meat, making it a versatile option for Christmas dinner and other holiday appetizers.

Or, if you’re going the non-traditional food route, this wine pairs well with tomato-based dishes.

More Holiday Wines to Consider

Moncaro Organic Nero D'avola (Sicily) — pairs well with beef
La Croix Belle Carignole Rose' (France) — pairs well with ham
Picpoul de Pinet Florensac (France) — pairs well with shellfish

Non-Alcoholic Holiday Beer, Wine & Spirits

Did you know that we offer a wide selection of non-alcoholic bevvy options in our Beer & Wine Department? With a dozen beers, two wines, and four non-alcoholic spirits to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect sip for anyone skipping the alcohol.

Athletic Brewing All Out Non-Alcoholic Stout

If you like a dark, malty, rich beer, reach for Athletic Brewing’s All Out Stout. Leading with notes of roasted nuts and dark coffee, this beer finishes off with a hint of semi-sweet chocolate. Because what’s a stout without a dash of chocolatey goodness?

Not a fan of stout? We carry a variety of other beers from Athletic including a golden ale and a hazy IPA.

TÖST Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Bubbles

If you want to offer your guests something bubbly to toast with that isn’t sparkling cider, pick up a bottle or two of Töst NA sparkling bubbles! Available in both traditional and rosé, this effervescent drink gets its flavor from white tea and features a not-too-sweet flavor that’s bright and refreshing.

Pathfinder Hemp & Root Non-Alcoholic Spirit

Bold, sorta spicy, botanical, and truly unlike any NA spirit you’ve had before, Pathfinder is the perfect way to close out a bustling holiday get together. Enjoy it with a simple pairing of club soda and a twist of lemon. Or, make something warm and cozy by using Pathfinder instead of whiskey for a non-alcoholic take of a hot toddy.

And just remember, if none of these beer or wine options sound interesting to you, swing by our wine department for even more suggestions! We'd be more than happy to help you find the perfect bottle to celebrate the holiday season.

And as our beer and wine department manager says, "I don't think there is any wrong beer or wine for any day of the year."

The Best Holiday Beer & Wine for a Very Merry Everything!