As part of our series on festive drinks, we're looking at the best beers available for Christmas.

Judith Boyle, beer sommelier, beverage lecturer at Technological University Dublin and award-winning beer writer, joined us with her recommendations.

• Mainsail (non-alcoholic) Dungarvan brewery
• Frambois premier - White Gypsy Brewing Templemore
• Notions Brehon Brewhouse
• Blue Rose - Beoir Chorca Dhuibhne
• Dan Kelly's Whiskey Cask Cider
• Original Beer - Brennan Brewery
• Chimay Blue - Chimay Brewery Belgium
• Barrel aged Porter - Ballykilcavan

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