Simple Things Fermentations Unveils Fifth Edition of Annual Festive Favourite: Belgian Christmas Ale 2025

Glasgow, UK – October 2025 — Independent brewery Simple Things Fermentations is delighted to announce the release of its much-anticipated 2025 Belgian Christmas Ale, available from 27th October. Now in its fifth year, this seasonal special is becoming an established winter tradition — and the 2025 edition is a worthy and impressive addition to the range.

A celebration of classic brewing, the 2025 Belgian Christmas Ale continues the tradition of using only malt, hops, yeast and water with a Belgian-style fermentation and natural carbonation. With each annual release offering a new take on the style, this year’s version leans into the darker side of the season: almost stout-like in appearance, yet light and smooth on the palate.

Brewed with a rich malt bill featuring Chocolate malt, Special B, and the brewery’s favourite Maris Otter heritage malt, the 6.3% ABV beer also incorporates a restrained amount of Saaz hops to bring a subtle earthy, herbal lift.

Tasting Notes:

Our 2025 Belgian Christmas Ale embraces both the festive light and the wintery dark, with Chocolate malt and a Belgian-style fermentation combining to bring notes of cherry liqueur chocolates and coffee. Almost black in colour but light on the palate with a smooth, fruity finish; it slips down like Santa on an icy garden path.

“This beer has become something of a cult favourite,” says brewery owner Phil Sisson. “Each year we challenge ourselves to capture the spirit of the season in a slightly new way, while staying true to the principles that define the range. We’re really pleased with this year’s version — rich, warming, and deceptively drinkable.”

Previous editions have sold out in record time and with demand growing year on year, the brewery has increased production for 2025 to ensure it reaches more customers and stockists across the UK.

The 2025 Belgian Christmas Ale will be available in 440ml cans and on draught at select independent retailers, bars, and bottle shops starting 27th October.

About Simple Things Fermentations

Simple Things is a small, Glasgow-based brewery producing a wide range of naturally carbonated ales and lagers in modern and traditional styles - we love exploring the less well known as well as putting our own stamp on crowd-pleasing favourites. We look to the past for inspiration, but always with an innovative approach; we brew beer for the 21st century.

For press enquiries, hi-res images, samples or stockist information, please contact:

Phil Sisson, phil@simplethingsfermentations.com

0141 237 2202 or 07980 552425 /STFermentations

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