#Christmas food

Juleøl 2026: 250-plus Christmas beers hit Vinmonopolet on 4 November – why they are dark, strong and age well

Vinmonopolet released more than 250 Christmas beers on Wednesday 4 November, and dark lager still sells best. Here is the malt chemistry behind the colour and strength, Norway's 4.7 per cent supermarket limit, food pairings and which beers age well.