Best beer advent calendars 2025: 11 boozy creations to try this Christmas

There are a number of different things that everyone associates with Christmas, and the build-up to the year’s biggest holiday; presents, Christmas trees, Christmas dinners – the list goes on. However, for adults and kids alike there’s something particularly special about 1 December, as it’s the day you finally get to open the first door on your advent calendar. We don’t know whether it’s because this starts the official countdown to the big day, or simply because everyone is desperate to find out what treat lies behind door number one, but you never grow out of that advent calendar excitement.

Given that advent calendars used to be simple creations which tended to depict a Nativity scene and would simply have further images behind each door, they’ve now grown into a whole different beast. Chocolate advent calendars have become the norm, while there are also a number of other types now available including food and drink-filled calendars.

For beer heads out there, there’s only one option that springs to mind. While the best beer subscriptions are objectively great, a special beer advent calendar is a festive treat, giving you the chance to try a huge array of different cans and bottles throughout the month. They may be rather bulky due to the nature of what’s inside, but they’re also the perfect way to discover a new favourite brew in time for Christmas day.

Some of the UK’s most popular breweries now offer an advent calendar allowing you to try their various different products. However, a number of different beer suppliers and websites also offer mixed beer calendars which allow you to try a wider variety of beers from different breweries. So, whether you’re wanting to buy a craft beer for an early Christmas present, or simply want to have the chance to try some new beers yourself, a beer advent calendar could be just the thing this year. We’ve put together a guide below to this year's best beer advent calendars to help you pick the perfect one.

The best beer advent calendars for 2025

Here are the very best beer advent calendars on the market for 2025. Each one contains beers to enjoy through the month, with some of them never repeating. In others, what you'll get is a complete mystery, so think 24 (or 25) boozy surprises.

Siren Craft Brew Beer Advent Calendar

What: Siren became famous for their full-flavoured and forward-thinking beers, sourcing the best ingredients (regardless of the cost) - so you know you’re in safe hands with this one. Its 2025 advent calendar is one of our favourites, featuring a wacky and colourful design that even features a couple of festive puzzles inside the box. Expect 24 freshly brewed beers, a mix of returning flavours and new brews - there are four limited edition Christmas options, and a couple designed specifically for chocolate lovers. You’ll also get a festive glass, perfect for sampling each can, and a surprise behind door 25!
Number of beers: 24 cans, plus a festive glass and a bonus 25th door
How much: £90
Delivery: Free
Buy the Siren Craft Brew Beer Advent Calendar

Beer52 Craft Beer Advent Calendar

What: This impressive beer calendar includes over £150 worth of beer for just £69.99, including 24 unique craft beers, a tasting glass for sipping, and a Christmas card with an exclusive offer inside. This year, the team have brought us 14 different styles of beers to explore, spanning 10 countries with brilliant cans from breweries like Turning Point, Arbour, Wiper and True, Verdant, and Overtone.
Number of beers: 24, including 16x 330ml serves, 7x 400ml, and one 500ml
How much: £69.99
Delivery: Free
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The BrewDog Craft Beer Advent Calendar

What: BrewDog has, over the last 10 years, become one of the UK's most recognisable brands of craft beer thanks to its numerous bars across the UK, and its ever-growing range of ales and lagers. For 2025, the BrewDog Advent calendar is bigger and better than ever before, bringing in not just 24 of their highlight beers, but limited-edition brews, Christmas-themed versions, and a new BrewDog glass. But that’s not all, an exclusive pin badge and a £10 voucher to spend at BrewDog bars in January 2026 make this the perfect early Christmas gift for craft lovers.
Number of beers: 24 cans (14x 330ml cans, 10x 440ml cans)
How much: £64.99
Delivery: Free
Buy the BrewDog Advent Calendar

John Lewis Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar

What: Beer is made for snacking, and vice versa. That’s why John Lewis has rounded up their favourite lagers and craft ales and matched them with ten delicious snacks. We’re talking Freedom NZ Pale, Thornbridge Lukas Helles, Old Jock Scotch Ale, and much more, emerging from cute little doors throughout December. As for the snacks, expect crunchy snacking cheese, pickles with chilli, and cheese and onion pretzel thins.
Number of beers: 14 bottles (all 330ml), with ten individually wrapped snacks
How much: £85
Delivery: Free standard delivery
Buy the John Lewis Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar

QWERTY Beer Box 2025 Real Ale Advent Calendar

What: One of the few Advent calendars championing the best ales around, QWERTY offers the best selection of English pale ales, dark beers, bitters, IPAs, and real ales. All of them come from award-winning breweries, with individual tasting notes and brewery profiles. None of the ales are available to buy in supermarkets, and the packaging is entirely recyclable. If you’ve got a family member who complains about the decline or real ales in pubs, this one’s just the ticket.
Number of beers: 12 bottles, all 500ml
How much: £81.99
Delivery: Free
Buy the QWERTY Beer Box 2025 Real Ale Advent Calendar

Virgin Wines Beer Advent Calendar

What: Whilst Virgin Wines obviously has a stellar wine advent calendar for 2025, this beer alternative is not to be sniffed at. This advent calendar includes 24 beers, from Brewers around the world, including Omnipollo, Moritz, and Budvar, as well as plenty of local brews too. Expect IPAs, pale ales and lagers, with a few unique flavour profiles in the form of Peach Melba Sour and Strawberry Sundae. The team specifically curated the order of the beers to ensure that no two days are the same, while the box itself depicted a snowy festive scene that made it such a lovely gift.
Number of beers: 24 cans, all 330ml
How much: £79.99
Delivery: Free
Buy the Virgin Wines Beer Advent Calendar

Spiritsmith Personalised Lager Advent Calendar

What: Whilst many of our options include everything from pale ales and stouts, sometimes all you want is a nice lager. The Spiritsmith calendar comes with 24 windows, boasting renowned brands from around the globe, think Corona, Budweiser, and Asahi, so you can enjoy a festive tipple everyday in the run up to Christmas. This one is well-suited for gifting with the option to personalise the calendar itself, as well as sending a gift card with your very own message.
Number of beers: 24 bottles, all 330ml
How much: £80
Delivery: Free
Buy the Spiritsmith Personalised Lager Advent Calendar

Not on the High Street Beer Countdown Advent Calendar

What: What better way to count down to Christmas Day than with this wonderful beer advent calendar? It may be among the most expensive advent calendars on our list, but that doesn't mean that it isn't worth the money. Every single can of beer included is a sure win, with a few particularly special numbers hiding within, such as a Thornbridge Jaipur IPA, along with classic favourites from breweries like Harviestoun, Small Beer, BrewDog, and Schiehallion.
Number of beers: 24 cans, all 330ml
How much: £129.95
Delivery: £6.95
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Seven Bro7hers Craft Beer Advent Calendar

What: This exciting offering from Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co. includes a crafty surprise mix of 24 beers to keep you guessing every day of December. What you can expect is a selection of 440ml and 330ml cans from its extensive range, including best sellers, core beers and festive exclusives. 
Number of beers: 24 cans, a selection of 440ml and 330ml
How much: £69.95
Delivery: Free
Buy the Seven Bro7hers Advent Calendar (Sold out for 2025)

Hop, Burns & Black Big Beery Premium Craft Beer Advent Calendar

What: Billed as the UK’s first ever beer advent calendar, Hops Burns & Black have been crafting beery advent calendars for 11 years now. Delivering all calendars at the end of November (guaranteeing brewery-fresh beers), you can get your lips around various top-quality, heavily discounted beers. Last year featured beers from DEYA, Verdant, Baron, and Track. The calendar also includes a nifty £10 gift voucher to shop online in January - now that’s a great gift.
Number of beers: 24 cans (a mix of 330ml and 440ml)
How much: £164.95
Delivery: Free
Buy the Hop Burns & Black Big Beery Premium Craft Beer Advent Calendar (Sold out for 2025)

Fill-your-own beer advent calendars

If you fancy getting creative this Christmas, why not design your own beer advent calendar? Below, you’ll find beautifully designed structures which can hold any beers of your choice. The best part is you’ll be able to use them year after year, so they’re worth the investment!

Personalised Christmas Tree Advent Calendar for Craft Beer

What: Fill your very own engraved Christmas tree beer advent calendar with all your favourite sips. New to the Stag Design festive portfolio, this one also allows you to create a customised engraving on the tree star - so it's ideal for a gift that can be refilled and reused year after year. It holds most craft beer and lager bottles, as well as small wine bottles. There’s twelve slots, so you can pop in something for every other day, or top up after day 12 - your choice.
How much: £70
Buy the Personalised Advent calendar for craft beer

Fancy an alcoholic advent calendar but not a fan of beer? Check out our guide to the best gin advent calendars instead. 

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