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Beers to bring Christmas cheer

Last year, my holidays were spent fighting the flu and a fever through Christmas Eve and into the big day. After our morning limp from the bed to the sofa, my hubby and I lolled about with tissues and nasal sprays. The Muppet Christmas Carol and Elf on rotation kept spirits up to a point, but medication, minus beer and long-overdue meet-ups with friends and families, equalled peak frustration.

If we’re able(£1.99 for 330ml bottle, Booths, or £22.50 for 12 x 330ml bottles or cans, ) did an exceptionally good job of fooling me. It tastes like a regular lager, but is 0% ABV – the alcohol is removed during a vacuum distillation process.

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