Sam Adams Is Releasing A Winter Variety Pack Just In Time For The Holidays

Sam Adams is giving its holiday beer lineup a delicious new addition this year and chocolate and cherry fans might want to pay attention. The brewery is bringing back its popular Winter Break Variety Pack for the 2026 holiday season, but there’s something new inside. And it joins three returning seasonal favorites. So, there will be plenty of familiar flavors for longtime Sam Adams fans, along with something new for those who like trying seasonal releases.

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Cherry Chocolate Stout Joins The Winter Break Variety Pack

The biggest news in this year’s Winter Break Variety Pack is the arrival of Cherry Chocolate Stout. The limited-edition beer is available nationwide from October 26, 2026, and brings a dessert-inspired flavor to Sam Adams’ winter lineup.

It combines rich fudge-like chocolate with cherry cordial and vanilla notes, while roasted malt gives it a deeper flavor. It has a 6% ABV and uses chocolate, cherry, and vanilla as its special ingredients. Chocolate stouts aren’t exactly new, but adding cherry cordial and vanilla gives this one a little more personality.

Cherry Chocolate Stout is exclusive to the Winter Break Variety Pack. It won’t be sold separately, so the variety pack is the way to try it.

Three Returning Winter Beers Are Back For The Holidays

Cherry Chocolate Stout might be getting most of the attention, but Sam Adams hasn’t forgotten about the beers that made its winter collection popular in the first place. Winter White Ale, Winter Lager, and Old Fezziwig are all returning, and they each bring something different to the table.

Winter White Ale is a good choice for anyone who enjoys a beer with citrus and warming spices. It has a 5.7% ABV and combines bright orange peel with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. The result is a refreshing beer with enough spice to give it that familiar holiday feeling.

Winter Lager is another familiar name in the collection. This one has a 5.6% ABV and is described as a crisp bock with citrus and warming spices. Its flavor comes from cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel, while a clementine aroma gives it a refreshing touch. 

Old Fezziwig is a full-bodied spiced ale with a 5.9% ABV. Its flavor leans toward sweet toffee, dark caramel, and rich malt, giving it a deeper taste than the citrus-forward Winter White Ale. The Old Fezziwig is a favorite of many, so it would be interesting to see how the new Cherry Chocolate Stout is received compared to it.