15 boxes of beer to be won

And lucky Daily Echo readers could get their seasonal booze wishes granted with our Win Christmas competition.

We are giving away 15 WorldbeerathoN Beer Boxes – which are full of premium ales, world beers and classic ciders. Whether you crack one open before pulling the crackers, or wrap one up for a lucky relative, the selection of goodies are certain to give Christmas Day some extra fizz.

The boxes are packed with favourite ale brands – including Hobgoblin and Marston’s Pedigree. For cider fans there is Somersby and Thatchers up for grabs.

And anyone that likes to get a taste of top beers from around the world can sample San Miguel Fresca – new lager from San Miguel and Staropramen. It is the perfect chance to give the eggnog a miss and sip some sophisticated brews. TO BE in with a chance to win simply answer the question below, then enter by one of the following ways:

Q: The intitials A B C stand for Ales, Beers and which other alcoholic drink?

By phone: 0901 151 0296 Calls cost 51p from a BT landline, calls from mobiles and other networks may cost more.

By text: Text the keyword BEER followed by a space, then your answer, name, postcode and first line of your home address and send to 80360. Text messages cost 50p plus your mobile operator’s standard text charge.

In person: Put your answer to the question on a postcard and drop into the Southern Daily Echo offices at Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton. Entries must be received by midnight Thursday, December 6.

Normal Echo rules apply, for a complete set of rules visit dailyecho.co.uk and click on “Offers & Comps”. Telephone/text lines provided by Newsquest Media Group.

Entrants must be aged 18 or over. Box contents may vary and is subject to change.

Average Beer Box contents value £30. Hobgoblin – 4 cans, Somersby Cider – 4 cans, Staropramen Lager – 4 cans, San Miguel Fresca – 4 bottles, Marston’s Pedigree – 4 cans, Thatchers Rosé Cider – 1 bottle, Thatchers 2011 Vintage Cider – 1 bottle.