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for those of you who christmas, i think deschutes has said it best:   The crew here at Deschutes Brewery just wanted to thank YOU for being a fan and wish you a very Happy Holiday Season! Deck the halls with tasty craft beer, fa la la la la, la la la la, Tis the season to raise your glass & cheer, fa la la la la, la la la la, Don we now our beer swag apparel, fa la la la la, la la la la, Enjoy a beer & sing some carols, fa la la la la, la la la la! Merry Christmas & a Hoppy New Year! and this beer nog recipe from anderson valley: 3/4 bourbon...

the history of christmas beers 7 great beers for the christmas beer hater 40 of the best beer can designs and um, beer can appreciation day is january 24th i didn't even know that was a thing! moody ales brings the crowler to canada what joe wiebe suggests you serve at your holiday party beermebc's survey results are in here's the first post

i made the cbc website again! 3 holiday beers to celebrate the season Beer columnist Rebecca Whyman delivers her top picks for the holiday season By On The Coast and Rebecca Whyman, CBC News Posted: Nov 27, 2014 4:18 PM PT Listen here: Seasonal beer, good picks for a hoppy holiday 6:38 Bravo Beer Company (Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external links.) On The coast beer columnist Rebecca Whyman poses with her three picks for seasonal beer. (Stephen Quinn)   Winter beer is usually all about vanilla, but for On the Coast beer columnist Rebecca Whyman, this year the holidays are about Christmas ales from Belgium. Whyman says all three are vanilla-free, and can be imported from Bravo Beer Company or found at specialty beer stores. Bonsecours Blonde de Noel : One of the only blonde ales brewed for Christmas, it is made with malt, candi sugar, hops and yeast. This is a sweet, yeasty and...

my notes from yesterday's beer column on cbc radio's on the coast with stephen quinn ( to listen, click here and fast-forward to 10 minutes from the end - 2:19): Seasonal ales We can’t deny it any longer, winter is here, and that means it’s time for drinking winter beers.   Winter ales in these parts have been very vanilla the past several years, and by vanilla I mean the spice not that they’re boring!   So let's talk about some imported winter ales that utilize different flavours to celebrate the season. I brought in three Christmas ales from Belgium for us to taste.   These beers are imported by Bravo Beer Co.   You can find them via the Bravo BeerCo . website and at private liquor stores like Legacy, Firefly and Brewery Creek. The first is a blonde beer - one of the only blonde ales brewed for Christmas - Bonsecours Blonde de Noel from Caulier Brewery is 10% and rated 100 out of 100 by Beer Advocate but only 50 out of 100 on RateBeer.  It come...

i'll be on cbc radio one's on the coast with matthew lazin-ryder this afternoon sometime after 5:30 but before my usual 5:50 timeslot talking about christmas beers

if you missed me on cbc's on the coast last week talking about  gifts for the beer lover on your holiday list, don't fret! you can still catch the show by clicking the link and choosing december 10 if you just want to hear me, fast forward to about 10 minutes before the end i'll be back on the air next tuesday (christmas eve) at 5:50 p.m. when i'll tell stephen quinn what i think santa would prefer that you left out for him

i could have told you this but now that cnbc says it, maybe restauranteurs will listen bigger beer menus boost restaurant sales main street pub crawl twelve local christmas beers beermebc survey results four winds saison brett wins coveted five pints award from jan zeschky craftbeer.com's beer style finder find out which styles you may not have tried that you'll probably fall in love with

to all those who celebrate it, merry christmas to everyone else, happy tuesday and:

new and exciting beers at legacy liquor store (aka your last minute shopping destination!!) St. Ambroise Stout Extra Forte More of what you love, but in a Extra Strong Stout and aged in Bourbon Wood...Mmmm Swans Black Swan Imperial Stout Yes you guessed it, another Imperial Stout aged in oak. This local brewery is putting out some great bottlings, come try this special one off today. Swans Seven Swans A Swimming "Tis the Saison" - Unfiltered, with the addition of raisins and spice, you know this seasonal is gonna be a beauty!

 

three months until christmas and i have found the #1 item for my wish list: mitch steele's ipa book - part history, part brewing manual, all india pale ale okay, begin fighting over who is going to be the lucky one to get me this book and become my new favourite!

happy appropriated religious holiday day! the oatmeal, on beer

THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (Rick Moranis / Dave Thomas) Bob & Doug McKenzie Bob: Okay, good day. This is the Christmas part of the album, you can play this at your Christmas parties, uh, or to yourself on Christmas Eve if there is nothing else to do. Doug: Good day, eh? In case you thought, like, I wasn't on this part. Bob: Oh, I guarantee ya, you'd be on. Doug: Okay, uh, this is our Christmas song, in case ya don't know what to get someone for Christmas. Doug: There's lots of ideas in here, so listen, and don't get stuck. By the way, that's me on the organ. Bob: Okay, jeez. Doug: You start. Bob: Okay ... On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: ~ Beer On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: ~ 2 turtlenecks ~ and a beer Bob: 'K ... On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: ~ 3 french toast ~ 2 turtlenecks ~ and beer Doug: ... 'K, that should be more there. Bob: Where? ...

last minute gift ideas from the lovely folks at legacy liquor store in vancouver: Time for Merrymaking! In no particular order, we present our favourite gifts for the twelve days of Christmas: 3. Everyone Loves Champagne: A bottle of Champagne being popped is reason enough to celebrate. Our favourites: Lallier Blanc de Blanc ($99.95), Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Bouzy ($71.65), and Dom Perignon Andy Warhol Collection ($250). 2. For Wine Lovers: A case of wine personally selected by you for the recipient. Our staff can help you pick a well-rounded selection within your budget and we will even deliver! (12-bottle handmade wooden wine box $50, delivery within Vancouver from $10) 1. The Oldest Scotch in the Province! ($8,895): The Glenlivet 70 year old has arrived at Legacy. Distilled on the 3rd of February 1940, and aged in a first fill sherry butt. This is quite literally one of the most extraordinary creations we have ever witnessed! Cheers, ~The Legacy Team

i wish i had seen this earlier, i might have joined in! taps magazine beer advent calendar: Dec 5 - Dead Frog Christmas Beeracle Dec 6 - Black Oak Nutcracker Porter Dec 7 - McAuslan St. Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout Dec 8 - Great Lakes Winter Ale Dec 9 - Wild Rose Cherry Porter Dec 10 - Muskoka Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout - Winter Beard Dec 11 - Microbrasserie Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Triple Dec 12 - Dieu du Ciel Peche Mortel Dec 13 - Garrison Baltic Porter Dec 14 - Propeller Russian Imperial Stout Dec 15 - Beau's All Natural Bog Water Dec 16 - Granite Brewery Gin Lane Barley Wine Dec 17 - Pump House Scotch Ale Dec 18 - Phillips Trainwreck Barley Wine Dec 19 - Vancouver Island Dough Head Dec 20 - Picaroon's Winter Warmer

can i just tell you what a lucky gal i am? i went to not one but two christmas keggers on saturday! i love being a beer geek and knowing other beer geeks! the first party featured r&b's esb the second storm's scottish ale bliss!

saltspring island ales on cafepress  offers a whole schwack of beer-related gifts! and craftbeer.com has stocking stuffer ideas for the book loving beer enthusiast

and the next instalment of legacy liquor store's 12 gift ideas: Time for Merrymaking! In no particular order, we present our favourite gifts for the twelve days of Christmas: 6. Glenfarclas Family Casks, Vintages 1952 to 1994 ($339.95 to $2195.95): How about a scotch from their birth year? The Glenfarclas Family Casks, a unique collection of the best single casks from the distillery's warehouse, is available exclusively at Legacy. We have a cask from every vintage dating back to 1952, all the way up to1994. 5. Riedel Gift Pack ($148.50): Beautiful crystal glassware from leading glassware producer, the Riedel Gift Pack includes: the XL Vinum Mixer, which includes a Chablis, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc glass. An outstanding value for crystal glassware. 4. Tickets to see Jim Murray ($125/ticket): Internationally recognized as probably the leading commentator on all of the world's whiskies, Whisky Bible author Jim Murray hosts a Whisky Seminar at L...

if anyone is going to be in the san diego area... this is what i would like for christmas please and thank you! Holiday Shopping at Green Flash! Need an excuse to come and sample some beers in the Tasting Room? How about crossing that craft beer lover off your holiday shopping list! Come check out our new merchandise and stay for the beer! If you aren’t able to make it to the tasting room? No problem! Check out our online store: http://www.storeconsole.com/DefaultStore/Default.aspx?StoreSID=10196 Gift Baskets Galore! We are making custom gift baskets for the holiday season! Choose any Men's T-shirt or Women's Tank top and two bombers of beer and we'll make you up an awesome gift! Included in the holiday basket: •Men’s T-shirt or Women’s Tank Top •Two 22oz bottles of beer (choose from West Coast IPA, Hop Head Red, Imperial IPA, Double Stout or Barleywine) •Two License Plate Frames •Two Pint Glasses •Limited Edition Pub Towel (not sold in tasting room/online...

more from legacy on the subject of "what to get the libations appreciator on your holiday gift list" Time for Merrymaking! In no particular order, we present our favourite gifts for the twelve days of Christmas: 9. Kozaemon House Junmai ($35.85): Legacy boasts the largest selection of premium chilled sake in BC. We carry a variety of sizes and price ranges. Our sake enthusiasts' current favourite: Kozaemon House Junmai. With the beautiful goddess of sake on the label, this versatile sake is smooth and full-bodied. 8. Bittered Sling Bistro ($60/ticket): For the person on your list who has everything, nothing is better than creating memories. Pick up a pair of tickets to Bittered Sling Bistro, a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition series dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft. 7. The Stoic Stocking Stuffer ($32.35): For something a little different, stuff someone's stocking with the funky The Stoic, a prized and potent Belgian-style ...