Cheers to Giving Gifts of Bonafide Craft Beverages

8th Day Distillery
• December 11 - Sip to Support DatHouse • December 12 - Acoustic social • December 13 - Live music with Kyle Hurd • December 15, 22, 29 - Mellow Movie Monday • December 18 - Flower Boys Workshop • December 19 - Emo Vinyl Night • December 20 - Tour and Tasting and Last-Minute Market

Ash & Elm Cider
The December cider of the month is Crisp Peach made from 600 pounds of freestone peaches. Revisit the ciders of 2025 with weekly seasonal flights. The Indy location pairs each flight with a dessert. For the cider lover in your life, consider the gift of the Cider Club.
• December 10 - Drag Bingo (Indy) • December 14 - Art Mart (Indy) • December 16 - Paint A Pint Craft Night (Indy) • December 21 - HoHoHo It’s A Drag Show (Indy)

Bier Brewery
Bier’s ChristkindlBier, an authentic German-style Schwarzbier with holiday flavor, is available at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.
• December 6 - Visit with Santa (Noblesville) • December 7 - Sip & Paint Event (Carmel) • December 11 - Christmas Toy Drive (Noblesville) • December 14 - Visit with Santa (Carmel) and Christmas Market (Noblesville)

Big Lug/Half Liter/Liter House
Look for fresh batches of Hans Grubeer Cold IPA and Coffee Cake Pastry Stout (made with hundreds of pounds of cinnamon pecan coffee cake). You can also take home whole two-pound coffee cakes, a great gift paired with the stout.

Big Woods
Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card.

Chilly Water Brewing
Now on tap are Sticky Fingers Imperial Breakfast Stout and Santa-ria Cervesa Especial. Both make great gifts as four-packs. You can also purchase holiday gift boxes for $45 which include a limited-edition Santa-Ria Baseball T, four-pack of Santa-Ria cans, new growler, a sticker, and a $5 coupon.
• December 27 - 10th Annual Very Jerry Christmas (and a Happy Bobby Weir) with live Grateful Dead music by Shelfdusters Union and the tapping of Cherry Garcia Chocolate Cherry Stout

Daniel’s Vineyard
It’s time to stock up for the holidays with special deals: get a custom calligraphy bottle hand-signed on December 11 and a $10 gift voucher to redeem in January or February on December 18. Sip the spirit of the season with Circle City Red Holiday featuring the nostalgic Circle of Lights artwork by local artist Jenna Cook. Perfect for gifting, gathering, and every cozy holiday moment in between.
• December 14 - Corks & Canvas: Pet Ornaments • December 18 - Ho Ho Ho Down • December 19 - Ugly Sweater Party • December 21 - Merry Maker’s Cake Workshop • December 31 - New Year’s Eve: Secret Speakeasy

Easley Winery
Try a Cocoa Snowball with Reggae Red at the Make Your Own Cocoa Bar. Easley’s locally made Glühwein (warm mulled wine with cinnamon, spice, and apple) is a perfect gift. Winter music series Groovin’ on Ice returns January 24.
• December 11 - Wine & Canvas • December 12-24 - Jolly Wine Sale: All Wine $8 • December 26-31 - Champagne & Chocolate Flights for $10

Field Brewing
he 12 Stouts of Christmas are on tap. One is released every few days leading up to the holiday. Featured stouts are Black Friday, Figgy Pudding, Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingerbread Cookie, Grandma’s Eggnog, Candy Cane, Feliz Navidad, Black Forest Cake, Holiday Latte, Cousin Eddie’s Barrel-Aged, Cherry Cordial, and Stocking Stuffer.

Grand Junction Brewing
• December 10, 17, 24, 31 - Open Mic Night with Gary Wasson

Guggman Haus
Now tapped are Alpine Shadows Coffee Oatmeal Stout (Krampus approved and available at the Athenaeum’s Christkindlmarkt), Hop Traveler: Waimea, Hazy Days Route #27: DBL NEIPA, Into the Wild Sour: Cranberry Tangerine, Holly Jolly Winter Ale (also tapped at the Athenaeum’s Christkindlmarkt), Barrel Series: Imperial Milk Stout #19, Barrel Series: Imperial Milk Stout #20. Guggman makes gift giving easy with long sleeve Ts, hoodies, zip-ups, hats, and other fun holiday surprises. You can also give the gift of beer by joining the Haus Brew Crew. You get perks with every visit and the cost is $125.
• December 10 - Holiday Craft Night (46th St.) • December 13 - Holidays at the Haus (Indy) • December 13 - Live music with Keith Beatty (46th St.) • December 13 - Live music with Elizabeth Lee (Indy) • December 14 - Paint Your Pet (Indy) • December 18 - Live music with Jon Haslam (46th St.) • December 21 - Competitive Puzzling (Indy)

Hard Truth Distilling Co.
Try a Winter’s Dream dessert cocktail where cinnamon spice meets creamy coconut, rich dark chocolate, and smooth coffee.
• December 12 - Cask & Still Social and Fred Minnick Single Barrel "smooth and creamy wheated bourbon" • December 13 - Brunch with Santa • December 13, 20 - Whiskey & Wreaths • December 19 - Fred Minnick Single Barrel "the winner-sweet mash rye"

Kismetic Beer Company
Now on tap is Coffee Blonde.
• December 13 - Holiday Open House at 201 Studios

Metazoa Brewing
• December 10 - Drag Bingo • December 12 - Pints & Painting: Ornament Edition • December 13 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Moon Drops Distillery
The new winter menu is out featuring the Candy Cane Lane Cocktail with Peppermint Moonshine, white chocolate liqueur, and velvety cream.
• December 13 - Live music with Steve Honeycutt: An Acoustic Christmas Mix • December 19 - Open Mic Night • December 20 - Live music with Gabe Sigler

Moontown Brewing
The latest Pints for Parks release is Lieber State Recreation Area Cream Ale.
• December 14 - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit • December 30-31 - Live music with Dizgo and special guests Squeaky Feet • January 22-26 - Whiskey Weekend with Old 55 Distillery • March 7 - Eggy - Something in the Air Tour • March 14 - Pink Talking Fish • March 20-21 - Yonder Mountain String Band • March 28 - ALO - Tour D’Amour

The Rejoicing Vine
Cocktails of the month are Christmas Cake, Peppermint Colada, and Mistletoe Mimosa; and the Sustain Your Sparkle Wine Club bottle of the month is Pinot Noir. Here are some gifting ideas: eGift cards, gift baskets (featuring sparkling or still wines, glassware, bottle openers, and more), or a winery tour/tasting.
• December 11 - Ornament Painting • December 13 - Wine Club Thrifted Sweater Party • December 20 - Live music with Orlando Hinojosa

St. Joseph Brewery
Settlers of Cafe java stout is back and is a perfect warmer for the season.

Sun King Brewing
Sun King is a one-stop shop for stocking stuffers. From koozies and sunglasses to hats and apparel, you're covered. Gift cards never expire, also make great gifts, and fit perfectly in a stocking. Spend $25 and get $5.
• December 11, 18 - Live music (Indy) • December 21 - Paint & Sip: Holiday Love (Indy)

The Tap
Now on tap are Dust to Dust Imperial IPA and Angry Elf Winter Ale.
• December 15 - Christian Speed Dating (ages 25-40)

Taxman Brewing
It's time for a Tax Holiday and this year there are three variants of the iconic Christmas ale: Classic (dark ale brewed with chocolate rye for a rich, spicy malt base, while buckwheat honey adds hints of molasses), Bourbon Barrel (layered with notes of oak and warming spice), and Cherry Amburana (bursting with flavors of cherry and Brazilian oak). The new gold-etched glassware collection would make a beautiful gift.

Upland Brewing
The Mug Club is a great gift that gives you 21-oz. pours for the price of a pint, a monthly crowler of a select beer, and more. You can also buy $50 in gift cards and get $10 additional. Now on tap are Bulleit Orange Bourbon Barrel-Aged Teddy Bear Kisses, Bulleit Bourbon Barrel-Aged Teddy Bear Kisses, and Teddy Bear Kisses Russian Imperial Stout. If you're in the city Saturday and happen to be a fan of IU, make sure to grab a can of Hoosier Gameday Lager to celebrate the team in both their basketball and football matchups.
• December 13 - Holiday Market

West Fork Whiskey
Here's a gifting idea: West Fork's Old Fashioned Kit for $49, as well as a variety of local whiskey selections.
Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas: • December 9 - $10 Hot Toddies • December 10 - Wine & Canvas event and $8 signature cocktails • December 11 - Ornament exchange - bring or wear for $1 off a cocktail and live music • December 12 - $3 off all 2 oz. cask strength pours • December 13 - DJ Mason Van Ghost and $12 Barrel-Aged Old Fashioneds • December 14 - Breakfast with Santa • December 16 - $15 pairing flight of 3 mini donuts and 3 whiskeys • December 17 - Versiti Blood Drive • December 18 - Live music • December 31 - NYE Pour & Party

February 7, 2026 – Winterfest at Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center

One of the largest fests in the state, the 17th annual Winterfest gathers more than 75 craft beverage vendors offering unlimited samples of more than 300 drinks. Look for the silent ski disco, new VIP iceberg lounge, and much more info to come. Tickets are $35 and up.

Frigid Digits Winter Beer Fest at Centerpoint Brewing Co.
This year's theme (Cold Hands, Warm Heart) honors Valentine's Day. Bundle up with your sweetie and enjoy this annual outdoor festival. In addition to unlimited samples from more than 40 Indiana craft breweries/distilleries, there will be games, food trucks, and a live DJ. Tickets are $47.77 and up.

If you need another reason to celebrate with a drink:
December 5 is Repeal Day, December 10 is National Lager Day, December 14 is National Screwdriver Day, December 20 is Sangria Day, December 21 is Coquito Day, December 24 is National Eggnog Day, December 31 is National Champagne Day, January 1 is Bloody Mary Day, and January 11 is National Hot Toddy Day.

Make a plan, play it safe (designated driver or other sober transportation), and make it happen.

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