Month: December 2017

3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar Final Reflections

3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar Final Reflections

Well we survived the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar! It hasn’t been easy or even convenient for everyone to have to drink a beer every day this month (our bedtime is normally 8:30 during the weekdays), but it sure has been fun to try new beers 

Day 24: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 24: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 24: Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale We saved the best for last, well hopefully! This may be the Christmas Ale of all Christmas ales. We love that every year the recipe is different and so is the label. From the website: “A smooth and creamy 

Day 23: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 23: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 23: Revolution Brewing Fistmas  Revolution is number one on our out of state brewery list to visit. It’s so close to us (Chicago) and we have family there. We love their beers and this one is one of our Christmas favorites. From their website: “Our 

Day 22: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 22: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 22:  21st Amendment Brewery Fireside Chat 21st Amendment always has such fun cans which always grabs Broad’s attention. They also happen to make delicious beer. From their website: “Like FDR’s Depression-era radio addresses, which were like a kick in the butt and a hug at 

Day 21: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 21: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 21: Deschutes Brewery Jubelale  Deschutes produces some of our favorite beers, especially their IPAs and Stouts. This beer has been on our list the last two years and probably will continue to be because it’s just so good. From the website: Warm spiciness and 

Day 20: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 20: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 20: Clown Shoes Reindeer Games One of the first craft beers that Broad fell in love with was Muffin Top from Clown Shoes so this brewery holds a special place in our hearts. We don’t usually think to look at this brewery for special 

Day 19: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 19: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 19:  Southern Tier Brewing Co. 2XMAS Spiced Double Ale It’s not surprising that we have two beers from Southern Tier on the list this year, it seems like they always have so many different ones out! From the website: 2XMAS ale combines traditional brewing 

Day 18: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 18: of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 18: Uinta Brewing Rise & Pine Uinta Brewing is based in Salt Lake City, UT. They produce some really solid beers, and if you like sours we suggest checking out their Birthday Suit series that they release for their anniversary every year. Sours aside, 

Day 17 of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 17 of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 17: SweetWater Brewing Company Festive Ale We are usually fans of SweetWater beers but generally only drink them at beer fest and events (for no particular reason they just usually aren’t on our radar when buying beer). From website: “Just in time for the holidays 

Day 16 of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 16 of the 3rd Annual Advent-ure Calendar

Day 16: MadTree Brewing Thunder Snow Even though MadTree is based in Ohio, they’ve only recently made their way up to Cleveland this year. We are excited to see them around and welcome them to the calendar! From their website: “The conditions have to be just