Let’s have a Christmas party. Why not? Seems like fun? Thursday, December 18, starting at 4pm and running until you get tired (or when we run out of beer and prizes…or when we close at 10pm, whichever comes first), it’s half Yuletide Tap Takeover and half Secret Santa Gift Giveaway we’re calling the Flingers Craft Christmas Bash.
For the Secret Santa part, think of it this way: you buy a pint, you get a present. More specifically, the first full pour of draft beer you buy (or four 5oz pours) will get you a ticket. You can redeem your 1 ticket for 1 wrapped gift. You get whatever is inside. No exchanges. Only 1 present per person. Prizes only available while presents last. No funny business.
And for the Yuletide Tap Takeover part, here's the incredible 6-deep lineup of winter-themed beers we’ll be tapping in:
Name: Triptych | O Christmas Meme
Style: Imperial/Double Hazy IPA
ABV: 8.2%
Our Description: If you’ve had this annual liquid Christmas tree in previous years, we think this batch might be the best yet. Loads of spruce & pine with a nice balance of earthy dankness, citrus, and juicy tropical peach, apricot and berry flavors from the Simcoe, Citra, & Columbus hops. Outstanding. You’re drinking a Christmas tree and it’s glorious.
Name: Hop Butcher | Minted
Style: Imperial/Double Pastry Stout
ABV: 10.5%
Our Description: Big holiday imperial stout brewed with chocolate and mint oil. Dark chocolate ganache and roasted espresso lead, while a cool peppermint lift threads through the middle. The stout’s sweetness is tempered by roast bitterness, leaving a silky, mint-chocolate finish. Dessert in a glass.
Name: Prairie Artisan Ales | Seasick Crocodile
Style: Spiced Holiday Sour
ABV: 6.3%
Our Description: Bright and cheeky, this holiday sour leads with tart cranberry followed by a warm hug of cinnamon and nutmeg, with a sneaky ginger-earth twist. The sourness hits sharp and then softens, leaving a slightly dry, puckery finish. It's holiday punch bowl meets Grinchy sour bite.
Name: Blind Pig | Buddy Christmas
Style: Imperial/Double Coffee Porter
ABV: 8.5%
Our Description: Smooth imperial porter with brewed with vanilla & “peppermint mocha coffee” from Columbia Street Roastery in Champaign. Delicious coffee and chocolate flavors with a hint of mint!
Name: Southern Tier | 2XMAS
Style: Winter Warmer Spiced Double Ale
ABV: 8%
Our Description: Figs, orange peel, gingerbread, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, sweet malts and really complex. Full of all the holiday herbs and spices you could ever want, and it all works. Deliciously spiced Christmas ale!
Name: Casper | Jingle Bell Bock
Style: Bock
ABV: TBD%
Our Description: Brand new! No information! Come try it for yourself!
Don't miss it. Thursday night, December 18, dress holiday festive and come get Craft Christmas Bashed at Flingers.
