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12 Beers of Gristmas on the Portland Holiday Ale Trail

Back for it’s second year, Portland’s 12 Beers of Gristmas and holiday ale trail starts December 1st and runs through the 16th, featuring 12 Portland breweries, and 12 seasonal beers.

12 Beers of Gristmas is a kick start to holiday festivities and a great way to get into the spirit and support local small businesses during this trying time in a fun and communal experience that showcases each in all of their festive finery. From December 1 – 16, grab a passport at any of the 12 participating breweries and start sipping your way through the Gristmas line-up. Each brewery has selected a seasonal offering that is full of good cheer!

The end celebration will be held at ForeLand Beer’s Portland location on Saturday, December 16 from 4 – 6 p.m. Bring your partial or completed passports and be entered into a drawing for incredible swag, gift cards and more from all 12 breweries! The most breweries you visit, the better the prizes. So hit the holiday ale trail this season and let the Gristmas beers begin.

 

Away Days Brewing – “Sticky Toffee Stout” Foreign-Style Stout with Dates and Vanilla, 8%

Baerlic Brewing* – “Jim Parker's Holiday Ale” Winter Warmer, 8.5%

ForeLand Beer* – “Panspermia” Baltic Porter, 8.1%

Gigantic Brewing* – “Long Winters Night” Rum & Nocino Barrel-Aged Winter Ale, 12%

Grand Fir Brewing – “Ol’ Sap” Olde Ale, 7.6%                      

Living Häus Beer – “Pearl” Coffee Stout, 6.5%

Steeplejack Brewing – “Winter Warmer” 6%

Threshold Brewing – “Jack Knife: Tiramisu” Dessert-Inspired Milk Stout, 6.8%      

TPK Brewing – “The Ashbringer” Stout Spiced with Cinnamon and Mexican Chocolate, 5.4%

Upright Brewing* – “Winter Warmer” English-Style Winter Warmer, 6%

Von Ebert Brewing* – “Holiday in Tallinn” Baltic Porter, 7.2%

Wayfinder Beer – “Whispering One” Winter Warmer Lager, 7.3%


*available at all taproom locations