Thursday, December 1

Heavy Seas Ladies Night Brewery Tour

What: Brewery tour and discussion with free samples
Where: Clipper City Brewery, 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd., Halethorpe
When: 6–8 PM, Thursday, December 1
Price: $20

Take a tour of the brewery, enjoy beer samples and discuss holiday pairings. Also taste food prepared by Whiskey Island Catering, and sample handmade gourmet chocolates from Parfections.


Friday, December 2

Holiday Beer Tasting

What: Beer tasting among the books
Where: Constellation Books, 303 Main St., Reisterstown
When: 6–9 PM, Friday, December 2

Beer consultant Bob Baroncinni will guide a tastings of Holiday Beers. There will be pizza and chocolate to accompany – and perhaps a bottle of wine for the non-beer drinkers.


Saturday, December 3

Towson Wine & Spirit’s Bloody Mary Tasting

What: Tasting of brand new Bloody Mary flavors
Where: Havana Road, 8 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Towson
When: 10 AM–noon, Saturday, December 3

Sample new flavors like Wake Up Crabby (Shrimp & Crab), Lobster Wasabi, Cheeseburger and Salmon/Capers/Dill. The event takes place at Havana Road cuban cafe, which will also offer samples of their wares. Space is limited, so let the hosts know if you plan to stop by.


Sunday, December 4

Repeal Day Dinner

What: Cocktail pairing dinner inspired by the ‘20s
Where: Mr. Rain’s Fun House, 800 Key Highway
When: 6 PM, Sunday, December 4
Price: $65

Celebrate the overturning of Prohibition with a grand tasting dinner inspired by the Roaring Twenties. Chef Bill Buszinski has crafted a five-course menu full of classics like oysters Rockafeller and baked Alaska, with plenty of hearty meats in between. To go along with the eats, beverage director Perez Klebahn has prepared an extremely well-thought-out slate of liquid refreshment.