Great Lakes Christmas Ale 2015 First Pour Coming 10/21

Ale-leluia! It’s almost time for Christmas Ale! Join us in celebrating the most wonderful time for a beer at our brewpub’s annual First Pour Party, Wednesday, October 21. Our First Pour party is free and open to the public. We will open promptly at 11AM, and Brewer Santa will deliver and tap the first keg of Christmas Ale at 11:30AM. Read on to find out how you can win the first pour of the season!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS

Gift Shop:
-    Be the first to check out our cool new Christmas Ale merchandise and get a head start on your holiday shopping

FIRST POUR POETRY CONTEST

This year, we want you to wax poetic about our beloved Christmas Ale. From September 21 to October 13, submit your best ode to Christmas Ale via the form at greatlakesbrewing.com/first-pour.  There’s no length requirement, and it doesn’t have to rhyme. A panel of Great Lakes Brewing Co. employees will judge entries anonymously and pick the best based on creativity, passion, and holiday spirit. As always we encourage responsible consumption of our products, so keep it classy!

The winner and one (1) guest will receive VIP treatment at our First Pour event, including:
-    A private tour of our brewery and shuttle ride with Brewer Santa to our taproom
-    The first taste of this season’s Christmas Ale
-    Lunch for two (2)

Visit greatlakesbrewing.com/first-pour for full rules and restrictions, and to submit your poem!