Toast to the Holidays With My Local Brew Works Custom Craft Beers

This Holiday Season, Give The Gift Of Craft Beer With My Local Brew Works’ Custom Craft Brewing Package, Letting Beer Enthusiasts Create Their Own Brew From Start To Finish

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 18, 2025) – This holiday season, no brewery deserves a spot on beer-centric gift lists more than My Local Brew Works (MLBW), Philadelphia based premier nano-brewery specializing in custom craft contract brewing, which turns gifting into an unforgettable experience through its Custom Craft Brewing Package. Whether gifted as a signature family keg for festive gatherings, a custom beer to thank your hard-working team for a great year, or as a hands-on brewing experience for one’s favorite beer-lover, MLBW’s Custom Craft Brewing Package offers beer aficionados and novices alike the chance to create their very own craft brew from start to finish

My Local Brew Works’ expert team guides guests through every creative detail of the brewing process, from choosing beer styles to naming the brew and designing custom labels. From clever office-inspired names to heartfelt holiday messages, each gift is as personal as it is delicious.

Those traveling to the City of Brotherly Love this holiday season can indulge in a true taste of Philly with a restaurant-oriented brew day experience, crafting beers frequently featured at some of the city’s leading restaurants. Guests take home bottles of their favorite restaurant’s brew and can purchase extras, as well as try them on tap as available at Bolo, Butcher Bar, and Monk’s Café.

With decades of combined brewing experience shared by Co-Founder/Brand Ambassador Wayne Humphrey, Co-Founder/Head Brewer Tim Montague, and Grain Master, Philadelphia icon, and award-winning beer novelist George Hummel, MLBW’s acclaimed team brings together passionate artisans, skilled technicians, and creative innovators in the name of great beer.
 
“The holidays are a time of gathering, and we want to bring back that communal aspect to brewing beer,” says Wayne Humphrey, co-founder of MLBW. “No other brewery lets you add grain or pitch the hops yourself—everything else is automated and behind glass. They say it’s the thought that counts, but we think the experience is even more powerful.”
 
A toast to community and craftsmanship, MLBW’s Custom Craft Brewing Package includes:
 
A pre-brew day consultation on beer theme, style, quantity, and other factors, held over the phone or in-person at the brewery

A tour of Globe Dye Works led by the MLBW team

A tour of the brewery with discussion of hops, grain bill, yeast selection, aroma sampling, mashing process, and more, followed by the start of brewing

Catered lunch with beer tastings and samples
Post-lunch brewing with final hops and other additives
A celebratory toast with MLBW beer and branded gifts for all guests
 
Pricing varies based on factors including brewing package, volume, fermentation time, ingredients, label design, and catering preferences, averaging $150 per person.
 
Those interested in the Custom Craft Brewing Package can contact MLBW for a consultation by emailing  [email protected] or visiting www.mylocalbrewworks.com 

For those looking to complement a gift of a custom brew with seasonal inspiration, a curated Christmas beers list can help highlight some of the most festive and flavorful holiday brews. From spiced ales to rich barrel-aged stouts, these selections evoke the warmth and nostalgia of the season, offering an extra layer of cheer alongside a hands-on brewing experience.

ABOUT MY LOCAL BREW WORKS

My Local Brew Works takes a multifaceted approach to nano brewing with three areas of business — contract brewing, special events and direct-to-public. Founded by 2020’s Home Sweet Homebrau Competition People’s Choice winners, Wayne Humphrey and Tim Montague, MLBW began in 2010 when the two started homebrewing in a Philadelphia backyard and never looked back. The essence of what makes MLBW different is its ability and ingenuity in creating several beers of various styles and strengths, from the same original mash, and the name “My Local” derives from the British expression of referring to one’s favorite pub as “my local”, which Tim picked up on when garnering his PhD in England while gaining a passion for exceptional beer. Additionally, MLBW offers unique experiences for clients who want a say in the brewing process, to brew with friends, or to enjoy a unique team building experience. My Local Brew Works is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, nestled in the historical Global Dye Works building. For more information on MLBW, visit their website at www.mylocalbrewworks.com, or Instagram and Facebook.
 
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For those looking to complement a gift of a custom brew with seasonal inspiration, a curated Christmas beers list can help highlight some of the most festive and flavorful holiday brews. From spiced ales to rich barrel-aged stouts, these selections evoke the warmth and nostalgia of the season, offering an extra layer of cheer alongside a hands-on brewing experience.