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Holidays With Old Yale

OYB's Gift Guide for the 2022 Holiday Season

OYB's Gift Guide for the 2022 Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again, everybody! The season of eating way too many baked goods, untangling that giant messy ball of Christmas lights and wrapping allll those presents…then messing up…then rewrapping one more time…and just saying “that’s good enough”… It’s way harder than Santa’s elves make it look.

Whether it be for a dedicated craft beer junkie, a casual beer drinker, or someone who just needs more cool clothes, there is something for everyone at OYB Chilliwack or in our Online Store! Here’s a few ideas of what to get for all the special people in your life.

Holiday Movies + Beer Pairings

Well friends, the weather is getting colder, days are getting shorter, which can only mean one thing…

Our Jolly ol’ friend is coming soon!!!

And what better way to avoid the cold than grabbing your favourite beer, curling up with a blanket, and watching a classic Holiday Movie?

Although any Old Yale beer would pair great with any Holiday Movie, some beers are just made to be paired with some of our favourite classic movies. Team OYB spent countless hours in the field conducting research to determine these DEFINITIVE Holiday Movie + Beer Pairings.

THE MOVIE: ELF

THE BEER: BUMBLEBERRY VANILLA WHEAT ALE

We all know Buddy the Elf’s favourite food is Spaghetti with Maple Syrup, but did you know his favourite beer is the OYB Bumbleberry Vanilla Wheat Ale? The sweet vanilla and fruit flavour in this new Trailblazer Release is the perfect beer to satisfy your own sweet tooth while you sit down and enjoy Buddy’s adventures in New York City.

THE MOVIE: NATIONAL LAMPOONS CHRISTMAS VACATION

THE BEER: MOON DANCE MANGO WHEAT


You know that scene where Clark Griswold is imagining his new Pool… and a couple of other things… in his backyard while Mele Kalikimaka plays?? Watch that scene and sip on a smooth and tropical Moon Dance Mango Wheat and you’ll get it… PLUS, we just feel like Cousin Eddie would have a 6-pack of these bad boys in his RV.

THE MOVIE: SPIRITED

THE BEER: RASPBERRY LEMON DROP SOUR + GIN FIZZ CITRUS SOUR

This new Holiday Movie features a dynamic comedy duo in Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, so why not pair it with our own Dynamic Duo? The Raspberry Lemon Drop Sour and Gin Fizz Citrus Sour is the perfect combo to sit down and watch this new movie.

PRO TIP: Combine equal parts of each beer to create an amazing Pink Lemonade beer. You can even call it a Ryan Ferrell (Will Reynolds??) for the day.

THE MOVIE: THE SANTA CLAUSE

THE BEER: EGGNOG SPICED CREAM ALE

We all know that Santa loves when we leave him eggnog and cookies when he comes to give us presents, but imagine how much faster he would work if he knew that there was a pint of Eggnog Spiced Cream Ale waiting for him!

One of our newest Trailblazer Releases, the Eggnog Spiced Cream Ale is a light refreshing Ale with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg to give it that familiar Eggnog taste. This beer is the perfect drink to enjoy while watching The Santa Clause.

THE MOVIE: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

THE BEER: HAZY HOPPED DOUBLE IPA

The Grinch presents himself as a bitter, angry Grinch that hates Christmas. However, throughout the film we realize that he may not be as bitter and hard-shelled as we may have thought. Similarly, our newest double IPA may come across as unapproachable for a non hop head, but when you really get to know it you’ll realize how truly smooth and approachable it really is. So sit down, open up a Hazy Hopped Double IPA, and watch the Grinch’s heart grow two sizes that day.

THE MOVIE: THE HOLIDAY

THE BEER: BROWN SUGAR OAT STOUT

This warm, feel good movie is the perfect movie for a rainy December day. What better way to enjoy it than cracking open a Brown Sugar Oat Stout? This decadently rich beer will warm your heart, just like this holiday love story does.

“If Brown Sugar Oat Stout were a melody, I’d use only the good notes” - Miles, probably

THE MOVIE: HOME ALONE

THE BEERS: CRAFT COOLER

There’s a lot that we don’t know about the elusive Wet Bandits. These two may not be the best at what they do, but they do know to always pick up the best craft beer around. That is why they always reach for the OYB Craft Cooler. This 12 Pack has something for everybody, and contains 4 of our tastiest brews, including the Moon Dance Mango Wheat, Knotty Blonde Ale, Off Trail Pale Ale, and West Coast IPA. So invite your friends over, pick up a Craft Cooler, and enjoy this holiday classic.

Well there you have it, the definitive list of the best Holiday Movie + Beer Pairings. Head down to OYB Chilliwack and grab the perfect beer for the movie you choose, and see for yourself just how perfect these pairings truly are.

Did we miss any Movie + Beer pairings? Let us know online at @oldyalebrewing.

Happy Holidays!!

Yours to Explore: Holiday Appetizer and Beer Pairings

Yours to Explore: Holiday Appetizer and Beer Pairings

Hey friends, we hope you’ve been filling your stomachs with all the tasty treats and tasty beers over the Holidays! It’s almost the end of the year, which means there is still time to indulge in all those yummy cravings before our healthy New Year Goals begin (but let’s be real, that only usually lasts for a month or two anyways)!

So gather up your buddies and enjoy a night in with some finger-licking snacks to finish the year off! To make things even better, we have put together a little Holiday Appetizer and Beer Pairing Guide for you to explore with all your favourite people! And if you’re anything like us, an appy night is only done right when paired with hand-crafted beer!! So put on those stretchy pants (we know you’ll need them) and dive into these delicious food & beer pairings!

Yours to Explore: How to Guide for Wrapping Beer

Yours to Explore: How to Guide for Wrapping Beer

Cheers to the Holidays, and cheers to beers! Beer-wrapping season is upon us, but don’t fret, because we’re going to help step up your wrapping skills!! In this blog you’ll find a variety of easy, sustainable and creative ways on how to wrap beer for those special craft brewery lovers in your life! Let’s get into it…

Yours to Explore: Holiday Gift Guide

Yours to Explore: Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again, friends! The season of hanging up glistening lights, smelling (and of course EATING) all of the delicious bakes goods, spending quality time with loves ones and supporting our wonderful community! In order to support our local businesses this year, we have put together a Holiday Gift Guide to help you find the perfect gifts while shopping locally in Chilliwack!

Holiday Appetizer & Beer Pairings

Holiday Appetizer & Beer Pairings

Eeeeek!! It’s Christmas eve EVE friends! How exciting! We don’t know about you, but we’ve already got our stretchy pants on standby in preparation for all of the yummy food we’ll be indulging in over the weekend. Although the turkey dinner is the main event of Christmas, let’s be real, the appys and finger foods are the real star of the show ( and the ones that cause all the problems….just one more won’t hurt) so whether you’re cooking for your house hold or partying it up alone with your furry friends this Christmas, we’ve put together the perfect beer pairing guide for all of your favourite Holiday appys.

Yours to Explore: Holiday Gift Guide for the Beer Lover

Yours to Explore: Holiday Gift Guide for the Beer Lover

It’s that time of year again, everybody! The season of eating way too many baked goods, untangling that giant messy ball of Christmas lights and wrapping allll those presents…then messing up…then rewrapping one more time…and just saying “that’s good enough”… It’s way harder than Santa’s elves make it look.