It’s that time of year again, everybody! The season of eating way too many baked goods, untangling that giant messy ball of 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…

But you know what isn’t hard?? Shopping for those prezzies you gotta wrap, rewrap and wrap once again when you use our 2023 Gift & Shopping Guide!

From the dedicated craft beer junkie to the adventure obsessed, the one that’s personality is in fact Christmas and the eco-conscious, we’ve got you covered at Old Yale Brewing and in our wonderful small biz community with detailed list!

Happy perusing, then happy shopping:

For the Craft Beer Fanatic

In all of history, no one has ever been bummed to find craft beer under their tree… that’s facts. Here’s a couple of tasty brews that the Craft Beer aficionado in your life will LOVE.

Find these delicious gifts in your local Liquor Stores here and at Old Yale Brewing.

For the Pal that’s personality is CHristmas

Look, in all likelihood, this person already has every Christmas decoration under the sun... BUT we would bet our bottom dollar that they don’t have a Christmas T-Rex Mug or a Holiday Unicorn Mug… And lucky for them and you, we’ve got plenty PLUS some other cuties too like a Carol Barrel, Santa Pants and a Santa Head not to mention little Christmas shot glasses and more.

They’ll look even more Christmas-obsessed if they’re rocking one of our Holiday Crewnecks while they sip on their Eggnog or Mulled Wine this season too. Check ‘em, out:

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Available at Old Yale Abbotsford, Old Yale Chilliwack and on our Online Store.

For that oh so stylish & trendy bud

Nothing is as stylish as repping your local Brewery in an Old Yale Crewneck, Hoodie, Long Sleeve, Tee or Flannel. Add in a Hat or a Toque and you’ll have people asking questions like “Where did they get that sick outfit?”, “They must love craft beer?” and perhaps even “Do they work at Old Yale?”.

Available at Old Yale Abbotsford, Old Yale Chilliwack and on our Online Store.

Psst. This also works a gift for the fashionably challenged pal in your life too….

For the Pal that’s head is ALWAYS buried in a book

Don’t try to fix them, lean into their obsession and visit The Bookman in Abbotsford and in Chilliwack to find them their newest read.

Here’s a couple of Adventure and Beer Books we recommend to keep an eye out for:

Braving It by James Cambell
A Place of My Own by Michael Pollan
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Beer Hiking Pacific by Rachel Wood
Kings of the Yukon by Adam Weymouth and Harold R Johnson
Trout Bum or Standing in a River Waving a Stick by John Gierach
The Ultimate Book of Craft Beer by Melissa Cole
The Oil Man and the Sea by Arno Kopecky
Adventures in Solitude by Grant Lawrence

For the person in your life that’s constantly out and about, aka the experience seeker

The Fraser Valley has endless activities perfect for date night, a Sunday funday or just a random Tuesday evening, you just have to seek ‘em out. Here’s a couple that we recommend to gift this Holiday Season!

Tickets to catch the Abbotsford Canucks (psst. Our beer is available at the games!)
Gift them an Escape Room experience at Exit Chilliwack or Exit Abbotsford
Explore the exciting lineup of shows coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in the New Year!
Delve into the art of pottery with classes at The Clay Cottage in Abbotsford
Consider passes for some indoor climbing fun at Project Climb Centre in Abbotsford or Chilliwack

You’d be surprised by what unique experiences and activities you can find in the Fraser Valley with a little online digging and word of mouth, friends!

For the Outdoorsy Adventurer in your life:

Avid Hiker? Explore the offerings at Mt. Waddingtons Outdoors

Fishing Enthusiast? Make a pit stop at Fred’s Custom Tackle

Passionate Cycler? Pay a visit to Vedder Mountain Bike Co

Trail Runner? Chat with the fine folks at Pacific Pine Running Co.

Sports Fanatic? Browse through the selection at Cheam Source for Sports in Chilliwack or Sports Zone in Abbotsford

PS. We recommend including beer in any of the above gifts because beer never tastes sweeter than after a long hike or while reeling in the catch of the day. They’ll thank you, trust us.

For the fitness obsessed in your life

#EarnYourBeer right?

Our top picks for these dedicated fitness fanatics are passes to classes like at Mamba Cycle in Chilliwack or Iron Cycle Club in Abbotsford. Alternatively or as well, consider gifting Yoga classes at The Land Studio & Cafe in Chilliwack or Oxygen Yoga & Fitness in Abbotsford.

For the Creative and Crafty Folk

This is a fun one! There’s so many crafty and creative gift ideas it’s hard to narrow ‘em down but we’ll try…

Maybe a paint by numbers kit from Spruce Collective? How about a Journal from The Local Space? Have you considered some Gardening knick knacks from Minter Country Garden? Maybe some new art supplies from Julie Anne’s Art & Framing or maybe consider a Puzzle or Board Game from Nerd Haven Games in Abbotsford. The possibilities are endless!

for that Foodie & Cocktail Obsessed buddy:

In addition to the must-have and utterly delightful Miracle Glassware available at Old Yale, for the cocktail enthusiast, we highly recommend a visit to Button Box in Downtown Chilliwack. There you’ll discover the most charming and sophisticated cocktail glasses you’ve ever laid eyes on. Pair these stylish finds with some entertaining cocktail kits available at your go-to Liquor Store, OR get your hands-on by curating your own kits with a selection of mixer, bitters, garnishes and spirits.

For those with a passion for food, consider picking up a new cookbook or exploring Yes Chef in Abbotsford for a unique culinary gadget or tool. Alternatively, craft a personalized charcuterie box by visiting Local Harvest, Hofstede’s Country Barn and Lepp’s Farm Market.

For the environmentally conscious pal

Virtually anything and everything from Pick Eco Refills is a perfect match for this category, including Soaps, Essential Oils, Coffee, Tea, Refill Containers and more!

And of course, don’t forget a Growler from Old Yale, because as the saying goes “reuse, recycle, reorder some beer”… well something along those lines ;)

Available at Old Yale Abbotsford, Old Yale Chilliwack and on our Online Store.

and finally, For the Secret Santa you know nothing about

We’ve all been there… you’ve drawn a name out of a hat or Elfster sent you that email and you start to panic, “Have I ever even met this person?”?

Our fail safe when this situation hits is typically a gift card from a local biz but this year we might just opt for a foolproof Miracle Cocktail Glass. Who wouldn’t love that right??