Written by: Tessa Lackey
Updated: 12/19/2025
Toledo loves its craft beer, and our breweries celebrate the season with Christmas pours that are full of spice, warmth, and local personality. From small taprooms tucked into historic neighborhoods to lively brewpubs downtown, each spot adds its own twist to winter cheer. It is the perfect way to explore Toledo, meet the people who make it special, and enjoy a beer that tastes like the holidays.
Here’s what’s on tap in Northwest Ohio for the holidays:
4KD Crick Brewery
Just a short drive from Toledo, stop by Defiance for a taste of the season with Christmas at the Crick. This Belgian Dubbel is brewed with honey, nutmeg, and cinnamon for a warm, spiced holiday sip that’s perfect for chilly winter days.
Arlyn’s Good Beer
Built for cold nights, try Arlyn Good Beer’s Warm Hugg Winter Warmer. Experience the rich Scotch-ale malt around notes of Saigon cinnamon and bright tangerine peel. German hops add balance, creating a smooth, warming seasonal ale.
Brewing Green
Located just outside of Toledo in Bowling Green and inspired by what some would call a Christmas movie (Die Hard), Nakatomi Holiday Party is on tap at Brewing Green. This holiday brew is a great balance of malt and spice.
Buffalo Rock Brewing
Get into the holiday spirit with a variety of seasonal ales at Buffalo Rock Brewing, including their Yuletide Christmas Ale. At 8.4% ABV, this smooth brown ale is perfect for sipping by the fire. With flavors of ginger, honey, and cinnamon, it hits the perfect balance of maltiness and spice and for an extra festive touch, try it with a sugar and cinnamon rim!
Earnest Brew Works
Celebrate the holiday season with a variety of seasonal sips at Earnest, including their Holiday Toast. This English ale brings a cozy bready malt flavor with just a hint of cinnamon perfect for celebrating the season, one cheerful sip at a time.
Findlay Brewing Company
Sip on something tart and festive this season with Ya Ya’s Canberry Tart. This 6.8% ABV kettle sour is a holiday twist on Findlay Brewing Company’s Ya Ya’s Cranberry Pale Ale, offering a bright, tangy flavor that’s perfect for celebrating the season.
Inside the Five
Try the beer that will win over both you and grandpa! Cran-Ma Got Run Over By A ReinBeer blends cranberries and festive spices for a cheerful 7.9% ABV seasonal sip.
Juniper Brewing Company
Christmas Wrapping from Juniper Brewing Company is a big, warm, malty ale made with locally sourced honey from Bowling Green, featuring notes of cinnamon, ginger, orange zest, honey, and vanilla. For an extra festive touch, try it with a cinnamon sugar rim to enhance the aromas and add a hint of sweetness, perfect for the holiday season!
Maumee Bay Brewing Company
A local favorite in the area, Maumee Bay’s Blitzen Winter Ale is spiced with just the right amount of cinnamon and orange peel; this ale is sure to be the perfect glass of holiday cheer with an ABV of 7.7%!
Ottawa Brewing Company
There is no place like the Hometown Holiday Ale at Ottawa Brewing. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cherry, this festive seasonal brew is here to celebrate holiday season!
Patron Saints Brewery
Straight from Santa’s workshop, this Christmas Ale is full of holiday cheer. Saint Nick Christmas Ale is a red ale with cozy notes of cinnamon, sweet honey, and zesty orange peel, and an ABV of 7.5% making it a cheerful sip for the season.
Twin Oast Brewing
Explore a variety of seasonal brews at Twin Oast, including Cinnamon Oast Crunch. Aged in maple cinnamon vanilla whiskey and brown sugar bourbon barrels, this rich ale delivers flavors of sweet maple, creamy vanilla, and warm spice, French toast and eating cereal as a child. Nostalgic, indulgent, and perfect for the season.
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