Oh, how the holiday season in Cleveland has changed. Instead of waiting in line to see Mr. Jingeling at Halle's, we're battling crowds at the Crocker Park Apple store. What hasn't changed is Clevelanders' love for beer — in fact, it's grown exponentially. And for beer aficionados, December has become practically a holy month, the time when all the brewpubs roll out their holiday creations. Here's a quick guide to holiday beers, and where to find them. All you need now is a designated driver. —Jason Beudert
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Great Lakes Brewing Company, 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland
216-771-4404, greatlakesbrewing.com
Festivus Ale
Market Garden Brewery & Distillery, 1947 West 25th St., Cleveland
216-621-4000, marketgardenbrewery.com
Christmas Girl
Buckeye Beer Engine, 15315 Madison Ave., Lakewood
216-226-2337, buckeyebeerengine.com
Winter Warmer – A Spiced Christmas Ale
The Brew Kettle, 8377 Pearl Rd., Strongsville
440-239-8788, thebrewkettle.com
Xmas Ale
Cornerstone Brewery Co., 58 Front St., Berea
440-239-9820, cornerstonebrewery.com
Christmas Ale
Cleveland Chop House and Brewery, 824 West St. Clair, Cleveland
216-623-0909, chophouse.com
Holly Jolly Christmas Ale
Fat Head's Brewery and Saloon, 24581 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted
440-801-1001, fatheadsbeer.com
Christmas Ale
Rocky River Brewing Company, 21290 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River
440-895-2739, rockriverbrewco.com
Third Gift Christmas Ale
Chardon Brew Works, 205 Main St., Chardon
440-286-9001, chardonbrewworks.com
Willoughby Wenceslas Christmas Ale
Willoughby Brewing Co., 4057 Erie St., Willoughby
440-975-0202, willoughbybrewing.com
12 Dogs of Christmas Ale
Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, available in select bars, and in stores and area restaurants
Frosted Frog Christmas Ale
Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company, available in stores and area restaurants
