From the Organizer:
It’s the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Cleveland! Join the tradition at Christmas Ale First Pour®. The first taste of the holiday seasonal classic taps exclusively at the GLBC brewpub on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Brewpub doors will open promptly at 11AM, with the first fresh keg of Christmas Ale tapped at 11:30AM after a special toast to the season. Read on to learn about our full seasonal lineup, find out how you can celebrate First Pour at Home, and enter for a chance to win a VIP Christmas Ale First Pour experience!
Remember your ID! All guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol. No ID, no alcohol. No exceptions. Reservations will not be accepted for First Pour, and tables will be available on a first-come, first served basis, with a three-hour limit.
2025 First Pour Highlights:
– Christmas carolers (pre-tapping)
– Christmas Ale ceremonial keg delivery (11AM)
– The First Pour of Christmas Ale (11:30AM)
– Christmas Ale food specials (all day)
– Brewnuts holiday donuts available (11:30AM, while supplies last)
– Photo opps
Entertainment:
– Austin Walkin’ Cane (11AM-2PM)
– DJ Red-I (2:30PM-5:30PM)
– Apostle Jones (6PM-9PM)
Toy Drive:
We will be accepting new, unwrapped toy donations from October 16 – October 19, in partnership with Scott’s Haul. All toys collected will be donated to Providence House.
Please note: this event is not hosted by The Cleveland Bucket List, please click the learn more button for additional details and to contact the event host directly.