Its still technically autumn, but there are few things more wintry feeling than the week leading into Christmas. Curl up with a good book while the fire crackles and the snow falls. Put on your best woolen socks. Maybe even sip a warming, barrel-aged pint of beer For the uninitiated, barrel-aged beer is just that. [more...]

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'Tis the season for hot cocoa and spiked ciders! December marks the start of a month-long celebration packed with fun festivities and holiday cheer. Perhaps the greatest gift of all this season is the extensive list of over-the-top holiday pop-up bars that are transforming major cities into boozy winter wonderlands. Below, take a look at some of the best spots around the United States for boosting your holiday spirits and sipping on wintery cocktails.