25+ Exciting Wine, Beer, and Spirit Events to Toast This Winter

As winter approaches, the Bay Area is brimming with exciting events centered around wine, beer, and spirits, along with festive activities. Here are some highlights for the upcoming weeks:

Upcoming Events

• Paint and Pints
  Date: December 3, 6-8 p.m.
  Location: Gilman Brewing Co., Berkeley
  Details: Enjoy craft beer while painting a festive masterpiece. Tickets: $25. Event Link

• Brewery Yoga
  Date: December 3, 6 p.m.
  Location: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, Santa Cruz
  Details: A vinyasa flow session followed by refreshments. Tickets: $18. Event Link

• Cab Franc Day
  Date: December 4, 2 and 6 p.m.
  Location: Bankhead Theater, Livermore
  Details: Taste wines from 13 Livermore Valley wineries. Event Link

• Holiday Charcuterie Workshop
  Date: December 4, 6-8:30 p.m.
  Location: Dante Robere Vineyards, Livermore
  Details: Learn to style charcuterie with a take-home board. Tickets: $95. Event Link

• St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Release
  Date: December 5, 5-10 p.m.
  Location: Tiger’s Taproom and Bottle Shop, Oakland
  Details: Sample this exclusive Belgian beer. Free admission. Event Link

• Sashay, Spray, and Sip
  Date: December 6, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  Location: Ashy Aromas, San Jose
  Details: Craft your own scent while enjoying a drag show. Tickets: from $18. Event Link

• Winter Wonderland
  Date: December 6, 4-8 p.m.
  Location: Menlo Park
  Details: Enjoy various festive activities with a winter theme. Free event. Event Link

• Champagne Christmas
  Date: December 6, 7-10 p.m.
  Location: Dalé Vino, Pittsburg
  Details: Enjoy champagne and live music post the Holiday Parade. Free but table reservations encouraged. Event Link.

• Jack London Holiday Bar Crawl
  Date: December 11, 6-10 p.m.
  Location: Oakland
  Details: A festive, digital scavenger hunt with exclusive bar discounts. Free with RSVP. Event Link

• Bark & Sip
  Date: December 19, 4-7 p.m.
  Location: 47 Hills Brewing Co., South San Francisco
  Details: Bring your pet, sip beer, and support adoptable dogs. Free event. Event Link

As the holiday season unfolds, these events promise a blend of festive cheer and delicious libations, perfect for anyone looking to celebrate the colder months in style while enjoying some local offerings.

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