Christmas in July is not unheard of by any stretch of the imagination, but two local Phoenixville restaurants are celebrating this year with craft beer. These local favorites happen to be the local brewpub Sly Fox and the popular downtown restaurant Bistro on Bridge.
Bistro on Bridge is notorious for their craft beer selection. The beer taps are always rotating the latest and greatest in micro brews and their fridge is always stocked with rarities such as Dogfish Head 120. To commemorate Christmas in July, Bistro on Bridge is featuring Tröegs Brewing Company‘s Mad Elf Ale on tap, a popular holiday favorite. And unlike the popular Elf on the Shelf, this elf truly is mad, weighing in over 11% ABV!
Also during the holiday season, Sly Fox features their own seasonal brew, the Christmas Ale, a beer geared to get any craft beer aficionado into the holiday spirit! This brew is a Red Ale, filled with a number of familiar holiday spices and flavors. This is definitely one beer that should be stocked come Christmas time. For many, Santa gets cookies and milk. When a craft beer fan is present in the household, Santa is enjoying a pint of Christmas Ale.
In light of Christmas in July, Sly Fox is selling bottles of their 2011 Christmas Ales at each of their locations. Buy them now while they’re available because they’re going fast!
So what’s the best part of Christmas in July when it comes to seasonal brews? Easy. You can simply enjoy a pint minus the hassle of shopping. And when it comes to beer, it’s a gift that keeps on giving.
