'Tis the season to celebrate, which means festive gatherings with family and friends. Our real estate agents love to meet up with near and dear ones to enjoy seasonal beers and cocktails at these great breweries and tap houses in New Hampshire.

• Schilling Beer Co. - 26 Mill St., Littleton, NH 03561
  The Cozzens family, natives of Michigan, brought the quality craft beer of the Midwest to the community around Littleton homes for sale with Schilling Beer Co. Named for their late grandfather, Dr. R.J. Schilling, the brewery recently celebrated their first decade in business. A traditional highlight of their European-inspired small-batch brews is Weihnachstbier, their annual holiday beer. Each year's version brings subtle differences in the flavor profile as the Cozzens honor the tradition of holiday Bockbier style. Hours are noon - 8 p.m. daily except Friday and Saturday, when doors are open until 9 p.m.
  
  
• Big Day Brewing - 20 Glen Road, Gorham, NH 03581
  Skiing is synonymous with New Hampshire, and the iconic outdoor sport also serves as inspiration for some of the popular craft beers from Big Day Brewing. Night Ride is a dry Irish-style stout served nitro, while Swirl is an American-style porter with notes of vanilla and chocolate. This theme can also be found in the food menu, with items such as Rail Trail Smash Burger (try it with the hot maple glaze) and Northern Lights appetizer. The brewery offers live music most Friday and Saturday nights, making it a perfect stop after a day of viewing Gorham homes for sale. Big Day is open noon - 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon - 7 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• Barley & Salt - 1699 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
  Barley & Salt is known for offering a rotating selection of 30 craft beers from regional breweries, but their specialty cocktail game is also strong. Customers love creative seasonal martinis such as the self-explanatory Chocolate Espresso and Oatmeal Cookie, made with Butterscotch Schnapps, Bailey's. and Fireball. The tap house has collaborated with Branch & Blade Brewing on Blazing Love (Apple Pie), a sour ale flavored with apple, vanilla, cinnamon, and marshmallows. Guy Fieri featured their menu of upscale bar food favorites on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Barley & Salt opens at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
  
  
• Last Chair Brewery - 5 NH-25, Plymouth, NH 03264
  The name of Last Chair Brewery, just down the street from Plymouth homes for sale, clearly indicates their connection to skiing (and skiers) on the magnificent slopes of New Hampshire. Make the season even sweeter with Last Chair's new Vortex Strawberry Milkshake IPA, brewed with pureed wild strawberries. Ski-centric brews include Kancamagus Hop, a pale ale named for the famous National Scenic Byway that passes through the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, and the brewery's eponymous New England IPA. Hours are 4 - 9 p.m. Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, and 4 - 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
  
  
• Moat Mountain Brewing Company - 3378 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
  2024 marks 10 years in which historic Limmer Barn, only minutes from North Conway homes for sale, has been the site of Moat Mountain Brewing Company. Seasonal craft beers brewed here have included Chocorua Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and Old Man of the Mountain Belgian Tripel. Pair your beverage with wood-grilled pizza, gourmet burgers, or nachos. Hours are 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 

This season, raise a celebratory toast to a successful sale or purchase of your New Hampshire home. Contact us to learn more.