Night life events: 12 Beers of Christmas at O'Toole's
Timothy O'Toole's 12 Beers of Christmas
Timothy O'Toole's Pub says "hoppy" holidays with its 12 Beers of Christmas. Choose from Bell's Christmas, Great Lakes Christmas, Revolution Fistmas, Shiner Cheer, Sam Adams Winter, Goose Island Winter, 3 Floyds Alpha Klaus, Brooklyn Black Chocolate, Avery Old Jubilation, Dark Horse 4 Elf, Port Santa's Little Helper and SweetWater Festive. Finish all 12 and earn some brewery swag. Beers range between $5.50 and $8. Timothy O'Toole's Pub is at 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 984-2599 or timothyotooles.com.
Spears' holiday flights
Holiday flights are all cleared for take off at Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - both whiskey and beer flights, that is. Try three 4-ounce pours of Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack and Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select for $13. Or four 5-ounce pours of Fist City, Local Hero, Eugene Porter and Fistmas for $9. Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer is at 723 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. (847) 353-8909 or spearschicago.com.
Bar Louie's Festivus Miracle
Challenge each other to feats of strength at Bar Louie with a Festivus Miracle in hand. This anti-holiday drink includes Deep Eddy Cranberry, Angostura Bitters, Pure Cane Syrup, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, cinnamon and sparkling water for $10. Bar Louie is at 22 Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 983-1600 or barlouieamerica.com.