Winter at Old Bakery Beer Company Brings Fresh Brews, Festive Markets, and Good Cheer

ALTON - Winter is officially on tap at Old Bakery Beer Company, and it is shaping up to be the coziest season yet. From festive markets and peppermint pints to cookie pairings and community gatherings, the Alton-based organic brewery is offering plenty of ways to sip, shop, and celebrate all things local this holiday season

Harvest Market (Nov. 22, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM)

Kick off the season with this Thanksgiving-themed market highlighting handmade home goods such as candles, cutting boards, pottery, and trivets, along with value-added foods including baked goods, local honey, spice mixes, herbs, granola, and tea. It is the perfect place to pick up something local for your holiday table or a thoughtful host gift.

Holiday Cheers Markets (Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 & Dec. 20, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM)

Each weekend brings a rotating selection of over 20 vendors from a pool of 55 talented local artisans. Shoppers will find everything from herbal tea and candles to crochet, photography, pottery, books, woodworking, jewelry, fruit cake, and more. Grab a beer, enjoy lunch, and make your holiday shopping a local affair.

“Hosting these markets is one of our favorite winter traditions,” said Lauren Pattan, Co-Founder of Old Bakery Beer Co. “It is a fun way to bring people together while supporting local makers and small businesses during the holidays.”

Drink for a Cause

On the third Thursday of every month, Old Bakery Beer donates 25% of all beer and tea sales to a different community organization.

• November 20 – Boys and Girls Club of Greater Alton

• December 18 – Crisis Food Center

Letter Writing Club

Step away from your screen and put pen to paper during Old Bakery Beer’s Letter Writing Club, held the second Tuesday of each month. The brewery provides stationery, stamps, prompts, and even pen pal addresses for anyone looking to connect in a more meaningful way this winter.

Holiday Private Events

Looking for the perfect spot for your office holiday party or family gathering? Old Bakery Beer’s Holiday Event Package includes festive décor, an extended catering menu, and a waived room fee for events booked between November 2025 and January 2026. The private event space seats up to 100 guests and makes it easy to plan a seamless holiday celebration.

Winter Beer Releases

This season’s lineup includes new collaborations and returning favorites that are sure to warm even the chilliest of nights:

• Cat Café (Coffee Milk Stout)
  Brewed in collaboration with Fuddle Duddle Coffee and Meowtown Alton, this vegan take on a milk stout balances a full-bodied sweetness with dark chocolate and fruity coffee notes. The can design features cats submitted by winners of Old Bakery Beer’s Meowtown fundraising raffle.
• Peppermint Porter
  A fan favorite returns with a robust porter that combines mint and chocolate for a dessert-like winter treat.
• Tannenbaum IPA
  A returning holiday classic brewed with rosemary for a piney, resinous finish that tastes like Christmas in a glass. Available exclusively at the brewery.

Holiday Cookie & Beer Pairing

Keep an eye out for the Old Bakery Beer x Glazed Pastry Co. Holiday Beer & Cookie Pairing, featuring four seasonal beers expertly matched with four mini cookies. It is the sweetest flight in town, with dates to be announced soon.

Holiday Cocktail Menu

Starting November 22, Old Bakery Beer will unveil its holiday cocktail menu during the Harvest Market. Expect the return of crowd favorites like the Christmas Punch, along with new creations featuring Switchgrass Spirits, perfect for festive sipping all season long.

Old Bakery Beer Company is located at 400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton, IL. For more information about events, beer releases, or private bookings, visit oldbakerybeer.com.

Old Bakery Beer Company

The Old Bakery Beer Company is a certified organic craft brewery located in downtown Alton, IL. In addition to our line of up of all organic beers, our restaurant and tasting room features a menu of seasonally-rotating burgers, sandwiches, salads, and soups, designed to pair well with beer. Our food menu features something for everyone, including many vegan and vegetarian options, and our bar menu includes wine, cocktails, and several non-alcoholic options for those not in the mood for delicious organic craft beer. For more information about Old Bakery Beer Co. visit oldbakerybeer.com.

Herbarium Sparkling Herbal Teas

Herbarium Sparkling Herbal Tea is the vegan, sugar and gluten free non-alcoholic offering from Old Bakery Beer and Flourish Farmstead. Using organically-grown herbs from Flourish Farmstead as the tasty base, Herbarium Sparkling Herbal Teas strike a middle ground between sparkling water and sodas. They are light, bubbly and flavorful like sparkling water, but they also have a hint of sweetness and body for those who want their beverage to feel like a treat. Visit drinkherbarium.com for more information.

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