Welcome in to a festive edition of Craft Beer Republic! ‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the bar, everyone was drunk, from near and afar. We’re bringing you Thanksgiving week beer science, a heated debate on food vs. beer at breweries, and the ultimate guide to "Drunksgiving" boozing. Plus, we roast the bizarre world of shots (spoiler: gin shooters are the worst) and vent about Massachusetts still refusing to legalize happy hour.

Beers We’re Drinking:

• Flex is sipping on Joe Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Cream Stout by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, a smooth and sweet stout, perfect for Thanksgiving indulgence.
• Greg dives into beer science with Rolling Thunder 2024 Imperial Stout by Rogue, a boozy stout, paired with its whiskey counterpart, Dead Guy Whiskey.

Thanksgiving week kicks off with Greg and Flex sharing stories about the chaotic traditions of “Drunksgiving,” from packed bars to running into people you’d rather avoid. The debate over food versus beer at breweries sparks some laughs and unexpected takes, with Flex looking at it from a family angle and Greg holding onto his beer-first mindset. They also dig into the surprising buzz around Trader Joe’s beer selection, and all the single can fun! Finally, the duo takes on the sudden obsession with All I Want for Christmas Is You and debates whether it’s always been a classic or just recently found its fame. Are you tired of that song yet?

Booze News:

• Molson Coors Takes a $41M Hit: Divesting craft brands turns into a pricey tax write-off.
• Stone Brewing Goes Local: Say goodbye to Stone beers abroad as exports are axed.
• Massachusetts Hates Fun: The state keeps its outdated happy hour ban alive and well.
• Florida Man Strikes Again: A spaghetti toss turns into a felony—pasta has never been so dangerous.
• Thanksgiving Beer Facts: Fun trivia, including the Mayflower’s emergency beer stop.

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