Draw Two

Most of the beers in this story are available at major supermarkets and retail chains in Southern California. The rest can be found at larger liquor outlets and specialty stores such as Trader Joe’s and Bristol Farms.

And for those who insist that a good beer is freshest and most flavorful from the tap, here are Southland locations that serve holiday brews on draft:

Anchor Christmas Ale (1994-1997): Stuffed Sandwich, 413 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel.

Bert Grant’s Winter Ale: Father’s Office, 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica.

Brewski’s Holiday Salute: Brewski’s, 75 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach.

Coors Winterfest: Yankee Doodle’s, 300 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey (also Santa Monica, Woodland Hills and Belmont Shores).

Father Christmas Wassail Ale: Crown City Brewery, 300 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Gordon Biersch Winter Bock: Gordon Biersch Brewing Co., 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena.

Pete’s Wicked Winter Ale Brew: Shark’s Cove, 1220 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach.

Pyramid Snow Cap: Hero’s, 305 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton.

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale: Barney’s Beanery, 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles.

Winter Wonder Beer: Alpine Village Inn, 833 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance.