There has been lots of news to comb through this week. holiday beer parties were thrown, beers were released, and elves made out with bottles. You’ll find all that (plus other announcements and silliness) right here in this weeks’ edition of Peaks and Pints Instagram Stalker.

Be sure to keep posting those craft beer nestled against cactus photos and be sure to tag @peaksandpints if you’d like a chance to be featured! Cheers!

Beer, cider & mead, oh my! @joevfox12 chats w/Erica @nectarcreek & Kelsey @2townscider about their special offerings for #HAF16 #cider #mead #portlandoregon

A photo posted by Holiday Ale Festival (@holidayalefest) on Nov 30, 2016 at 8:49am PST

We’ve seen the future and it’s full of strawberries. Avancé—aged in bourbon barrels and finished on fresh Maine strawberries—releases at the brewery (no bottle limit) this Saturday at 10:00 AM. You’ll also find a brewery-only release of Helena (two bottle limit), doughnuts, coffee, and beer sampling galore. Avancé will later release to all our areas of distribution.

A photo posted by Allagash Brewing Company (@allagashbrewing) on Nov 29, 2016 at 5:31pm PST

?Name: Porter Baltycki ?Brewery: Deer Bear + Mariusz Bystryk ?Style: Baltic Porter ?Alc. 9,4% IBU 41 ?Malts: munich, pilzen, carafa II, caramunich II, sugar muscovado, outmeal flakes, special b ?Hops: marynka, lubelski ?Flavour⭐⭐⭐⭐ ?Taste⭐⭐⭐⭐ ?Foam⭐⭐⭐⭐ ?Overall 7,5/10 W kolorze ciemno brazowe, wpadajace w czarny. Piana ładna, dość wysoka, puszysta, drobna i w miare długo zostaje. W zapachu delikatna kawa zbożowa, toffi i mleczna czekolada. Zapach ten jest subtelny, ale przyjemny. W smaku piwo jest polslodkie. Trochę przypomina mi dobrego milk stouta, za którym nie przepadam jeśli chodzi o piwny styl? Są wyczuwalne nuty kawy, czekolady, palonosci, karmelu, ale to wszystko jest delikatne i nic nie wysuwa sie na pierwszy plan. Piwo zwyczajnie nie w moim stylu, ale nie można powiedzieć, że złe…na pewno dobrze ułożone, ale jak dla mnie trochę takie zbyt mleczno niezdefiniowane ze zbyt dużą słodyczą? Randkowe…. Ps. Wątpię, żeby ktos zgadł, gdzie to zdjecie zostalo zrobione…? #beeranyone #beer #cheers #craftbeer#happyhour #beers #beerporn #bier#instabeer #birra #beerme#beerstagram #beergeek #hops#beersnob #drinklocal #artofbeer#beertime #piwo #butelka #browar#bottle #brewery #beerpics #beerart #porterbaltycki #balticporter #deerbear #browardeerbear

A photo posted by ? Adam Filip (@filip.adam) on Nov 30, 2016 at 3:02pm PST

Wrangled my buddy and uncle into helping me pick up Fouder No. 3. Thanks @faussepiste!

A photo posted by Matchless Brewing Co. (@matchlessbrewing) on Dec 1, 2016 at 2:16pm PST

New Beer Release TODAY! Mexican Hot Chocolate Imperial Stout ABV 9.0% IBU ~40 Brewed with oats, de-husked black malt and chocolate malt for a silky smooth mouth-feel and rich, full-bodied finish. In the tradition of Mexican Hot Chocolate, we added cocoa nibs and vanilla beans, along with a the touch of cinnamon stick and dried cayenne chili peppers to the conditioning tank. A fragrant mix of vanilla and malted milk chocolate greet the nose followed by a soft and sweet roasted character. Faint hints of cinnamon and cayenne scarcely tickle the palette as the velvety and warming stout coats the mouth. Delight in this savory and merry treat for the dark, frosty, yet festive days upon us. Cheers! Available in both Gig Harbor and Tacoma Tap Rooms for pints and growler fills. #brewerydistricttacoma #gigharbeer #imperialstout

A photo posted by 7seasBREW (@7seasbrew) on Dec 1, 2016 at 11:47am PST

Uh #elfontheshelf how are you able to see my kids with the door closed? #columbiadistributing #lagunitas #beerhumor #craft #seasongreetings #beer

A photo posted by Columbia Distributing Puget S (@columbiadist_pugetsound) on Dec 1, 2016 at 11:25am PST

Mother Nature is our preferred refrigeration source. Where are you enjoying #TwoBeersInTheWild as the weather turns? #beer #craftbeer #drinkWAbeer #OurPNW #Seattle #upperleftusa #adventure #TwoBeersBrewing #PNW #snow #outdoors #snowday #winterwarmer

A photo posted by Two Beers Brewing Co. (@twobeersbrewing) on Nov 30, 2016 at 4:05pm PST

It's the holiday season, time for cheer, and what better way to ring it in than with a new beer? No Trees Were Harmed is our latest hazy hop forward IPA. Based on our No Fruit Was Harmed IPA, but with CTZ hops for more piney, dank, resinous flavors and aromas. On tap now here at the Powerhouse and in Seattle with our friends at @chuckshopshopgw #ipa #craftbeer #pnw #hops #holiday #christmas

A photo posted by Powerhouse Brewery (@powerhousebrewery) on Dec 2, 2016 at 8:03pm PST

Come get your midnight mass early @washingtonbeer #winterfest2016 We promise not give you the ruler…or not. #wabeer #mybeautifuldarktwistedfantasy #werenotdrunkenoughforthis

A photo posted by Cloudburst Brewing (@cloudburstbrew) on Dec 2, 2016 at 5:04pm PST

Packed full of the good stuff. #LizardofKoz #brewedforus

A photo posted by Founders Brewing Co. (@foundersbrewing) on Dec 1, 2016 at 5:40pm PST

#Brewery #213. @therarebarrel – I'm learning to love sours. Not my favorite style but I've had enough to know that #TheRareBarrel puts a lot of craft and attention into all of their beers. I'm so glad we made the trek across the bay to come here! ?

A photo posted by @beerbitchaz on Dec 3, 2016 at 2:59pm PST

Peaks, Pints and GWAR!

A photo posted by Jason Alexander (@tikicommando) on Dec 3, 2016 at 3:06pm PST

Friday morning foraging adventure for @seattleciderco. #vscocam #wanderlust #PNW #adventure #upperleftusa #outdoors #livewashington #washingtonexplored #Snow #snowfall #upperleftusa

A photo posted by Caity Rock (@caity_rock) on Dec 3, 2016 at 11:12am PST

A waxing master at work… Coffee Cinnamon B-Bomb will be released in our Urban Beer Garden next Saturday, 12/10! This special edition of B-Bomb will be available on tap and to-go in 22oz bottles beginning at 11am! $22 per bottle, 2 bottle limit per person. Distribution will follow after our beer garden release and will include our entire network of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and the Denver Metro Area. #coffeecinnamon #bbomb #ccbbomb #barrelagedbeer #goldwax #waxgame #whenidipyoudipwedip

A video posted by fremontbrewing (@fremontbrewing) on Dec 3, 2016 at 1:13pm PST

The man, the myth, the #Elf! Punchy the Elf is back in #WallaWalla for our Winter Ale release party! Come on down, 12-9. Food by West of the Blues BBQ!

A photo posted by @burwoodbrewing on Dec 3, 2016 at 11:55am PST

Don't miss the last session of this years Winter Beer Fest presented by the Washington Brewers Guild featuring 52 Washington breweries pouring 180+ beers! Doors open at 5:30pm, see you soon! #wabeer #drinkwabeer #craft #beer #winterbeerfest

A photo posted by Washington Beer Commission (@washingtonbeer) on Dec 3, 2016 at 4:50pm PST

Nobody expects a ninja attack—least of all when they’re enjoying a glass of this holiday-spiced porter from @ashevillebrewingco. Released in October, the beer combines flavors of pureed raisins, baked cinnamon and bread crust to provide cushioning for burnt toast and molasses, and it's all topped with a ninja-strength kick of caramelized ginger.

A photo posted by DRAFT Magazine (@draftmag) on Dec 2, 2016 at 10:54am PST