The Perfect Christmas Date
Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VAFree Tickets Here Join us for the most enchanting event of the season, The Perfect Christmas Date, on December 23rd from 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Get into the holiday spirit with a range of heartwarming activities designed to create cherished memories with your special someone. Wear your coziest scarves, hold hands, and let the magic of the holidays create timeless memories. Whether you’re a new couple savoring the magic of your first Christmas together or seasoned partners rekindling the flame, The Perfect Christmas Date promises an evening filled with love, laughter, and the spirit of the season. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM and the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** Event Schedule: ♫ Tom Star (12:30-3:30pm) ♫ Summer and Eric Duo (4-7:30pm) ❄️ 1:00-6:00 PM – Couples' Handmade Gift Station - Christmas Love Letters & Make a Relationship Stocking ❄️ 2:00 PM – 3-Legged Race ❄️ 3:00 PM – Name That Holiday Scent ❄️ 4:00 PM – Jingle Bell Toss (Water Pong Competition) ❄️ 5:00 PM – Candy Cane Claw Machine ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) PLUS Free Sports Watch Parties: 2:00 Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin Boxing Match 3:30 JMU vs. Air Force Bowl Game WINTER WONDERLAND: ❄️ 40+ beer & and cider samples from local breweries to choose from ❄️ Photo Booth with Accessories ❄️ Great food ❄️ Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ❄️ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! ❄️ Outdoor Games & Activities ❄️ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ❄️ Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more! CLICK HERE FOR FESTIVAL MENU BEER Aslin Esperante Lager - Mexican / 4.5% ABV / 135 CAL / Alexandria, VA / 000 Here to improve the transition into your weekend is Esperante Mexican-style Lager. Slightly sweet, with notes of graham cracker, refreshing lemon-lime, & floral hints. A supreme pair with a slice of lime, & a meal straight off the grill. Aslin VelociRabbit IPA - American / 5.5% ABV / 165 CAL / Alexandria, VA / O The ancient ancestor of the modern-day Kangaroo, a VelociRabbit was notorious for herding large amounts of Beach Chickens to their demise. This lower ABV IPA is the little brother of Laser Raptors. Using the same amounts of Mosaic, Simcoe and Chinook as Laser Raptors, this beer has a powerful berry aroma and nice pine note. The oats and wheat maintain the creamy mouthfeel that Laser Raptors is known for lending the lower ABV the ability to make a crispy break just as the hops surprise your palate. Caboose Hobo Imperial Stout w/Vanilla Bean Stout - Imperial / 8% ABV / 24 IBU / 240 CAL / Vienna, VA / One of the first beers ever brewed at Caboose. Made with a blend of roasted, chocolate, black, and Munich malts, then aged on real Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans. Toffee and caramel notes give way to the smooth, yet rich flavors of coffee and vanilla. Where did the name come from? The name is a nod to the hobos who used to freight hop from town to town. Crooked Run Fermentation Scorpion IPA- American / 7% ABV / 60IBU / 210 CAL / Sterling, VA / West Coast Style IPA with Centennial, Colombus, & Amarillo Hops. Dank and piney hop character with a sharp clean finish. Delirium - Hughe Deliria Belgian Strong Golden Ale / 8.5% ABV / 32 IBU / 255 CAL / Melle, Vlaanderen / O Colour and appearance: a pale blonde colour and fine creamy-white head which clings to the glass. Flavour: A pleasant sparkling carbonate content produces a soft, full taste perception. The aroma is very balanced with a fruity, flowery background and an initial Chardonnay impression which evolves into a spicy, mild aroma of hops. Taste: Full-bodied and balanced with fruity tones of apple and Chardonnay grapes. Deliria has a fine, mild bitterness in its aftertaste and a splendid, round feel in the mouth which evolves well. Special beer brewed once a year to mark International Women's Day. Delirium - Hughe Delirium Nocturnum Belgian Strong Dark Ale / 8.5% ABV / 24 IBU / 255 CAL / Melle, Vlaanderen / O Color and Sight: Dark Chocolate Brown with a compact foam, white-yellow, stable and creamy. Odor Touches of caramel, mocca and chocolate. Spices such as licorice and coriander are also present. Taste: Initially a very pleasant sensation in the mouth of alcohol and softness. It is followed by a growing bitterness, which comes partly from hops, but also from roasted malt and chocolate malt. Towards the end, pleasant balance between bitter, sour and sweet notes. Mustang Sally Phreak Peach Tangerine MS Sour -Fruited / 6.2% ABV / 186 CAL / Chantilly, VA / Sour ale with peach & tangerine. A Phreak series sour. Old Ox Black Ox BLACK | Porter - Other / 6% ABV / 20 IBU / 180 CAL / Ashburn, VA / 1 A robust rye porter with hints of coffee and chocolate nicely balanced with a subtle hop influence. A substantial, malty ale, complex and flavorful with a medium body and a slightly roasty finish. The rich dark color is deceptively refreshing. The spice in the rye clears the palate. A sip will explain why we say this is a delightful combination of sweet and spicy! Right Proper Häxan Porter - Other / 7% ABV / 210 CAL / Washington, DC / ( Named after the silent era Scandinavian documentary on witchcraft, Haxan is brewed with an assortment of roasted malts and oats. Full bodied with round notes of coffee and dark chocolate. Right Proper Lil Wit Wheat Beer - Witbier / 5% ABV / 150 CAL / Washington, DC / Lil Wit is a refreshing Belgian-style White Ale brewed with an abundance of red wheat, white wheat, torrifed wheat, and oats. The beer was gently hopped with Tettnang and Perle then finished with juniper and the classic spices