Merry Christmas From Dabbler Depot To You!

Well, friends, the time is upon us again! The season when people you haven’t talked to in months update you on every tiny, exhaustive detail of their existence. Just in case you really wanted to know how little Jimmy was doing in Robotics Club. (We know you’re only in the first paragraph of this letter, but now would be the perfect time to break open a bottle of J.L. Chave Selection Saint-Joseph Offerus Syrah).

We welcomed a new member to the family in 2022. Little baby Dabbler Depot came into the world on June 17th and has brought the whole family a ton of joy. Our adorable addition (complete with a live plant wall, a moss wall, a “Price is Right-style” wheel, and what some call the best booze selection in the metro) seems to already be very popular. People have come from far and near to congratulate and support us. That support has grown immensely this holiday season. After all, it’s the most wonderful time for a beer! (If you crack open a can of Hamm’s every time we make a bad holiday pun, you’ll be through half a rack by the end).

Matt has been busy with all kinds of projects, dashing through the snow in his keg-equipped Divco for special events, working with all the elves to pull off the upcoming Winter Beer Dabbler on February 25th, and, of course, taking care of the baby Dabbler Depot. (OK, we’re beyond the point of Hamm’s helping with the puns...have you stocked up on some the Valentine Liberator Barreled Gin Dabbler Depot Select yet?)

Lance is somehow everywhere at all moments—pouring samples for guests, bringing in more gummies and seltzers to the coffee shop, and leading the rest of the team through blizzard-like conditions with his bright red nose—wait—that last part might be someone else. (This holiday letter is a lot more entertaining after a couple bottles of the Ommegang Everything Nice Strong Blonde Ale. Hint, hint.)

Mike is getting us all into the holiday spirit with some amazing holiday spirits! From whiskey tastings to our pre-Thanksgiving Day of Decadent Delights, he keeps the vibe as festive as possible. (If you haven’t spiked your coffee with some Dampfwerk Pfefferminz yet, this is your cue!)

We don’t pick favorite children in this family, but if we did, it would be Liz, whose incredible beer buying acumen has propelled us to “Best in Snow,” err…we mean, SHOW. In case you haven’t heard, Wine Enthusiast recently called Dabbler Depot’s beer selection among the best in the country.

Mo has been busy studying for months for a big wine exam she took last week (yawn—at this point in the letter, you probably need a Warcrow Hard Coffee to give you the energy to finish reading all this.) She won’t know the results for a few months, so wish us luck as we all have to listen to her stress about it until March. (In fact, she could probably use some infused beverages from our coffee shop to get her to CHILL OUT a bit. Who has her for Secret Santa, anyway?).

Sharon, when she isn’t busy building muscle by carrying around dozens of wine bottles at a time, still managed to find time to make sure Dabbler Depot looked festive and bright this season. All the lights and greenery in the store look tree-mendous. (There’s another pun. What’s your Hamm’s count at?) She’s also baking for all of us and whipping up epic cocktail-making videos. OK, maybe Liz has some competition in the ‘favorite’ department!

Rudie, in addition to finding a way to stream the Vikings game during that incredible comeback win last Saturday, has been busy stocking the coffee shop with 21+ goodies. (If you’ve made it this far, treat your ELF to a four-pack of Aval cider).

Baristas extraordinaires Kate and Emily have been keeping the coffee side of the coffee shop in (pepper)mint condition. Their excellent lattes and cappuccinos are the perfect solution to your pre-caffeine Resting Grinch Face. (And since we’ll be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day, stop in to get some Rusty Dog coffee beans to take home!)

Jordan, Marina, Quinn, and Sophie have been busy with A/V Club…just kidding! They’re producing excellent photography, videos, and promotions for Dabbler Depot from our on-site content studio. So if you’ve laughed at a Dabbler Tiktok or Reel, or liked one of our photos on Instagram, it’s because they absolutely SLEIGH!

The family pet, Sascha the Hamm’s Bear, is a-paw-lled by the garish holiday outfits we keep dressing them in, but we think the holiday season really soots them! 

The weather outside may be frightful, but the holiday season vibe at the Dabbler is still delightful. Stop by and grab whatever you need to make it through all those other novel-length holiday letters you’ll have to read - we’ve got you covered. Wishing you all a wonderful and festive rest of the year!

Cheers,

Dabbler Family