The holidays will be here before you know it and that means it’s time to shop. We’ve put together a few of our favorite things for the beer lover, cyclist, sweet tooth, outdoor enthusiast, and music aficionado from independent businesses we know and love.
Beer – no brainer. Just in time for the holidays you can pick up an Upland Sour Ale Holiday Pack with a bottle of our award-winning sour ales (limited styles available) and two custom tulip glasses ($31). We also have some tasty seasonals currently available as well; try Barrel Chested Barleywine, Teddy Bear Kisses, or Easy Chair Amber Ale.
Gourmet Marshmallows – Our friends at 240sweet in Columbus, Indiana whip up artisan puffs that will blow your mind! Top a cup of spiked hot chocolate or roast the best s’more you’ve ever had.
Grand Trunk Hammock – These hammocks are a must for any hiker or camper. The lightweight material makes them a snap to roll up in your pack. If you’re in Bloomington head over to JL Waters on the square to pick yours up.
The Chief Bicycle – The ultimate commuter bike handmade by our friends at Heritage Bicycles in Chicago.
Record Console – Our friends Siosi + Design Build craft some of the most beautiful furniture locally in Bloomington, Indiana. We’ve got our eye on this record console. Record store recs: Landlocked Music (Bloomington), Luna Music (Indy), and Logan Hardware (Chicago)
Upland Freaker – Because your beer needs a sweater too! Click to shop.
SILCA Wisecracker -For the cyclist and beer enthusiast -It’s a headset spacer…it’s a bottle opener…it’s both! We’ve been buds with SILCA for a while now and we’re obsessed with this little gadget.
Valet Key Fob – Shinola in Detroit continues to make beautifully made leather accessories (not to mention gorgeous bikes) in the USA. Diggin’ on this bright orange.