Mary Cate Mannion

Proof that I can, in fact, be convinced to spend an entire rainy day looking at cars… if there’s a lager involved 🍺🏁

Started the day with Hill Climb Lager (4.7%) and honestly that set the tone perfectly for the Wilbraham Hill Climb.

Fun fact: the hill climb originally started as a way for early auto manufacturers in Western Mass and Northern Connecticut to test and show off their cars which makes the whole event feel even cooler when you’re standing there watching these vintage cars race up the mountain.

Between the old meeting house, classic cars, local beer, and watching my husband nearly melt during the hot wing competition 🔥 🌶️ it was such a fun New England small town kind of day.

10/10 would absolutely stand in the rain holding a beer while pretending I know things about engines again. Cheers! 🍻

A little rain couldn’t dampen the spirit at the Jack Rome Memorial 5K and fun walk🐾💙

What a joy it was to support the animals at TJO and be surrounded by an incredible community.

The rainbow memorial wall was especially meaningful such a beautiful way to honor the pets who will always hold a place in our hearts 💕 🌈

Gary Rome Hyundai Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center

This weekend was all about saying goodbye to the old and making room for something better!

Hours of digging, pulling, and seriously questioning my life choices later our new hydrangeas are happy in their new home.

Anyone else doing some major spring cleaning or planting this weekend? 💐

Daylight Saving Time means we lose an hour of sleep… but that just means we can gain a pint, right? 🍺⏰

Springing forward with some fun pints at this weekend. If you visit highly recommend the Vanilla Brown 🍦🤎, the Raisincrest 🍻or the Bozo Juice 🤡 (this one does not drink like an 8% brew so watch out!).

What are you drinking this weekend? Cheers to longer days and great beer! 🍺

Lavender in an IPA, are you in or out? 🪻🍺

For me, it’s a 100% yes! in Indian Orchard, MA has quickly become one of my favorite spots for craft beer in Western Massachusetts. Between the bold brews, immaculate music selection, pinball machine, and sticker wall, a quick stop for a beer often turns into two🍻.

🍻 Favorite sips:

🪻 Lavenous: Milkshake IPA | 7.2% ABV
Floral lavender notes meet the sweetness of vanilla in this bold, balanced beer. You’ll either love it or hate it, but it’s unforgettable.

🍑 Peach Mango Citra Blind: New England IPA | 6.8% ABV
Sweet, juicy, fruit-salad style sipper with bright peach and tropical mango flavors. Perfect for fans of hazy IPAs.

🌌 Galaxy Blind: New England IPA | 6.8% ABV
Packed with hops (Galaxy, Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic, Azacca), this hazy IPA delivers tropical and citrus flavors while remaining smooth and approachable.

If you’re looking for a fun spot to grab a beer or two, add Rustic to your list. ( And you go, let me know what you think of the lavender beer!!)

If there’s a candle, it counts as cake… right? 🍺🎂

Celebrating another trip around the sun with Gunner’s Daughter, a decadent milk stout from
in Westbrook Maine.

This brew brings peanut butter, coffee, and chocolate notes without being too heavy. The perfect birthday sweet treat! Cheers friends! 🍻

There’s no one else I’d rather bippity bippity boop with 🐭🎡✨

🍺 Cheers to the beers (and sips) that made 2025 extra delicious ✨

From spooky season stouts and pumpkin spice pours, to sours that wowed me and a few magical Disney + cruise drinks along the way, this year was all about trying fun things, supporting great breweries, and savoring the moments in between.

This year we also bought a house and of course there was beer to celebrate because moving days and milestone moments absolutely deserve a great pour.

Here’s my 2025 beer (and drink) recap, curious what are you celebrating as we enter 2026? Cheers! 🍻

All I want for Christmas is Enzo themed pajamas 🐾 wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and blessed holiday season!