Maritime Pacific Brewery’s Jolly Roger Christmas Ale is all about tantalizing mysteries that make science and the rational mind twitch and hiccup, then shrug and think oh man this awesome seasonal is a truly original holiday brew combining rich malt character with a blend of fresh Northwest Chinook and Cascade hops, yo ho ho. At 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7 in Peaks and Pints bottle shop, taproom and restaurant in Tacoma’s Proctor District, Jolly Roger will receive a giant hug in the form of a party. This year’s Jolly will be flowing in several unique variations: Rum Oak Aged Jolly, 2016 Bourbon Barrel Jolly, Spruce Jolly and Ginger Jolly. If you’re jolly for Jolly door prizes then you have to sing Christmas carols.

JOLLY ROGER CHRISTMAS PARTY, 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, Peaks and Pints, 3816 N. 26th St., Basecamp Proctor, Tacoma, no cover