The Light Show At This New Hampshire Brewery Is More Astounding Than You Can Imagine

Anheuser-Busch Merrimack Brewery in New Hampshire offers a unique holiday experience with festive lights, Clydesdales, and various activities.

This time of year you'll find lights around every corner. From homes to businesses to some of the others we've featured recently, if there's a state in New England that celebrates the holidays with flair it's certainly New Hampshire. Those who love this time of year are busy trying to plan trips to each of the unique displays taking place across the Granite State and we've got just one more for you to add to your list!

During the day, the Anheuser-Busch Merrimack Brewery is decked out for the holidays as one might expect. Boughs of holly, stately trees and lots of Christmas cheer.

While you might find similarly spirited Christmas displays across the state, you won't find any that include the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale.

But that's not the only reason to make a trip to the brewery this holiday season. It's what happens after dark that we think is one of the most special Christmas experiences in New Hampshire.

From now until December 30th, the lights in the park come alive after dusk for the annual Brewery Lights event.

Guests of all ages can visit and warm up at the family-friendly Gingerbread House to roast s’mores around one of six fire pits, sip hot cocoa (and, of course, a variety of Anheuser-Busch bee!) and enjoy hot food.

The lights are magnificent, offering a whole new way to see the park.

Make sure to get your photo with a Clydesdale. And, if you're a grown-up over the age of 21, you'll want to sample the 14 beers on tap in The Biergarten, including Blue Point Winter Ale, Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager and Michelob Ultra Pure Gold. All guests can enjoy festive food for purchase in The Biergarten.

The Anheuser-Busch Merrimack Brewery is located at 221 Daniel Webster Hwy #2, Merrimack, New Hampshire. . Brewery Lights takes place Thursday through Sunday after dusk through December 30th from 4 p.m to 9 p.m. You can learn more about the brewery on their website. For questions, give them a call on 603-595-1202.

There are a few different ways to take part in the fun:

Bud Light and Brewery Lights: Includes an exclusive Bud Light tour, sample from the Finishing Beer Tank and a special pint glass.

Budweiser Clydesdale VIP Experience: This tour gives guests the chance to have a meet and greet with a Clydesdale and Handler, capture a holiday photo with a Clydesdale and receive a customized Clydesdale pint glass, complimentary Budweiser for guests 21 and older, or non-alcoholic beverages and a s’mores kit.

New Hampshire Fire Pit Fun: The package includes private fire pit seating on the patio for up to eight people, s’mores kits, Bavarian pretzels with New Hampshire-made Budweiser mustard, complimentary beer, soft drinks and wait-staff service.

And, because we can't resist a holiday light show here's another we recommend you experience.

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