A Very Vermont Christmas (2024)
"A Very Vermont Christmas" is a heartwarming holiday romance that follows the story of Emma, a successful event planner from the city, who returns to her quaint hometown in Vermont to help organize the annual Christmas festival. As she reconnects with old friends and family, she meets Jack, a charming local who runs the town’s beloved Christmas tree farm. Despite their initial differences, Emma and Jack find themselves working closely together and rediscovering the magic of Christmas. Amidst the snowy landscapes and festive activities, a romance blossoms, reminding both of them about the importance of home, love, and holiday traditions.
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00:00:00This Christmas, outside where the snow is falling, it's painting the mountains white.
00:00:15Inside here the fire's burning, we'll be warm all through the night.
00:00:22Cause now I have you here with me, bundled beneath the flow of the tree.
00:00:29This Christmas, let's write a love story.
00:00:32This Christmas, let's make it come true.
00:00:35This Christmas, let's make the glow of the tree.
00:00:39This Christmas, it'll be you and me.
00:00:42Nice one, Mom!
00:00:43You had to get your skiing jeans from somewhere, right?
00:00:45Yeah, from Dad.
00:00:50You know, for early season, that snow's not bad.
00:00:53Time for one more?
00:00:55No, I wish. I gotta get to work. The beer doesn't brew itself.
00:00:59Especially not this year.
00:01:01Now there's your father. He gave you that ridiculous work ethic.
00:01:05And a taste for beer.
00:01:06Okay, okay. You're right.
00:01:08I'll catch up with you later.
00:01:20Joy? What's wrong?
00:01:23I just see Pop everywhere I look.
00:01:26Well, they do say the first Christmas is the hardest.
00:01:31We'll get through it.
00:01:34It was his favorite time of year.
00:01:37He did love Christmas.
00:01:39He did?
00:01:41Yeah.
00:01:44It was his favorite time of year.
00:01:47He did love Christmas.
00:01:49The laughter, the camaraderie, the community.
00:01:55Christmas at Joe's.
00:01:57Christmas at Joe's.
00:02:00Joy, I just want to say,
00:02:03before all the Christmas craziness starts,
00:02:05how grateful I am.
00:02:07For what?
00:02:09Well, it couldn't have been easy.
00:02:12Giving up a skiing career to come back here and take care of this whole place?
00:02:16That was a huge sacrifice.
00:02:18No, Mom, it wasn't a sacrifice. I wanted to.
00:02:21Besides, it wasn't a very realistic dream.
00:02:24Oh, please. You really had a shot.
00:02:27Ski racers don't make any money.
00:02:31Don't be silly. You don't make money from the ski racing.
00:02:34You make money from the cereal box endorsement deals.
00:02:38No, but seriously, if it's too much,
00:02:40if taking care of this place gets too stressful...
00:02:43Mom, it's okay. It's going to be great.
00:02:45Okay? Joe's is the dream now.
00:02:48And I will do everything in my power to keep this place afloat.
00:02:52Everything.
00:02:55No, no, no, Joy.
00:02:57Those have been up there since we first opened.
00:02:59How much is up there anyway? Probably a couple hundred bucks?
00:03:01I mean, it wouldn't make much of a difference...
00:03:03Mom, I'm kidding. I would never.
00:03:07Man, I love living in a ski town.
00:03:10You meet the most incredible people from all over the world.
00:03:13I remember that one.
00:03:15Jack and Amelia, Sydney, Australia.
00:03:18Now, those folks like their beer.
00:03:21Yeah. Costa Rica. Thailand.
00:03:24Yeah.
00:03:25Oh, that one? An actual princess hung that one up.
00:03:29Or, well, her bodyguard did.
00:03:33There's Dad's original dollar.
00:03:36Yeah.
00:03:38And the next bill we hung up there after that was from Chamonix.
00:03:42The Girards.
00:03:44Yeah, they invited us over there to ski.
00:03:47They did?
00:03:48Yeah. Said we had an open invitation.
00:03:50I didn't know that.
00:03:51Yeah.
00:03:52Well, your Dad and I always dreamed of going over there one day.
00:03:56Yeah, like, when we were tired.
00:03:59But then we realized that we didn't have to travel to a special place.
00:04:03We lived in one.
00:04:05You're right, Mom.
00:04:06The French Alps don't have anything on Maple Glen.
00:04:17Hey, Kevin.
00:04:18Stepping up your game, I see.
00:04:21I'd fix those lights around the sign, though.
00:04:24Otherwise, it'll just look tacky.
00:04:26Thanks, Greg.
00:04:27You would know.
00:04:38Lovely decorations, Mrs. Keogh.
00:04:40Why, thank you, Greg.
00:04:42What gives?
00:04:45Are things really that bad?
00:04:47How desperate would we have to be to spend any of these?
00:04:50Oh, Greg!
00:04:53You must be craving a real beer
00:04:55instead of the generic stuff you serve over at Frosty's.
00:04:58Schultz may not meet your standards, but it meets the bottom line.
00:05:02It's a lot of money to be made pouring big beer.
00:05:04You should consider it.
00:05:06I will never stop brewing Joe's recipes.
00:05:09It's the 21st century, Joy.
00:05:12No offense, but people's tastes in beer are changing.
00:05:15Joe's brews are a little dated.
00:05:19That jacket's a little dated.
00:05:23What do you need, Greg?
00:05:25We're hosting the inaugural
00:05:27Vermont Christmas Brewski Competition this year.
00:05:29Thought you might like to enter.
00:05:31Brewski? Cute. What is it?
00:05:33It's a competition for the best craft brew in Vermont.
00:05:36And it culminates with a torchlight parade in the ski area.
00:05:39Craft beers at Frosty's?
00:05:43When is it?
00:05:45December 21st.
00:05:47When is it?
00:05:49December 23rd, the day before Christmas Eve.
00:05:51But entries have to be in the week before.
00:05:54Who's eligible?
00:05:56Anyone who brews craft beer in Vermont.
00:05:59It's a great opportunity.
00:06:01Werner gets a distribution deal with Schultz.
00:06:03I don't know.
00:06:05Don't be so stubborn.
00:06:07Just like your dad.
00:06:10We'll consider it.
00:06:13Great.
00:06:17You know, the offer from our ownership group
00:06:19to buy Mogul Joe's still stands.
00:06:21We're not interested.
00:06:23No more brewing at dawn.
00:06:26More time to ski and enjoy life.
00:06:30Like we used to.
00:06:33Actually, Mom and I got a few runs in this morning.
00:06:35It's the 21st century, Greg.
00:06:37Women can have it all now.
00:06:40Touché.
00:06:43And, Greg, we're not together anymore.
00:06:46Remember?
00:06:48I know.
00:06:51I know.
00:06:54Okay.
00:07:02Just think about it.
00:07:10Hey, Joy!
00:07:17You okay?
00:07:19I'm good.
00:07:21All right.
00:07:23Hey, look out!
00:07:30Joy!
00:07:32I'm so sorry.
00:07:34You okay?
00:07:38Oh, man.
00:07:40Okay, all right.
00:07:42Thanks.
00:07:44Jeez.
00:07:47You're not hurt, are you?
00:07:49Yeah, no, I'm fine,
00:07:51but why don't you watch where you're going next time?
00:07:54I didn't know I was skiing in the texting lane.
00:07:56I didn't know I was texting in the beginner's lane.
00:07:58Last I checked, this chair was for intermediate and advanced skiers only.
00:08:02Well, looks like I got off on the wrong lift.
00:08:04Uh-huh.
00:08:06And we got off on the wrong ski.
00:08:09Hey, I'm Zach.
00:08:11Hi.
00:08:14I'm Joy.
00:08:16Nice to meet you, Joy.
00:08:18Well, sorry again.
00:08:20I'm gonna go carve up some corduroy.
00:08:22Well, hey, hey, hey, hey, you don't want to go that way.
00:08:25It's pretty steep.
00:08:26Joy, I'm kind of an athlete.
00:08:28Oh! Oh! Ooh!
00:08:30Oh, boy.
00:08:32I'm gonna go this way, Joy.
00:08:34Don't worry about me.
00:08:37I got it.
00:08:39That's the trick.
00:08:42Yeah, there you go. Yeah.
00:08:43There we go.
00:08:44Yeah, all right.
00:08:45Listen, um, there's no shame in admitting that you're not an expert.
00:08:49They just groom gnomes run.
00:08:50Why don't you follow me?
00:08:52You don't have to do that.
00:08:54Well, it's not for you.
00:08:56I'm protecting the other skiers by putting you in isolation.
00:09:00Come on.
00:09:02Okay.
00:09:12I owe you one.
00:09:14Oh, no, you don't owe me anything.
00:09:16That ski lesson was a public service.
00:09:18Hey, can I buy you a beer in the lodge?
00:09:20No, thanks.
00:09:22They only serve Schultz on tap.
00:09:24Ugh.
00:09:25Besides, I got to get to work anyway.
00:09:27Where do you work?
00:09:28Mogul Joe's. It's a brew pub.
00:09:30I hear good things.
00:09:31You got any Vermont-style IPAs?
00:09:33No, we feature more traditional German and Austrian styles.
00:09:37But, uh, yeah, we got some new stuff in the works.
00:09:39You should come check us out.
00:09:41I definitely will.
00:09:43Well, it was nice bumping into you.
00:09:45I'm sure I'll see you around.
00:09:57Hey, guys. Sorry I'm late.
00:09:58Just getting off the hill?
00:10:00Yeah.
00:10:01I met this guy on the way here.
00:10:03He's a great guy.
00:10:05Who?
00:10:06Yeah, I met this guy today.
00:10:08Oh, you did, did you?
00:10:10No, it's nothing like that.
00:10:12He totally crashed into me coming off the chairlift,
00:10:15and I had to help him down the trail.
00:10:17He had no business being on the summit.
00:10:19And when was the last time you slowed down enough
00:10:21to help a total stranger down the mountain?
00:10:23It's not like that.
00:10:24He's a random tourist.
00:10:26Plus, he's a terrible skier.
00:10:27Well, that's a deal-breaker.
00:10:29Hey, where did Dad keep his recipes?
00:10:32You're thinking of entering that contest, aren't you?
00:10:34Vermont-style holiday IPA might be just the spark we need.
00:10:38Well, Christmas is only four weeks away,
00:10:40so you better get going.
00:10:41I know.
00:10:42And if we don't have a huge week at Christmas,
00:10:44we might have to take Greg and Frosty's up on their offer.
00:10:47Well, your dad saved everything down in the cellar.
00:10:50You want to help me look?
00:10:53I'll be right down.
00:11:00What's this?
00:11:02Oh, that is your father's log
00:11:05of all the phone numbers and emails from the bills on their after.
00:11:09He kept track of everyone who ever invited us to visit.
00:11:12Wow, there's so many names.
00:11:14He really had a way of making friends with everybody, didn't he?
00:11:25Oh, I think I found it in this box of mugs.
00:11:28How did he keep track of everything?
00:11:30Oh, that was your dad's recipe filing system.
00:11:33Dotted on a napkin and stashed it in a safe place.
00:11:36Look at all these hops.
00:11:38Chinook, amarillo, simcoe, citra, mosaic.
00:11:42This is going to be harder than I thought.
00:11:44What were you thinking? Classic IPA?
00:11:47No, it needs a holiday twist.
00:11:49I got some ideas.
00:11:51Oh, my gosh.
00:11:53These are from the old Christmas mug club.
00:11:56I can't believe we still have these.
00:11:58Look.
00:12:00One of our guests sent this from Munich.
00:12:03And when your dad opened the box, he dropped it.
00:12:07And we just held our breath and watched as it bounced across the floor.
00:12:11Somehow, it never shattered.
00:12:14We should bring back the Christmas mug club.
00:12:17It would be a great way for you to launch your new beer.
00:12:20Oh, my goodness.
00:12:22Look.
00:12:25Your snow globe.
00:12:27Oh.
00:12:29When were you, like, five years old?
00:12:31Something like that.
00:12:33I remember when he gave me this that Christmas.
00:12:35I thought it was the most magical thing in the world.
00:12:38The way the snow fell on this mountain.
00:12:44Well, we have over 30 years of history down here.
00:12:47Could spend a lot of time strolling down memory lane.
00:12:50Yeah, but that's time I don't have.
00:12:52I got to go brew the best beer that Mogul Joe's has ever brewed.
00:12:58Welcome to our home.
00:13:03Safe and sound from any winter storm.
00:13:10Come inside the cold.
00:13:13Cause how we've got a lot of memories to create.
00:13:19Memories to create right here.
00:13:23In our snow globe that we share.
00:13:27In our winter wonderland.
00:13:31In our snow globe that we share.
00:13:35In our winter wonderland.
00:13:41Got a surprise for you this Christmas, Pops.
00:13:44Something new, something different.
00:13:50I really wish you were here to help me with it, though.
00:13:53Could use some of your magic touch.
00:14:15I hear from corporate.
00:14:17After we get things rolling here in the Northeast,
00:14:19they want you out at headquarters in Colorado.
00:14:22I can't tell you how excited I am they agree to this new craft brew division.
00:14:26Corporate wasn't so sure about this, but you're very convincing.
00:14:30I know it's a radical new direction for Schultz.
00:14:33But it is a great opportunity.
00:14:36Tell me once again why the customers would want this.
00:14:39Craft brew's got its own culture.
00:14:41It's mostly independent.
00:14:43They make small batches to create big demand.
00:14:45And it leads to even bigger sales.
00:14:47Who doesn't like big sales, Bob?
00:14:51But isn't the ultimate goal to be acquired by someone like us?
00:14:55Yeah, for some.
00:14:57But for most independent breweries, they just want to represent the community.
00:15:02And create a taste of home.
00:15:05Well, sounds like you're the perfect guy for the job.
00:15:09Hey, take care of the local accounts this Christmas.
00:15:12We will have you out in Colorado in no time.
00:15:14Thanks, Bob.
00:15:21Thank you.
00:15:29Zach, right?
00:15:30Joy. We collided on the mountain the other day.
00:15:33Of course. Yeah, my hero.
00:15:36I didn't recognize you without your helmet and goggles.
00:15:38You want to join me?
00:15:40You look pretty busy.
00:15:41No, it's just a sales report. Please, sit.
00:15:44Okay. Just for a minute, though. I've got to get to work.
00:15:47Got to brew the beer, huh?
00:15:49Yeah.
00:15:52So, you're in sales?
00:15:55Yeah. Yeah, I'm a rep.
00:15:58What do you sell?
00:16:01Schultz beer.
00:16:04Yeah, I took over for a guy named Greg Harris.
00:16:07He runs Frosty's Pub now.
00:16:09It's actually one of our bigger accounts.
00:16:11Maybe you know him?
00:16:12Yeah, I know Greg.
00:16:15So, you're a big beer guy?
00:16:18Look, nobody knows the dynamics
00:16:20between craft breweries and big beer companies like I do.
00:16:23Oh, yeah?
00:16:25Yeah.
00:16:26That's why Schultz is sending me to Colorado in a couple months
00:16:29to partner up with microbreweries.
00:16:32So, big beer is going to sell fake craft beer
00:16:36to our competitors and squeeze us out of business?
00:16:39Do you have any idea
00:16:41how hard my dad had to work to build our brand and our following?
00:16:46Being the only craft beer in town is what has kept us alive.
00:16:53I'm sorry. It's just that it's personal to me.
00:16:56It's okay. I get it.
00:17:00Hey, um...
00:17:03I'd still like to try your beer sometime.
00:17:06We open every day at three.
00:17:36Yeah.
00:18:02Hello? Anybody here?
00:18:07Huh.
00:18:19You stealing our tips?
00:18:21You guys open yet?
00:18:23Technically, no.
00:18:25You want me to come back later?
00:18:27No. It's okay.
00:18:30You have quite a collection.
00:18:33Guests from all over the world.
00:18:35Some pretty good memories up there.
00:18:37Huh.
00:18:39Is this a chairlift guy?
00:18:41My mother, Mary Keogh.
00:18:44Nice to meet you, Mary.
00:18:46Zach Chase.
00:18:47I was just saying, got a lot of admirers.
00:18:50Oh, it's delightful to meet you, Zach.
00:18:53You too.
00:18:57A little early for Opry, isn't it?
00:19:00I was just hoping to sample a few of your beers.
00:19:03Craving something other than Schultz and Schultz Light.
00:19:06Which we will never serve here, by the way.
00:19:11I come as a beer lover, not a salesman.
00:19:14However, I do have a pitch for you.
00:19:16Doesn't involve beer.
00:19:18I was just hoping that maybe you could give me another ski lesson.
00:19:22Oh. Uh...
00:19:25I don't know.
00:19:26There's a little more than three weeks till Christmas,
00:19:28and I have a million things to do, but...
00:19:30How about this?
00:19:32Pour me a flight of Mogul Joe's Finest.
00:19:34If I can guess what they are, you owe me a lesson.
00:19:37Well, if your expert palate is anything like your expert skiing,
00:19:41this should be a cinch.
00:19:44Take a seat.
00:19:45Okay.
00:19:51Oh. Whoa. What did I get myself into?
00:19:54Blind taste test. You game?
00:19:57I'm game. Bring it.
00:20:02Okay. This should be interesting.
00:20:09All righty.
00:20:11Number one.
00:20:22Roasted malts.
00:20:23Hints of coffee.
00:20:25Milk chocolate.
00:20:27What is that? Hazelnut?
00:20:29And...
00:20:30Oh, figs.
00:20:31Oh, come on, Joy. That's Belgian stout.
00:20:34Pretty good, but don't get ahead of yourself, okay?
00:20:37Here's number two.
00:20:41Okay. Mmm. All right.
00:20:45Oh, that's complex. Mm-hmm.
00:20:48Mmm. Sturdy malt backbone.
00:20:51Mild fruity aromas.
00:20:53It's like toffee flavors layered with red apples, orange zest, and...
00:20:58plums.
00:20:59You know, the obvious answer is Belgian pale ale,
00:21:02but I'm gonna go with Bière de Gard.
00:21:07Wow.
00:21:08Thanks, Mary. By the way, guys,
00:21:10the sense of smell is more important than the sense of sight.
00:21:14Just saying.
00:21:16All right, Mr. Super Taster.
00:21:20Number three.
00:21:21Okay. Number three.
00:21:24Oh, this is a tough one.
00:21:29Mmm.
00:21:30You know, mild, crisp notes, full malt flavors.
00:21:34Is that a touch of caramel with roasted fruit?
00:21:38Man, I want to say Dunkelsbach, but...
00:21:41for the win, I'm gonna go Doppelbach.
00:21:45Most people haven't even heard of a Doppelbach.
00:21:47Well, most people aren't studying to be a Cicerone.
00:21:50What's a Cicerone?
00:21:52It's like a wine sommelier for beer.
00:21:55I think I just got hustled.
00:21:59Hey, Lucy.
00:22:02Zach, I would like for you to meet
00:22:04the most important woman in Maple Glen,
00:22:06the chairperson, in fact.
00:22:08This is Lifty Lucy.
00:22:09Nice to meet you, Lucy.
00:22:10Hey, is there any chance that we could get on the lift a little early?
00:22:14Huh?
00:22:15Answer's the same as it always is.
00:22:17Chair opens at 9 a.m. sharp.
00:22:19We're gonna be late.
00:22:20I'm gonna be late.
00:22:21I'm gonna be late.
00:22:22I'm gonna be late.
00:22:23I'm gonna be late.
00:22:24I'm gonna be late.
00:22:25I'm gonna be late.
00:22:26I'm gonna be late.
00:22:27It's 9 a.m. sharp.
00:22:28If I let you on early, I'd have to let everyone on early.
00:22:39Oh, Lucy, we're bringing back the Christmas Mug Club.
00:22:41I'll dig out my Santa mug.
00:22:50Why'd you decide to start skiing now?
00:22:53I moved to a ski town.
00:22:55Guess I always wanted to learn.
00:22:57Well, what took you so long?
00:23:01My dad tried to teach me when I was young.
00:23:04We didn't get along that well.
00:23:06So I just played hockey with my friends.
00:23:09Anyhow, my dad's coming in town for Christmas,
00:23:11and now that he's older and I'm wiser,
00:23:16I just want to make up for some lost time.
00:23:19I'll take him on a few runs.
00:23:22Sweet.
00:23:23Hmm.
00:23:26My dad was a great skier.
00:23:30He was a pretty popular guy around here, too.
00:23:35You say that like he's not around anymore.
00:23:38Yeah.
00:23:39We lost him about a year ago.
00:23:44I'm sorry.
00:23:48Me too.
00:23:54Okay.
00:23:56Keep your upper body quiet.
00:23:58Move half the body, use half the energy.
00:24:01Feel that downhill ski engage at the tip.
00:24:05Hey, can you teach me to ski backward like that?
00:24:08After you learn to ski forward.
00:24:11Ha!
00:24:23Thank you.
00:24:39The Christmas scavenger hunt, that's a pretty fun tradition.
00:24:42Yeah.
00:24:44Yours must have been a little different growing up in a brewery.
00:24:47I mean, I guess so.
00:24:49I was so young when they bought the place,
00:24:51I didn't really know any different.
00:24:52And my dad sunk everything he had into that place.
00:24:56That first Christmas, it was magical.
00:25:00My dad wanted Joe's to be the kind of place where everybody felt welcome.
00:25:04Where, like, even if you were alone on Christmas Day,
00:25:07you could go in there and you would meet friendly people
00:25:09who would take you in, no questions asked.
00:25:12Christmas at Joe's.
00:25:14After you open gifts at home
00:25:15and go to whatever church services you want to attend,
00:25:18everyone brings a gift for children in need
00:25:20and congregates at Joe's.
00:25:22Wow.
00:25:24You gonna keep up the tradition this year?
00:25:27I hope so.
00:25:29It'll be our first year without him.
00:25:32For what it's worth, um,
00:25:35time does help.
00:25:39That's what I hear.
00:25:45I was living in New York City when my mom passed.
00:25:47I told my ex-wife,
00:25:49I am done with the corporate rat race.
00:25:52I'm gonna pursue my dream.
00:25:54She didn't have the same dream?
00:25:57Her dream was New York.
00:26:04That's why I'm moving to Colorado.
00:26:06So I can do the work I love and find my people.
00:26:11There's a Christmas auction at Frosty's tomorrow.
00:26:14Do you want to go with me?
00:26:16Isn't Frosty's enemy territory?
00:26:20Yes.
00:26:22All the local businesses take turns hosting
00:26:25and we donate items for people to bid on.
00:26:28It's a good way to raise money for charity.
00:26:30Sounds fun.
00:26:32I'll be there.
00:26:41Oh, thank you for the bid.
00:26:44Hey there.
00:26:46Hi, Zach.
00:26:48What's the highest bid so far for the tree?
00:26:50I could do better than that.
00:26:52You don't have to.
00:26:54Well, no, that's the whole point of this, right?
00:26:56Thank you, Zach.
00:26:58I appreciate it.
00:27:00That snowman out there's getting all the attention.
00:27:02Oh, wow.
00:27:04That's a lot of snow.
00:27:06I know.
00:27:07That snowman out there's getting all the attention.
00:27:09Oh, wow.
00:27:11He is quite the character.
00:27:13How well did you say you know Greg?
00:27:16Pretty well.
00:27:18He's actually my ex.
00:27:21He is?
00:27:23Yeah.
00:27:25We grew up here together in Maple Glen
00:27:27and we dated on and off through high school and college.
00:27:30Then after college, that's when he got the job with Schultz
00:27:33and I left to go skiing.
00:27:35And then my dad got sick.
00:27:37And I came back home
00:27:39and jumped into the family business.
00:27:41That's when I realized it wasn't going to work.
00:27:57You mastered the blues.
00:27:59You went all the way down Sleigh Ride without falling?
00:28:01Well done.
00:28:03I slayed that Sleigh Ride.
00:28:05Yeah, you're the Sleigh Ride slayer.
00:28:08And you are the Queen of Diamonds.
00:28:12I love it.
00:28:14The name or the accent?
00:28:16Both.
00:28:18When's my next lesson?
00:28:20Well, with all the progress you've made,
00:28:22the only thing that's left to do is practice.
00:28:25Whoa.
00:28:27You're not going to unleash me on the unsuspecting public.
00:28:29Yes, my duty to the people of Maple Glen is over.
00:28:33Well, selfishly, I had an ulterior motive for one more lesson.
00:28:38What's that?
00:28:41I really like spending time with you.
00:28:49I got a new idea.
00:28:51It's going to put Mogul Joe's back on the map.
00:28:53Another old world classic?
00:28:55No.
00:28:57It's a hop-forward holiday IPA.
00:28:59It's a twist on one of my dad's old recipes.
00:29:02Huh. It's a perfect addition to the taps.
00:29:05You really think so?
00:29:07Absolutely.
00:29:09You know, the first time I went in there,
00:29:11I felt like a local, even though I'd never been there before.
00:29:14You can never lose that feeling of nostalgia.
00:29:17We might be a little too nostalgic.
00:29:19Never. Uh-uh.
00:29:21A holiday IPA will bring Mogul Joe's past into the future.
00:29:24Yeah.
00:29:26Well, I've got my dad's old recipe,
00:29:28but it's a little vague, to say the least.
00:29:30Vague?
00:29:32Unfinished.
00:29:34Maybe I can help you with some flavor profiles.
00:29:36No way. No!
00:29:38You're going to have to get to know me a little better
00:29:40before I tell you all my secrets.
00:29:42Deal.
00:29:48Wow. Very impressive.
00:29:51Well, you asked for it,
00:29:53so don't complain when I treat you like the rest of my tours.
00:29:55Hey, Kev.
00:29:57Hey, Joy.
00:29:58As I'm sure you're aware,
00:30:01the first step in beer making is cracking the grains.
00:30:04Mm-hmm.
00:30:06Oh, I love this part.
00:30:10That happen on all your tours?
00:30:15The cracked grains, or grist,
00:30:18is augured to the grist case,
00:30:21where it's mixed with hot water in the mash tun.
00:30:25Come here.
00:30:28We let the grains steep, like tea,
00:30:31and the grains release all their sugars.
00:30:33This sweet, unfermented beer is called wort.
00:30:37Good old wort.
00:30:40That's in here.
00:30:44The wort is sent to the boil kettle,
00:30:47where we add hops after a controlled boil,
00:30:50and then when it cools, it's sent to the fermenters,
00:30:53and we add yeast.
00:30:55That's what converts it to alcohol.
00:30:56When do you add the Christmas magic?
00:30:58Mm, great question.
00:31:00After it boils, we add any special ingredients,
00:31:03like, um, you know, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, pumpkin.
00:31:08You don't like pumpkin?
00:31:10People like pumpkin.
00:31:14I wanted you to see.
00:31:16These are the three brews that I'm working on.
00:31:18Okay, so this is where the recipes are born.
00:31:21Yep.
00:31:23Something tells me that brewing means more to you
00:31:28than just the science of it all.
00:31:30Yeah. Competitive skiing was a dream I had,
00:31:33and I got to live it.
00:31:35But what my dad did was bring people together.
00:31:38That's the dream now.
00:31:40I think it's beautiful and important,
00:31:42and I am going to fight to keep this place going
00:31:44for as long as possible.
00:31:47That probably sounded really cheesy.
00:31:49No.
00:31:51It sounded real.
00:31:53And if you need any help, you just have to let me know.
00:31:56I owe you for the ski lessons.
00:31:58There actually is something that I was thinking about.
00:32:00Shoot.
00:32:02I was so impressed with your advanced tasting skills,
00:32:04I was hoping that you might try my three holiday IPAs
00:32:07and tell me what you think honestly.
00:32:09Honestly?
00:32:11I'd be honored.
00:32:13Hey, let me get a picture
00:32:15of the mad scientist in her lab, huh?
00:32:19Yeah.
00:32:21Ready?
00:32:27I don't know if you heard,
00:32:29but Schultz is sending me to Colorado after the new year.
00:32:31He started up a craft brew division.
00:32:33That's great.
00:32:35Hey, I got an idea I want to run by you.
00:32:37Shoot.
00:32:39Since you're one of our best accounts
00:32:41and you're hosting the brewski event,
00:32:43I thought maybe you'd want to pour the winning beer
00:32:46for Christmas week.
00:32:47It'll be a huge boost to the brand and to Frosty's.
00:32:52Especially if the winner is Joy Keogh from Uncle Joe's.
00:32:57I heard about your history with Joy.
00:32:59Hey, whether she's the winner or not,
00:33:01it's good business.
00:33:03And frankly,
00:33:05Frosty's could use a little variety on tap.
00:33:09Have you spoken to Bob Salamano about this?
00:33:12No, no, not yet.
00:33:14I wanted to run it by you first.
00:33:16Well, it would be fun to have a festive holiday brew
00:33:19on tap this Christmas.
00:33:21I'll run it up the flagpole,
00:33:23see if ownership salutes it.
00:33:25Hey, thanks for being such a good sport, Greg.
00:33:27You need anything from Schultz,
00:33:29you let me know, okay?
00:33:31Will do.
00:33:46Hi.
00:33:48Wow.
00:33:50Oh, you're not used to seeing me
00:33:52without a ski helmet or a beer apron, huh?
00:33:54No, I am not.
00:33:56Come on in.
00:34:00I got us set up over here.
00:34:02I didn't know you were going to go all Martha Stewart on me.
00:34:05What? I just made cookies as a palate cleanser.
00:34:09Okay, I need you to declare
00:34:11one of these holiday IPAs as perfect.
00:34:13Otherwise, it might just be game over for Mogul Joes.
00:34:16Not bad, huh?
00:34:19Well, now that I know the stakes,
00:34:21let's do this.
00:34:24Hmm.
00:34:26Happy aroma.
00:34:28Maybe a little too malty.
00:34:30The nutmeg and the cinnamon are getting lost.
00:34:33That's what I was afraid of.
00:34:35Not Christmassy enough.
00:34:36Mm-hmm.
00:34:47Hmm.
00:34:49I definitely detect the spices in here,
00:34:51but it might overwhelm any food it's paired with.
00:34:55Maybe too Christmassy.
00:34:57Yeah, maybe.
00:35:07Hmm.
00:35:10It's hoppy, but
00:35:12man, it's not too overpowering.
00:35:16Yeah, I can taste the nutmeg, ginger,
00:35:19and the cinnamon.
00:35:21Oh, this is nice.
00:35:23This has got a really good balance.
00:35:26Oh, yeah, this is it.
00:35:28I was hoping that you'd choose that one.
00:35:30But
00:35:32what's the secret ingredient?
00:35:34How do I describe it?
00:35:36Man, it's like
00:35:38being outdoors in the winter
00:35:40or sitting by the Christmas tree.
00:35:43Well, it's not pine, is it?
00:35:46I'll never tell.
00:35:48It's pine.
00:35:50It's so subtle.
00:35:52It really just evokes a feeling.
00:35:54Yeah, the feeling of Christmas.
00:35:56It's a perfect way to describe it.
00:35:58Nobody gets pine right.
00:36:00I can't believe that you could detect it.
00:36:02That's my superpower.
00:36:03Okay, well, let's just keep the secret between us, okay?
00:36:06You have my word.
00:36:08Okay, so
00:36:10I guess we just need a
00:36:12catchy name.
00:36:14Yeah, catchy name.
00:36:16Okay, how about
00:36:18Mistletoe Magic?
00:36:20Hmm, I'm thinking more something like
00:36:23Jumping for Joy.
00:36:25Oh, please.
00:36:27What? I'm serious.
00:36:29No.
00:36:31Okay, how about something a little more
00:36:33ale?
00:36:35No.
00:36:37No.
00:36:39No, that's it.
00:36:41Not happy.
00:36:43Hoppy.
00:36:45Hoppy Holiday.
00:36:47Hoppy Holiday.
00:36:49IPA.
00:36:51Whoa!
00:36:54Look who has two left skis now.
00:37:03Every bit of light shines through
00:37:09And it may be a hopeless dream
00:37:14But I dream of Christmas
00:37:18With you
00:37:23Walking through the village green
00:37:27Feeling so blue and all alone
00:37:31Stars above I wish upon
00:37:35Please bring my baby back home
00:37:40Good night, Kevin.
00:37:42Good night.
00:37:44Oh, Joy.
00:37:46Someone left this for you.
00:37:48What is this?
00:37:50And it may be a hopeless dream
00:37:54Oh!
00:37:56As Christmas draws nigh
00:37:58We turn grain into grist
00:38:01A hoppy cheer you will cry
00:38:04Buried up to your wrist
00:38:09But then again what's a man without love
00:38:13You, uh, you have a good night, Joy.
00:38:15When there's nothing to lose
00:38:19Like a child on Christmas Day
00:38:23Every bit of light shines through
00:38:29And it may be a hopeless dream
00:38:33But I dream of Christmas
00:38:36With you
00:38:38And it may be a hopeless dream
00:38:43But I dream of Christmas
00:38:47With you
00:38:59How do I look?
00:39:04You look beautiful.
00:39:06It's not what I was going for.
00:39:08But professional.
00:39:10Okay, better.
00:39:12Come on, have a seat.
00:39:14Bringing a little buzz around
00:39:16Happy Holidays is going to make all the difference.
00:39:18I can't believe you know people at Craft Brew.biz.
00:39:21Well, my job comes with some really good connections.
00:39:24Okay, and we are rolling.
00:39:29Hey, friends.
00:39:31I'm here with Vermont's hottest new brewmaster.
00:39:34She is from Mogul Joe's Pub in Maple Glen, Vermont.
00:39:37Joy Keogh, tell us about your new brew.
00:39:40Hoppy Holiday IPA is something that I started with my dad years ago.
00:39:45And we brought it back this year
00:39:47specifically for the Vermont Brewski Competition.
00:39:50We think that beer connoisseurs as well as everyday folks
00:39:53will really love Hoppy Holiday IPA.
00:39:55There's notes of cinnamon and nutmeg.
00:39:58And there's a special ingredient
00:40:00which you'll have to taste for yourself.
00:40:02It's sort of like unwrapping a Christmas present.
00:40:05It really is.
00:40:07Hurry up, folks.
00:40:09Get to Mogul Joe's and grab a Hoppy Holiday IPA while you can.
00:40:13It's a limited batch.
00:40:15The legend lives on in Maple Glen, Vermont.
00:40:18Hottest new brewmaster, huh?
00:40:20Like I said, creating a little buzz.
00:40:23Man, they're going to love you.
00:40:25How could they not?
00:40:30Hey, Rosie.
00:40:31Thank you so much for doing this.
00:40:33My pleasure.
00:40:34Really, I wouldn't miss it.
00:40:36Hey, I heard you got an offer to play at Frosty's.
00:40:39Nobody would blame you if you took the gig.
00:40:41I would love to, but I'm afraid I can't.
00:40:43I heard you got an offer to play at Frosty's.
00:40:45Nobody would blame you if you took the gig.
00:40:47I would never, ever work there.
00:40:49Your father gave me a shot when no one else would.
00:40:52He saw something in me, and I won't forget that.
00:40:55Well, my mom and I both appreciate it.
00:40:57You guys are like family to me.
00:40:59Same to you. Hey, break a leg tonight.
00:41:01Thank you.
00:41:03Hey, Bob.
00:41:04Sir Chase.
00:41:06Yeah, I've been thinking about our Christmas brewski contest.
00:41:09What if we kick off our new initiative
00:41:10by pouring the winning brew at Frosty's for Christmas week?
00:41:15Yeah, talk to Greg about it.
00:41:17He's excited.
00:41:20Absolutely, Bob.
00:41:22Yeah, these are the kind of relationships
00:41:24we want to build for the new division.
00:41:26Hey, great.
00:41:28Thanks.
00:41:34Okay, does everybody have one?
00:41:36Ready.
00:41:37Okay.
00:41:38We're ready.
00:41:39Okay, guys, it's two weeks to Christmas,
00:41:41and Joe's has a brand new beer.
00:41:43To...
00:41:45Poppy Holiday, IPA.
00:41:47Here, here.
00:41:49And to the return of Mogul Joe's Christmas Mug Club.
00:41:52May the members grow to a thousand strong.
00:41:54Here, here!
00:42:03You did it, sweetie.
00:42:05Oh, it's delicious.
00:42:07This is good.
00:42:09Yeah.
00:42:23Hey!
00:42:25Sorry I missed the first toast.
00:42:27It was great.
00:42:29Check out this crowd.
00:42:31We might make it out of the red.
00:42:33Wow.
00:42:34You want a beer?
00:42:36Did you have to ask?
00:42:37Even better off the tab.
00:42:39Yeah.
00:42:40You enjoy.
00:42:41I'll be back.
00:43:07Hold me close, baby.
00:43:10Don't let me down.
00:43:15Open my heart.
00:43:17Hey, dance with me.
00:43:19Are you kidding me?
00:43:20We're way too busy.
00:43:21No.
00:43:22Oh, go on.
00:43:23Dance with me.
00:43:24Christmas night,
00:43:26the first of many.
00:43:28One dance.
00:43:31Our first dance.
00:43:35Our first dance.
00:43:37Our first kiss.
00:43:39Our first chance.
00:43:42So it's
00:43:44hit or miss
00:43:47to share this.
00:43:49I have to admit,
00:43:51you are a much better dancer
00:43:52than you are a skier.
00:43:54Yeah.
00:44:07These last couple weeks have been
00:44:09pretty awesome.
00:44:11For me, too.
00:44:14And thanks to you,
00:44:15I get to ski with my dad this Christmas.
00:44:18You have no idea how much that means.
00:44:23For sure I do.
00:44:26He's gonna love you.
00:44:30What?
00:44:32You're talking like you're not gonna leave this spring.
00:44:35You're gonna be halfway across the country.
00:44:39I can't even think about that right now.
00:44:46Just let me get through Christmas,
00:44:49and then I can take a deep breath.
00:44:53Okay.
00:45:09Greg, you make a wrong turn.
00:45:12You know, we only serve real beer here.
00:45:14Be nice, Kevin.
00:45:16In fact,
00:45:17I'd like to buy this man a happy holiday.
00:45:19Thank you, Mary.
00:45:20That's why I'm here.
00:45:22See what all the fuss is about.
00:45:28Enjoy.
00:45:52What's the secret ingredient?
00:45:53Oh.
00:45:54It's a pie.
00:46:00Hey, hey, hey.
00:46:01Hey, hey, hey.
00:46:02It's a secret.
00:46:03It's a secret.
00:46:17Excuse me.
00:46:18Yeah.
00:46:22Hey, Greg.
00:46:23Congratulations.
00:46:24Happy holiday, IPA.
00:46:26It's really good.
00:46:28I'm impressed.
00:46:29Thank you.
00:46:30So, I assume you're gonna enter the contest.
00:46:32Yeah, of course.
00:46:33We could use the publicity.
00:46:36What are you doing here?
00:46:39Can't a friend congratulate another friend on a job well done?
00:46:42A friend could, sure.
00:46:47Can we speak in private?
00:46:49Please?
00:46:50Of course.
00:47:04What do you need, Greg?
00:47:05You and Zach are looking pretty cozy out there.
00:47:08Is that why you're here?
00:47:11To check in on me and Zach?
00:47:12Because that's none of your business.
00:47:14He's leaving for Colorado in two months.
00:47:16And I'll deal with that when that happens.
00:47:18But I'm here now.
00:47:20You know, I thought when you got back and settled,
00:47:23things might go back the way they were between us.
00:47:25Are you seriously rehashing this again?
00:47:28You betrayed my father.
00:47:30The man who gave you your start.
00:47:32And I apologized for that already.
00:47:36I was just doing my job trying to get Schultz in at the ski resort.
00:47:39I had no idea they were gonna bump Mungle Joe's tab.
00:47:41Yeah, well, they did.
00:47:42And you should have.
00:47:43Joy, I hate the way things ended between us.
00:47:48How things still are between us.
00:47:52I just want another chance.
00:47:55I can't have this conversation with you.
00:47:57Okay.
00:47:58Look, we can talk about this another time.
00:48:00But I can't leave here thinking that we're not at least still friends.
00:48:06Greg.
00:48:07Come on.
00:48:09Friends?
00:48:13Friends.
00:48:15Friends.
00:48:23Oh, no.
00:48:25Zack!
00:48:44Oh, no!
00:49:15Hey.
00:49:20We didn't get a chance to say goodbye.
00:49:23I got a couple of accounts to check on,
00:49:25and you guys look like you need a little space.
00:49:29What you saw between me and Greg is not what you think.
00:49:33Okay.
00:49:35There's no reason to give us space.
00:49:37There's nothing going on.
00:49:38Does Greg know about this?
00:49:40No.
00:49:41But that's part of the problem.
00:49:43We broke up two years ago.
00:49:46Look, Joy.
00:49:47It's fine.
00:49:48Really.
00:49:49No, it's not.
00:49:52We live in a small town.
00:49:54When your ex is your competition, it's hard to make a clean break.
00:49:58The last thing I want to do is make you uncomfortable.
00:50:01It's not you making me uncomfortable.
00:50:04It's not.
00:50:06It's not.
00:50:08It's not.
00:50:09It's not you making me uncomfortable.
00:50:12It's Greg.
00:50:15I did get the distinct impression he didn't want me around.
00:50:20Maybe I shouldn't complicate things.
00:50:26I want you to complicate things.
00:50:31Hey, Joy.
00:50:32The Hoppy Holiday cake just kicked.
00:50:34Whoops.
00:50:36When you get a sec, Kevin wanted me to tell you...
00:50:39Sorry.
00:50:46Anyway, that's what I wanted to tell you.
00:50:49As far as I'm concerned, there's no us between me and Greg.
00:50:56Now I know.
00:51:01Thanks for the dance.
00:51:03It was nice.
00:51:06Good night, Joy.
00:51:09Good night.
00:51:19Bob!
00:51:20Greg Harris.
00:51:23Listen, Zack Chase was pitching me that we should pour the winning beer
00:51:27from the brewski competition here at Frosty's.
00:51:32Yeah.
00:51:34Yeah.
00:51:36I may have a better idea.
00:51:40You're cutting it close, Joy.
00:51:41Last chair is four o'clock sharp.
00:51:43I know. I've been flat out.
00:51:45I'm proud of you, Joy.
00:51:47It's a mighty fine brew.
00:51:51Go get them.
00:52:03What in the world?
00:52:33Oh.
00:52:59The Queen of Diamonds, is it?
00:53:01Good evening, Your Majesty.
00:53:04I want to thank you for my necklace.
00:53:07You had me going there for a minute.
00:53:08These diamonds almost look real.
00:53:10Almost?
00:53:11Well, the clerk assured me they were genuine.
00:53:14I'm going to have to march over to the quick mark and get my ten dollars back.
00:53:18In the meantime, please lock the crown jewels in a safe.
00:53:22I promise.
00:53:23Uh-oh.
00:53:24They're kicking me out.
00:53:25Must be closing early.
00:53:26I gotta run.
00:53:27See you tomorrow, Your Highness.
00:53:29I'll see you tomorrow.
00:53:31See you tomorrow.
00:53:37Looking at the Christmas tree
00:53:40Sitting here just you and me
00:53:43Cuddled up and snuggling
00:53:47It's where I want to be
00:53:50The candles glow by the fireside
00:53:53You curl up with me so tight
00:53:56And the stars, well they're shining bright
00:54:00And everything is alright
00:54:03Cause it's you and me at Christmastime
00:54:06Boy, we make the perfect rhyme
00:54:13Hello?
00:54:14Zack! How's it going out there?
00:54:16It's good, Bob. You know, crazy busy, the holidays.
00:54:19I've been thinking about that new initiative you proposed for the winner of the Brewski event.
00:54:25And I think we have an even better plan.
00:54:27Schultz has our own new holiday craft brew.
00:54:32Wait, what?
00:54:36Hold on, Bob.
00:54:37I gotta step outside.
00:54:39Season of Spice IPA is on its way to you as we speak.
00:54:43And I think by winning this contest, it'd be the perfect way to kick off the new brand.
00:54:49How can we do this? Schultz is sponsoring the contest.
00:54:52You know, it's a complete conflict of interest.
00:54:54It's a blind taste test with independent judges.
00:54:57Zack, I'm doing this for you.
00:55:00For the prestige of being the best craft brew in Vermont.
00:55:04Bob, these kind of rollouts take time, careful planning.
00:55:09We had to keep it under wraps until we were sure we could get it out on time.
00:55:13By the way, rumor has it you've been spending a lot of time at Mogul Joe's.
00:55:20And with its owner.
00:55:21What does that have to do with anything?
00:55:23Need I remind you, they don't even pour Schultz.
00:55:26Look, whatever's going on with you and the competition, this is a trade secret.
00:55:32Understood?
00:55:47Frosties is serving a holiday IPA.
00:55:54Oh, Jiminy Christmas.
00:55:57You've got to be kidding me.
00:56:06Joy, there's something I need to talk to you about.
00:56:09What is this?
00:56:11That's what I wanted to tell you.
00:56:13Schultz is coming out with a Christmas IPA.
00:56:15You knew?
00:56:17No, I just found out.
00:56:19Schultz doesn't have a craft brew.
00:56:22You are the craft beer guy.
00:56:24I swear I didn't know.
00:56:26Season of spice?
00:56:28And they're serving it at Frosties?
00:56:30Joy, I promise I didn't have anything to do with this.
00:56:36You guys believe me, right?
00:56:45I've got to taste that beer.
00:56:52Thank you.
00:57:08Can I get a, um, a season of spice?
00:57:11Yeah, keep it over here. Thank you.
00:57:19Thank you, thank you.
00:57:23Oh, here it is.
00:57:29Season of spice, please.
00:57:43Hey, Kevin.
00:57:45Greg!
00:57:46Great sweater.
00:57:48Oh, thanks, thanks.
00:57:50I never could resist an ugly sweater contest.
00:57:52Have you tried season of spice yet?
00:57:55Yeah, no.
00:57:57Not yet.
00:57:59Happy holiday is going to have some serious competition at the brewski event.
00:58:03Here, let me get you one.
00:58:05A season of spice, please, for my very good friend here on the house.
00:58:11Thank you, sir.
00:58:17Mmm, so what do you think?
00:58:21You know, I think it tastes exactly like, uh,
00:58:23like the kind of beer you want at the holidays.
00:58:27I'm so glad you think so.
00:58:33Why are you pouring happy holiday?
00:58:35How'd you get the recipe?
00:58:36It's not hoppy holiday.
00:58:38It's season of spice.
00:58:39And we got it from Schultz.
00:58:41You should know. You took the order.
00:58:43Oh, that's how you're playing it.
00:58:46You stole the recipe from Joy.
00:58:48What are you talking about?
00:58:50I can almost understand why you'd want to hurt me and my position at Schultz.
00:58:54But why would you want to hurt Mogul Joe's?
00:58:58I'm going to get to the bottom of this.
00:59:00I can't believe you did this.
00:59:25There's only one way to know if there's any funny business going on here.
00:59:29And I won 200 bucks.
00:59:31Nice.
00:59:37Thank you.
00:59:49See?
00:59:51I can't even taste the pine.
00:59:53The only thing that's different is the name.
00:59:55Question is, what do we do about it?
00:59:58Zach knew about the secret ingredient.
01:00:00And he was there last night at the ugly sweater contest.
01:00:05No, he wouldn't...
01:00:10Woody?
01:00:14Bob, the only thing different is the name.
01:00:16What, do you think this is the first holiday-themed craft beer that's ever been brewed?
01:00:20It is for Schultz.
01:00:22You know as well as anybody.
01:00:23We've been losing market share to craft beers for too long now.
01:00:27Bob, I tasted it.
01:00:28It's the identical recipe.
01:00:30Why does this matter so much to you?
01:00:32Because it's my reputation on the line.
01:00:34And I thought we'd be better than stealing Happy Holiday from Mogul Joe's.
01:00:38Nobody stole anything.
01:00:40The recipe came to us from a reliable source.
01:00:43If it is who I think it is, it's personal.
01:00:45Probably illegal.
01:00:47Do you have any proof of this?
01:00:49No, but I don't need proof.
01:00:50Then you shouldn't be hurling accusations at your best customer.
01:00:58Hey.
01:01:00Joy.
01:01:01How could you do this? It's our recipe.
01:01:03I know. I tasted it.
01:01:05No one knew the secret ingredient except for you, Zach.
01:01:08You gave me your word.
01:01:10Wait.
01:01:11How could you possibly think I'd have anything to do with it?
01:01:14Because there is no other explanation.
01:01:17Joy, I care about you.
01:01:19Your mom, Mogul Joe's?
01:01:22What possible reason would I have to hurt you?
01:01:24This is just like Greg.
01:01:26All over again, he betrayed my dad's trust to get ahead in business.
01:01:29And you are doing the exact same thing.
01:01:34Joy.
01:01:51Hey.
01:01:54What are you doing?
01:01:57No.
01:01:58No, you can't take that one down.
01:02:00No, I was going to frame it.
01:02:03Oh.
01:02:05I see.
01:02:10I don't know what we're going to do.
01:02:12Yeah, I know.
01:02:14I know.
01:02:17Any progress on Hoppy Gate?
01:02:19No, Zach denies it, but he's the only one who had means and opportunity.
01:02:23But where's the motive?
01:02:25I don't know.
01:02:26If you ask me, there's no way Zach had anything to do with this, but Greg didn't.
01:02:32I'd say look what the cat dragged in, but cats have better taste.
01:02:38A little quiet in here, isn't it?
01:02:40What's up?
01:02:42You know exactly what's up, Greg.
01:02:44Yeah.
01:02:46Hoppy Holiday has some serious competition for the Brewski Prize.
01:02:49Wait, is Schultz entering Season of Spice?
01:02:52Wait, is Schultz entering Season of Spice?
01:02:54They're not even a craft brewery.
01:02:56They are now.
01:02:58Didn't Zach tell you?
01:03:00He's their new craft brew guy.
01:03:04He's also the one you might want to start accusing.
01:03:06Not me.
01:03:08It's my recipe.
01:03:09Look, I came to offer you a lifeline.
01:03:13We'll buy Joe's.
01:03:15That's if I can convince Frosty's ownership.
01:03:18They're still mad you turned them down.
01:03:21They're not used to hearing no.
01:03:23They better get used to it, because there is absolutely...
01:03:25We'd like to hear their offer.
01:03:28We don't have a choice, Joy.
01:03:32Why don't you and your ownership team come back with a firm offer in hand?
01:03:35Okay.
01:03:37Well, see you tomorrow night for the big announcement of the contest winner at Frosty's.
01:03:45May the best beer win.
01:03:52How could you?
01:03:54How could I not?
01:04:05Joy?
01:04:11I have been right here by your side for the entire ride.
01:04:16And there's absolutely nothing to be ashamed about.
01:04:21We've done everything we could to keep Mogul Joe's afloat.
01:04:27But it's not just that, is it?
01:04:33I just can't believe I let Zack play me like that.
01:04:36I've already been through this once with Greg.
01:04:40Play you?
01:04:42Nobody else could have done it.
01:04:44The only ones who were back here with the recipe were Greg and Zack, as much as I want it to be Greg.
01:04:49It wasn't him.
01:04:50How do you know?
01:04:52Because this recipe doesn't include the secret ingredient.
01:04:56Even if Greg saw this when he was back here, he wouldn't know about the pine.
01:05:04Everyone would sense it, but not know exactly what it was.
01:05:08Like Christmas magic.
01:05:09Exactly.
01:05:12Zack's the only one besides us who knew what it was.
01:05:17What if I told you the secret ingredient wasn't so secret?
01:05:22What?
01:05:23The other night when Greg was here, Kevin may have inadvertently let the cat out of the bag.
01:05:31He didn't mean any harm by it.
01:05:33We were busy and he just kind of let it slip.
01:05:38What?
01:05:39Oh, Mom.
01:05:42Oh, no.
01:05:43Thank you for telling me.
01:05:45I wish that you would have told me sooner.
01:05:47I have to go.
01:05:57Amy, you know the guy who always sits there?
01:05:59Have you seen him?
01:06:07Hey, this is Zack.
01:06:08Leave a message after the tone.
01:06:12Zack, where are you?
01:06:14Have you gone to Colorado already?
01:06:15Why aren't you picking up?
01:06:16Please call me back.
01:06:18Bye.
01:06:21Lucy!
01:06:22Lucy, you know the tall guy that I've been skiing with, Zack?
01:06:25Have you seen him today?
01:06:26Is he skiing?
01:06:27Nope, haven't seen him.
01:06:28I could check the ticket scans if you want.
01:06:31No, no, that's okay.
01:06:32Thank you.
01:06:34Oh, man, not again.
01:06:39That'll be Greg's problem soon enough.
01:06:45I tried everything I could think of, Pops.
01:06:49And it turns out it worked.
01:06:53People really love...
01:06:54people really love...
01:06:56people really love...
01:06:58people really love...
01:07:00people really love...
01:07:02people really love...
01:07:03happy holiday IPA just like you thought they would.
01:07:08The only thing that...
01:07:11didn't work was my judgment.
01:07:15The whole thing backfired.
01:07:17And I drove away a guy that...
01:07:21really cared about.
01:07:25He did nothing wrong.
01:07:26He just tried to help, but...
01:07:28now he's gone and...
01:07:32Oh, no, I'm not falling for that again.
01:07:39Am I really supposed to believe that Zach's not on his way to Colorado as fast as he could get there?
01:07:46Ha! It was a loose wire. I just re-taped it. It should be...
01:07:50Oh, great. Yeah. What was I thinking, believing in Christmas magic?
01:07:56Well, there's plenty of magic in the world.
01:08:00Especially at Christmas time.
01:08:15Come in.
01:08:19Zach, what are you doing here? You've got a lot of seasoned spices to sell.
01:08:23That's what I want to talk to you about. We're making a huge mistake selling it.
01:08:27The recipe was stolen.
01:08:29Why would you think that?
01:08:31Here. Look at this.
01:08:36This was taken the night after Happy Holiday's first brew.
01:08:39I know Greg saw that recipe on the wall.
01:08:42Look. I bet he brought you seasoned spice, what, December 12th?
01:08:47Compare the two. I guarantee they're identical.
01:08:54Actually, Zach, they're not.
01:08:58It's missing a key ingredient that makes ours special.
01:09:02Yeah, pine.
01:09:04How did you...
01:09:06Of course.
01:09:08Look, you can't damage our reputation by spreading rumors.
01:09:12It's not a rumor, Bob. The recipe was stolen.
01:09:16Here. Taste it.
01:09:20Then you have two choices.
01:09:22One, right thing to do.
01:09:26Two, a resignation.
01:09:32Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a few runs to take with my dad.
01:09:37I'm sorry.
01:09:40Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a few runs to take with my dad.
01:10:04Hello?
01:10:06Greg?
01:10:10Joy, come on in. Have a seat.
01:10:15Let me get you a beer.
01:10:17Sure, why not?
01:10:22Where's Mary?
01:10:24She's on her way.
01:10:30I was surprised to get her call.
01:10:32Well, the Christmas miracle we were hoping for never came.
01:10:35I don't know.
01:10:37You could still win the competition tonight.
01:10:39Really, Greg?
01:10:51Let me go get the paperwork.
01:11:07Come on.
01:11:26Honestly, it's more than Muggles is worth,
01:11:28but I wanted to be sure you and your mom were taken care of.
01:11:33See? I'm not such a bad guy after all.
01:11:41Cheers.
01:11:49Pretty good, huh?
01:11:51Is there something that you'd like to tell me about the Season of Spice recipe?
01:11:56I don't know what to say.
01:11:58It may taste similar to yours, but so do all seasonal IPAs.
01:12:04I can't sign that until Mary gets here.
01:12:09Actually, I forgot my phone.
01:12:12Could you text her and find out where she's at?
01:12:14Sure.
01:12:23You know what? Just for old times' sake, let's take a selfie.
01:12:27Okay.
01:12:29Cheers.
01:12:35Wow.
01:12:37That's a really good one.
01:12:39I'm going to send it to myself.
01:12:41I mean, I can do that.
01:12:43Well, well, well.
01:12:47What's this?
01:12:52That is not what you think it is.
01:12:54You knew the secret ingredient was pine. I know you did.
01:12:58I can explain.
01:13:00Don't bother. Just do the right thing, Greg.
01:13:03And by the way, you're drinking Hoppy Holiday.
01:13:19So?
01:13:21How'd it go?
01:13:23Just like we planned.
01:13:25Yay.
01:13:31It's almost last year. Can you drop me at the ski area?
01:13:34You got it.
01:13:46That was awesome.
01:13:48You were making some really nice turns.
01:13:50Thanks, Dad.
01:13:52How about one more run?
01:13:53Sure, why not?
01:14:00Let's go.
01:14:01Okay.
01:14:19Thanks, Mom.
01:14:22You're welcome.
01:14:28Nick of time, Zach.
01:14:29Yeah. Hey, Lucy, this is my dad.
01:14:31Nice to meet you.
01:14:33If you see Joy, can you tell her we're up on sleigh ride?
01:14:39Tough one.
01:14:40Yeah.
01:14:42Zach!
01:14:49Zach!
01:14:56Sorry, Joy.
01:15:00Oh, no.
01:15:01Lucy, you gotta let me on, please.
01:15:03Can't. Rules are rules.
01:15:05Well, what about promises?
01:15:07I promised Zach that I would ride last chair with him.
01:15:09I can't stand him up.
01:15:11He's skiing with his dad.
01:15:14Oh, that explains it.
01:15:16Lucy, come on.
01:15:18Ethan would let me.
01:15:20You gotta make an exception.
01:15:22I'm sorry. I really am.
01:15:24But last chair's already gone up.
01:15:27Lucy, I wasn't looking for love, but it found me anyway.
01:15:31In the spirit of giving this Christmas, please,
01:15:34you have to let me on after last chair.
01:15:37You go up there and tell that man how you feel.
01:15:41Thank you, Lifty Lucy. I love you. Merry Christmas.
01:15:44Save it for Zach.
01:15:54Zach!
01:15:56Zach!
01:16:07Hey.
01:16:09Hey.
01:16:11I'm glad I caught you. Lucy almost didn't let me up.
01:16:13Joy.
01:16:15This is my dad, Nathaniel Chase.
01:16:17Nice to meet you, Joy. I've heard a lot about you.
01:16:20Likewise. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Chase.
01:16:23Thanks for getting Zach on the mountain.
01:16:26Greg stole the recipe.
01:16:28I know.
01:16:30I accused you of something that you never could have done because I was scared.
01:16:34I'm so sorry, Zach.
01:16:36Will you please forgive me?
01:16:38Hey, Dad, we'll meet you at the bottom.
01:16:45Will you forgive me?
01:16:48I've got an idea.
01:16:50Let's race to the bottom.
01:16:52Loser has to forgive the winner.
01:16:55Sure. I'll give you a head start.
01:16:59Welcome, everybody.
01:17:01On behalf of Frosties, we're so glad you're all here tonight
01:17:04for our inaugural Schultz Christmas Brewski Competition.
01:17:12Thank you to our judges,
01:17:14who had the unenviable task of tasting more than 50 beer entries
01:17:18from all over the state.
01:17:20Thank you, judges.
01:17:23Okay. As we all know,
01:17:25Okay. As we all know,
01:17:27the three finalists are
01:17:29Holly Jolly IPA from Green Mountain Brewing.
01:17:37Poppy Holiday IPA from Mogul Joes.
01:17:44And Season of Spice from Schultz Brewing Company.
01:17:48Now, please welcome Bob Salamano,
01:17:51Regional Vice President of Schultz Brewing,
01:17:53to announce the winner.
01:17:57Thank you, and thank you to Frosties for hosting this event.
01:18:02Before I announce the winner,
01:18:05I regret to inform you that we at Schultz
01:18:08have discontinued Season of Spice
01:18:11and withdrawn our interest in the competition.
01:18:14What?
01:18:16Seems there was some question of the provenance of the recipe.
01:18:22So, without further ado,
01:18:24the winner of the first annual Brewski Competition
01:18:28and an East Coast distribution contract
01:18:31with Schultz Brewing Company is...
01:18:45Poppy Holiday!
01:19:03We did it! We did it! We did it!
01:19:05Congratulations. You did it.
01:19:07I couldn't have done it without you.
01:19:09Get up there.
01:19:15Congratulations.
01:19:17Thank you so much, Mr. Salamano,
01:19:19but I think we're going to have to turn down that distribution deal.
01:19:23But why?
01:19:24Well, now that we're an award-winning beer,
01:19:27I think that we'd rather market ourselves
01:19:29the old-school, grassroots kind of way.
01:19:34This one's for you, Joe.
01:19:45On a midnight clear
01:19:49That glorious song of old
01:19:54Do you think they'll still come?
01:19:56Of course they will. It's still early.
01:20:02While we got a sec, I have something for the both of you.
01:20:06What? Kevin! You shouldn't have.
01:20:08These are for you. Merry Christmas.
01:20:11Thank you, Kevin. But what in the world?
01:20:15It's from the Gerards and Chamonix.
01:20:23They want to be honorary members of the Mug Club
01:20:26and they enclosed a very generous donation.
01:20:30I reached out to all of your friends from around the world
01:20:34and I couldn't believe the amount of responses I got back.
01:20:38It's from Jack and Amelia in Australia.
01:20:41You know, from the second I walked through those doors,
01:20:44you guys have always treated me like family.
01:20:47And I want you to know how many people feel that, too.
01:20:51Thank you, Kevin. That's a very wonderful gift.
01:20:58Thank you.
01:21:02Merry Christmas!
01:21:04You made it!
01:21:06Where else would we celebrate?
01:21:08We brought a little something for the kids.
01:21:10Well, thank you, Mr. Chase.
01:21:11Please call me Nathaniel.
01:21:13Merry Christmas.
01:21:14Hey! Merry Christmas.
01:21:16Hey, Mary.
01:21:18Hey, that was really brave turning down the distribution deal.
01:21:22I had to stay true to myself and to my dad's memory.
01:21:25Thanks to you, I think we're going to be okay.
01:21:28Actually, thanks to my dad.
01:21:31Remember that little interview we did?
01:21:33He might have helped boost the views.
01:21:35He runs craftbrew.biz.
01:21:38You're kidding.
01:21:40Thank you.
01:21:44Hi, Mary.
01:21:46Hey, Ethan! Lucy! You made it!
01:21:49For sure! It wouldn't be Christmas without Christmas at Joe's.
01:21:54Seriously?
01:21:55You're not welcome here, man.
01:21:57He's welcome. Everybody is welcome on Christmas Day.
01:22:01I'm just here to honor Joe's memory and to give something to the kids.
01:22:05Thank you, Greg.
01:22:08You're welcome.
01:22:14I just want you to know how sorry I am for what I did.
01:22:18I dishonored you, this place, and the memory of Mogul Joe.
01:22:23Greg.
01:22:25You can stay.
01:22:27I can't.
01:22:28No, seriously.
01:22:33We forgive you.
01:22:35Why?
01:22:37Because it's Christmas.
01:22:38It's the best time for forgiveness.
01:22:40Yeah.
01:22:43Merry Christmas, Greg.
01:22:45Merry Christmas.
01:22:47See? I told you.
01:22:49It wouldn't be Christmas without Christmas at Joe's.
01:22:53Kevin, I need a beer.
01:22:54Way ahead of you, Joey.
01:22:57To Joe.
01:22:58To Joe.
01:22:59Oh, and to all of you. Merry Christmas.
01:23:02Merry Christmas, guys.
01:23:07Oh, yeah.
01:23:08Thank you.
01:23:12What about your fancy job at Denver?
01:23:14I decided to apply for jobs at Maple Glen.
01:23:19You're hired.
01:23:37Merry Christmas.
01:24:07You're hired.