Duclaw Brewing Co. Releases Holiday Stout

Nov 18th, 2020

Hannah Fink

The limited-edition Candy Cane Imperial Stout is available for the holidays. Photo: DuClaw Brewing Co.

The limited-edition Candy Cane Imperial Stout is available for the holidays.
Photo: DuClaw Brewing Co.

DuClaw, a Baltimore-based brewery, has released its holiday flavor: Candy Cane Imperial Stout.

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