New World Brewery stages a Holiday Ale Testing to herald in a new season of brews. Among the ales on the tasting menu are Brooklyn Black Chocolate, St. Nick Rock, Santa's Private Reserve, Bad Elf, Red Stone Holiday Mead, Sam Smith's Winter Welcome, Sierra Nevada Celebration, Delirium Noel, Wychwood Bah Humbug, Corsendonk Christmas, St. Peter's Winter Ale, He'brew Jewbelation Eleven and many others. Seating is limited; call 813-248-4969 for details or to reserve tickets. Wed., Dec. 3, 7:30-10:30 p.m., New World Brewery, 1313 Eighth Ave., Ybor City, $12.