Warm Up Downtown Augusta with This Maine Brewery’s Holiday Pizza and Cocktails

It’s a chilly December evening in Augusta. Snowflakes drift lazily past the windows, and the scent of pine and winter spices fills the air. Downtown is twinkling with holiday lights, and there’s one spot where everyone seems to be gathering: Cushnoc Brewing.

Inside, the warmth from the ovens and the laughter of friends make you forget the cold outside. The bar is buzzing with people sampling seasonal cocktails, and the aroma of freshly baked pizza is impossible to resist.

It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve found your holiday happy place, a place where good food, festive drinks, and community come together perfectly.

Is there a better combo during the holiday season than pizza and holiday-crafted cocktails?

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Ever since Cushnoc Brewing opened its doors 8 years ago, the place has been busy nonstop. Not only do they offer a large variety of beers and a full bar, but their pizza has also become a staple of Augusta’s downtown culture.

They typically feature a rotating specialty pizza menu while keeping their most popular items on the menu year-round. This month’s holiday special is the “Naughty-n-Nice”, a spicy red sauce topped with pepperoni, fresh basil, and drizzled with hot honey.

Many reviews rave that it’s so delicious it should be a regular menu item, with fans wishing it were available year-round. It’s everyone’s favorite holiday pizza, so it’s back again this season!

Now for the big question: do you pair this festive pizza with one of their IPAs, a rich red ale, or perhaps a sparkling cocktail with cranberry and a touch of holiday magic? Yum!

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Cushnoc Brewing is the perfect spot to enjoy Augusta’s up-and-coming downtown scene. Grab a seat inside and take in views of the Kennebec River while biting into a delicious pie.

Although the menu has plenty of tempting options, this month’s holiday-themed pizza and drinks are the ultimate way to get into the Christmas spirit, with great food and even better company.