Las Vegas December Beer Events and HUDL Brewing Closure

A.D. Cook published a Las Vegas brewing column on Nov. 29, 2025 that collects local craft beer items and event details for early December. The most urgent item for area drinkers is the report that HUDL Brewing in the Arts District is closing later in December, with a tentative last day of Dec. 13, 2025. The column includes the short excerpt, "HUDL Brewing will be closing later this month." The closure was attributed to low sales and a stalled kitchen expansion, leaving a hole in the Arts District taproom scene and altering plans for regulars and weekend visitors.

Beyond that closure, the column lays out several events that should be on calendars. Mission Control will host a The Bruery takeover on Dec. 5, and Brew Festivus Beer Fest is scheduled for Dec. 6. Those events offer chances to sample limited releases and meet visiting brewery reps, so expect crowded rooms and limited pours for seasonal specialties.

Cook also provided taproom release rundowns from Neon Desert, Big Dog’s, Beer Zombies, Able Baker, and North 5th. These breweries are rolling out seasonal beers and special cans that often sell out quickly. The column also spotlights local brewers, including a profile on Megan Hanley, highlighting the people behind the pours and the creative work shaping the scene this season.

Practical considerations matter as the month fills up. Verify event times and ticket availability before heading out. Expect shifts in crowds as HUDL winds down service later this month, and consider supporting taprooms with carryout purchases or reservations where possible. The closure will affect staff and neighborhood foot traffic, and may prompt other venues to adjust offerings for December.

For visiting drinkers planning a Las Vegas weekend, use the column as a map of where to find seasonal releases and gatherings, and keep an eye on updates as taprooms finalize holiday hours and release schedules.