Didn't get a chance to hit up the distributors? Just found out your family was depending on you to get them some cool brews so they don't have to suffer through dinner with just the old man's mass-produced light beer? Well, you're in luck, because some of the city's best beer shops and bottle boutiques have your back.

The Foodery: More dependable than the United States Postal Service, the standby bottle and six-pack shop will be open from 9 AM to 11 PM on Christmas Eve, but closed on Christmas day. (342 S 10th St.; 215-928-1111)

Monde Market: Stop in and mix a sixer while on your way to visit family. The shop will be open 8 AM to 12 PM on Christmas Eve, and 10 PM to 10 PM on Christmas. (100 S. 21st St.; 215-496-0564)

Food and Friends: The Rittenhouse shop will be open from 9 AM to 12 AM on both Christmas Eve and Christmas day. (1933 Spruce St.; 215-545-1722)