It’s a little rough, but here’s a little Christmas Cheer for my readers…
‘Twas the night before Christmas and through the Brew Haus
Not a creature was stirring, except brewmaster Claus
For the month before while it rained snow and ice
Local brewers were busy making beers filled with spice
During the month beer fans searched their liquor stores with [...]

I am more than just a bit of a hop head. I really like IPA’s. Some more than others, but a good IPA makes me a happy camper. Ah..who am I kidding – a good APA, or CPA also makes me a happy camper. Classics and Americans can be just as satisfying as any Indian, [...]

Here’s a general events calendar for the next couple of weeks encompassing most of the United States. Watch this space for more events. Coming soon a variety of New Years events.
North East:
Maine
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December 17: Grand Opening of the Shipyard White Cap Lodge Brewhaus at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry – Skiing and beer! What better [...]

In ancient (Beer) Geek Mythology, Beermetheus was said to have stolen beer from the Gods and bestowed it upon man, making man’s world a brighter, foamier place. For this Beermetheus incurred the wrath of Zeus. All hail Beermetheus, bringer of beer, and he who defied the Gods. Yea Beermetheus – Truly a titan.

From the Brewing News: http://www.brewingnews.com/ht
Delaware
Thursday, December 31st: 15 Beers for 15 Years Dogfish Head New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner – Dogfish Head is kicking off their 15th year in business with a bang. Join in for a 5-course dinner featuring 15 ales including some very special vintage brews. Check out the menu then make your [...]

According to recent news, Scotland has gone nuclear and has been testing out their amphibious avian delivery device with great success. Scottish officials report that there will be an escalation in the pending Cold War between the Scottish and American super powers come this spring.
Currently, Samuel Adams offers the strongest beer in America – Utopias, [...]

Beeritation: n, emotion 1. The act of being irritated by drinking inferior beer, whether served, or just because a restaurant’s selection is limited. 2. Being irritated by problems arising while home brewing. 3. The act of being beeritated.

As I noted n the last installment of the Holiday Buyer’s Guide, I don’t own any of these products, so I am not actually endorsing any of them, I’m just here to give you ideas. The bottom line, my research department (the wife) found lots of cool beer-related shit on-line, and I’m passing the department’s [...]

From the folks at New Albanian:
This Saturday, December 12th, from 2-4pm at Liquor Barn Springhurst, Roger Baylor, owner of the New Albanian Brewing Company, will be teaching a class on: “Porters: A History of the Style.” We will be sampling the New Albanian Old 15-B Porter as well as Solidarity, our seasonal Baltic Porter.
Solidarity is [...]

Okay, so here’s the deal – I went on-line, and had my wife go on-line to find the funky and unusual holiday gifts for the beer lover in your life. I do not necessarily own the products. I have not reviewed the products. I am not endorsing them. To repeat – not reviewing or endorsing [...]