Feeling both festive and feisty? Try bringing one of these beers to your next holiday gathering and just see if you can't get the party started. More

Beer lovers are by far the easiest people to shop for. Trust me, the gift of good beer will always be received with exuberant and completely unfeigned delight. But this year, several newly-released books, special brewing kits, and other beer-nerd-tastic things make giving these folks something they'll love even easier. More

Two words: bourbon dubbel. That is the Belgian-style ale that I have fermenting in my kitchen as we speak. And it's all thanks to this new cookbook (brewbook?) from Erica Shea and Stephen Valand, the creative geniuses behind Brooklyn BrewShop. More

Let's start with the sinuous campfire smokiness of this beer. No, its spicy Belgian yeastiness. And there's also its sweet caramel underbelly to consider. Needless to say, this limited-release beer, part old-school German rauchbier and part Belgian dubbel, manages to pack a lot into one bottle. And doesn't it sound perfect for a cozy winter dinner? More

The calendar says it is early November, but the weather outside is relentlessly sunny, with temperatures in the upper 70s. Luckily I've found the perfect drink to get me through this conflicting season. Mixing apple brandy, wheat beer, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar, the Sidewalker is full-bodied, yet crisp and refreshing, just the thing to sip during Indian summer evenings. More

I have fallen head over heels for roggenbiers. These brews are made with a good dose of malted rye in their grain bill, giving them a spicy, warm, and somewhat sour character. Perfect, I'd say, for a crisp fall afternoon. More

Beer and liquor don't mix. Or at least, that's what you've been told. But what about beer and liquor...in the same glass? That's right. The latest craze to sweep the world of innovative bartending is 'beertails'. The next time you're tailgating, or just kicking back with a brew after work, consider one of these beer-and-something-else mixes. More

Looking for something to serve beer buffs this holiday season? A bottle of this fizzy, tangy farmhouse ale from The Lost Abbey would be right at home with a plate of turkey and stuffing. Plus a cork automatically ups the fancy factor for any beer! More

Stone Brewing Co. co-founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner have made a career of their "unabashedly arrogant" beers. In this book, written with the esteemed Randy Clemens, we see how they did it.

It's part history lesson, part beer guide, and part cookbook (with recipes of both the edible and the liquid variety). The title pretty much says it all: The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance. More

Want to have your pumpkin pie and drink it too? You've come to the right place. More