Have you yearned for the kind of neighborhood bar that has an entire line-up of terrific craft brews, but can't quite see yourself quitting your day job to open one yourself? I'll raise my hand here, for sure. Here's an idea: start a brewpub co-op. This is a real thing and it's picking up popularity in many major cities.

Bless Narragansett for brewing a traditional Helles Bock for the traditional welcoming of spring! Granted, spring might still feel rather far off for most of us (despite the groundhog's prediction), but this honey-hued and honey-scented lager will help make those warmer days feel just a tad bit closer.

Considering that opening your own brewery can put you in a massive financial hole, the whole idea of "gypsy" brewing has definite appeal. You make friends with established brewers, use their equipment to create a special one-off brew, and then move on when the project is complete. It's a win-win situation that has resulted in some pretty amazing brews that wouldn't exist any other way.

Homebrewers are generally a jolly lot, and the people who write about homebrewing are even more so. I'll tell you now, The Naked Brewer will make you laugh out loud. These ladies are seriously funny — and they know their stuff, too. You'll want your notebooks handy, my homebrewing friends, because even as it entertains, this book is all about helping you brew better beer. More

Drinking this beer is like settling in to a very old and very careworn arm chair. It's cozy and comforting, it fits in all the right places, and it's exactly what you want when you want it. Solidly good. Settle in, tip your hat back, and pour a glass. More

We're not talking beer with a salt rim on the glass, but beer actually brewed with salt. Intentionally. It's called gose, and although the style has been around for centuries, it might just be the new big thing. More

Only beer brewers would think of saying their own product sucks — and say it proudly, no less! Rest assured that this beer most definitely does not suck. In fact, its bright and lemony flavor has been a high point in my week, something to look forward to when the cloudy winter days are seeming just a little too grim. More

My Christmas tree is, unfortunately, in its last days. But despite turning dry and brittle, it remains deliciously fragrant. I love that scent so much, but even I'm on the fence about spruce beer. Have you ever tried it? More

Attention, 'nog heads! If you live in the small cross section on the Venn diagram of "beer lovers" and "eggnog lovers," then boy oh boy, do I have the most perfect holiday brew for you. It's called Beer Nog and it's exactly what it sounds like: heaven. More

Forget cheap chocolate. Forget Christmas ornaments. What about a advent calendar of delicious tasty craft beers?! Now this is the kind of advent calendar I can get behind. More