As the bitter days of winter settle in, there are times when you want an equally bitter beer in your glass, if only to prove you do not shirk from the onslaught of crueler elements. Either that, or you couldn't resist the picture of an angry rampaging elephant on the label. No judgement. More

Calling all home brewers: thinking of giving away a few bottles of your beer this holiday season? Make it fancy with a special label! The good folks behind the jam labelizer have devised a new label-making system especially for beer brewers. More

Friends, let's raise a glass to the noble turkey, so odd-looking in life and yet so gosh darn tasty on our Thanksgiving table. More than likely, I will be toasting this year's bird with something dark and malty instead of dry and fruity. Beer has special affinity with the roasted, nutty, and deeply caramelized flavors of this holiday that I love. Want my two cents? Serve a few good beers with dinner alongside your reds and whites. More

Shhh, don't tell me. You're craving a dark malty beer with notes of bitter chicory and warming winter spices? Me, too! And if you're not, you soon will be. This strong sudsy ale from Oregon's Deschutes Brewery certainly hits the spot when it comes to a warming winter brew. More

Q: We recently had a 2-day power outage and I'm wondering if the beer left in my fridge is safe or not. I can't find a definitive answer online - please help!

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A while back, we talked about which beers are best for a big party with lots of different tastes. But what if you have a special guest coming who you know to be a beer aficionado? Here are five beers that will make your guest clap with glee when they find them in the fridge. More

During my last Maker Tour, one of the co-founders of Jester King told me his favorite thing to eat with beer was cheese. I have to admit that I was a little surprised by that. I've certainly done cheese and wine pairings, but cheese and beer was something I hadn't yet tried. I just had to see what I was missing. More

Q: I'm hosting a meeting for our beer homebrew club this Thursday and looking to serve some small easy finger foods that pair well with multiple kinds of beer. Any suggestions?

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It comes in a can, but honey, you're going to want to pour this one into a glass. No way you want to miss the breathtaking sight of that pillowy cap of meringue-like foam or the spice cake aromas that come with it. Breathe in deeply, friends, and take a sip. More