Back before the Prohibition, and before semi-trucks, beerjobbers were the ones responsible for picking up the beer from the brewery and delivering it to the local bar. A new online start-up company has taken over the job - upgraded for the 21st century and delivering brewery-fresh beer right to your doorstep. More

Dark and bitter, but with a surprising hit of sweetness rising from the depths? Now this is a beer crafted specifically for the dog-days of winter. More

Brew your own beer for long enough and eventually you'll get around to swapping bottles with fellow homebrewers. Here's a simple and clever way to label your brews for all to see. More

Beer and football go together like turkey and Thanksgiving, hot dogs and picnics, cocoa and snow days. I can't imagine cheering on my team (or soothing myself over the agonizing fumbles) without a beer close at hand.

For the prolonged cheering required for the Super Bowl, I say skip the high ABV craft brews and grab something sessionable. Here are five picks to try. More

Hello, what's this? Sierra Nevada brewing a rye IPA for spring? Yes, I do believe we need to give this a try. More

A firkin may sound like something from Middle Earth, but rest assured, it's a real thing. Just as real as the beer that comes inside it. Cask-conditioned "real ale" is making a big comeback these days, and I, for one, am in full support. More

In a world filled with hopped-up IPAs, oak-aged imperial stouts, and extreme beers of all stripes, one should never overlook the merits of a very good, very well-brewed, basic amber ale. Like this one. More

Want something fun and boozy to serve with the dessert buffet at your holiday party? Look no further. Fruit lambics are always a crowd-pleaser, and this cherry lambic from Belgium's Brouwerij Boon is one of my favorites. More

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