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

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

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

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

The idea of "cellaring" is old news to wine lovers but still relatively new to the beer crowd. "Dr." Bill Sysak from Stone Brewing Co. explains why we might want to set a few bottles of our favorite brews aside - and how! More

I thought I'd squeeze in one more hop-tastic IPA before we move on to the darker, maltier beers of the colder months. This one was new to me, a gift from a friend and fellow beer-appreciator. I'm thinking it will make a fitting salute to the last days of sunshine and backyard parties. More

Back in college, being handed a foamy beer was cause for exasperated eye-rolling. But glance through any beer review these days, and you'll see effusive odes to creamy heads of foam and the delicate lacing they leave behind. What gives? More

If you're on a gluten-free diet, there are not many options when the craving hits for a cool, fizzy, malty brew. Bard's Gold from Bard's Tale Beer Company is one of the few. And you know what? It's really not half bad! More

If you ever want to see a beer lover squirm, try offering them a non-alcoholic beer. For most of us, one of these near beers is more than weird; it's downright wrong. Why take a lovingly crafted beer and then pull its teeth? More

Was that a hint of crispness that I felt in the air this morning? And those leaves, do they look a little orange to you? Must be almost fall! This rich and hearty Belgian-style quadruple from Boston-based Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project is the perfect beer to salute summer and welcome the new season. More