WHAT I'M TALKING 'BOUT: Huxell Best Bitter, now on tap at Arbor Brewing. David Bardallis | Contributor Mayan apocalypses, fiscal cliffs, and, of course, the ever-present threat of a terrorist under every bed. It's 2013 and yet somehow we're still here. And so is great beer, and more of it than ever. Why not toast to our continued existence... Full story »

Forget the Champagne. Cheers to beer and a new year! Not gonna lie. Your correspondent is not really a big fan of New Year's Eve or the whole end-of-year nonsense in general. As holidays go, NYE is pretty lame, bringing out all the amateurs as every Tom, Dick, and Harry establishment tries to woo them with drink specials and... Full story »

What? Doesn't everyone's Christmas tree look like this? David Bardallis | Contributor Move over, Scrooges and Grinches. It's full-on Yuletide, and I've got no time for your grumpiness. Why are you always in such a bad mood anyway? Take some of that loot you're hoarding and go out and get yourself a mug or two of some Christmas spirit.... Full story »

Supporting Michigan businesses throughout the holidays is easier than you think, especially when it comes to Michigan's agricultural products. Farmers' markets and Michigan centered shops will feature a lot of the local fair that could be your next holiday gift. Click here for some Michigan made ideas! Full story »

Jolly Pumpkin jack-of-all-trades Charles Psenka displays a vintage 2004 bottle of La Roja Amber Ale at the December 11 Rare Beer Auction for Charity, which raised thousands of dollars for local nonprofit Peace Neighborhood Center. David Bardallis | Contributor Doomsday, the End Times, the Apocalypse, Ragnarok, Judgment Day, whatever you want to call it, here at All the Brews... Full story »

Celebrate the 12 Bell's of Christmas Dec. 12 at Jet's Pizza in Chelsea. David Bardallis | Contributor Feeling festive yet? Despite warm temperatures and lack of snow, it's nevertheless beginning to look a lot like... well, something involving heavy, malty beers, spiced ales, and other assorted beverages designed to perfectly complement your holiday season, or at least keep you... Full story »

While you're out and about shopping local, make sure you take time to drink local, too. Pure Michigan IPA, brewed with 100% Michigan-grown malt and hops, is on tap now at Grizzly Peak. David Bardallis | Contributor City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style; in the air there's a feeling of Christmas... and beer. While you're out and... Full story »

The just-bottled 2012 Grand Cru Sour Ale is just one of the groovy and delicious things you can get at Arbor's all-day Black Magic Friday holiday sale. David Bardallis | Contributor What we’ve come to call “the holiday season” is officially in full swing, meaning five more weeks of frenetic activity and freaking out about gift buying, visiting relatives,... Full story »

Detroit Lions fans can watch their favorite team lose while drinking good beer for a change: Liberty Street joins other Michigan craft brewers at Ford Field. Photo courtesy of Liberty Street Brewing Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and there's a cornucopia of beers and events this week that we can be grateful for. As you head into the... Full story »

What I had for breakfast on International Stout Day. David Bardallis | Contributor It’s International Stout Day, and that means it’s your duty as a citizen of the global village, or whatever, to celebrate by bending your elbow today with a pint or two of the dark stuff. Otherwise, we have a quiet Week in Beer in the offing,... Full story »

These turned out to be my very favorite Mexican dish to date. And my hubs agreed—giving me the nod and the thumbs up with the first, second and third bite. Full story »

Gourd to Death Pumpkin Ale, Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery. David Bardallis | Contributor Happy All Saints Day, also known as Halloween Hangover Day. The best way to recover? A little hair of the werewolf. There are some good upcoming furry opportunities for you to get your groove back, so let's get right to your Week in Beer. Friday,... Full story »

While I prefer a glass of wine with dinner, I really enjoyed a German beer I previously sampled at Hansen Foods in Hart during a wine and beer tasting: Spaten Oktoberfest. Full story »

Liberty Street Brewing owner and head brewer Joe Walters enjoys a Punkin Pie Ale, on tap now at the pub in Plymouth. David Bardallis | Contributor Welcome to a special scary edition of All the Boos Fit to Pint, where it's truly frightening how much is going on in and around town for that most bewitching of holidays and... Full story »

La Parcela pumpkin ale from Jolly Pumpkin. Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com It's the time of year when pumpkins are everywhere: by the side of the road, at supermarkets, on porches — and in your beer. Many craft breweries have enthusiastically embraced the seasonal popularity of America's favorite gourd, and local brewers have jumped on board the hay wagon, too,... Full story »