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12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 9: Lost Abbey Gnoel de Abbey

Tom Bedell

The good news is we don’t have to blather on here about the confusion that sometimes arises about Port Brewing... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 8: Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper

Tom Bedell

Here’s to a fortuitous 2018 for all! And on the eighth day of Christmas, a beer I’d originally intended for... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 7: Birra del Borgo 25 Dodici

Tom Bedell

What better beer to drink on December 25 than 25 Dodici, which means 25/12 in Italian, the way Europeans indicate... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 6: Ommegang Winter Is Here

Tom Bedell

This was sort of a no-brainer pick for the winter solstice, which arrived Thursday afternoon on the 21st. Here in... Read more »

Green award puts Chicago county course alongside Pinehurst, Bandon and other environmental gems

Herb Gould

Every once in a while, awards turn out right. That’s certainly the case with Golf Digest’s Green Star environmental award... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 5: Au Baron Saison Saint Médard Cuvée de Noël

Tom Bedell

You’d think that a beer drinker of my vast experience would know better, but I neglected to gently decant this... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 4: Thiriez Bière de Noël

Tom Bedell

In years past it’s been pretty much possible to list the great beers from France on one hand even if... Read more »

Reviewing the Beer Book Situation

Tom Bedell

Other than beer itself, the best gifts for any fan of the suds may be those other grand consumables, books.... Read more »

Top Michigan Golf Stories for 2017

Terry Moore

As is my humble holiday custom, I offer my list of the top Michigan golf stories of the year. Please... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 3: Baird Jubilation Ale

Tom Bedell

After two west coast beers we’re heading further west, to the Far East. That’s what native Ohioan Bryan Baird did... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas – 2: Rogue Yellow Snow Pilsner

Tom Bedell

If yesterday’s post dealt with some matters sacred, I suppose it’s only natural we become more profane today. Hence, Yellow... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2017 – 1: Anchor Our Special Ale

Tom Bedell

[In late September I was surprised and pleased to learn that this review came in first place in the 2018... Read more »

Warming Up for the 12 Beers of Christmas

Tom Bedell

I haven’t started my Christmas shopping yet, but I am well on the way into my Christmas/Holiday/Winter beer acquisitions. I... Read more »

Q & A with Tom Werkmeister, PGA TOUR Champions member

Terry Moore

Last Friday, Michigan’s Tom Werkmeister earned associate membership status on the PGA TOUR Champions for 2018. By finishing T-23rd (72-67-71-66—276)... Read more »

Jennifer Hudson Takes the Stage at Marriott Marquis Grand Opening

Michael Patrick Shiels

What is your favorite hotel in the world? “Nice try,” Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, answered. “I have four... Read more »