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12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 11: Kerstmutske Christmas Nightcap

Tom Bedell

“Slaapmutske” is Flemish for “Sleeping Cap” or, in our vernacular, nightcap, and Dany de Smet and his wife, Marleen Vercaigne... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 10: Allagash Hibernal Fluxus

Tom Bedell

Fluxus the condition is what the house is going to be in real soon when the grandkids arrive this evening.... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 9: Haandbryggeriet Nissefar

Tom Bedell

The selection process for the 12 Beers of Christmas is, to my mind, ingeniously haphazard, and largely dependent on what’s... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 8: Dieu du Ciel Solstice d’hiver

Tom Bedell

There was little doubt today about which beer I was going to choose from my current lot. On the winter... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 7: Ægir Bryggeri Julebrygg

Tom Bedell

If yesterday’s brew was a bit of a misstep, today’s is a great leap forward. One reason I delve into... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 6: Blaugies La Moneuse Special Winter Ale

Tom Bedell

I took the halfway point of the 12 Beers of Christmas festival to the festivities at Wildwood Barbeque, the annual... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 5: Le Trou Du Diable La Grivoise De Noël

Tom Bedell

After our last, devout, Trappist brew, the heavens delivered an overnight coating of snow that kept me off the roads... Read more »

2016: A Blessed “Bucket List” Year

Bill Hobson

There will never be another 2016. Now, let me explain why that declaration isn’t just an inane opening thought to... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 4: Spencer Trappist Holiday Ale

Tom Bedell

We were waltzing around with a not-quite-a-Trappist ale yesterday. Today we have the genuine article. I confess (even though not... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 3: New Belgium Spiced Imperial Dark Ale

Tom Bedell

Okay, this isn’t a Christmas beer per se, or even marketed as a winter warmer. But it is a winter... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 2: Great Lakes Christmas Ale

Tom Bedell

The Great Lakes Brewing Co. has been a midwest mainstay for 30 years now, and a beer fan would have... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2016 – 1: Anchor Our Special Ale 2016

Tom Bedell

“Oh. Ooh. That’s a good one,” was the first thing out of my mouth moments after I had put some... Read more »

Sand Valley adds another gem to Wisconsin’s remarkable golf tiara

Herb Gould

You can debate whether Wisconsin needs more premier golf. What is not open to discussion: Sand Valley, an ambitious new... Read more »

Last Minute Golf Gifts

Ed Travis

The time is getting short and each sometimes forget to buy a gift for someone on our list. For me... Read more »

Tickets now on sale for 2017 Women’s PGA at Olympia Fields

Herb Gould

Here’s a warm thought  for Chicagoans coping with the coldest weather since last February. It might even make a practical... Read more »