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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

Today is Saint Lucy’s Day, which means it’s a good day to drink the 2017 version of Anchor Brewing’s Our... 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 »

Holiday Gifts on My List

Ed Travis

It certainly not too early to start buying holiday gifts and here are some that would be a treat to... Read more »

Trip to Italy? Or to Spagnuolo’s in Okemos? You decide

Michael Patrick Shiels

Italian brands are “tourist destinations” in their own right, and Vincent and Silvana Spagnuolo, both born in Italy, attempt to... Read more »

Killing the Game Slowly

Ed Travis

Observers are applauding the European Tour’s renaming the 2018 Austrian Open as the Shot Clock Masters. Putting aside a potential... Read more »

TAP Beer of the Week: Southern Tier Warlock

Tom Bedell

No word what the possible prizes might be, but those bold enough to wear a costume to Thursday night’s Southern... Read more »

National Drink Beer Day and Other Momentous Dates

Tom Bedell

Thursday, September 28, was National Drink Beer Day. Or so I was informed via a cornucopia of social media messages.... Read more »