Thanksgiving has creeped up on us, shockingly  being only  2 days away.  I'm sure we'll all have to stop by the grocery store for last minute necessitates to make a killer turkey day - just make sure you don't get trampled by the hundreds of other people scrambling through Stop and Shop. This is the one day of the year where it's okay to go overboard with side dishes, some of my favorites being: mashed potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce, stuffing, rolls, gravy, and of course the famous pumpkin pie . Of course not forgetting the star of the dinner, turkey. Forget the wine, I'm here to give you your Thanksgiving beer guide . Even for the ham fans out there, we've got you covered. Traditional turkey : Saison  -  The light body and fruitiness of a Saison will contrast and complement the meats earthiness. Fried turkey : American IPA -  The flavors (specifically in a tropical IPA) help cut the richness of your deep-fried turkey. Ham :   Weizen...

Soon there will be no more pumpkin beer on the shelves and it is time for my favorite season for beer. Here in New England, when winter hits, it hits hard. What better way to end a long frigid day then to enjoy a strong, flavorful beer. Winter seasonals include all the flavors we love in the winter. Such as cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, fig, maple, and sometimes even chocolate. So throw away your Shipyard Pumpkin, and keep your eyes out for these amazing offerings from some of New England's finest breweries. Let's start off simple with a few offerings from Sam Adams and Harpoon... Samuel Adams Winter Lager Style: Spiced Wheat Bock Flavors: orange peel, ginger, and cinnamon Samuel Adams White Christmas Style: White Ale Flavors: cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig Ale Style: Spiced Brown Ale Flavors: orange peel, ginger, and cinnamon Harpoon Winter Warmer Style: Holiday Ale Flavors: cinnamon and nut...