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The Best Beer Pairings for your Turkey Day Favorites

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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...

10 New England Craft Beers to Impress Your Family With at Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is approaching and you need to right beer to help get you through a meal with your family. Here in New England we love Thanksgiving but not as much as we love good beer. If you are looking to impress your family with some high quality beer, we have you covered. New England is fortunate enough to produce hundreds of craft beers. So instead of staring blankly at the shelves at the liquor store, see Craft Brewniversity's suggestions. If these beers don't impress your family, it isn't because the beer was bad, unfortunately, your family might need to stick to Bud Light. 1) Heady Topper Type: American Double/ Imperial IPA Brewed by: The Alchemist Brewery and Visitors Center Location: Stowe, Vermont 2)  Good Morning Type: American Double / Imperial Stout  Brewed by: Tree House Brewing Company Location: Charlton, Massachusetts 3) King Julius Type: A...