I’ve been mulling for some time what kind of beer to drink on New Year’s Eve, and I’ve settled on two. Interestingly enough, according to this article beer is now the drink of choice for New Year’s Eve over wine and spirits.
The first is a Belgian Ale, perhaps maybe even a nice flavorful triple. Why? Many of the Belgians are a little sweet and more highly carbonated than say a German lager, and provide a slightly “champagne-y” alternative to, well, champagne. The only thing I have in my basement is a Flying Fish Grand Cru, but if I were making …read more

If you’re thinking of having a beer for New Year’s eve but aren’t sure that the normal 12 ounce bottle does the evening justice, check out this list of beers for the occasion. If I didn’t have three kids I’d be here for the evening, but odds are I’ll be in bed by the time the fireworks go off (although I’ve been known to watch them from our third-floor windows).