Now this seasonal is offered from November thru January. But watch the label if you pick it up at Outback Steakhouse. The beer is better when you drink it before the month notched. So, if the bottle is notched with January, as them to search around in the cooler for one notched later. I found them with March at the Outback and April at BW3. The first I had was not as good, nor did it produce a good head.

It snowed in Auburn today. A nice day for a beer? If anyone captured the Kodak moment send them in to us.

You can’t buy more than 90% of the world’s beers in Alabama. And 98 of the Top 100 beers at BeerAdvocate.com aren’t found anywhere in this state. Many Alabamians—even those who love good beer—have no idea the state imposed limits on alcohol by volume and container size for beer. Our lack of awareness is easy to explain: these beers simply aren’t on our store shelves or on tap. Out of sight, out of mind.

One day you might find yourself enjoying a beer, when all of the sudden you begin to have an opinion on the beer, beyond just enjoying it - or not, as the case might be. From there, you might decide to discuss it with others or take some notes. But before you do: stop, think and drink! Although taste is very subjective, there are ways to compose your thoughts and remain as objective as possible. The following tips will allow you to evaluate a beer, while respecting what the brewer was trying to achieve.

For centuries, beer and food have been enjoyed together as part of the good life. The grain-based nature of beer makes it a food in itself, and the huge range of flavors, aromas and textures makes it a perfect match for nearly any kind of food, from a handmade sausage to the most luxurious gourmet dish. Choosing beers and foods that enhance one another means paying attention to the gustatory qualities of both. We have some suggestions we hope will make your experience more enjoyable and successful.

In the long story of beer, the beer can is a relative new comer. The first canned beer didn’t show up until after the end of American Prohibition. But in the last 70 years beer and cans have become inseparable. And cans aren’t just for cheap beer anymore. Some really good beer has been showing up in cans.

Tasting beer can be very rewarding. As you encounter new styles or brands it helps to know what to look for in a new beer as well as how to evaluate it. Take your time and work through the aspects of the brew one by one.