HotelChatter

Scott says beertails (as opposed to cocktails) are the way to go this holiday season. To kick off a holiday party, try out some of his festive ideas:

· Looking for a tasty new spin on the traditional eggnog at half the cost? Mix three parts non-alcoholic eggnog with one part pale ale, barley wine or dark abbey ale.
· If you are in the mood for something sweet, why not try a Chocolate Truffle? Mix one part Raspberry Lambic beer with one part Chocolate Stout for a festive, sweet treat.
· Looking for an interesting aperitif? A Black Velvet is the perfect choice. Mix one part Irish Stout with one part hard cider.
· Need something that goes great with traditional holiday foods like roast turkey? A Tart Caramel, a special creation of Kerkmans’, is the perfect pairing. Just mix one part Cranberry Ale or Lambic with one part Brown Ale.

And Kerkmans even advocates pairing beer with your traditional holiday feasts. Turkey with a French Saison Style Beer or an Amber Ale; Ham with an English Style Bitter, Weizenbock or a Brown Ale; Roast Beef with a strong ale or a scotch ale; Pie with a sweet stout or fruit lambic.

For more tips, beer facts and even a glimpse at your fave CBO's resume, check out the Four Points Best Brews site. Sadly, we could not find a link to personally invite Scott to all of our holiday parties, but we'll make these beertails and hope the booze induces drunken hallucinations of him. Next best thing, really.