Much of the news of the past week has been dominated by the story of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates being arrested at his home by Cambridge police officer James Crowley. At a press conference last week, President Obama addressed this issue and eventually suggested that Gates and Crowley join Obama at the White House to discuss things over a beer. While most talk surrounding this story has been about questions of race and law, I'd like to address the beer question. Specifically, what beer would be appropriate for Obama to serve?

Let me first preface my recommendations by stating that I hope and pray that Obama will eschew the typical American offerings of Bud/Miller/Michelob/Coors. Would Obama serve boxed wine or jug wine at a meeting at the White House? I don't think so; therefore he shouldn't serve the beer equivalent.

Additionally, while it is often recognized that Belgium makes the best beer in the world along with Germany and England, I think we can assume that Obama is going to serve American beer.

So Mr. President, if you are reading this...try one of these world-class American beers. read more »

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Why is it that the same people who would never in a million years drink wine from a box have no problem drinking the beer equivalent?

I have started to wonder about this over the past few years as I have explored the breadth and depth of the beer world. I remember having dinner with some co-workers a few years ago that involved sampling various high quality wines from around the world yet playing golf with the same co-workers who were satisfied with Coors Light.

So what happened to me? How did I go from not drinking at all, to occasionally having a Corona or Heineken with co-workers, to now drinking beers like Dogfish Head's 90 Minute IPA or a St. Bernardus Abt. 12 trappist ale in a chalice? read more »

I've seen a number of "You Supply the Caption" posts around the blogosphere and most of the time I'm impressed by the the wit of netizens leaving captions. This picture struck me as perfect for the game, so GWH readers, you supply the caption. read more »