A brief Happy Thanksgiving wish to everyone, hope you can get to enjoy the day with your favorite loved ones or find a way to keep them in your heart.

I am thankful for so many beers this season and while I sure I'll miss some here are the ones I'd like to share with you.

I am thankful for the Hefeweizens their wheat character and clove-banana nose a delight to my senses. I am reminded of great places and friends along the way.

I am thankful for the Czech Pilsners with that bit of hop spiciness to provide a crisp hop contrast balance. They remind be that somethings are classic for good reason.

I am thankful for the diversity of Belgian ales, showing me the variety that can exist in the world.

I am thankful for the Imperial IPAs, they over the top boldness that keeps bringing me back for more. They show what you can achieve when you don't follow tradition or accept convention.

I am thankful for the homebrews, giving my brewing adventures the freedom only limited by my own imagination.

I am thankful for the Russian Imperial Stouts. They remind me on a cold winter night it's always good to have a warming friend.

I am thankful for the brewers, whose daily work makes that wonderful brew.

I am thankful for the American Light Lager. Because without the bland beer, I'd have never set out to find all these other wonderful beers.

I am thankful for the Holiday ales and their unique spiced characters. I hope to share one with you.