Personally, I'm a big wine drinker, but I know many out there prefer a nice beer. I'm partial to a beer here and there, myself, and Calagione nails it on the head with his pairings. But, readers beware, this guy is talkin' about nice beer. For the holidays, put that Natty Light down and treat yourself to something a little more refined.
You can read HERE why beer often makes a better partner for cheese, or what the best beer to pair chocolate with is, and so on. If you like his suggestions, you can check out more of his beer-savvy advice on the related links.
Cheers!
Beer: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems -Homer Simpson