At the risk of sounding as crotchety as Old Man Cereal-Hater over here, can someone explain to me the point of the Washington Post ’s annual Beer Madness tournament ? This year, the organizers of this 32- beer showdown opened up the competition to include beers from around the world, but it’s emerged even less coherent than before.

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Is WaPo’s Beer Madness Just Madness?

Beer Man is a weekly profile of beers from across the country and around the world. This week: Point Russian Imperial Stout, Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, Wis., www.pointbeer.com

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Beer Man: Distinct flavor shines in Point Russian Imperial Stout (Journal & Courier)

VAIL, Colorado – Brew Genius, a weekly feature, profiles some of the homebrewers competing at this year’s Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Festival, which takes place Jan. 7 through 9 at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa

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Vail Beer: Brewer has strong affinity for Belgium (Vail Daily)