George Lenker

IPA is a beer style, but it has also become something of a trendy fashion, writes columnist George Lenker.

Based out of Houston, Texas, Winters will make a stop at Luthier’s Co-op in Easthampton on Oct. 3 on his current “Good Vibes Highway Tour.

The Stephen Page Trio will play the Amber Lane Café & Pub on Friday.

A "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Party" will feature two bands in Easthampton.

The official start date in Germany is Sept. 20, but here in the U.S., Oktoberfest beers have been on tap and on shelves since mid-August.

The Western Massachusetts country artist's duo will perform several shows in the region, including at The Big E.

Tommy Whalen and the Ragged Edge band to play the downtown bar on July 19.

Renowned brewer Matthew Steinberg is on hand at this week's Brimfield Antiques Show, and new drinks from Incandescent Brewing.

The band features Lindsey Verrill on banjo, Jeff Johnston on saw and other assorted instruments. and Carolina Chauffe.

Northampton's Summer on Strong and Bands on Brewster series feature dozens of local musicians performing through August.

The June 14 event will bring a lineup of local and regional brewing companies to Worthington Street.

Funds raised benefit the J. Scott Brandon Music Scholarship.

Northampton-based band compiles songs left off previous albums into their newest release.

Columnist George Lenker shares thoughts on new brews for the month of May.

The summer music series kicks off with Trailer Trash on May 22.

Despite its name, the term "bitter" doesn't mean that a brew is overly hoppy and astringent, says columnist George Lenker.

Among the performers on April 27 will be Louise Mosrie Coombe, Peter J. Newland, Jon Carroll, Cliff Eberhardt, and the Boxcar Lilies.

Columnist George Lenker compares four flavors: Dank Little Thing, Juicy Little Thing, Tropical Little Thing, and the original Hazy Little Thing.

A 5Rhythyms class led by instructor Jilsarah Moscowitz will be held at Bombyx in Northampton on April 12.

The New England Real Ale Exhibition returns to Boston in April.