Some beer events coming up this month:

• Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival: Egan Center in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday and Saturday, January 14 and 15.
• 5th Annual Strong Beer Festival
• Spirit of Belgium 2005: Washington, DC, Friday through Sunday, January 14 through 16.
• 1st Long Island Real Ale Festival: Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue, New York, Saturday January 22.
• The Portland Barley Wine Long Haul Tour: Portland, Oregon, Wednesday through Saturday, January 26 through 29.
• National Winter Ales Festival 2005: Manchester, England, Wednesday through Saturday, January 26 through 29.
• Extreme Beer Fest: Boston, Massachusetts, Saturday January 29.