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Bocks for Lent, sweet stouts and more for Valentine’s Day, and other seasonal brews are on tap and packaged for takeout.

An opportunity to help Lords of the Trident film a new video, Dane County Parks outdoor rec demos and equipment tryouts, new stage productions from Madison Theatre Guild and Sun Prairie Civic Theatre, and more Isthmus Picks for Jan. 20-27.

Breweries, including newcomers Starkweather, Amorphic and Young Blood, are bringing special brews and flagships alike to the annual event. Although no longer associated with Isthmus, the event will look familiar at the Alliant Exhibition Hall.

As colder temps set in, there is nothing quite like sipping a big beer by the fire. Wisconsin beer expert Robin Shepard picks winter warmers not to miss this January.

Brewer Peter Schroder has been busy prepping for Starkweather Brewing’s opening. A big variety of beer styles will be on tap.