Winter Beer Fest; Cakes & Ale's Beverage Program

FESTIVAL WIRE— The Atlanta Winter Beer Fest is tomorrow, Saturday, January 26, starting at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $40 ($48 at the door), and there will be live music and more than 100 beers. Details here. [EaterWire]

BEER ICE CREAM WIRE— There's a new boozy ice cream flavor in town, straight from the team over at Frozen Pints. Get Cinnamon Espresso Stout, their winter seasonal, in stores starting this week. [EaterWire]

DECATUR— Here, Cakes & Ale's Jordan Smelt talks about rebuilding the beverage program at the restaurant. He left Holeman & Finch to take over at Cakes last June, and since then, the Decatur spot's offerings "have both expanded and become more focused." [EaterWire]