by DJ Spiess | Nov 28, 2007 | Random
In what can only be described as a horrific tragedy, as much as 40,000 pounds of beer was scattered across Interstate 94 in Eastern Kalamazoo County in Michigan. (Who measures beer in pounds?!?!) The sobering accident occurred around 11:10 pm late Tuesday night, a...
by DJ Spiess | Nov 27, 2007 | Wine reviews
This wine came to us from a wine club. There is not much information on the internet about Koongarra Vineyards. Since there is very little information about the wine and the vineyard, we were intrigued. The color of the wine was a dark ruby color, with slight hints...
by DJ Spiess | Nov 23, 2007 | Beer reviews
Abita is a small brewery 30 miles north of New Orleans. They were founded in 1986 and are the oldest craft brewery in the southeastern United States. We like finding small brewers, and we will be trying other beers from their selection. Since we are big Jimmy...
by DJ Spiess | Nov 23, 2007 | Beer nuts!
A Wisconsin man Peter W. Mischler, 48, wanted more beer. He told his wife over the phone that if she didn’t return from the grocery store with beer, he would get her goats. She was already on her way home, so she refused. Since this is a Beer Nuts! story, you...
by DJ Spiess | Nov 22, 2007 | Homebrewing
Starting a winery or brewery in the United States can be quite a challenge. The starting winemaker cannot produce wine for sale on any premises in the United States unless the facility is licensed and bonded. If you own a vineyard, you most likely have land to build...