Stan Hieronymus

One link, one paragraph

The link.

The paragraph:

“It’s the paradox of a terroir that never really existed,” Sandrine (Goeyvaerts) adds. “You see all these images glorifying the terroir, saying that we need to return to peasant-style consumption, to eat like people used to… And then you’ve got guys stuffing themselves with foie gras, bone marrow, endless slabs of meat, and drinking Saint-Joseph. But we know that’s not how people in the countryside actually eat. Anyone who’s lived in rural areas knows that’s not everyday food.”

One point of order. I understand the role of headlines, but “Tradition is a Lie — French Wine’s Place in France’s Far-Right Gastronationalism” should not be taken to mean that tradition does not exist, or that a lie is automatically involved.

One link, one paragraph. Gulp!

The link, to a Facebook post from Mitch Steele.

The paragraph (not certain how much of the rest of the post is generally available):

After 9+ years at New Realm, I have moved to an advisory role with them, and so I’m now looking for other opportunities. This happened a couple of months ago, and I’ve kept it fairly quiet, while I was traveling for beer industry things, dealing with some family projects, and trying to sort out in my mind what I wanted to do.

As one person wrote in the comments: If there’s ever been a bellwether to the state of the crafts beer industry, it’s Mitch freaking Steele job hunting.

My kinda beer

Bottom of beer can -- packaged 12.01.25 with "Terroir Matters" message

Some words about the beer inside this can coming . . . eventually, but certainly not the next few weeks.

One link, one paragraph

The link.

The paragraph:

“Now Ye Three Lords, the place is a pub again. Entry is through a kind of foyer and, depending on your point of view, it has rather subdued lighting or is a bit gloomy. To the right is a long bar festooned by many taps dispensing London Brewing’s keg offerings and others. In the middle is a set of wickets with, on this visit, four cask beers on offer. On the left are sets of comfortable banquette type seating set to face each other, with some room dividers nicely breaking up the space. Walls are painted black, dark grey or dark blue. In the circumstances, it was hard to tell. Ceiling lights and bar lights are fabulous and look as though they cost a bob or two. The bar back sports spirits and is mirrored and looks good.”

Sign me up.