Cheap Idols Dressed in Expensive Garbage.
I’ve been meaning to suggest the title of still another great song from John Moreland would make a great name for a beer. Finally getting it done. [Click to see the video]
I’m in the midst of a 10-day road trip, so just a few links related to the beer week that was, and basically no musing. Road trip ends next Sunday, and then there is Thanksgiving. Things might be quiet on the link front for a while.
Here goes . . .
Drive Thru Brew. Speaking of beer names.
Wah Gwaan: Where Jamaican-Inspired Beers Breakthrough a Broken System. I can vouch for Jerk Drum, flavored with jerk seasoning, peppers, ginger . . . and that’s not all.
Belgian Beer. “Over the last half-decade, Belgian beer’s wattage has dimmed stateside. Saisons have struggled to find traction and comprehension. Local breweries and taprooms have proliferated, negating the need for beer imported from across the Atlantic.” Sadly, this is true. It is a reminder that brewers, who often talk about how much they like the beers and who make Belgium an essential beer destination, don’t actually decide what will be popular.
Bottles. This is a sponsored post advocating for packaging beer in bottles. And now the side of the story (from the viewpoint of winemakers).