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\nWe spent the weekend in Savannah on the Georgia coast — the city that Billy Sunday called the wickedest in the world. We had hoped to drink gin from a glass-sized bath tub at the American Prohibition Museum but it turned out they only serve it that way during evening hours. We did, however, spot a rare 1933 IPA bowl<\/a>. Anyway, pardon the brevity this Monday and feel free to provide your own musing. <\/p>\n
THE PAST<\/h5>\n
The Problem with Nostalgia.<\/a><\/strong> Thousands of Londoners pass through a historic brewery every day without realising it.<\/a><\/strong> What did 17th century food taste like?<\/a><\/strong> Because if you aren’t drinking alcohol for the pleasure of it, why the heck are you drinking? – Coors Light partners with publishers and adventurers in a play to reach more drinkers.<\/a><\/strong> Taste-Testing Walmart and Trader Joe’s Wines: Whose Are Better?<\/a><\/strong> Hence the expression 'Just going for a tinkle'<\/p>\n — Martyn Cornell (@zythophiliac) July 16, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n“We don\u2019t, as it happens, believe in the Good Old Days. Slops in the mild, buckets of sawdust and phlegm, and ladies only in the lounge, if at all? Fascinating, but hardly desirable.” Agreed, but there’s also this<\/a>: “Nostalgia serves a crucial existential function. It brings to mind cherished experiences that assure us we are valued people who have meaningful lives.” <\/p>\n
\nTechnology makes easier to imagine what was in place before 19th century streets and buildings “were rubbed from existence like timetravellers who murdered their grandfathers.”<\/p>\n
\n“Fried eggs don’t change the course of history. But taste<\/em> does change history.” Bonus:<\/strong> Contains a recipe for “Snaill water.”
\n<\/p>\nTHE PRESENT – DRINKING NOTES<\/h5>\n
\n– Unknown Sierra Nevada.<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Sour Beer For Bitter People.<\/a><\/strong>
\n– A Few Cruise Beers I Liked, and a Little About Them.<\/a><\/strong>
\n– long shadows.<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Ernest Hemingway’s 8 Favorite Bars Around the World.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nBUSINESS – AS USUAL?<\/h5>\n
\n– A Twist Ending? \u2014 How Sam Adams May Finally Lose Its “Craft” Status.<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Nielsen Shares Latest Craft Beer Consumer Insights.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWINE<\/h5>\n
\n“In fact, all display authentic character of the region they\u2019re from, and they are\u2014mostly\u2014good deals.” Which is not to say you want to be buying the three buck Chucks.<\/p>\nFROM TWITTER<\/h5>\n
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