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Veteran writer, Steve Body, on beer, wine, spirits, the Business Of, and those who make them…and occasionally Other Things.

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“Fresh Beer Tastes Better!”…Sometimes…

If we remove the possibility for serendipity, of small miracles that shock us, we take a LOT of the joy out of Life and adventure out of experimentation.

Quick ‘n’ Dirty: A Spontaneous Conversation with a Great Beer Mind

Despite the promises that “nothing will change, other than improved quality,” that is never true. To the contrary, it’s the kiss of death for these brands and companies.

The Hot Takes 2023: A Little Something to Offend Everybody

I could easily just wave off all this static but that’s not my function on this planet, for better or for worse, and those with more to lose, of course, have to be more diplomatic…but it’s stuff that SHOULD be said, so I elect me.

Seltzer, Pastry, Milkshake, etc.: America’s Undescended Testicles

You can sneer and screech, “Gen X! Gen Z! Just geezer sour grapes!” all ya like. But long after Gummy Bear Ambers are gone, actual beer with be around. And you will have missed it.

Deschutes “Tropical Fresh” IPA: Voluptuous Clarity

This shocking IPA over-delivers on hops-derived fruit flavors and body. It is Delicious. DE-licious. It is Pure Pleasure to drink.

Wine, Beer, Love, & Whiskey: The Late Revelations

This is a sort of love letter to you, the people who read The Pour Fool. There are far fewer of you now, than there were a few years ago. That’s on purpose. But you who are left…This is my wish for you.

A Quick List of Inarguables for the Holidays: Wine

I have never stopped being baffled by human nature. EVERY TIME I have posted a list of suggestions for holiday Continue reading →

Killing Merlot: Why We Did It, How It ALMOST Worked

The condemnation of Merlot, when I started working in wine, was near universal. Many shops didn’t carry more than two. Some put it on the very bottom shelves. Nobody sat and drank it.

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