Budweiser Versus American Beer: The Heart of The Matter

What if a good friend wrote you a letter…and in this letter, your friend said that he or she needed Continue reading →

Tastes & Tribalism: The Circle-Jerk of Internet Erudition

Human beings are tribal animals. History tell us, anthropology tells us, archaeology tells us, folklore tells us, and everyday experience Continue reading →

The Import Snobs: A Quick Observation

This post first appeared at seattlepi.com in 2013. It’s updated for this posting. Just this morning, I was reading a Continue reading →

The Wine Headache: The Facts and a Fix-Up

I get wine headaches. It wasn’t always that way. Back before my near Handshake with the Grim Reaper, back in Continue reading →

All These New “Below-Average Breweries”: Where Are They?

(NOTE) I humbly apologize for the screwy spacing in this post. It’s just more WP whackiness.   Today, I read Continue reading →

Why Bryan Meredith is my Hero..and Why He Should Be Yours, Too

Before we get around to this next week of The Pour Fool, in which I pucker up and plant huge kisses Continue reading →

Coming Next Week: Best of The Northwest, 2015!

  Next week, the most popular feature of this blog returns again, in it’s new calendar slot. Best of The Continue reading →

Craft Beer, Artisan Spirits, and Boutique Wines: Step Away From The “Bubble”

  I’ve lately read repeated iterations of this beer weenie lament about “The End of Craft Beer” and some great Continue reading →