The Blackberry Farm Brewery: A Tennessee Miracle

  For a far too brief a time, back in 1989 – 1991, I lived in Knoxville, Tennessee. I absolutely Continue reading →

The Fool’s Semi-Annual, Self Destructive Throw-Down on Self-Reliance

I’m astounded. Really. Have been for going on eight years, now. Back when I started The Pour Fool, I figured Continue reading →

Let’s Level The Field on “Local”: An Immodest Proposal

 The proposal you’re about to read is fairly simple but it would require some cojones and collective effort of a Continue reading →

Deschutes “Pinot Suave”: Game Changer

arc “Pinot“: (French) describing a family of wine grapes that are closely related genetically across both grape colors, red and Continue reading →

Holman Ranch “Virgin Chardonnay”: The Cure for Wood Addiction

  Let me make two fairly definitive statements, as I start this review of the 2013 Holman Ranch Estate Grown Continue reading →

Roca Patrón Añejo: Mas, Mas, Mas!

What I hauled out of this small ivory-colored box just looked…dangerous from the first glimpse…   Somewhere in my old Continue reading →

Stone “EnjoyBy” Tangerine IPA: A Quick Rave

Whenever you decide to open it, there will be a great beer in that bottle. You can tell that because Continue reading →

Laphroaig “Lore”: A Love Story, Bottled

“We make the whisky we make because of the knowledge and craft that has been passed down throughout the years. Continue reading →