Friday

Brews You Can Use

This is perhaps the most-helpful drinking article I've seen in a long time: Infographics: 11 Wine, Beer, and Spirit Facts You Probably Didn't Know A few samples:

Contrary to popular belief, vodka does expire. The average shelf life is twelve months.

There's a really (really, really) scary fear disorder called "Oenophobia." Fear of wine.

Unlike wine, beer should be stored upright.

Fifty percent of the cost of whiskey goes to pay excise taxes.

Beer is the third most-consumed beverage in the world. Number One? Water, of course. Tea is second, which, I assume, is a testament to the power of Far East demographics rather than the power of tea.