Eric Scheske

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Brews You Can Use

A bloody Harry: > A Japanese brewery and determined pub owner teamed to produce a tomato-based low-malt beer. > Tomato Bibere combines the sweet flavor of a tomato with the bitter taste of hops. One tomato is used in the production of each 330ml bottle of reddish beer. Link [http:

Passing of a Great Lady

She defied governmental authorities that condemn booze more than illicit sex. A moment of respectful silence: > Maggie Bailey, known as "The Queen of the Mountain Bootleggers," died of complications from pneumonia Saturday at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. The Kentucky legend, who began selling moonshine when she was

Brews You Can Use

A Christmas gift for the man who drinks everything: Alcoholica Esoterica [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143035975/thedailyeudem-20]. From the Amazon book page: > Did you know... > ”¢ that the word bar is short for barrier? Yes, that's right–to keep the customers from getting at

So Invent a Bigger Needle

This can't be a big deal. American technology has always gotten around the practice of fundamental virtues, like moderation: > It's just one of those wicked telling signs, one of those sad little cultural punches that make you cringe and sigh even as you stifle a

Nature's Way?

Is this nature's way of helping those who overindulge? > Coffee and tea may reduce the risk of serious liver damage in people who drink too much alcohol, are overweight or have too much iron in the blood, researchers reported yesterday. WaPo Link [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/

Intuitive Eating

This has too much common sense to catch on. Heck, if you take this to its logical conclusion, you'll be back in the Dark Ages and talk about gluttony and temperance. > When Steven Hawks is tempted by ice cream bars, M&Ms and toffee-covered almonds at

The Christian Diet

R. Marie Griffith has written a book that examines Christianity's approach to the body, concentrating especially on the modern Christian diet. Sounds like an interesting book, though this review [http://www.christianitytoday.com/bc/2005/006/14.16.html] is enough for my tastes. Excerpts: > Griffith'

Brews You Can Use V

The Brew Site is featuring a Christmas beer every day during Advent [http://www.thebrewsite.com/]. Advent is a time of quiet waiting, not raucous living, but heck, I'm just glad someone even mentions the word "Advent."

Brews You Can Use III

> A German brewer has taken aim at the female market by producing a beer called "Karla" that it claims does everything from calming the mind to preventing cancer. > The maker notes Karla contains health boosting ingredients like folic acid, lecithin soya extract and vitamins.

Brews You Can Use

Two great things in one: the Middle Ages and Beer, the Middle Ages Brewing Company [http://www.middleagesbrewing.com/]. > Step back in time to when men were men, women were brewsters, and hand-crafted fine ale filled every flagon. Your quest for great taste leads you out of the past