As the microbrew industry has become increasingly crowded, brewmasters are becoming more and more creative with their ingredients and techniques. The latest trend, Outside magazine says, is spiking batches with foraged ingredients, from sassafras to kudzu. Sound delicious?
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Bonaverde’s new idea is beguiling: One machine that can roast, grind, and brew your coffee. Those last two have long gone together, but the first part is novel.
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Imagine: your wife begins to think you’re a closet alcoholic, so she purchases a breathalyzer to test your blood alcohol content (BAC) throughout the day. Your doctors concur with her assessment, thinking you’re sneaking off into dark corners to imbibe without the judging eyes of the world to condemn you. The only problem, you really haven’t been drinking. All of the begging and pleading in the world won’t convince anyone. After all, you’re constantly drunk.
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It’s Oktoberfest time, or what some may call a far longer, far more lederhosened St. Patrick’s Day. And for this week’s Shooting Challenge, let’s celebrate it by celebrating the lifeblood of Oktoberfest itself: Beer.
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In the 80 years since prohibition ended in America, home-brewed beer and wines have flourished. Homemade spirits on the other hand have generally remained illegal and illicit (mostly because taxes). Luckily, this gorgeous copper distilling kit breaks down into four innocuous kitchen gadgets when the fuzz comes knocking. More »
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