Kirin Brewery Hit Hard by Tsunami

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan spared nothing and no one - not even breweries! Kirin's brewery in Northern Japan was hit hard. It sits right on the harbor and you can see the giant tanks of beer that have been knocked down. I just hope the next picture that comes out of this brewery is the workers having lashed the tanks together and creating a drunken raft to float on to safety...

Map of Kirin's Brewery in Northern Japan
Wikipedia Article about Kirin Brewing Company 

Brewmaster in Chief

Barack Obama - The United States first Brewmaster in Chief

Last month at the White House Super Bowl party something historic occurred. For the first time ever in American history, the President served beer brewed on site. The beer, which was the "White House Honey Ale," was made using honey from the White House beehive.

At the party, there were approximately 100 12oz bottles served, and there are plans in the works not only for more beer, but TO GROW HOPS IN THE WHITE HOUSE GARDEN.

All pictures and information were taken from the White House's own blogger site, http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com

Blame it on the Alcohol

 

I don't normally tune in to Glee - I have watched a few episodes from each season, usually when I am in the mood for 40 minutes of pop songs actually sung and performed well - and I'm doing something else at the same time so Glee is just background. The most recent episode, S2 E14, is all about drinking, and I loved it. Anytime I get to hear "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," I'm not complaining too loud.

I am not encouraging you become a fan of the show (and its crappy high school drama storyline), but if you have enjoyed music videos before, and like alcohol, you should check out this episode. It's on Hulu

The Wise Man's Fear

Patrick Rothfuss' second book came out today - The Wise Man's Fear

His first, The Name of the Wind, is a truly well written book.

You would do well to take a look at the first and pick up the second if you like it.

I don't drink but when I'm thirsty or when the wind's blowing

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