I’d like you to meet tannins. You may have met before, perhaps at the bottom of your teacup or in a glass of robust California cabernet. The unmistakable cat tongue you’re left with after a few sips is the telltale sign you’ve become acquainted. Words attempt to roll out of your mouth like tumbleweeds, but […]
The Politics of Utah’s Alcohol Laws
Utah is known for having some pretty bizarre liquor laws. The state’s prominent religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, believes in abstaining from alcohol consumption. It may be legal to do so, but the state tightly controls the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in a way, they believe, that promotes […]
A Brewery Here, A Winery There: Oregon Edition
Wine and beer have long been considered polar opposites. One is considered a fancy sip for suit and tie occasions while the other, a cheap chug for blue collared workers. There has never been more evidence to disprove this idea than today, and never a place more suited for the task than Oregon. With bountiful […]