Okay, Lent time again. Whether you’re giving something up or taking something on, I hope these next weeks will bring comfort and insight. Over here on the Bar Chaplain blog, … Continue reading Hospitality, Servants, and Water into Wine (Lent 2023)
Tag: wine
Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)
Perhaps this post will resonate more with Florida natives, but I have some words of advice for anyone planning a trip to Disney’s Epcot: Don’t force yourself to “drink around … Continue reading Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)
On Moderation: A Lengthy Exploration of “Water to Wine”
I love this story, but maybe the wine itself isn’t the point.
On Moderation: Count Your Drinks
This Lent, the Bar Chaplain blog will feature a series of articles on moderation and drinking safely. This first post features a crucial tip for people choosing to drink in moderation: always keep count.
Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
On this blog, I frequently dive into more complex spirits and cocktails, but I want to take a second and answer a basic question: Where does liquor come from anyway? Well, to … Continue reading Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
Cognac: The Basics
Cognac, grappa, pisco, armagnac, calvados— they all fall under the umbrella of brandy. Brandy is any liquor made from fermented, distilled fruit (most often grapes), and the name even comes … Continue reading Cognac: The Basics
How to Talk about Wine
This past weekend, Jessi and I tended the bar at a friend’s wedding. For the beer menu, they decided to showcase Intuition Aleworks, so we had I-10 IPA, Jon Boat … Continue reading How to Talk about Wine