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b_b  ·  4377 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: American Whiskey Beats the Scots (Warning: NYT link)

American beer is amazing. But sadly, what we export in beer is exactly what we export in culture: mass produced garbage, an image rather than a product. The cottage beer industry has grown dramatically here in the last couple decades. Its one of the most positive developments of American production recently. I can walk to at least four breweries from my house; I'll never take that for granted.





guybrush  ·  4377 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I hope the revival of small breweries and distilleries continues. I think people are getting more excited about variety, quality and local produce than in recent history.

thenewgreen  ·  4377 days ago  ·  link  ·  

A friend of mine just started a distillery in Detroit called Two James. b_b, you ought to check it out when it is up and running. -not sure, it could already be.

b_b  ·  4377 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I've been reading about this place for some time now. I can't wait to try their booze. Last I read they will have a late spring/early summer coming out party. I do love rye, the "other" whiskey in America (besides bourbon) that seemingly no one gives a shit about.

guybrush  ·  4377 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Looks great, I really like the branding. I will keep my eyes out when it becomes available to the public - looks like they are initially offering a membership model.