Here is Ron Jeremy’s “Adult Rum.” It is imported by One Eyed Spirits, of Texas.
John was going to say something witty here. But, upon reflection, we should not touch it with or without a ten foot pole.
Aronia Berry Wine
This post will start short but is likely to grow long over time. Very long. We will try to show the enormous range of foodstuffs from which wine is produced. With each post we will add to the list, and I predict it will grow way past 50 60. Today we add Aronia berry wine to the list.
- Agave wine
- Apple wine
- Aronia berry wine. Sawmill Hollow aronia berry wine is made by La Vida Loca of Indianola, Iowa.
- Avocado wine
- Banana wine
- Blueberry wine
- Buffaloberry wine
- Cantaloupe wine
- Cherry wine
- Dandelion wine
- Elder flower wine
- Fig wine
- Gooseberry wine
- Grape wine
- Jasmine fruit wine
- Kiwi wine
- Linden flower wine
- Lingonberry
- Lychee wine
- Mango wine
- Mangosteen wine
- Marionberry wine
- Onion wine
- Peach wine
- Pomegranate wine
- Pear wine
- Pepper wine
- Persimmon wine
- Pineapple wine
- Rhubarb wine
- Strawberry wine
- Tomato wine
- Watermelon wine
Doomsday Libations
How many prognosticators, and beer companies, need to foretell the end of the world, before we see it coming?
The Mayans were early to call this thing, a couple of thousand years ago. But since then, Stevens Point Brewery has notably called it, with their 2012 Black Ale. The label explains that “The ancient Mayans developed a ‘Long-Count’ round calendar that ends ominously on December 21, 2012. This date is the inspiration for the name of this Ale.” Box 19 of the form explains that the date is nothing major like “a vintage date, production date, cellar date or sell-by date.” It’s only the end of the world.
A handful of Tequila labels back up this prophecy. The Luna Nueva Tequila labels show a few cavorting cadavers, and refer to “2012 The Mayan Prophecy.” Box 19 of the form explains that “The ancient Mayan believed that time runs in cycles and the last recorded cycle ends on [December 21, 2012].”
As if that weren’t bad enough or soon enough, this Oregon brewer is getting ready with Apocalypse IPA, and this New Zealand brewer has Armageddon IPA. Lest anyone tremble, my favorite line from the Wikipedia page is where NASA says the 2012 predictions may be comparable to those surrounding the Y2K bug.
Big Nose Kate's
We thought the Rumpmeister dress was pretty short, until we saw this attire (or lack thereof). The Cabernet label, on the left, pretty much speaks for itself. The Chardonnay label has more words, and they are no less risque than the images on the Cabernet label, though they are a bit more covered. The semi-covered words say:
MEN – NO SHIRT – NO SERVICE
WOMEN – NO SHIRT – FREE BEER
Beyond that, the verbiage on the right side says:
LIQUOR – IN THE – FRONT
POKER – IN THE – REAR
We are not sure whether it’s more funny, amusing, witty, or embarrassing. It’s a little difficult to believe these went right through, way back in 2004.
Apple Wine
This post will start short but is likely to grow long over time. Very long. We will try to show the enormous range of foodstuffs from which wine is produced. With each post we will add to the list, and I predict it will grow way past 50 60. Today we add Apple wine to the list.
- Agave wine
- Apple wine. Cortland apple wine is made by Fly Creek Cider Mill of Fly Creek, New York.
- Avocado wine
- Banana wine
- Blueberry wine
- Buffaloberry wine
- Cantaloupe wine
- Cherry wine
- Dandelion wine
- Elder flower wine
- Fig wine
- Gooseberry wine
- Grape wine
- Jasmine fruit wine
- Kiwi wine
- Linden flower wine
- Lingonberry
- Lychee wine
- Mango wine
- Mangosteen wine
- Marionberry wine
- Onion wine
- Peach wine
- Pomegranate wine
- Pear wine
- Pepper wine
- Persimmon wine
- Pineapple wine
- Rhubarb wine
- Strawberry wine
- Tomato wine
- Watermelon wine
Rhonda’s Fight to Save Moonshot
Fox and Reason have a good video about the recent brewhaha over beer with caffeine.
The video features John Stossel, Nick Gillespie, and Rhonda Kallman (owner of Moonshot, Beer with Caffeine). Among the highlights:
Rhonda says FDA’s ban is “clearly a case of the government over-reaching. … My Moonshot Beer is nothing like these Four Loko drinks.” FDA:
didn’t fully research it … they put the onus on the small entrepreneur to have a scientist. … It’s 5% alcohol by volume and less than a half a cup of coffee of natural caffeine. It’s a great combination. … They won’t stop here. Where will they stop?
Sen. Schumer won’t stop at calling these drinks a “blackout in a can.” He goes further to suggest they may be a death wish in a can. And here, Iowa takes a step toward going much, much further (toward banning any mixture of cola, coffee or Red Bull with alcohol, at bars and restaurants).
Near the end of the video, Rhonda points to her petition to save Moonshot. She seeks to distinguish it from the circa-2010 Crunk, Four Loko and Joose products, and explains:
For the time being, Moonshot has ceased production due to [the FDA ban]. … Three of the products targeted are high alcohol, high caffeine and high sugar “juice” drinks sold in oversized 23.5 ounce cans and targeted to underage drinkers. The fourth was Moonshot ’69 – an all malt, craft-brewed pilsner beer that bears absolutely no resemblance to these high alcohol, high caffeine sugary drinks. … There is nothing new about adults combining caffeine and alcohol. Who hasn’t enjoyed a rum and Coke, Irish coffee, Kahlua or espresso martini? The question should be what levels are appropriate.
