New Orleans, On the Rise, Is Getting Its Brews Back

Once a regional beer capital, now the Big Easy has only a handful of breweries in the area — perfect for a weekend of sampling.

New Orleans, On the Rise, Is Getting Its Brews Back – NYTimes.com.

They Make the Sweet Tea Vodka (You Bring the Crumpets)

A novel idea takes the South’s trademark refreshment — sweet iced tea — and makes it alcoholic.

I guess somebody’s figured out how to re-brand Long Island Iced Tea.

They Make the Sweet Tea Vodka (You Bring the Crumpets) – NYTimes.com.

Laos Brewmaster Has High Hopes For Local Beer

A brewmaster from Laos has it in her head to make her country’s national beer into a global brand — or at least a niche brand with a global reach.

Laos Brewmaster Has High Hopes For Local Beer : NPR.

Drunk as a Skunk … or a Wild Monkey … or a Pig

A large variety of creatures consume alcohol in the wild, ranging from bumble-bees to elephants.

via Drunk as a Skunk … or a Wild Monkey … or a Pig – Proof Blog – NYTimes.com.

Hurrah for syrah, a forgiving grape

Syrah has a forgiving nature. More than any other grape, it forgives being grown in the wrong place, made under less than perfect conditions.

Hurrah for syrah, a forgiving grape – Wine – MiamiHerald.com.