Why is it that the same people who would never in a million years drink wine from a box have no problem drinking the beer equivalent?

I have started to wonder about this over the past few years as I have explored the breadth and depth of the beer world. I remember having dinner with some co-workers a few years ago that involved sampling various high quality wines from around the world yet playing golf with the same co-workers who were satisfied with Coors Light.

So what happened to me? How did I go from not drinking at all, to occasionally having a Corona or Heineken with co-workers, to now drinking beers like Dogfish Head's 90 Minute IPA or a St. Bernardus Abt. 12 trappist ale in a chalice? read more »

Over at my blog, my co-blogger, CK, has asked the following questions. My readers aren't commenting, but I think these questions deserve a bigger audience. What do you think?

What is patriotism? What is nationalism? How are the two the same? How are they different? Is it possible for a Christian to be a patriot? How much of what is called patriotism in the United States in the current age is actually nationalism? Dictionary definitions will get you no points unless you use them as a jumping off point for your own exploration and thought of the aforementioned questions!

I've seen a number of "You Supply the Caption" posts around the blogosphere and most of the time I'm impressed by the the wit of netizens leaving captions. This picture struck me as perfect for the game, so GWH readers, you supply the caption. read more »

In the spirit of Will Hinton's festivus party, I've been thinking about throwing a Democratic Victory party.

I can see my party now. read more »

I am drinking my new favorite beer tonight so I thought that I should update my list...

10. Duvel

This is a classic Belgian strong ale and particularly great in the summer. I used to not drink this much as it seemed too much of a cliche. But it is such a great beer that I keep coming back to it. It has a wonderfully crisp taste with a hint of apple. But don't be fooled by the lightness; it packs a punch at 9% alcohol.

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I am among the most unlikely people anywhere to have become a beer afficianado, what with growing up in a Southern Baptist home that viewed alcohol as being "of the devil". Maybe the old adage of learning to appreciate certain things as one ages is especially true for me.

Whatever the reason, I have become a big fan of good beer. I should clarify that my love of beer does not involve massive quantities of mediocre beer but moderate quantities of world class beer.

I am also fortunate to live in perhaps the most underrated beers towns in America, Atlanta, GA. Two years ago, the selection was pathetic here. My, how far we have come. read more »