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Tales from Groovy Spoons 5: 'Goodbye Groovy Spoons'
Hello, and here we are again. The time has come for me to leave Groovy Spoons, my circumstances have changed and I must return to my homeland.
By Malcolm Hardy7 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Detoxing
Have you ever done a detox? I mean any kind of detox. Maybe like a body detox by juicing or trying to give up caffeine? How do you usually feel while going through it? With anything that we are physically or mentally addicted to, when we decide to stop "using" that thing, it usually comes with some detoxing side effects.
By Jeffrey Joseph7 years ago in Proof
The Ultimate Guide to Sake
Sake, sometimes denoted saké or referred to as Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. In Japan, sake refers to alcohol in general, whereas sake refers specifically to rice wine in countries outside of Japan.
By C.C. Curtis7 years ago in Proof
Bourbon County Brand Stout
Today, I have a treat for you all. This is a limited release stout that Goose Island releases every year on Black Friday. I was fortunate enough to live near a B & B that was releasing this rare brew. If this tells you something about the demand for this beer, the line was out the door, and this was not a small B & B. This place is the size of a warehouse and craft beer lovers were lined up out the door to buy this beer at $12.99 per bottle. I don't know about you, but it isn't every day that I buy a bottle of beer at that price. After all, I'm a freelance writer and not writing for the Times, so I'm not exactly raking it in. That being said, considering what little money I have, it was still worth the buy. This year, Goose Island released seven variants of their bourbon county stout and I was able to purchase four of those variants. Now, time to get down to the beer.
By Adam Phillips7 years ago in Proof
Favorite Drinks of Celebrities
I'm not one for celebrity worship, but I'm always down to talk about cocktails. Just about everyone has their preferences and their reasons. For example, I like scotch in the cold months and Margaritas in the warm months (though I'll enjoy both year-round). I find knowing someone's favorite drinks can tell you a lot about their character. For example, someone who drinks scotch is probably very sophisticated and intelligent, while someone who drinks Margaritas is probably cool and fun to hang out with. These are just random examples.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
10 Cocktails Tailor Made for the Modern 'Man'. Top Story - November 2018.
Fragile masculinity aside, men are typically (and biologically) known to consume, quite the variety of cocktails. Below is an (almost) exhaustible list of drinks, cocktails or just straight-on pleasures that you need to have in your closet—either for a lone night in, or for partying with the 'lads.'Cheers, let's get started.
By Shaun Mukherjee7 years ago in Proof
The Hangings Games: How to Cure a Hangover
Tip 1) Ring in sick! Feeling sick? Head is spinning and exploding? Struggling to understand what planet you are on? Ended up in another part of the country? And to add this all up , you have work in about an hour? As surprising as it sounds, we have all been there, done that and got the T-shirt. If you have to go to work in the morning, you are much better of ringing in sick. If you do fancy a risk, I just want shake your hand and wish you good luck! Turning up drunk to work, may literally close the door to your career, so you may want to refrain.
By Alex Korr7 years ago in Proof
The Worst Cocktails Ever Invented
When you are at the bar, you are probably there to either celebrate a good time, or wash away the bad. In either case though, not every drink is a Moscow Mule or Sex on the Beach, and you don’t want to ruin your night mixing the wrong combination of liquids. If you’re feeling a little loose and someone recommends trying one of the worst cocktails ever invented though, there is a good chance you will lose all faith in alcohol, as well as the contents of your stomach.
By C.C. Curtis7 years ago in Proof
Driving
The red lights are flashing when she pulls up to the four way stop. "The grey Jeep goes first," she tells herself. "He's got the right of way."
By Natalie Marie Stefani-Rice7 years ago in Proof
Hardest Cocktails to Make
Some cocktails are ridiculously simple to make. A Cuba Libre (rum and Coke) is so widespread in large part because of the ease of preparing it. While these simple cocktails have their place, the increased effort involved in making more complex cocktails is usually worth it. At the same time, there are also some drinks that may seem easy or simple, but are actually some of the hardest cocktails to make. It's not enough to follow a recipe with these cocktails: they can only be conquered through frequent practice.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
Awesome Moonshine Recipes to Try
Making moonshine is an art. Dating back to thousands of years ago, moonshine originated in the Appalachian Mountains as a secret for commoners to avoid high taxes or outright bans on alcoholic drinks (think the Prohibition era). It was a way for people to come together and create something special for their community, and to enjoy together.
By Lynne Shumaker7 years ago in Proof
Top 10 Best College Beers on a Budget. Top Story - November 2018.
Do you need a pounder can for a party, but only cobwebs occupy your wallet? Have you ever wanted to kick back with a cold one, but shriek at the sight of your bank account? Well, this article will give you the lowdown on how to hop to it without breaking the bank. I will be rating beers on a scale of one to five for both price and taste. The overall score will be an average of the two. Now, keep in mind that I am rating the profile of these beers based on what you get for the price, not based on their taste compared to the best beers on the market. Today we will consider the good, the bad, and the terribly and awfully malty in the world of beer.
By Adam Phillips7 years ago in Proof