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Potheads & Hopheads Have More in Common Than Being Mellownew
The hop plant is part of the Cannabinaceae family and, therefore, it's marijuana's sister. But don't think for a second you can smoke hop as a marijuana substitute. For those who do, prepare to cough and not get off.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Mike Tessier |
07-07-2009 |
Food+Drink
Imperial Stouts fit for Royaltynew
In this world of super-sized everything, even the beer world isn’t safe. The industry term, however, is "double" or "imperial." This is annoying, as it belittles and confuses beer’s great history. Only one style of beer should be allowed to carry the "imperial" appellation — the beer of the Russian royal court — Russian Imperial Stout.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Mike Tessier |
02-12-2009 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Beer, John Courage Imperial Stout
