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The Democratic Party is Three Words Away From Screwing the 2018 Elections Up

Think back to the past…the halcyon days of 2016.  Two behemoths clashed for the White House.  Donald Trump, the outsider reality TV show host promised to “build the wall,” and “drain the swamp,” and “make…

On Impeachment, Trump is Playing a Card from Scott Walker’s Deck (and That Should Concern Democrats)

First off, let’s get this part set and out in the open: If Robert S. Muller III’s special counsel investigation turns up evidence of “high crimes and misdemeanors,” such that he recommends criminal charges against…

Johan de Nysschen failed at Cadillac because he didn’t know a darned thing about Cadillac

This is an article I had been thinking about for months, but recent events have spurred me into getting this written now. You see, Johan de Nysschen is an interesting guy with an interesting name. …

Paul Ryan’s departure is the only chance conservatism will have to reset itself

Why is the impending departure of House Speaker Paul Ryan from politics such a momentous occasion?  It has a lot to do with the type of thinking he represents, and has taken over the conservative…

Pro Brew: Three Floyds Pride & Joy (Mild Ale)

Okay…I’m just going to say it.  Three Floyds Brewing, of Munster, Indiana, may very well be the best, complete-line brewery in the United States of America.  I’ve had a lot of stuff from a lot…

Tasting: Kekse Christmas Cookie Mild

So I’ve had several of these since I bottled them about a month ago.  I just haven’t had a chance to officially sit down and “taste” it. Several guests had one of these at our…

Haus Notes: HOLY CHRISTMAS BARREL!

Okay, guys.  I know, I’ve been TERRIBLE about updating lately.  But give me a break, it’s been the holidays, and I’m working a lot more lately (one is not related to the other, by the…

Pro Brew: Lakefront Brewery Holiday Spice Lager

Well, it’s officially Christmas, which means it’s time for Christmas beer.  I could try to taste them all (and I’m not saying I won’t try), or I can have one that is a LOT of…

Recipe: Au Lait! (Cream Coffee Stout)

This is a recipe that came to me from a few angles.  One of which is my wife, who rather enjoys her coffee prepared “au lait” (with milk).  Combined with the fact that we both…

Recipe: Kekse (Christmas Cookie Mild) – First Self Made Brew!

Okay, I’ve relied on pre-fab extract kits for long enough.  Okay, yeah, two batches may not seem like a lot, but when you’re as impatient as I am, and am limited by equipment to one…