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Nazis and Kolsch Beer: DAY 162 Berlin to Cologne aka Koln

Posted on June 29, 2015 by waywardwine

Before our EU Austerity Drinking Tour leaves Berlin, we take the Metro to the end of a line. The 1936 Olympic Stadium provides our destination.

Although 76 years old, it looks strangely clean and modern: normalized into a tourist site and sporting venue. Swastikas have been stripped and chiseled away. Yet fascist elements remain, including master race discus throwers and their…well… master race testicles. Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday: Beaujolais Done Right: Stephane Aviron Chenas 2011

Posted on June 18, 2015 by waywardwine

This Thirsty Thursday, I melt into a gelatinous ball of sweat and irritability. Summer’s heat pushes me to white, rosé, and sparkling wines. But I’m already bored. A low tannin, light red that could handle a slight chill sounds perfect. … Continue reading →

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Monthly Wine Writing Challenge #17–The Results

Posted on June 16, 2015 by waywardwine

Originally posted on the drunken cyclist:
It is that time once again, time to announce the results of this month’s Monthly Wine Writing Challenge. In all this month, there were ten entries for the theme “Epiphany” which was supplied by last…

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Museum Island Part 1: Berlin, Germany

Posted on June 15, 2015 by waywardwine

After a Nazi/Commie inspired tour of Berlin on Christmas Eve (see post), we decide to get even more festive: why not spend Christmas day at a museum? But not just any museum. Museum Island. The first college class my wife … Continue reading →

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Potsdam: Braumanufaktur, Dunkel Beer and Sanssouci Palace

Posted on June 1, 2015 by waywardwine

Before we day-trip to Potsdam, let us ground ourselves in one of their beers: Braumanufaktur, Dunkel, Potsdam, Germany. Biodynamic. €1.09 Appearance: looks clear, medium intense amber brown. Aromas: smell clean and intensely of roasted/caramelized honey, mint, strawberry, and bread. Palate: … Continue reading →