HAPPY ST. GEORGE'S DAY!

On St. Patrick's Day everyone is Irish.  St. George's day is the English equivalent of this day where the heritage of the English is celebrated.  A proper celebration should start with a warm Mackeson XXX Stout.  It's creamier and less bitter than Guinness.  You can also try a Fuller's 1845 Ale.  This beer is produced in London's oldest brewery.  After a couple o' beers pull out your favorite Shakespeare work and drink a toast to the bard.  April 23rd is the birthday of William Shakespeare.

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During America's "Noble Experiment" (a.k.a. Prohibition), bourbon makers were given away by the smoke rising from their stills.  G-men (government men), T-men (Treasury agents) and Revenuers would simply gather and wait for the smoke to rise.  To combat this treachery, small batch connoisseurs would wait until night to cook their elixir.  This came to be known as moonshining and the resultant brew as moonshine.  The 'shiners were unable to barrel-age their whiskey, so the product was raw and clear and as strong as a right hook.  A fast car was a necessity to transport this juice.  The runners would meet up on weekends to earn bragging rights on their driving.  Thus was born NASCAR.