Another stab at liquor law reform

[Nik]

Oklahoma for Modern Laws could take a few lessons from a like-minded group in Mississippi.

http://raiseyourpints.com/

[patric]

Oklahoma for Modern Laws could take a few lessons from a like-minded group in Mississippi.

http://raiseyourpints.com/

They look like they have it together,
and they are suffering under ... 5%.... beer.   

[Conan71]

Know what people in other states call "strong beer"?

Beer.

[Hoss]

Know what people in other states call "strong beer"?

Beer.

Don't you know?  Alcohol in moderation IS DA DEBBIL in Oklahoma!

[patric]

Pretty much what they did with the "task force" last session.

They were the ones who asserted that children would be buying "everclear in a can", weren't they?  Sounds very objective.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I had to resort to buying Everclear when I was a kid - then I got a job and had enough money to afford better.  'Course a little Everclear mixed with wine will get the girlfriend drunker all that much faster....

[DolfanBob]

I had to resort to buying Everclear when I was a kid - then I got a job and had enough money to afford better.  'Course a little Everclear mixed with wine will get the girlfriend drunker all that much faster....

We used it with grape juice. Made it much more purdy when it came back up. 

[custosnox]

We used it with grape juice. Made it much more purdy when it came back up. 

Wait, your allowed to mix it with stuff...?

[nathanm]

Wait, your allowed to mix it with stuff...?

An acquaintance of mine says it's not just allowed, but strongly recommended. He has the scars (and the arrest record) to back it up.

[Conan71]

Yeah, but when you mix it, like trash can punch, you really don't taste the alcohol until it's too late.  That stuff is a real creeper.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Wait, your allowed to mix it with stuff...?

Allows you to "sneak up on" the potential romantic interest, with a reduced level of awareness.  It does creep up on ya.  And mixed with wine gives an impressive rainbow of hues, too.

Everclear straight is ok, I guess, but does NOT have the flavor nuances and character of a good moonshine!  There are some really good 'shines out there and each area of the country has differences.  Oklahoma is different from Arkansas, which is different from Tennessee, which is different from Kentucky,....etc, etc.  Must be from the water sources and differences in technique.  Also whether fermented with corn and malt only, or if sugar or yeast is added.  Sugar is the cheap 'short cut' method...lazy way to make it.



 

[Red Arrow]

Also whether fermented with corn and malt only, or if sugar or yeast is added.  

Unless you add a known yeast, you are depending on wild yeast which would account for a flavor difference.

[DolfanBob]

Hmm.....Seems you boy's know a bit much about makin that there shine. What wuz your names again ? 

[heironymouspasparagus]

Unless you add a known yeast, you are depending on wild yeast which would account for a flavor difference.

Absolutely.  And that comes from the corn and malted corn.  Certain yeasts tend to thrive on certain grains in certain areas.  If we had anything approaching rational thought in this country, I would love to try some home distillation.  Micro-distillery in the workshop would be great!  "Modern" moonshiners seem to take the easy way out too often.  They use sugar (instead of malt) and package yeast.

Wheat has one that is fairly prevalent that makes a great sourdough starter, and that has different strains.  San Francisco is different from Oklahoma for sourdough starters.  (Small packages of yeast makes a good starter, but has different flavor from wild.)

[heironymouspasparagus]

Hmm.....Seems you boy's know a bit much about makin that there shine. What wuz your names again ? 

Heironymous P. Asparagus.