Oppresive beer tax in Oregon

Whether you think Oregon is “beervana”, there is no denying that Oregon is huge in the craft beer world.

So why would a state legislator propose a 1900% increase in the beer excise tax? Okay, Oregon’s current tax is one of the lowest in the nation, but still. And why only beer? As usual, the increased funds are supposed to go for drug and alcohol abuse programs. What, alcoholics only drink beer?

Stoopid.

Here’s a video from CNN:

(a tip o’ the hat to Max)

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River Horse Tripel HorseBeer-a-Day #47

Back when I was shopping for Tripels for the Session I had trouble finding any. Now that I’ve done that, they’re practically jumping into my shopping cart.

Deep amber color with a prodigious head. So much so that I had a spill-over and am afraid that it’s over-carbonated. Or worse.

Smells nice, with some vanilla in the aroma. Some tart fruitiness in the flavor; more vanilla. Pretty good, although too big to have too many.

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