Beer

It's history goes back thousands of years. It was a vital part of ancient Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Chinese, and Inca cultures. There are more varieties than you can imagine. Ales, porters, pilsners...something for every taste. Some people even brew their own at home. And it's more than just a beverage. Beer is used in everything from beer bread to something called beer-can chicken. My friend Chris Murphy says you can't have a good Wisconsin brat without soaking it in beer. But I hope they haven't gone too far with the latest Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor, Black and Tan. There's cream stout and chocolate in it. It's intriguing and yes, I'll have to get a pint and see. Wonder if I could put a scoop of this in a glass of beer and have a beer float?