Senator Grassley, you are confused

Beer is pretty magical. I’m a little down from a night of extra magic, so know that I’m still able to write that without waivering. Or queasy-ing. My faith is strong.

However, Senator Grassley of Iowa apparently thinks we’re making malted miracles. That is to say, he thinks the yeast, “or what it is in making beer,” consumes oil and can fix the little BP v nature kerfuffle.

Better go with a top-fermenting yeast, Senator. Maybe try a saison strain to work with the hot temperatures down in the Gulf. (Non-beer geeks need not concern themselves with these words.)

Or, just do a Google search before you embarrass yourself.

Between BP and Senator Grassley’s courageous efforts, we’ll soon have enough awful ideas to plug the hole. Sorry, I meant holes. Sorry, I meant ears. I give an over-under of a week before most everyone tunes out and forgets.

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Addendum: This whole thing remind anyone else of this gem?