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[The Kudzu Chronicles] Day 1: Law and medicine

[The Kudzu Chronicles] Day 1: Law and medicine

The kudzu adventure begins with a few phone calls and emails. Law. As an alcoholic beverage, beer is regulated by a number of state and federal entities. At the federal level, the primary regulatory overseers are the Trade and Tax Bureau (TTB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lest we start the Kudzu Chronicles [...]

The Kudzu Chronicles: Introduction

INTRODUCTION: That creeping feeling you’re on to something The kudzu flowers are in bloom. If you haven’t smelled kudzu — and I’m guessing 99 percent of you haven’t — well, you’re missing out. Pure grape soda. But a sweet smelling flower does not necessarily a good beer make. After all, Datura stramonium smells pretty amazing, but [...]

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