Screaming Into the Void (December 23, 2016 Edition)

Each week, Tony Budny pens SCREAMING INTO THE VOID and looks at the best in writing and social media conversation around the biggest issues in beer. If you feel something should be included, have a tip, or just want to sound off, feel free to look him up on Twitter @DrinksTheThings or email DCBeer.

Merry Christmas, everyone. I hope you all get the $95 16.9 ounce bottle of beer you always wanted this year. You know which one I’m talking about, the rareish one that people brag about buying by the case on trading forums. Santa came early, and he’s extra smug this year. He’s also broke. But look, at least it’s going global. I imagine it could be better than this drink, which is also bourbon barrel aged. Quality comes at a price after all!

Boy, does it ever come at a price. (This has not been Photoshopped)

Here’s an interview with two former pastors that have founded breweries in Ohio. In many communities, breweries are becoming public square-like.

And as with any public square, there are,