Here's a little semantic bonus for the home brewers/keggers amonst us: force carbonation.

Homebrewers, ever consider brewing a chili pepper beer?  Here are a few thoughts about doing just that...

• Beer just can't get no respect!
• Is German beer superior to all other beer?
• Beer ads
• Beer brand loyalty
...and a few new definitions added to the glossary:
• Unit of alcohol
• Bottle conditioned
• Alcohol by volume (ABV)
• Esters

So, tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and this year it happens to fall on a Saturday so it should prove to be a big one!

A while back I put out a poll asking "Which holiday do you most closely associate with beer?" St. Patrick's Day remains the clear champion. Do you have any strong feelings on this one? Cast your vote. Trust me, it will be the most important vote of 2012! And, when you're done sharing your feelings on this issue, check out all the other beery issues that need to be resolved on my beer polls page.

You want my advice for St. Paddy's this year?  Avoid the green beer; it's usually just bad beer of a different color.  Drink stout.  Use a little common sense.  Finally, have a helluva time!