The January/February issue of Mutineer Magazine will start showing up on newsstands over the next week or so, and we are proud to say that it is the most mutinous issue yet!

Featured stories in the new issue include:

The Mutineer Interview: Maynard James Keenan

by Alan Kropf
The Mutineer RV made it’s way to the unforgiving Arizona Desert for an exclusive interview with Caduceus Cellars winemaker Maynard James Keenan, who has already rocked the world several times over as the frontman of bands including Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.

Epic Ales

by Cody Lee Morris
Brewer Cody Lee Morris of the Seattle start-up brewery Epic Ales tells his underdog story bringing his dream brewery to life.

The Pharmacie

by Marvin Gapultos
Burnt Lumpia blogger Marvin Gapultos offers a rare look at the secret underground cocktail culture of Los Angeles, featuring original paintings by Brent Estabrook.

Rebel Spirit

by Jesse Porter
Mutineer veteran scribe Jesse Porter of the Young Winos of LA goes Gonzo in this piece that explores the exploding craft spirits scene in the United States, featuring Finger Lakes Distilling, Tuthilltown Spirits, Philadelphia Distilling, and Dry Fly Distilling.

The January/February issue also includes:
Chilean Red Wines
Water Relief in Cambodia
Classic Cocktails: The Manhattan
Drip Coffee Solutions for Home
Barley Wines
Palestinian Beer
What Charlotte Voisey Drinks

And much, much, more…

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Viggo Mortensen reprises the role of “The Man” in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” which hits screens across the country on Wednesday. The book was fantastic, and the release got me thinking about fine beverage (and liquids) in a post-apocalypse environment.

The Man and Robert Neville, the main character in “I Am Legend”, took different approaches to drinking. Now folks, I haven’t seen either movie (dead tree stories still hold a special place in my heart), so I’m talking about the novels. NO SPOILER ALERTS! The Man won’t touch the stuff, and Neville drinks like a fish for a good portion of the story. So how would you roll? Here’s my top ten: Continue Reading »

As seen in Mutineer Magazine Issue #2 – Big Money Beer, pg. 21

Every discipline has its flagship. Wine has Petrus, automobiles have Ferrari, real estate has Beverly Hills, and beer has these four bottlings priced to satisfy even the most affluent ego. Even if you have the money, these beers are so sought after that it requires a few connections and a lot of luck to get your hands on one. Continue Reading »