Founded in 2006, Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction is an artist collective that takes its name from Walter Benjamin’s landmark 1935 essay. They sell a lot of random things from handcrafted soap to clothing to jewelry, but they also produce two really cool liquors, ROOT and SNAP, both of which are certified USDA organic. ROOT is a pre-temperance alcoholic Root Tea and SNAP is a spirit distilled from the ingredients traditionally used to make ginger snap cookies. Both also have really cool stories and I urge you to check out their website and watch the videos they’ve created for each of them.

I stumbled upon the above video of building a terrarium with the bottle you’re left with after enjoying the delicious ROOT and wanted to share it as I think it’s a cool concept and they do a really nice job on all the videos they create to promote their products. If you aren’t interested in building a terrarium, you might at least find the video entertaining. If you do plan on making a terrarium with your empty ROOT bottle or any other bottle, be sure to check out the ROOT website for directions and tips on how to do it correctly.

Note: Please also consider the environment and local laws pertaining to wildlife conservation or property rights when harvesting plant life for your terrariums. While it may be tempting to harvest mature mosses or ferns from state parks or other wooded areas, not only may it be illegal, but the delicate ecosystems required to sustain them are not easily recreated in a bottle.

April 22nd is Earth Day and it’s a well-known fact that Mutineers love the planet Earth, clean water, clean habitats and environments to grow the ingredients for our beverages and for happy animals to frolic. Mutineers love the Earth so much that we have dedicated an entire issue to Earth Day with sustainability being the common theme throughout the magazine. With that said, we proudly present to you Issue #16 of Mutineer Magazine.

Mutineer Interview: Kim Jordan of New Belgium Brewing

The Mutineers paid a visit to New Belgium Brewing on the eve of their 20th anniversary to speak with CEO Kim Jordan about their history, their beer, and their extraordinary efforts for a sustainable brewery.

Bordeaux: Le Wine Buff Odyssey

Mutineer Alan Kropf travels to Bordeaux, France with Le Wine Buffs, Bordeaux’s wine ambassadors of the future recruited by the Bordeaux wine industry to connect with the younger generation of wine drinkers. Meet the Buffs and follow them on their adventure in beautiful Bordeaux.

Drink Green: Sustainability & Fine Beverage

Sustainability Certifications, Six Sigma wine, Organic Liqueurs, Frey Vineyards, Kegged Wine, Canned Beer, etc. Everything you need to know about the steps beverage producers are taking to minimize and offset their effects on mother nature.

Cooking With Guinness

Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky shares three awesome recipes using Guinness beer and just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, as well as tips by The Homebrew Chef Sean Z. Paxton on how to cook with stout beer.

The March/April issue also includes:
Civilization and Its Discontents: In Defense of the Angry Drunk
The Plaid Avenger: Sri Lanka
What People Drink: Ben Gleib
What People Drink: Martin Miller
Wine Steals: Riesling
Behind The Glass: Impotent in Potenza
Beer Styles: Organic Beers
Classic Cocktails: The Grasshopper
Left Coast Libations: Portland
Mutineer Library, The Adventures of Georges and Anja, 6 Tips for “Greener” Coffee, , and much, much, more…

Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard – Inga Keck energising the biodynamic cow manure preparation

England’s first organic wine producer Roy Cook, owner and wine maker at Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard, has made the conscientious decision to take his winery to the next level of sustainability by adopting the biodynamic cultivation method and philosophy. Through the introduction of additional procedures above and beyond the normal organic rules, Cook has become the first producer of biodynamic wines in England’s history. Continue Reading »