Benny had made his own wine for years. It was a kit, so all the ingredients and everything needed were purchased in a single package. He’d done it so often that he no longer needed to read the instructions. After so many years of doing it, any man and his dog could make wine with their eyes shut.
Benny had a reputation these days. Joey, a young fellow from down the road, asked Benny if he could make a couple of kit sets of the stuff for his wedding.
“If I buy the kits would you be able to make enough of the stuff for my wedding?”
Of course, Benny said he’d be delighted, and within a day or two the fermentation had begun. When all was finished, Benny bottled fifty-six bottlefuls.
The night before the wedding, Joey called on Benny to collect the alcohol. “I’ve just come to pick up the beer,” he said.
“Beer?” asked Benny. “But I thought it was wine.”
Now Joey’s going to have to change the water into Beer. He’ll need a miracle. (…comes forth Jesus)
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Of course the story is inspired by what is currently happening in my garage – although I’ve read the label!
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You’re making wine using a kit?
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Yes- it’s not too bad – same for the beer. It’s just the chemicals in the kit – 4 different ones that you use at different times in the process.
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I used a beer making kit years ago. I failed more than I succeeded if I remember rightly. The chemical adding process sounds complicated. Have you tasted the end product?
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Yes – each batch makes about 30 bottles (so I do one a week – just kidding…) I think things have greatly improved. I say “chemicals” but it’s yeast and stuff. I made different wines and beers for 5 or 6 years, but haven’t since I moved here – so have just started again. I don’t use the :kits” from the supermarket but the slightly more expensive ones from a proper brewery shop – which are not common around here!
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Sorry, this message went under the radar. I see, so you go the whole nine yards with the kits. I hope your reentry into home brewery is a successful venture. Let me know how you fair. Cheers Bruce.
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Benny made a big boo-boo. However, if Joey bought the kits, then did he make the mistake?
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There’s only one solution to this problem, and that’s to have a drink.
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Bottoms up!
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I had just finished writing a story called “Bottoms Up” when you comment arrived!!
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Just stop reading my mind!
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Enterprise is in the idea of the beer holder 😉
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I think that’s the worst (and therefore the best) pun you have ever come up with.
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I can’t claim credit for it either way. But had to crowbar it in.
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That’s a good one!
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On hearing this Benny hops to the wine.
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Grape minds think alike.
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Ay, bears never go near the vine.
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I shall grin and bare it.
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Ha!
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