Misread

Me, reading out loud the label of the Belgian porter, Zwet.be, that I’m about to drink: “This unusual ale is the brainchild of Armand Debelder, brewer and blender of the world-famous Drie Fonteinen lambies. A Belgian Porter, brewed with wild yeasts cultured from Armand’s casks of lambie.” Ew! Ew! Ew! My friend: Sweetie, might that… Read more »

Madrid Moments

Over chocolate and churros, I watch Patricia roll a cigarette. Later, it is my responsibility to drink this beverage. It’s a Belgian beer called Kwak, because of the sound it makes when you get down to the narrow portion of the glass. Jorge, who was born in Mexico, now lives in Madrid, and once lived… Read more »