The Decline of Extreme Onction

Tom's last post reminded me of a travesty that has been slowly committed over time. When we first started going to La Diable, the Extreme was at about 12% alcohol. That's why it caused so much drunkenness and so much memory loss. As the years went by, the brew master slowly and steadily lowered the alcohol content to about what it is today at 8%. Too many fights and arguments, he said.

Well, I guess I can't disagree with that. Extreme used to be much harder to drink, almost like a fortified wine. Today, while still packing a formidable punch, it is vastly easier (and better) to drink and makes for a slightly more mellow time. So I guess... it's not a travesty after all, but a public service. You know, less fights and arguments. We can leave the fighting to the half naked people outside on New Year's Eve.