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http://www.cachacaforgringos.com

Living in Brasilia, Brazil, exploring the world of cachaça on behalf of gringos everywhere.

Brazilian Cachaça Trip–Rio Grande do Sul, Day One (cont.): Weber Haus

March 29, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

Weber Haus is an increasingly big name in the cachaça community. It’s one of the few so-called artisanal cachaças that I can find at supermarkets such as Pão de Açúcar. With a burgeoning reputation, I was excited, that first day of travel, to visit the distillery to learn more about where they came from, where they are currently, and where they see themselves going in the near future. The parking lot was empty in the middle of the afternoon. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Brazil, Drinking, Germany, History, Vineyards

Cachaça Trip, Day One, Part One—Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Ivoti

March 23, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

I awoke as the orange rays of the sun bled through my bedroom window. Nerves always eat at me before I travel, and so it wasn’t surprising for me to rise early. Day one of my cachaça trip. There were so many unknowns. I shuffled around my apartment, ensuring my belongings were together, made my coffee, and ate a bit of breakfast. By the time that was done, my wife and kids were up. Besides being a travel day, it also happened to be my kids’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, Christmas, Coffee, Freeways, Germany, Traffic

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