Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere:
– The New York Times chronicles the experiences of Rabbi Shmouel Semelman, the man responsible for ensuring alcohol is kosher in Jerusalem.
– One of the most famous pre-Prohibition wineries, Kohler & Frohling, has been resurrected by a great-great-grandson of the original owner.
– The man responsible for stealing $500,000 worth of wine from French Laundry has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
– In October, Aaron Goldfarb remembers the brewpub chains of the 1990s.
– Munchies pays a visit to the Walker Inn, the LA bar boasting a cocktail tasting menu.
– Finally, The Beer Necessities explores “The true Champagne of beers,” bière de Champagne.
[Photo: Flickr/Naotake Murayama]