Craft Beer Made from Airport AC Units

There’s a new Craft Beer made in town and it's been hiding in plain sight at San Diego International Airport all along. That's right, the East Village Brewing Company has turned to the most unlikely source for their latest brews, the air conditioning units at the airport. Finally, a beer that captures the essence of stale recycled air and overpriced fast food.

It's like they always say, "when life gives you condensation, make beer." And that's precisely what the East Village Brewing Company did. They collected all of the AC runoff from the airport, gave it a good ol' purification treatment, and voila, Hoppy Travels and Preflight Pils were born.

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Condensation beer? That sounds as appetizing as a lukewarm soda left out in the sun for three days." But don't knock it till you try it, my friend. According to the reviews on Untappd, the beer app for beer snobs, the new beers aren't half bad. Hoppy Travels even has a grapefruit and guava flavor, which is perfect for people who love their beer with a little extra pulp. Meanwhile, Preflight Pils has notes of lemon zest and a bready flavor. Sounds like a sandwich, but trust me, it's a beer.

If you're someone who loves the smell of jet fuel and the taste of sweat, then you're in for a treat. Next time you're stuck at San Diego International Airport with nothing to do but wait, grab a pint of condensation beer and watch the planes take off. It's like a little vacation in a cup. Plus, it's a great way to kill time while you wait for your delayed flight. Who needs a plane ticket to travel when you have Hoppy Travels?

At the end of the day, we should all be grateful for the East Village Brewing Company's innovative spirit. They could have played it safe and added more hops to their beer like every other brewery out there, but no, they went above and beyond. They made a beer out of airport air. And for that, we salute them. Who knows what they'll turn into beer next? The possibilities are endless. I, for one, am looking forward to trying their "Bird Poop IPA" made with 100% organic seagull droppings. Cheers!

Source: BoingBoing

You are NOT allowed to bring a gun onto a plane in your carry on bag.  Even if you have a concealed carry permit. You can bring a gun on a plane if it is unloaded and packed in a locked, hard-sided case and the bag is checked. Despite that very clear rule, many people continue to bring guns in their carry-ons. And Florida airports are seeing a lot of them.

The TSA announced in a press release " Nationwide, TSA officers stopped 6,542 firearms at checkpoints at 262 different airports, surpassing the previous record of 5,972 firearms caught at checkpoints last year. The majority of those firearms (88%) were loaded. " On average, that's one gun for every 116,394 travelers screened nationwide. But of course, some airports see more than others.

Last week we noted, Four of the Top Five Worst Airports in the U.S. Are In Florida. At least Florida is slightly better on this list. However, neither of these lists compare to what went down in Atlanta this week:

The Tampa Bay Times states, "In Florida, TSA officers confiscated a record 854 guns in 2022. That’s a 28% increase from the previous record in 2021." And it's not a small deal, either. I'm sure for many of these it was a mistake. But that mistake can involve criminal charges and a fine of up to nearly $15,000.  - Careful if you click on the Tampa Bay Times link, you only get three free articles before they start charging you.

So how does Florida rank on people trying to brings guns onto planes? Not as bad as you'd think. Sure, even one is too many, but take a look at what is going on in Atlanta. Below is the ranking, airport, and guns caught by TSA at checkpoints in 2022.

That beats Tampa's previous record of 105 in 2021.

This must be why the new Grand Theft Auto is based around the Miami area.

Texas also has 3 airports on this list. Before you think this is mostly a Florida and Texas problem - read on.

True story - I wore an Illuminati t-shirt at this airport hoping I'd be escorted into a secret meeting room. This was back around 2013 when Colorado just legalized recreational marijuana so it's possible I was high as eggs when I tried it. The Denver Airport has more conspiracy theories than guns. So many that they had to issue a statement.

There's Orlando. In the Four of the Top Five Worst Airports in the U.S. Are In Florida, Orlando was voted number one. 162 guns a year is just over 3 a week.

196 guns. That's nothing compared to what they find in San Antonio.

Good ol' boys and their guns?

More Texas. What's the difference between an Intercontinental and International Airport?

Texas again. I get it, you have guns. But you don't need it on the plane.

Coming in first and not even close is Atlanta. If you're working TSA in Atlanta expect at least a gun a day.  You see how I put that video from Atlanta earlier in the story? That's called foreshadowing. I'm good at this. I actually wrote a series that starts off with a 2 hour movie and then goes into 8 -  30 minute shows. It's about old people doing crazy stuff at nursing homes because they're bored. You listening Netflix? Call me.