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BEER-THE OTHER STATE DRINK... BESIDES MILK

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         In college, I tried my first wine and loved it. My friends in college drank wine. We did not have a specific brand, except one friend. She drank Manischewitz.      While in college, I was involved in a program known as 5-H. It was an extension of 4-H, only a service organization for college students. One weekend, our group went to Camp Upham in the Wisconsin Dells area for the sole purpose of cleaning the grounds and buildings for the upcoming camping season for the young 4-hers. After the long, labor intensive day, we went to a local tavern for some adult libations. Upon entering, the leader of our group looked directly at me and said, "Do not order a white wine or any wine." He was well known in the area and did not want to be embarrassed by someone who drank wine. I did order a beer, but could not drink it, because to me, it was disgusting. I gave it to the "sensitive "fella," and ordered a diet Coke.      That was not my last experience t