Jacob Grier writes about drinks, public policy, and other vices. His articles have appeared in Reason, Slate, The Atlantic, Inside Hook, and many other publications. He is the author of three books, Raising the Bar (with Brett Adams, 2022), The Rediscovery of Tobacco (2019) and Cocktails on Tap (2015). He lives in Portland, Oregon. Follow his writing at his long-running weblog, Liquidity Preference, at www.jacobgrier.com.