A few months back, my dad was diagnosed with cancer. They weren't too sure how bad it was until some further tests showed it is in his kidneys, has already eaten part of his spine away( the pain from that is how they found it) , in his prostate, and in his bones. They gave him 6-18 months to live IF the medication worked...it didn't so he is not gonna be around too long. He drinks( drank) a LOT. And one of his joys is me bringing him some homebrew or wine. He would drink it then brag to all of his friends how his son made it for him. I sent him a case of mixed stuff this afternoon by my mom who was visiting. She called me to tell me he was all fired up cause I sent him some home made beer. Doesn't seem like much but to him it is a big deal. His family made shine when he was a youngster in the hollers of KY. I know its taboo to talk about on here but if I had the equipment and knowledge I'd run him off a pint just so he could have some that I MADE before he passes. he would think that was the greatest thing ever.