If you’re familiar with Japanese cuisine and culture, you probably know about sake. This alcoholic beverage has been around for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest drinks in human history. Much like whiskey or rum, sake comes with a vibrant history as full-bodied as the drink itself. But, while you might enjoy … Read more
If you’re like any other liquor enthusiast, you know that alcoholic beverages go by different names. Booze, spirits, sauce – they all refer to the same thing. However, one slang term that gets tossed around is actually a bit more meaningful. While you might have referred to any liquor as “hooch” before, it turns out … Read more
Alcohol holds a special place in American history, from the speakeasies of Prohibition to the modern bars and clubs that dot the landscape today. However, for many enthusiasts, nothing beats learning how to distill and make your own spirits at home. One alcoholic beverage that seems uniquely American is corn liquor. While other countries use … Read more
Although many brewers end up attempting to make mead, most end up doing so unsuccessfully, one of the main reasons for this is they try to piecemeal their recipe together; so instead of giving much if any consideration to what might be the best yeast for mead they end up using yeast they have leftover … Read more
The jury is in. Everyone likes blue skies, fast cars, and cold lemonade. There is simply no beverage more refreshing than lemonade. Even Star Trek’s Mr. Spock agrees. But, of course, grown ups, with grown up responsibilities and grown up worries are going to want a grown up lemonade. For this, we can thank heaven … Read more