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What easy alcohol drinks can I possibly brew while camping for several days at a time?
What easy alcohol drinks can I possibly brew while on camping for an extended time?
Do any of you out there now of some traditional drinks that we can try brewing while camping in the great outdoors?
I would prefer a traditional and recognized drink…
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When to stir a drink and when to shake a drink?
What is the general rule of thumb when it comes to stirring a drink vs shaking a drink?
If I come up with my own cocktail recipe, how should I determine if it should be shaken or stirred?
I think cocktails including egg of some sort are supposed to…
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I'm looking for a wine recommendation to pair with to serve with carne asadas?
What wine would pair well with carne asadas? I enjoy chardonnay as my daily drinking wine. I was wondering if something would pair better.
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Does anyone know why NY doesn't allow stores to sell liquor?
In NY, grocery stores and convenience stores don't allow you to sell alcohol over a certain percentage, does anyone know why or how that came to be?
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Why does ABV have to be above 40% in the USA?
The USA requires spirits to have a minimum of 40% Alcohol by volume. However, I can not find a reason of why this is the case. Other countries allow for lower volumes. For example, in Mexico, most Tequila is 35% and in the USA, the same brand has to…
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Do red wines exist around 5-6 % alcohol volume?
I'm diabetic and drink red wine over beer because it doesn't spike my sugars as much, presumably because it contains less carbs. But it's just too strong for me. Does anyone know if any red wines exist around the 5 or 6 % alcohol level, and where I…
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How come wineries and/or wine tasting events often so generous in giving samples?
How come wineries and wine tasting events are often so generous with their samples that people taste? For example, at many food tasting venues tasting samples are often very small in comparison.
Are wine tasting events just an excuse for people to…
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Does barrel aging add sugar to liquors?
Wikipedia says:
Some brandies have caramel colour and sugar added to simulate the appearance of barrel aging.
My question is: Does real barrel aging add sugar to liquors, and if so, how much? Is the amount proportional to the age?
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How can I figure out what a beer tastes like based on the name (i.e. before ordering/trying it)?
I am a relative newbie in terms of drinking... I don't know too much about different types of beers (or different types of other alcohols). I only drink occasionally, so when I find something I like, I stick with it - which means I've mostly avoided…
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Is it appropriate to request a bottle of wine at the table upon arrival at a dinner reservation?
I'm making reservations at a nice place on the bay where I'm going to go on a date. I'm at the point in the online reservation where I can write requests in a text field. Is it appropriate to request wine at the table upon arrival? I want to make it…
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What are good alcohol-free staples to include in a home bar?
I love entertaining and try to keep our home bar stocked with liquors needed for the most commonly requested cocktails. I also try to keep beer, wine, soda, and seltzers on hand when I know people will be dropping over. I love playing bartender for…
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Is it appropriate to substitute Kahlua in lieu of Patron XO Cafe?
I have a cocktail recipe that calls for Patron XO Cafe. I try to avoid buying bottles of super speciality liquors if I don't anticipate I'll use them frequently. I do have Kahlua on hand which I know is rum based vs tequila based but since they are…
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Cannibis beer vs.. Cannabis-Infused Beer
There seems to be two types of weed beers: Cannabis Beer and Cannabis-Infused Beer on the market.
What is the difference between the two and what is the taste difference between the two?
Bonus question: Which one gives individuals the best…
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Pairing sweet wine with dessert
A rule of thumb I've heard concerning pairing (sweet) wine with (sweet) desserts is that the wine should be sweeter than the dessert. For some references, see e.g., here or here.
So suppose I'm serving a sweet dessert but I only have an intuitive…
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Price per Alcohol content of beer formula?
Price per Alcohol content of beer formula
Can someone post the formula for the problem of finding an equation to determine the price of the alcohol content in a beer? I've been trying to figure it out but am having trouble figure it out. Basically I…
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