Most Popular
1160 questions
3
votes
1 answer
Health Effects of Drinking Slowly
I really like the flavor of dark beer, but I hate getting buzzed. Thus, I have developed the habit of drinking a single beer over the course of 1-3 days, because then I can keep my BAC low (ie. sub 0.01%). I am curious if the health effects of…
TortoiseAndHare
- 31
- 1
3
votes
2 answers
Are some beers meant to be served flat?
My friend ordered a Wells Banana Bread Beer and to all three of us the beer tasted flat (carbonation-wise). She brought the beer to the bartender, who replied that that's just how that beer is. Is it true that some beers are meant to be served flat?…
Andrew Cheong
- 3,324
- 1
- 21
- 50
3
votes
5 answers
Are there any craft beer or microbrewery in Washington and Baltimore?
Are there any microbreweries in Washington/Baltimore region?
What are the specialty brew from that part of the states?
alvas
- 1,136
- 8
- 30
3
votes
2 answers
How can I distinguish a sipping tequila?
What are the characteristics of a sipping tequila? What should I look for except Best Sipping Tequilas of 2021 list on the Internet? Is it a special ingredient or some inscription such as reposado?
padawan
- 161
- 2
- 7
3
votes
1 answer
Does eating meat along with booze have any benefits?
TL;DR:
Is eating meat along with booze beneficial? Or does it reduce any adverse effects of drinking?
By drinking, I mean liquors like whisky, vodka or rum. I seldom drink wine.
Some optional background on this-
I was advised to eat meat whenever I…
Severus Snape
- 131
- 1
- 1
- 6
3
votes
1 answer
Can I re-use a spirits measure cup for different spirits?
I have a stainless steel jigger measuring cup for UK spirits measures, like this image:
The alcohol does not seem to 'stick' to the jig cup, so is it okay to use the cup to, say, measure a gin drink then re-use it for, say, a vodka drink, without…
Greg Trevellick
- 391
- 3
- 7
3
votes
1 answer
What does “do“ mean in old cocktails?
What does “do“ mean in old cocktails?
There’s a post on “do” in old recipes of
Seasoned Advice SE.
It says that “do.” should be read as “ditto” which makes sense, but I’m reading “Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide How to mix drinks, or poison customers…
Columbus_brewster
- 33
- 3
3
votes
2 answers
What is the source of the plum flavor in (this) plum porter?
I had a plum porter lately, it has a really intense plum flavor and aroma and even a bit of plums in the taste, so I thought there were some plum products in it. However, there is nothing in ingredients list which could give the plum note to the…
Altbier is not Old Beer
- 1,042
- 6
- 16
3
votes
3 answers
Do "premium" liquors contain more sugar?
People tend to prefer the taste of "premium" liquors. How much of the taste difference is simply due to them having more sugar? Have there been studies on this?
(I've learned recently that some chemical compounds found in some alcoholic drinks can…
MWB
- 450
- 3
- 12
3
votes
2 answers
What's bitters to use with bourbon, blood orange syrup, lemon juice and pinot noir?
The best cocktail I've ever had is at Santo Mezcal in Santa Barbara, California called the Riveria Hermosa.
The ingredients shown in the menu just say "bitters". I'm wondering what bitters would go best with the other ingredients: bourbon, blood…
nic
- 131
- 1
3
votes
2 answers
Is chilling champagne in the freezer detrimental to its taste?
I recently bought a Moet Imperial Brut for a special occasion and since it's the first time I have anything to do with something of that quality instead of a cheap sparkling wine, I'd like to do everything properly so I've been doing my research for…
Straightfw
- 133
- 5
3
votes
3 answers
Recommendations for a pandemic coronavirus drink?
Recommendations for some pandemic coronavirus drinks?
I would like to have an enlightened coronavirus engagement with a few selective friends, following the governmental guidelines here in Canada .
Of course it would be catered towards a more adult…
Ken Graham
- 10,587
- 9
- 36
- 63
3
votes
1 answer
What type of stemware is this?
I've recently inherited a set of these glasses and I can't seem to figure out what type of glass/stemware they are and what cocktails are traditionally served in them (if any). Picture attached, jigger for reference.
CompMan
- 83
- 3
3
votes
1 answer
Which chemical compound gives Heineken its sweet taste?
I don't know about everyone else, but I perceive Heineken as sweet (not quite Pepsi, but still)
I looked up its nutritional info, and it appears that Heineken has 0 sugars. There exist chemical compounds that are not sugars, but still taste sweet…
MWB
- 450
- 3
- 12
3
votes
2 answers
Why shouldn't you mix baileys and cola?
Some time ago I ordered a Becardi Cola, I however received a Baileys cola. The cola and Baileys seemed to have reacted, it turned into something spongy. How did this happen? What reaction took place?
Jop Knoppers
- 135
- 1
- 1
- 7