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Things people put in bottles of liquor or liqueur and are sold commercially?
People put the strangest things in bottles of liquor to be sold commercially. We have all probably heard of liquor stores, pubs or other drinking establishments occasionally selling tequila with a worm in the bottle. Be what the history of the…
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What is the benefit of organic red wine?
Red wine is a rich wellspring of a polyphenol called resveratrol, which goes about as a cancer prevention agent. It shields the cells of the body from harm and avoids perpetual infections. These cell reinforcements assume a noteworthy part in the…
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Other than beer are there any fictional drinks that eventually became real?
While reading this question (What other beer brands began as fictional but eventually became real?), I became interested in knowing if there are any fictional alcoholic drinks other than beer that eventually became real?
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Why don't the French drink much Malbec?
I've always thought of Malbec as being a French wine, however when visiting France, it appears to be quite uncommon. Does anyone know why is isn't popular there?
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Distilling fermented beverages to remove head without concentrating alcohol?
AFAIK, good distillers discard (or at least reduce) the head (typically the first 5%) of any primary distillation run because it is predominantly less desirable high-VOC compounds.
Is distillation ever used to remove these "head compounds" from a…
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Why moscato sweet?
Recently I'm in love with Moscato wine. It is very sweet. Is it real wine? Attached is the brand I consumed.
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Besides wine, are there any alcoholic drinks associated with any religious rituals or customs?
Besides wine, are there any alcoholic drinks (beer, liquors or liqueurs, etc.) associated with any religious rituals or customs?
I am deliberately not interested in wine because it is associated with the eucharist and the Roman Ritual contains a…
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What drinks can be paired to a particular legend or myth?
What drinks can be paired to a particular legend or myth?
We all know that that many people drink to the legendary person of St Patrick. But what I am interested in is in knowing if there are any drinks associated (paired) with a particular legend…
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Unique drinks to make Halloween memorable?
Are there any unique drinks out there to pair with Halloween in order to make it truly memorable?
We like having a Halloween party in an area with some so called haunted houses and where stories of Sasquatches abound. we have a grand old time with…
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Does craft beer have more nutritional values than regular beer?
I was wondering if the craft beer has more nutritional values (vitamins and so on) than regular and cheap beer?
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Metal band beers in Finland
I will be visiting Helsinki in June. Where can I get metal band beers (Iron Maiden, Motörhead etc.).
Is it widely sold around in Finland or there is a lot of hunting to do.
Thanks in advance
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Bananas in cocktails or other drinks
I have a lot of bananas at the moment - too many to consume by just eating or cooking or using in general. What is the best way to use banana in a drink - assume that I have a fairly wide and varied bar to choose from for the base of the drink.
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Bugs and what to drink with them
Eating bugs and critters of all varieties has become a bit of a culinary fashion. So, with the thought of digesting such delicacies as deep fried tarantula, or supping on ant soup, are there any suggestions or even protocols that dictate a certain…
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Beers sold in the US with little or no carbonation
What types of beer have lower or no carbonation?
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Vaping Alcohol - fad or here to stay?
Just recently I discovered that not only can I vape in stead of smoking, but I can also vape instead of drinking. What's vaping alcohol all about? Well, you put a shot of spirits into an orb, which sits over a small candle (tea-light), and then…
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