You know how you get rando mems that pop out of nowhere and into your head? This is the time of year that I always do quite a bit of reflecting and, as I age, there are more memories that flood back to me. As you age, your friends pass away, time goes faster (it really… Read More
Last week I explained the basic difference between fermentation and distillation. This week, I want to explain more about the substance that we’re all concerned about — alcohol. So what is up with that little number that appears on the bottles of all alcoholic beverages? Who cares if something has 6% or 60% alcohol–it’s alcoholic… Read More
Ever wondered what is the real difference between hard liquor and a beer? They both contain alcohol, but everyone knows that you can have a few beers before feeling the effects that one shot of straight tequila can give you. Why is that? Next week I will cover the basics of ABV, or Alcohol By… Read More
Technically, a true cocktail consists of 1) a spirit, 2) a sweetener, 3) bitters, and 4) water added from dilution. That’s it. Juices, liqueurs, and other mixers are called modifiers in the mixology world. With this definition, perhaps many of the drinks that you call cocktails aren’t really. You know what? It doesn’t really matter… Read More