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A Brief History of Tequila
Vibrant blueish-green leaves and the skies of Guadalajara distilled down using an ancient recipe into a power punch and crystal clear spirit: This is the heritage of our most cherished, hangover inducing, alcoholic drink that dates all the way back to the 14th century called tequila.
By Grace Tyler7 years ago in Proof
10 Oldest Liquor Companies In Existence. Top Story - December 2018.
I don't know about you, but I've always been fascinated by what people ate and drank centuries ago. I want to know what life was like before McDonald's, before Budweiser, and before that really weird blue wine that people seem to want to drink.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Proof
What Is Baijiu?
Many Americans have heard of the Japanese drink sake (though there will be things you probably didn't know about sake as well), but more likely than not, they'll ask the question: “What is baijiu?” The Chinese national drink is not well-known in the United States. In China, however, people drink baijiu frequently—the same way we drink beer, wine, and liquor. There are many facts about baijiu that Americans would not know unless they took the time to learn them, so becoming knowledgeable on baijiu, the many aspects of its production, aroma types, and aroma categories, as well as its fermentation and distilling processes can be especially helpful. It's always good to know more about other cultures and their social habits, whether you ever plan to travel to China one day or not.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Proof
The 10 Best Gluten Free Beers for Your Celiac Friend
Celiac disease sucks. It's a terrible inconvenience to anyone who has it, as gluten appears in a surprisingly wide variety of food products. The worst part of it all is that those with gluten sensitivities can't even sit back with a beer to help them get over the annoyances of dealing with it! Beer, like so many other products, has a surprisingly high gluten content, thanks in large part to the barley that is commonly used in the brewing process. Luckily, many of the largest craft breweries now offer at least one gluten free beer. Today, there is even a growing number of breweries entirely dedicated to gluten free beers. Most importantly, these brews don't sacrifice flavor, meaning they aren't just for people with celiac: They're for anyone who enjoys good beer!Disclaimer: Some of the beers featured on this list are technically "gluten-removed," and may still pose a risk to those with severe gluten allergies.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
10 Essential Bar Books
Drinking can be as much of a status symbol as it is fun. Whether you own your own establishment or your own little at-home bar, there are plenty of ways to make your bar area bougie enough for your guests. One way, of course, is making the finest cocktails known to man.
By Timothy Kohut7 years ago in Proof
10 Cocktail Recipe Books for Geeks
After watching one or two episodes of Star Trek, a strange sensation occurred in me. For the very first time in my life, I wanted to try "Green," a drink on the show that no one knows how to make, simply calling it by the emerald hue it had. I just needed to know what it was and what it tasted like.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Proof
Why Wine Will Become More Expensive in the Next Decade
Ready for some bad news? It looks like wine will become more expensive in the foreseeable future. Why? There are a number of factors that will go into the increase in wine prices for 2018. Regardless of your own personal wine tastes, the news is widespread over the entire industry.
By Grace Tyler7 years ago in Proof
Beautiful Sake Sets Your Friends Will Adore
The origins of sake, the popular Japanese alcoholic beverage, remain somewhat ambiguous, but there's no denying its place as a cultural staple. Although the rice-based alcohol may not appeal to a great deal of American consumers, its simplistic nature and unique taste make it a popular beverage amongst a variety of niche drinkers.
By Timothy Kohut7 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Detoxing
Have you ever done a detox? I mean any kind of detox. Maybe like a body detox by juicing or trying to give up caffeine? How do you usually feel while going through it? With anything that we are physically or mentally addicted to, when we decide to stop "using" that thing, it usually comes with some detoxing side effects.
By Jeffrey Joseph7 years ago in Proof
