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Fashionable gins - are they what they claim to be?

I have always enjoyed a G&T. I have my favorite brands, not only of gin, but also of tonic. But I have noticed that there is a whole slew of them now. So, how do I know which ones are made properly, and which ones are just alcohol and flavor,…
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Who made or makes spirits from poisonous Heracleum?

Heracleum or cow parsnips are high-latitude plants that can produce severe inflammation in humans. They seem like the last thing someone would want to ingest. However: Flora on Kamchatka: flowers and grasses: Puchka (Heracleum dulce) is an…
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Eggnog: is it really a holiday drink?

From what I googled I didn't get an answer as to why Eggnog is considered a holiday drink. Why is it associated with Christmas? Is it still a holiday drink today?
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What cocktail could be paired with French cheese?

For a kind of cocktail competition I'm running against friends, I need a cocktail around France theme, my idea is to pair a cocktail with a French cheese. I know that cherries do pair well with bask sheep cheese for example (we're used to eat it…
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What are the real differences between barley wine and old ale?

Other than the ABV value what are the exact differences between these two strong ale styles. I have tasted a lot of them and the difference seems very hard to notice. If you make a blind tasting, what descriptors would you use to identify each of…
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Commercial beers made using a (triple) decoction mash?

Are there any reasonably common beers that are made using a triple (or other) decoction mash? I'm interested in trying some but have had some trouble finding examples. I would imagine there have to be at least a couple of breweries in Germany that…
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What makes sour beers sour?

I like sour beers and am curious what makes them sour. What's the process that results in the range of sourness?
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What sort of flavours distinguish ultra-high IBU beers from other high IBU beers?

When I've drunk high-IBU beers such as Mikkeller's Hop Burn High (labelled as 300 IBU) I've been able to taste and smell the hops, but I'd be hard pressed to say that it was e.g. 6 times as bitter as a 50 IBU beer. So I was wondering if there is…
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Any experience making fig liqueur?

I've successfully made a black raspberry liqueur, and am doing a similar process now with fresh figs. Has anybody done that? What have your experiences been? Recipe: 1.5 cups vodka (I'm using Tito's) 1.5 - 2 cups fig puree Combine figs and vodka,…
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Does anyone here still use bitters as medicine? Which ones do you use and for what ailments?

Bitters are known to have medicinal qualities. I've never used them beyond making killer cocktails... But, I've noticed that orange bitters, in particular, will imbue me with an added vigor or gusto, at times. I've heard certain bitters can be…
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How much actual alcohol is safe to drink per day?

Ok, so I'm 17 and only recently started drinking. I'm experimenting and learning, I'm looking to drink for nothing but pleasure, no exaggerations or excesses. So, you look at a label and you see x% alcohol, which means, well what it means. And what…
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Difference between Ale and Bitter

Whats the difference between a bitter and an Ale? Is it the manufacturing process or the ingredients that make these different drinks?
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Where can I buy Liefmans Fruitesse In Ontario?

This beer used to be available from the LCBO but now outside of Kegs or going to a bar it doesn't seem that I can get it anymore. Does anyone know the best way I could get a hold of it?
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Advice for finding the right beer for me

I recently turned 21 (5 days) and I am trying to find some beer that I actually enjoy drinking. Currently I drink liquor like Jack + Coke and things like that. Any ideas on how to broaden my horizons when it comes to beer without just going out and…
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Highland Park Einar: estimated age

I received a bottle of Highland Park Einar. It's one of the 6 bottles released of the Warrior series. Given there is no age statement, would anyone of you who tried it be able to tell what's the approximate age of this scotch? Does it even matter in…
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