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Difference between Dark Lager and Black Lager
Is there a difference between Black Lager and Dark Lager, or is it just the name?
Since the recipes for Dark/Black Lagers seem to be quite varied, it is hard to tell if there are any majorly different components.
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Do coffee lagers exist?
I've had coffee stouts a number of different places. This seems to be a fairly common additive at American microbreweries. However, it seems like they are always adding coffee to stouts. I was wondering if any breweries are adding it to a lighter…
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What kind of whiskey is served cold?
I really like my alcoholic beverages cold. But I do know most whiskeys should be served in room temperature.
Although adding ice is an option, I do not prefer this method because when ice melts, the whiskey is mixed with water.
Using whiskey stones…
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What are some of the historical ways that people have employed to conceal alcohol on their person?
What are some of the historical ways that people have employed to conceal alcohol on their person?
We have all heard of the prohibition of 1920 to 1933 in the United States and other countries. How is it that people were able to conceal alcohol on…
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Is the saying true that drinking absinthe drives a person insane?
Absinthe has been said to cause insanity, permanent brain-damage and/or hallucinatory state.
Is this accurate?
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What means to adulterate and why is it so dangerous?
I read several times in media about people who were harmed or even killed by drinking adulterated schnaps.
What does it mean to adulterate e.g. schnaps? Why is it so dangerous? And what is the "benefit" of doing this?
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Sour Mash Whiskey
Assume I know how to properly ferment grain and distill it into whisky, and that I have all the necessary equipment. If I want a "sour mash" whisky, how would I go about it?
From a bit of research, it seems that the term "sour mash" simply describes…
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Do Bartenders ever make their own inventive drinks for the Christmas holidays in bars?
Does anyone know of any bartenders inventing their own inventive Christmas season drinks that are sold locally in their pub or bar?
I am looking for examples in which the bartender himself is the originator of the drink in question.
If yes, could…
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Traditional drinks for celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany?
Most places celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6.
Are there any local, traditional drinks that exist that people have as a way celebrating this feast in a local and traditional manner?
Update: I am limiting this question to wines.
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What fruit spirit is in St. Germain?
I love St. Germain, and it's become a staple at my house... but it is so damn expensive. I'd like to make a homemade version using elderflower cordial for a fraction of the price.
St. Germain lists their ingredients as: fruit Spirit, elderflower,…
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What are the IBUs (bitterness units) of common lagers? Also, what are hop contents?
I would be interested to know these two things:
(1): What are the ratings in IBU of common lagers: e.g. Stella, Kronenbourg, Fosters, Becks, Heineken, San Miguel, Corona? Are there major differences?
(2): Same question RE: Hoppyness/Hop content.…
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Why would an aged beer explode?
I had a bottle of Westvleteren XII aging in my fridge. As I was putting some other bottles next to it, I nudged it slightly and the bottle shattered violently. I'm certain that I didn't hit it with enough force to do that kind of damage, so I'm…
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Mint sugar wine
I'm planning on making sugar wine. I want to improve the flavor by adding mint but I don't know where I can get three cups of fresh mint. If I use mint extract, or mint oil will it do the same thing?
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Can I substitute Green Chartreuse for Yellow?
I want to make a cocktail which uses Yellow Chartreuse. I happen to have a quarter-bottle of Green Chartreuse in the back of the cabinet. I know the green variety is stronger and the yellow somewhat sweeter. I'm thinking I'll use a little less,…
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Seeking online sources where companies offer free labels for their products (beer, wine or other spirits)?
Seeking online sources where companies offer free labels for their products (beer, wine or other spirits)?
A few years ago I discovered that Crown Royal offers free custom made labels (restriction do apply). The labels fit right over the original…
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