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Maraschino cherry - can I use an alternative?
Just recently I have got into cocktails. But I am finding it hard to find the right cherries so offset my designs. The Maraschino cherry is the classic but what else is there to make my cocktails just that bit 'extra special'?
This is what…
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What is the most expensive alcohol / drink (per unit) in the world?
What is the most expensive legally available alcohol / drink in the world (per unit)? And why does it command the price?
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Where can I find a Coriolis IPA in the UK?
We tried the amazing Coriolis IPA by New England Brewery during a trip to the USA. However, upon our return to the UK, we have been unable to find it anywhere.
Long shot, but has anyone ever seen/found this beer in the UK?
Thank you for the help!
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Are there any problems in serving non-cooled beer?
Are there any problems in serving a non-cooled (without cooling) a beer, as the doctor has told me not to take any cooled products. So I used to take beer once in couple of day without cooling it. The taste is different, but are there any real…
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Whiskey and beer recommendations for boilermaker cocktail?
A lecturer of mine, who is quite a beer connoisseur, mentioned boilermaker shots/cocktails when lecturing about methods of yeast fermentation. Given he's quite into beer, I'm sure when he talks about a boilermaker, he's got a particular one in mind…
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What alcohol products go well with a particular type of coffee?
What alcohol products go well with a particular type of coffee?
I enjoy the odd Irish Coffee occasionally.
Desiring to expand my coffee/alcohol combos, I would like to know what types of coffee goes well with what type of alcohol?
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Pronunciation of Abt (as in St. Bernardus Abt 12)
How do you pronounce the "Abt" in St. Bernardus Abt 12?
I'm interested in the proper pronunciation as well as whether there is potentially a pronunciation that may be more prevalent in the US.
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How can I improve the flavor of a cheap bottle of sparkling wine?
How can I improve on a cheap bottle of bubbly wine? I thought of a few ideas myself but instead of wasting it I thought I'd ask. BTW, by improving I mean make it taste better.
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Why do people brew their own beer?
I am living in Germany and know at least 2 people that do it. But why would you take the risk if you could just buy very good beer at your local stores?
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How can I find my favorite wine?
How do I find my favorite wine? Obviously if I go drinking every bottle I can get my hands on I'd find one but I can't. Also, I already know the general feel of the wine I'd like; i.e. dry, sweet, etc. My question is, what are the things I should…
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Beer containing electrolytes
I love drinking beer after a run. It's also good to drink electrolytes after a run.
Is it possible to add electrolytes to beer? How would you do it?
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What properties help mead to age without skunking?
I have done a little home-brewing (with friends) and have made or helped make several meads over the years -- enough to prompt this question but not enough to provide sufficient data to answer it.
Some of our meads have kept well for several years. …
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What's the difference between Vodka and Moonshine?
With the legalization of moonshine in many US states I've been wondering what are the big differences between Moonshine and Vodka?
Both are clear spirits made from whatever grains/starches are available. Both can be fairly high proof.
Is it all…
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Wine and variety of flavours
I have a simple question. If you taste or read about wine, you encounter all kinds of flavours: butter, cherry, thyme etc. etc. But the grapes have never been in touch with butter, for example. Where does the variety of tastes come from? How can the…
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How can I make a home distillation set up, safely?
This is more of a hypothetical question!
Disclaimer: I have no intention of doing home distillation in any form whatsoever.
In most countries home distillation of any alcohol products is illegal.
It is only legal in New Zealand. Some European…
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