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Besides wine, are there any alcoholic drinks associated with any religious rituals or customs?

Besides wine, are there any alcoholic drinks (beer, liquors or liqueurs, etc.) associated with any religious rituals or customs? I am deliberately not interested in wine because it is associated with the eucharist and the Roman Ritual contains a…
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What drinks can be paired to a particular legend or myth?

What drinks can be paired to a particular legend or myth? We all know that that many people drink to the legendary person of St Patrick. But what I am interested in is in knowing if there are any drinks associated (paired) with a particular legend…
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Unique drinks to make Halloween memorable?

Are there any unique drinks out there to pair with Halloween in order to make it truly memorable? We like having a Halloween party in an area with some so called haunted houses and where stories of Sasquatches abound. we have a grand old time with…
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Does craft beer have more nutritional values than regular beer?

I was wondering if the craft beer has more nutritional values (vitamins and so on) than regular and cheap beer?
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Metal band beers in Finland

I will be visiting Helsinki in June. Where can I get metal band beers (Iron Maiden, Motörhead etc.). Is it widely sold around in Finland or there is a lot of hunting to do. Thanks in advance
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Bananas in cocktails or other drinks

I have a lot of bananas at the moment - too many to consume by just eating or cooking or using in general. What is the best way to use banana in a drink - assume that I have a fairly wide and varied bar to choose from for the base of the drink.
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Bugs and what to drink with them

Eating bugs and critters of all varieties has become a bit of a culinary fashion. So, with the thought of digesting such delicacies as deep fried tarantula, or supping on ant soup, are there any suggestions or even protocols that dictate a certain…
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Beers sold in the US with little or no carbonation

What types of beer have lower or no carbonation?
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Vaping Alcohol - fad or here to stay?

Just recently I discovered that not only can I vape in stead of smoking, but I can also vape instead of drinking. What's vaping alcohol all about? Well, you put a shot of spirits into an orb, which sits over a small candle (tea-light), and then…
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Where is it possible to legally obtain powdered alcohol in the USA and Canada?

I recently came across this Wikipedia on alcohol powder or powdered alcohol, which is also known as palcohol. !n 2014, Popular Science had this to say about palachol: Palcohol will be available in vodka and rum varieties, as well as mojito,…
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Mixing very strong alcohol for cocktails

Having discovered a trove of ridiculously alcoholic spirits. In what quantities should I mix them? If I slip and pour a little too much in this could cause a major problem! Let's say I am using Cocoroco which is sold as "potable alcohol". Like…
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A romantic evening - what to drink?

OK, I want to create a romantic evening - everything is organized except for the perfect beverage! For various reasons, champagne is out, so is any type of wine or beer or cider. Thus the question, apart from all the above, what can I serve for my…
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'Hooch' - origins of the word

I would like to know the real origins of the word (terminology) 'Hooch'. I have done some research here and here. However is there another point of view? If I make my own, can I call it 'Hooch'?
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Which beverages are least likely to give one a hangover? What induces hangover on a drink-to-drink basis?

Guinness, absinthe, and ouzo have never given me a hangover even after those rare nights of extreme consumption... Now, I do usually consume absinthe in the traditional way (with equal parts water) but, I've been truly amazed to wake up with no…
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Drinkability for NV wines in Cellartracker

On www.cellartracker.com you can declare which wines you have purchased and their vintage, etc. There is also a "drinkability"/"drinking window" field where you can recommend when a particaular wine should be opened. This is a valuable feature for…
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