The malted barley is then heated in a mash tun with hot water, converting the starch into fermentable sugars and producing a sweet liquid known as wort. Yeast is added to the wort to start fermentation, resulting in the production of a beer-like liquid of around eight percent alcohol. ...
As was the case with most of the alcohol industries in the U.S., the period of Prohibition saw a drop off in rye whiskey production. Following World War II, whiskey production became far more focused on corn, and the popularity of Bourbon soared. The past 30 years have seen a revival ...
Could you taste more of the alcohol in one or the other? Now that you've familiarized yourself with scotch and bourbon, you may want to expand your repertoire to include Canadian Whiskey or other whiskeys from around the world. However, for the time being, we will explore bourbon a littl...
6. Celebrity and Influencer EndorsementsHigh-profile endorsements from celebrities and influencers who advocate for moderation and alcohol-free lifestyles have helped boost the popularity of non-alcoholic beverages. With more brands collaborating with well-known figures, the trend is reaching a broader au...
Something that separates a few American whiskey varieties from European styles, is that they are aged in new charred oak barrels and remain under 80 percent alcohol by volume. Under American whiskey, there are six distinct categories with differing taste profiles; however, broadly speaking, American...
Commonly known as Bill W. (as part of AA's tradition of anonymity), Wilson co-founded the abstinence-based recovery fellowship alongside Dr. Bob Smith in 1935. Having struggled with alcoholism until 1934, Wilson maintained his sobriety until his death in 1971 from pneumonia and emphysema caused...
with Canada yet, although Trump is set to talk to outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau later today, who imposed a retaliatory 25 percent tariff on American goods. In the meantime, Ontario premier Doug Ford followed through on a threat ofretaliationhe made last month and ordered the province’...
with a balanced maltiness underneath from the original grain. The finish is long, and the entire experience is as smooth as you could imagine. It’s bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume (92 proof) and has a price tag to match its prestige, but the first sip proves that it’s worth...
Currently, Utah only has a few wine producers located within its boundaries. While the harshterroirmay have something to do with these low numbers, the restrictive laws surrounding the production and sale of alcohol have not helped matters. ...
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