EPISODE · Jul 19, 2024 · 48 MIN
431: An introduction to liquor basics
from Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill · host Pigweed and Crowhill
The boys drink and review Crowhill's homemade gin, then give a broad overview of liquors. P&C discuss ... Fermentation vs. distillation The history of liquor Liquor vs. liquer and fortified wines What "proof" means White vs. colored liquors The main types of liquor - Vodka - Gin - Tequila - Rum - Whiskey (vs. whisky) - Brandy The science of getting drunk The science of hangovers ... plus a few anecdotes and common myths about liquor. Does red wine need to breathe before you drink it? Does the shape of a glass make a difference? Can "hair of the dog" cure a hangover?
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The boys drink and review Crowhill's homemade gin, then give a broad overview of liquors. P&C discuss ... Fermentation vs. distillation The history of liquor Liquor vs. liquer and fortified wines What "proof" means White vs. colored liquors The main types of liquor - Vodka - Gin - Tequila - Rum - Whiskey (vs. whisky) - Brandy The science of getting drunk The science of hangovers ... plus a few anecdotes and common myths about liquor. Does red wine need to breathe before you drink it? Does the shape of a glass make a difference? Can "hair of the dog" cure a hangover?
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