Thirst for Knowledge

It's a new month, which means it's time for new cocktails and a new birthstone. This month we delve into April's birthstone, diamond. Come and learn with all about this unique gemstone, its fun history and some cool science facts.Pour yourself a glass and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review

It's a new month, which means it's time for new cocktails and a new birthstone. This month we delve into Ben's birthstone, aquamarine. Come and learn with all about this unique beryl gemstone, its fun history and some cool science facts.Remember to always drink and science responsibly!If you like this episode, please subscribe, share, rate and otherwise spread the word.

OK February babies. We didn't forget you, just got a little overwhelmed with other things but we did record an amazingly fun episode about Amethyst.In this episode, we chat about why amethysts are purple, what power the Ancient Greeks thought they possessed and what kind of purple cocktails we came up with. So grab something to sip on and come and learn with us.As always, like, subscribe, share and give us a good rating. We appreciate the love.

And....we're back! Ben and Dr. Lex are ready to drink and learn things and we hope you come along with us. This season we will be merging our interests and learning about the science and history of birthstones, all while sipping gemstone-themed cocktails.Episode 1 focuses on January's mythic birthstone, garnet. Find out with us all about where the name garnet comes from, why garnet is so well suited to industrial uses and what a Garnet cocktail tastes like. As always, like, subscribe, share and give us a good rating. We appreciate the love.

Well everyone, it's that time, time to finish off your drinks, pay your tab and call the Uber. It's the last episode of Thirst for Knowledge and this time we tackle an ancient alcohol, sake. Join Dr. Lex and Ben as we discuss the history of this storied alcohol. We learn about why the water composition is important to sake brewing, how the fungus and bacteria work to make the alcohol and whether or not glazing the pots for fermentation impacts the sake taste.So pour something, shake something or stir something nice and come and learn along with us.And remember to always drink, and science, responsibly.Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Season 1 of Thirst for Knowledge. In this episode we're exploring the wide world of liqueurs. This episode is packed full of information, fun facts and science.Join us (Ben and Dr. Lex) as we go on an audio tour of liqueurs. We explore the science of the ingredients, the secrets of the recipes and of course some recipes for cocktails.Pour yourself a glass and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review

Well, it's late and out of schedule but we had to release Tequila for Cinco de Mayo. Join us (Ben and Dr. Lex) as we go beyond the sombreros and vaguely Mexican-themed decor to dive into the heart, soul, and science of this fascinating liquor. We explore the science of the agave plant, discover how the appellation of tequila came about and even discuss the infamous tequila worm.Dr. Lex even shares her favorite margarita recipe.Pour yourself a glass and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols.Join us (Ben and Dr. Lex) as we sip some cocktails and discover if there is such a thing as a little green fairy. This episode we're covering absinthe, the myth, the legend and the science. We explore how absinthe got so popular, how you're supposed to drink it and of course, the science behind this electric green liquor.Pour yourself a glass and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols.Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they sip some cocktails and discover what the difference is between whiskey, scotch and bourbon, what the heck phenols are and why brown liquors might give you a worse hangovers.Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. We are feeling the fancy vibes in our recording studies so it's time for martinis. Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they stir some martinis, because that's the correct method. Learn with us juniper berries, phenols and all sorts of gin-related science and history. Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly. Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. It's frosty and chilly, at least where one of us lives, and that calls for something that will warm your belly. In this episode we talk all about the science, history and fun facts of vodka. Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they stir some martinis, because that's the correct method. Learn with us about distillation versus fermentation, what monks have to do with vodka and whether certain alcohols produce worse hangovers. Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly. Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis. If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. Happy Holidays from the Thirst for Knowledge crew! What better way to celebrate and ring in the new year than with champagne. Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they pop some bottles and clink some glasses, well..virtually at least. Discover why there's a whisp of vapor when you pop a bottle of champagne and what the fastest recorded cork exiting a bottle was clocked at. Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us. And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. This round is wine. Wine has a long and fascinating history and tons of science behind. For example, why does wine made from the same grape grown in two different soils taste different. Can the size of a wine glass influence how much you drink? Join us as we learn all sorts of interesting facts about wine. In this episode, Ben comes prepared with the history and fun facts and of course Dr. Lex has to find cool research studies. So pour a glass and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button! And always, always, drink and science responsibly! Recipe for a Wine Spritzer cocktail is here: - 4 oz ice - 3 oz wine - 3 oz soda/seltzer - Garnish as you wish Recipe courtesy of Spruce Eats: ⁠https://www.thespruceeats.com/wine-spritzers-recipe-3958478⁠

Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. This round is cider. What better beverage to discuss in the fall. It conjures up images of apple picking, apple cider donuts and lots, and lots of plaid. In this episode, Ben comes prepared with the history and fun facts and of course Dr. Lex has to bring parasites into the discussion. Hot tip: Make sure your cider is pasteurized! So pour a pint and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button! And always, always, drink responsibly! Recipe for a Cider Moscow Mule cocktail is here: - 2 oz vodka - 2 oz hard cider - 1.5 oz fresh lime juice - 3 oz ginger beer Combine in a copper mug or glass, adding the ginger beer last. Garnish as desired. Recipe courtesy of The Bottle Club: https://www.thebottleclub.com/blogs/recipes/hard-cider-mule-recipe

Welcome to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. The season opener is all about one of the most popular beverages worldwide, beer! Ben teaches us how to properly pour a Guinness, and why the bubbles seem to go the wrong way during the pour. Dr. Lex shares all about yeast and the amazing products they make that give beer it's flavor. And of course, there's great conversation along the way as we both learn new and fun facts about beer. So pour a pint and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button! And always, always, drink responsibly! Recipe for a Spaghett cocktail is here: - 1 bottle of light beer of choice with about 4 tablespoons removed - Add 2 tablespoons of Aperol to the beer - Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice Recipe courtesy of Southern Living