When we travel, we’re often surprised at how people in other cultures do things. For example, their eating, drinking, and other life styles can be quite different. Here we look at world drinking trivia. World Drinking Trivia I. Non-Western Culture Chicha is an alcohol beverage that people have made for thousands of years in Central …
People commonly think that high consumption levels are a cause of alcohol problems are a direct result of consumption levels. That is, the higher the consumption level, the more the problems. However, the experience of societies and other social groups shows this isn’t so. In short, drinking levels aren’t the cause of alcohol problems. In …
The historic Paris wine tasting of 1976 (the Judgement of Paris) fundamentally and forever changed the world of wine. Before 1976, wine authorities largely agreed on one fact. That is, that good wine could be made in many places around the world. However, great wine could only be made in France. I. Historic Paris Wine …
Beer terms are fun to know. But they’re important to understanding and describing the beers you enjoy. And knowing beer terms is essential if you want to brew your own beer. For liquor (distilled spirits) words, visit Liquor Terms. Words about wine are at Wine Terms. For words about alcohol and drinking, see Alcohol Glossary. …
