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The history of pure Japanese sake wine.
Pure Japanese sake wine is made from fermented rice, water and Koji mold from Bamforth dating back to the Nara period which was back in 710-794 AD. This wine was only drunk during religious ceremonies, court festivals and drinking games.
By Pauline SL Cheung5 years ago in Proof
Beverages That Are Keto-Friendly
The keto diet has become a popular choice for those looking for an effective way to lose weight. It emphasizes eating a high-fat diet with plenty of protein, while limiting carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are more easily transformed to energy, so if you eat a diet that is high in them, this will be your body's choice of fuel to burn.When you cut back on the carbs, you force your body to burn fat for energy instead. One of the biggest questions for people who decide to give the keto diet a try, is whether or not any alcohol is permitted. The good news is that there are some options that you can partake in while staying true to your new diet. It's important to read your labels to become familiar with the ingredients in the beverage of your choice, and limit the number of drinks that you have since many are still high in calories. But, if you do a little research beforehand, you can find a few tasty choices to be your new go-to drink.
By Mia Morales5 years ago in Proof
Craft Brewers’ Commercial Yeast Choice May Affect Beer Diversity
In this instalment of The Beerologist, I will describe a scientific paper by Prof. Dr. Diego Bonatto that I recently found on bioRxiv (https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.17.209171v2). The manuscript is currently (as of 28/08/2020) in peer review and subject to changes before publication. It is in the reviewers’ hands!
By Brewingbrowser5 years ago in Proof
5 Best Cocktail Straws for My Birthday Party
Silver Straw Cocktail straws might be one of the most misunderstood accessories known to mankind. On one hand, they are looked at with distrust because rumors about them leaching chemicals into your drinks persist on the internet. However, that is not at all true, and it is plastic straws on the other hand that can release chemicals, especially if over used.
By Mohammad Barkati5 years ago in Proof
What Bearing Does A Cocktail Crisis Have On Our Health?
We love to unwind on weekends with a nice cocktail at a bar somewhere. I'm an alcohol lightweight with an easy tendency to develop Asian flush, hence my go-to cocktail is a "weak" aperol spritz. To be honest, I'm more interested in getting a nice Instagram shot than what is actually inside the drink.
By Dr Joel Yong5 years ago in Proof
Pinot Noir what makes it a great red wine
More than a red wine Pinot Noir, one of the greatest red wines, is on the list of the wine sellers, wine tasters, and wine makers. Is Pinot Noir only the name of a wine, or is it also the name of a grape? One of the varieties of grapes.
By Prameet Subba5 years ago in Proof
6 Cocktail Recipes to Make for National Tequila Day
This Friday, July 24 is National Tequila Day - so make sure to raise your glass and pour a shot with your favorite tequila brand and celebrate this holiday the right way! We've put together a list of our favorite tequila cocktails so you can try them out for yourself this weekend! Now, while no one really knows the history about how National Tequila Day came about, here is some fun history about tequila from Liquor.com for you to read about while you drink:
By Jennifer Barnes6 years ago in Proof
4 Easy Mocktails For Summer
After the parting of Spring, Summer is finally here. With a clear blue sky and the bright sun along with the taste of succulent fruits, Summer is a season full of mesmerizing beauty. It's the season of outdoor activities. Sipping Pina colada on the beach bench watching the ocean sparkling like a silky blanket made of diamonds under the sun is nothing but paradise on Earth.
By Jessin Jayan6 years ago in Proof
A History of Wine
Wine has a long past, and specific bottles of wine can have their own story too. These two aspects add significantly to wine's fascination, but wine's place in our cultural history is the larger and grander theme. Wine was one of the first things that Man created, and it has held a special place in many cultures.
By Pankaj Rattan6 years ago in Proof
BOTRYTIS!
"BOTRYTIS" were the first words Gerhard Kracher shouted at the top of his lungs while pointing to a stunning portrait of shrivelled grapes behind him as we commenced our Zoom call to talk about his and his family's stunning portfolio of wines, particularly the sweet wines that have made them synonymous in said category for many a year.
By Shane McHugh6 years ago in Proof
