Gin is a liquor used all over the world in mixed drink but it’s terribly underappreciated by customers who take it for granted. The average customer never stops to think about the gin that goes into their martini or other cocktails; so they never know if they are getting the best drink possible. In the … Read more
Notorious for its history of psychedelic effects, absinthe received several international bans in the early twentieth century. An uproar of the drink’s chemical properties, thujone, stirred the public. Scientific tests have shown results that there were tiny amounts of absinthe in bottles from over 100 years ago, not harmful enough to do any damage; there … Read more
While each one of us has our own unique tastes and individual preferences when it comes to our beer, there are many different types to explore and taste that will surely impress any soon to be beer connoisseur. The main types of beer are ultimately boiled down to two subdivisions, ales and lagers. The distinguishing … Read more
Amongst the many technological advancements and inventions that have taken place throughout the span of mankind, there are many of us who agree that no invention has made life as enjoyable as the invention of beer. Today, beer is synonymous with just about every sporting and festival event around the globe and is a multi-billion … Read more
Over fifty variant styles of beer flood the shelves of Germany. However, the region of the country is what plays an effect on the types of beer that are popular among domestic consumers. It seems unfair that Bavarian styles such as: Dunkel, Doppelbock, Pilsener, and Hefeweizen gain the majority of foreign interest. For this article, … Read more
Out of all of the alcoholic beverages that are prevalent throughout the world, beer is by far the most recognizable and widely drank in comparison to other forms of alcohol. It is also the third highest consumed beverage of any kind, only behind water and tea. While there are many different styles of beer that … Read more
Wine has one of the oldest and richest histories among any alcoholic libations on today’s market. Its representation is of a culture and lifestyle, echoing from the regions in which it is produced to the tables at eloquent restaurants. The first known wine was conceived in China around 7000 BC and soon after evidence of … Read more
Some of you probably think the life of the owner of a successful bar involves dating models and zooming around in fancy sports cars while trying to find new and ingenious ways to spend their piles of money. This is of course as far from the truth as possible. The more realistic among you know … Read more
People go to bars to be taken care of, and the one and only goal of the bar staff is to make the customers happy. A good bartender or server treats each and every customer who walks through the door exactly the same, hopefully with a friendly greeting and a smile. But how the customer … Read more
Many kinds of alcohol are associated with some sort of place, but that doesn’t mean that you have to be from there to know it and drink it. After all, vodka is drunk around the world, not just in Russia; and whiskey drinkers are not confined to only Scotland, Ireland, and North America. While you … Read more
A Typical feature of most restaurants is their focus on offering a well-prepared wine list that will complement the menu. A wine bar, also known as bodega, usually has a wide selection of wines available by the glass and offers a great opportunity to explore different wines. You can match food and wine whether you … Read more
Wine has been consumed throughout all the recorded history. Wine lovers are known for their passionate curiosity. If you really want to learn about wine, you need to drink experimentally. Curiosity results in a much deeper enjoyment and association with what is in the glass. Da Vinci thought that man’s senses were the gateway to … Read more