Nonalcoholic beer, sometimes known as near beer, is made in the same way as the regular beer is, but after it has been brewed the alcohol is distilled off. Bottlers typically heat the beer at a relatively low temperature under low air pressure, so the alcohol can be removed without “cooking” the beer. Because alcohol [more...]
Native Americans have a bit of wisdom that says a herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest member. Hunters and predators improve the herd by taking down the slowest members first. As these individuals are eliminated the remainder of the herd can move even faster. When most of them are removed, [more...]
In 1912, the U.S.Department of Agriculture banned absinthe in the United States. The reason given is that it was thought to have caused insanity and hallucinations, drove drinkers to commit criminal acts and more. In other words, it was pretty much like any other alcoholic drink. Absinthe is an anise-flavored liquor that is made by steeping [more...]
The holiday beverage that Chileans enjoy during the Christmas holiday season is called Cola de Mono. Cola de Mono literally means Monkey Tail. People in Chile say it’s called Monkey tail because after you drink it you’ll be swinging from the trees like a monkey. Other origins of the name can be found here. The main [more...]