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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. 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.

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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. 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 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