Thirst for Knowledge

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.

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

Welcome to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols.

The season opener is all about one of the most popular beverages worldwide, beer! Ben teaches us how to properly pour a Guinness, and why the bubbles seem to go the wrong way during the pour. Dr. Lex shares all about yeast and the amazing products they make that give beer it's flavor. And of course, there's great conversation along the way as we both learn new and fun facts about beer.

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 Spaghett cocktail is here:

1 bottle of light beer of choice with about 4 tablespoons removed

Add 2 tablespoons of Aperol to the beer

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

Recipe courtesy of Southern Living