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Much like the popularity of Japanese whisky, beer brewing in Japan is a serious pastime. Big Japanese beer brands are popular for easy drinking. Most of their commercial lagers are around 5% Alcohol By Volume (ABV) and are quality-made products…
I lived in Japan for nearly two years between 2004 – 2005 teaching English to kids as young as two and adults as old as 82. It was one of the coolest experiences I’ve had as a traveler and explorer…
Zoom parties have become a great way for people to stay connected amongst the damage being wrought by COVID-19. They’ve also spawned epic drinking games allowing you to put the Beer Pong and King’s Cup away for a bit to…
Drinking shots can be great fun. If consumed in moderation and deployed with common sense (I know, this can be very difficult once you get rolling), alcohol shots can make a good evening great, turn a cold night warm, or…
Absinthe is rapidly growing in popularity again after the US ban on the hallucinatory” spirit was lifted in 2007. Since then, beloved old brands and emerging new entrants have created a brilliant range of the bright diamond green liquid to…
Tequila looms as the boom spirit for 2021. The growth of cool brands and famous faces investing or collaborating, strong Mexican regulation, and advances in agave plant production and distillation is fuelling the popularity. Gone are the days of just…
Using the best ginger beer is crucial to quality cocktails and mixed drinks, or even for use as a standalone beverage choice. While most offer a carbonated soda like dry ginger ale, the increased interest in craft brewing, seltzers, and…
The mysterious spirit absinthe has tantalized and scandalized drinkers since its heyday in the 1800s. Everyone from nobles and ear slicing artists to unemployed writers and struggling painters drank absinthe in Bohemian Paris, often using interesting, ritualistic methods to chase…
Drinking vodka can be a lot of fun when done in moderation. Traditionally, vodka (and gin) has been considered a neutral spirit, designed to be flavorless, odorless, and colorless. Neutral spirits can be made from grains, grapes, molasses, potatoes, and…
The Star Wars galaxy is more than just films, folklore, might, and merchandise. The world of Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, and the Empire has spawned an interesting subculture of fanatical fan fiction, cosplay, food, and exotic beverages that…