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  • Beer Investigating the Roots of Carlsberg Brewery in Denmark.

    Investigating the Roots of Carlsberg Brewery in Denmark.

    Carlsberg Brewing in Denmark has a very long tradition and Copenhagen, where Carlsberg originates is still the center of the Danish brewing industry. Although the original Carlsberg was available in Canada as early as 1950, only after 1972, when Carling O’Keefe (now absorbed into the Coors-Molson Brewing) started to brew it under license in Canada did it start to become popular. This was mostly due to constant promotion but the novelty factor soon faded making it a “mainstream” beer, particularly [...]

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  • Beer Wine Does Taking Sips of Wine and Beer is good for Toddlers.

    Does Taking Sips of Wine and Beer is good for Toddlers.

    Does Taking Sips of Wine and Beer is good for Toddlers When beer and other alcohol drinks have become legal to people from the age of 18, there are toddlers and babies who are already in competition to win their share of alcohol. There are people who say that their culture allows the kids to consume alcohol but in the other hand there are doctors who say that no matter what alcohol is dangerous and is strictly forbidden to all [...]

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  • Uncategorized Pastis – The French National, Versatile and much-loved Drink.

    Pastis – The French National, Versatile and much-loved Drink.

    Imagine sitting in any of thousands of Provence’s outdoor cafes in southern France. The sun is shining, and you are tired. What to order? Most North Americans think of cold beer, make that an ice-cold beer, a Provencale will order pastis – that unmistakable of all alcoholic beverages of the Mediterranean. Although Provencale prefer pastis over any other aperitif and between meal drinks; many different versions exists throughout the Mediterranean basin in Greece, Turkey, Lebanon and Syria. In Greece it [...]

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  • Beer Pilsner Urquell – The Style of Beer that has Conquered the World.

    Pilsner Urquell – The Style of Beer that has Conquered the World.

    Pilsner Urquell Famed Scotch whisky and beer writer, late and lamented Michael Jackson used to refer to Pilsner Urquell as “the Montrachet of beers”, comparing the level of quality and refined taste to the world-famous white dry Burgundy wine by that name. The few North Americans who are lucky enough to try Pilsner Urquell at the source will refuse to drink any pseudonym brewed in North America, and for that matter, anywhere else. What makes for quality in beer is [...]

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  • Uncategorized Yeast – Important Microorganisms in Viniculture.

    Yeast – Important Microorganisms in Viniculture.

    Yeast plays a significant role in our foods and indispensable role in all alcoholic beverages. Without yeast there would be no alcoholic beverage, and yet relatively the general public knows little about yeast. Yeast is a single-celled fungal organism that occurs naturally on the skin of grapes, and in the air, which is called ambient yeast. Dumping grape pomace in the vineyard can modify ambient yeast cultures. In a sugar-containing liquid and in the presence of oxygen, yeasts convert sugar [...]

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  • Beer A Beer for all Seasons and Reasons.

    A Beer for all Seasons and Reasons.

    Young, well-travelled people have given quality beer category a boost, at least in North America. Europeans, particularly northern Europeans have developed an expertise and appreciation for fine beers long ago. Lately, craft brewery beers and imports from Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Czech republic, all are famous for their fine beers, have enjoyed increased popularity. Molson’s, now Coors-Molson, sales representatives urged management to acquire a high quality brand and start from the ground up. Management wisely decided to [...]

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  • Spirits Memorable Whiskies.

    Memorable Whiskies.

    MEMORABLE WHISKIES The LCBO carries several whisky and whiskey brands in addition to special whiskies that Vintages releases almost monthly, but the most rare and unique brands are available from times a year in small quantities, and distributed to select stores. However, anyone in Ontario can order a bottle thorough any store in the system. The sores that carry a small inventory are listed on the official web site of the LCBO (www.lcbo.com). Recently, I had the opportunity to taste [...]

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  • Spirits The Three Types of Irish Whiskey.

    The Three Types of Irish Whiskey.

    Irish whiskey, long in sales decline, has of late recovered and is on its way to prominence again. Just as well! It happens to be a flavourful, smooth, and clean distillate, with a fine pedigree. Ireland once produced more whiskey than Scotland and was world famous. At the time there were several hundred distillers in this lush green, small country, but many operated illegally, producing a potent liquid called poitin (a ka Irish moonshine). Today, there are legal, large distilleries. [...]

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