It isn’t autumn without the sound of popping…. We’ve just used the Apple Press and Crusher for the last time this year. The final crop of apples have been juiced and are now being made into apple juice and wine. The apple juice is being drunk while the wine is fermenting. The eating apples are in… More Last of the (summer) Apple Wine
National Drink Wine Day February 18 Wine has played an important role in history, religion and relationships. The United States annually celebrates National Drink Wine Day on 18th February. Research by the University of Alberta in Canada proved that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, offers similar to the benefits of working out. Other studies show… More National Drink Wine Day
Guides to the legends of Liquor Having seen their show in Edinburgh this summer, I can recommend going to see The Thinking Drinkers. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PaaE9cAKWA?feature=player_detailpage] The show, by award-winning drinks writers Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, is on at The Museum of Comedy on 9-12 december2015 and 17-23 December 2015. Age recommendation: Strictly 18+ as… More The Thinking Drinkers are back in London
Wine has been with us for centuries. Wine jars from 7000 B.C from ancient China indicate wine being made by fermenting fruit, rice and honey. In 4000 B.C. ancient Egypt considered beer as one of the foods of life and a dietary staple. 5 scientific reasons why drinking wine is good The Evening Standard also… More Why Wine is Good
Drink to me only Treasure Hunt Treasure hunts in London offer a unique treasure hunt around the Museum of London that explores alcohol production and how it affected London. If you would like to book a private treasure hunt for you and your friends and family please contact Treasure hunts in London Guides to Alcohol Another… More Thinking about drinking
The pleasures (and pitfalls) of wine, beer and spirits have been with us for centuries. Wine jars from 7000 B.C from ancient China indicate wine being made by fermenting fruit, rice and honey. In 4000 B.C. ancient Egypt considered beer as one of the foods of life and a dietary staple. Wine tasting – an… More Wine Tasting