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Soju is a South Korean liquor that has found incredible popularity worldwide. This rice wine–pronounced "sow-joo"–has been catching on in the United States and is used to make a variety of cocktails. Those new to...

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What are ales? Ales are a popular type of beer enjoyed all over the world. They're different from lagers (the other major category of beers) because they're brewed at a higher temperature. The result is...

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Soju is a popular Korean alcoholic beverage that is taking the U.S. by storm. If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, here's your crash course on how to fully enjoy soju. If you're not...

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What is fruit wine? Fruit wine refers to wine not made from grapes. They are made from fermented fruit juice, though floral wine and honey wine-like mead often fall into the fruit wine category. These...

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What is Kombucha? Kombucha is a faintly fizzy fermented beverage made from sweetened tea. A kombucha mother or SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts) facilitates the fermentation process. The bacteria and the yeasts in...

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What is absinthe? Absinthe is a very popular (and often misunderstood) distilled alcoholic drink . It's also sometimes called "the green fairy" due to its green color, although it may also be clear, depending on...

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Whether you add pour it over your cereal, add it to your coffee, or drink it straight, there are lots of uses for milk. There are also many different options – from a wide range...

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Sake is a popular Japanese alcohol made from sake rice that has been fermented with fungus and yeast. There are many different styles of sake, resulting in a wide variety of flavors. Before choosing your...

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What is Scotch? Scotch or scotch whisky is a whisky made exclusively in Scotland. It’s a matured spirit derived from grain or malted barley, or sometimes a combination of both. Scotch must be developed in...