- The traditional method of sabrage, opening a Champagne bottle with a saber, dates back to the Napoleonic wars.
- Monks in the Middle Ages were among the best brewers of beer, refining brewing techniques and quality.
- The phrase “on the wagon” originated from prisoners on their way to the gallows being given a final drink before execution, choosing water over alcohol.
- Ice wine, made from grapes frozen while still on the vine, requires a hard frost to occur before the grapes can be harvested.
- Oenophobia is an intense fear or hatred of wine.
- The world’s smallest pub, according to Guinness World Records, is in the UK and measures just 10 square meters.
- Hangover cures have been documented throughout history, with the ancient Romans believing that fried canaries could alleviate the symptoms.
- The first alcohol-free bar opened in London in 2019, reflecting a growing trend towards sober living.
- Distillation of spirits was initially developed for medicinal purposes, to create remedies for various ailments.
- Microdistilleries have surged in popularity, producing small batches of spirits with unique flavors and characteristics.
- The term “to toast” comes from the 17th-century practice of flavoring drinks with spiced toast.
- The “Angel’s Share” refers to the quantity of whiskey that evaporates from the casks during aging, believed to be taken by the angels.
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I am interested in the 50 facts about alcohol, but am unwilling to download a program. Is this info available elsewhere?
Whether or not Franklin said that, the Bible says, “wine maketh glad the heart of man.”
In your quotes pertaining to alcohol, you forgot the best one. Words of wisdom from the greatest prophet since Nostradamus, Homer Simpson!!! “To alcohol, the cause of and solution to, all of life’s problem.” How can you argue with that logic, lol.