The Science of Alcohol: From Beer to Bourbon
Alcohol has been an important part of human culture for a very long time, and from the basic process, we've figured out how to create a wide variety of alcohol beverages! Hosted by: Michael...
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For humans, food and drink are more than just a necessity for survival. They’re a huge part of our culture and our history, shaping our lives on a daily basis. And alcohol has had perhaps the strongest, uh, influence on us. Pun intended. From soft alcohols like beers and wines to hard liquors like whiskey and vodka, booze comes in many shapes and styles, and can be found all over the world. But how did humans discover alcohol, and how is it made? Thanks to some microscopic organisms, some time, and some crafty chemistry, we’ve gotten pretty good at our creating our own hooch! The alcohol we’re describing today is ethanol, which is actually just one type of alcohol. But it’s the only one that’s safe to drink in large quantities, because we’ve dev...
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For humans, food and drink are more than just a necessity for survival. They’re a huge part of our culture and our history, shaping our lives on a daily basis. And alcohol has had perhaps the strongest, uh, influence on us. Pun intended. From soft alcohols like beers and wines to hard liquors like whiskey and vodka, booze comes in many shapes and styles, and can be found all over the world. But how did humans discover alcohol, and how is it made? Thanks to some microscopic organisms, some time, and some crafty chemistry, we’ve gotten pretty good at our creating our own hooch! The alcohol we’re describing today is ethanol, which is actually just one type of alcohol. But it’s the only one that’s safe to drink in large quantities, because we’ve dev...
