Beer…. According to my researches, beers are the oldest drink in the world, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing fermentation of cereals grains, most commonly corn, wheat, and other cereal grain. The strength of beers are usually from 3% to 6% of alcohol by volume but it depends of which country makes them. For example here in Venezuela: polar light beers have 3.5 % of alcohol by volume and it is made of barley. Beers form part of our culture, for instance, beers are associated with parties, feasts, festivals, and baseball There is not an exact date of invention but I have heard that there is a prayer to a Mesopotamian goddess name Ninkasi . This pray worked as a prayer and as a method for remembering the recipe of beers. The main ingredient of the beer is water; so, the flavor of the beer depends of the water that breweries use. For instance, Dublin has hard water, is good to make Guinness, while in burton the water contain gypsum which is good to make pale ale. Beer was the most popular drink in the middle ages. All social classes used to drink this drink in the easter an northern location of Europe were the cultivation of grapes was difficult. While wine was common in the south. people prefer drinking beers insited of water, because beers were may of boiled water (water purity was not guaranteed) Beer also provided a good amount of calories that human body needs. Actually it is used as a refreshing drink to try to disappear the effects of the warmness on human body.
Rum is not an ancient drink but is a little bit old. The most common rum producers are South Americans countries like Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. Rum is mostly used on cocktails but it can also be consumed straight or adding ice on it. Rum is made of sugarcane, that’s why Latin-American is the best rum producers, but of course, each country has a different style to produce this liquor, for instance, Latin American rum is the best rum so all the people prefer to drink that one. You may associate rum with pirates and it is true that all, or almost all the pirates used to drink rum until drunkenness, but that rum was from the Caribbean islands, those which people says that the pirates used as a hiding place for them and their chests fulfilled with gold and jewelry. But there is not way to know that those stories are 100% true. To summarize, rum is not a drink which shall be drunk after finishing it. You should be aged in oak casks or stainless steel tanks. The aging period is at least 1 year. But the more time you save it the better flavor that it will have.
Tequila. Tequila is a liquor made by blue agave spirit, original from Mexico. According to the Mexicans laws, Tequila only can be produced in the state of Jalisco and in some other states like, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas and others. This liquor has around 38 and 55 %of alcohol. But some distillers boil this liquor until they got a liquid with a nice percent of alcohol. It means that if you drink 1 bottle of tequila you will be drunk for about a day. The first time that the Aztecs made the tequila was in the 16th century. In a city named tequila. There are so many brand of tequila in Mexico but the most import ants are: Sauza, El Tesoro and Jose Cuervo. According some research I made, I found in Guinness world record, that in july 2006 in the city of Tequila, the distiller “Tequila Ley” sold a one-liter bottle limited edition, this bottle contains two kilos display of gold and platinum the company received the G.W.R for the most expensive bottle of spirit ever sold.
brandy is a clear, colorless and odorless. Generally occurs by fermentation of grains.
it can be distilled from any starch rich plant traditionally rye grains (considered superior to other types of vodka) or wheat. Except for insignificant amounts of flavorings, vodka consists of water and alcohol (ethanol). Alcohol containing a range of between 35 and 70% by volume. The classic Russian vodka is about 40 degrees of alcohol. The origins of vodka (and name) is not yet clear, but it is thought that kept him in Russia. Surprisingly, until recently there has been no historical research on the vodka.
in the countries how Salvador is the drink most popular. This represents over 87% of global demand for spirits of that nation.
many people often mix vodka with different fruit juices (orange) so give it a different flavor with a hint of alcohol.
The drinking costumbers differ according to place of consumption. In the Baltic countries and Eastern Europe, the drink is taken alone and without stirring, serving in chilled glasses and often accompanied by food. In Western countries, is mainly used in combination, although the rise of vodka called "premium" means that increasingly more frequent consume vodka alone.
Brother of tequila, cocuy is a drink consumed in Venezuela since pre-Columbian times and that, moreover, is known today by many, including by the Venezuelans themselves.
Generally presented in a light color to transparent, but depending on some modifications in the preparation might get a different color is a liqueur with a scent exciting, great body and nice floral end. Perhaps it is this final floral mixed with the power of the drink, what makes it so amazing. The taste of cocuy is inimitable and can compete well with any drink. It could even be used as a base for cocktails, although perhaps the best way to consume is "shot" ie liquor served in short glasses, drunk in one gulp Cocuy liquor is usually bottled with an alcohol concentration of 50 degrees.
The cocuy has multiple presentations can be obtained mainly from the liquor bottles or mixed with a translucent crust known as Chuchuhuaza "combination is highly coveted by knowledgeable.
Cocuy can also be aged in oak barrels, obtaining a liquid that exudes balance and harmony.
The cocuy is obtained by alcoholic fermentation of Agave sap cocui, plant belonging to the same family of Agave Tequila, well-known producer of tequila.
The punch cream is a sweet, creamy drink that is generally prepared for the holiday season, consists of milk, eggs, sugar and rum, flavored with vanilla and nutmeg in some cases. The recipes in this Punch vary from family to family, and certainly from region to region. I leave a recipe I got in Mucuchíes Population in the state of Merida, this recipe may prepare a creamy flavor punch noble taste is always nice.
Lift the egg whites until sigh, and add the yolks slowly, still beating and slowly add the condensed milk, pasteurized milk, vanilla, lemon and finally the rum. Test and verify that you have the taste of liquor you want, if not add more rum or more milk as appropriate. If you want a thicker punch even boil the milk with two tablespoons of cornstarch. Let cool at least two hours before serving.
If you want to give a refreshing air to the punch, serve chilled with a sprig of mint on top.
Baileys Irish Cream. is a liqueur based on Irish whiskey and cream, As indicated, its alcohol content is 11%.
Introduced in 1974, was the first Baileys Irish Cream liqueur on the market. Currently the number of spirits of this type has been increasing.
Baileys was the first cream liqueur and alcohol combine in a sufficiently stable to allow its commercialization. The cream and whiskey are homogenized to form an emulsion, with the help of an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil. This process prevents separation of the whiskey and cream during storage. The amount the rest of the ingredients used is not known but they include chocolate, vanilla, caramel and sugar.
According to the manufacturer no preservatives are used, the whiskey is enough to keep the cream.
According to the manufacturer, Baileys has a shelf life of 24 months and should be stored between 0 and 25 degrees Celsius, or 32 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Irish Cream ice can drink alone or as part of a cocktail. It is also common to take it with coffee instead of cream, liquor served unheated Horlicks.
The amaretto liqueur or apricot is in which combines the sweetness of apricot kernels with the bitterness of the almonds which are accompanied by pure alcohol, caramel and essence of seventeen aromatic plants and fruits among which so special vanilla, but also has peaches (peaches) and cherries. Its alcohol content is usually around 25 degrees and in any case not exceed 30.
The Amaretto is a liqueur that by its characteristic flavor and versatility is ideal for single or for dessert with ice because it is a delicious liqueur, as well as an ingredient in some baking recipes like tiramisu (where the cookie gets wet This coffee liqueur), arm in infinity gypsy or mixed cocktails. In recent times there is even ice cream flavored with Amaretto. But one of the most original ways to make this liquor is still known consisting Amaretto Sour Amaretto mix with lemon juice, sugar and crushed ice much. You can also take with orange juice.
The origin of brandy is not very clear. Concentrated alcohol beverages were known in ancient Greece and Rome, and may have an even older history, from ancient Babylon. Brandy as it is known today, appeared in the twelfth century and became popular in the fourteenth century.
Initially wine was distilled as a preservation method for making transportation easier for traders. The intention was to add back the water removed in the distillation of brandy shortly before consumption. Then he discovered that was stored in wooden casks, the resulting product had improved over the wine original.
Grape brandy is produced by the distillation of fermented grape juice. There are four main subtypes in this group:
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Beer….
ResponderEliminarAccording to my researches, beers are the oldest drink in the world, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing fermentation of cereals grains, most commonly corn, wheat, and other cereal grain. The strength of beers are usually from 3% to 6% of alcohol by volume but it depends of which country makes them. For example here in Venezuela: polar light beers have 3.5 % of alcohol by volume and it is made of barley.
Beers form part of our culture, for instance, beers are associated with parties, feasts, festivals, and baseball
There is not an exact date of invention but I have heard that there is a prayer to a Mesopotamian goddess name Ninkasi . This pray worked as a prayer and as a method for remembering the recipe of beers.
The main ingredient of the beer is water; so, the flavor of the beer depends of the water that breweries use. For instance, Dublin has hard water, is good to make Guinness, while in burton the water contain gypsum which is good to make pale ale.
Beer was the most popular drink in the middle ages. All social classes used to drink this drink in the easter an northern location of Europe were the cultivation of grapes was difficult. While wine was common in the south. people prefer drinking beers insited of water, because beers were may of boiled water (water purity was not guaranteed)
Beer also provided a good amount of calories that human body needs.
Actually it is used as a refreshing drink to try to disappear the effects of the warmness on human body.
Rum…
ResponderEliminarRum is not an ancient drink but is a little bit old. The most common rum producers are South Americans countries like Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Rum is mostly used on cocktails but it can also be consumed straight or adding ice on it.
Rum is made of sugarcane, that’s why Latin-American is the best rum producers, but of course, each country has a different style to produce this liquor, for instance, Latin American rum is the best rum so all the people prefer to drink that one.
You may associate rum with pirates and it is true that all, or almost all the pirates used to drink rum until drunkenness, but that rum was from the Caribbean islands, those which people says that the pirates used as a hiding place for them and their chests fulfilled with gold and jewelry. But there is not way to know that those stories are 100% true.
To summarize, rum is not a drink which shall be drunk after finishing it. You should be aged in oak casks or stainless steel tanks. The aging period is at least 1 year. But the more time you save it the better flavor that it will have.
Tequila.
ResponderEliminarTequila is a liquor made by blue agave spirit, original from Mexico. According to the Mexicans laws, Tequila only can be produced in the state of Jalisco and in some other states like, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas and others.
This liquor has around 38 and 55 %of alcohol. But some distillers boil this liquor until they got a liquid with a nice percent of alcohol. It means that if you drink 1 bottle of tequila you will be drunk for about a day.
The first time that the Aztecs made the tequila was in the 16th century. In a city named tequila.
There are so many brand of tequila in Mexico but the most import ants are: Sauza, El Tesoro and Jose Cuervo.
According some research I made, I found in Guinness world record, that in july 2006 in the city of Tequila, the distiller “Tequila Ley” sold a one-liter bottle limited edition, this bottle contains two kilos display of gold and platinum the company received the G.W.R for the most expensive bottle of spirit ever sold.
Vodka
ResponderEliminarbrandy is a clear, colorless and odorless. Generally occurs by fermentation of grains.
it can be distilled from any starch rich plant traditionally rye grains (considered superior to other types of vodka) or wheat. Except for insignificant amounts of flavorings, vodka consists of water and alcohol (ethanol). Alcohol containing a range of between 35 and 70% by volume. The classic Russian vodka is about 40 degrees of alcohol.
The origins of vodka (and name) is not yet clear, but it is thought that kept him in Russia. Surprisingly, until recently there has been no historical research on the vodka.
in the countries how Salvador is the drink most popular. This represents over 87% of global demand for spirits of that nation.
many people often mix vodka with different fruit juices (orange) so give it a different flavor with a hint of alcohol.
The drinking costumbers differ according to place of consumption. In the Baltic countries and Eastern Europe, the drink is taken alone and without stirring, serving in chilled glasses and often accompanied by food. In Western countries, is mainly used in combination, although the rise of vodka called "premium" means that increasingly more frequent consume vodka alone.
Cocuy
ResponderEliminarBrother of tequila, cocuy is a drink consumed in Venezuela since pre-Columbian times and that, moreover, is known today by many, including by the Venezuelans themselves.
Generally presented in a light color to transparent, but depending on some modifications in the preparation might get a different color is a liqueur with a scent exciting, great body and nice floral end. Perhaps it is this final floral mixed with the power of the drink, what makes it so amazing. The taste of cocuy is inimitable and can compete well with any drink. It could even be used as a base for cocktails, although perhaps the best way to consume is "shot" ie liquor served in short glasses, drunk in one gulp Cocuy liquor is usually bottled with an alcohol concentration of 50 degrees.
The cocuy has multiple presentations can be obtained mainly from the liquor bottles or mixed with a translucent crust known as Chuchuhuaza "combination is highly coveted by knowledgeable.
Cocuy can also be aged in oak barrels, obtaining a liquid that exudes balance and harmony.
The cocuy is obtained by alcoholic fermentation of Agave sap cocui, plant belonging to the same family of Agave Tequila, well-known producer of tequila.
the punch cream
ResponderEliminarThe punch cream is a sweet, creamy drink that is generally prepared for the holiday season, consists of milk, eggs, sugar and rum, flavored with vanilla and nutmeg in some cases. The recipes in this Punch vary from family to family, and certainly from region to region. I leave a recipe I got in Mucuchíes Population in the state of Merida, this recipe may prepare a creamy flavor punch noble taste is always nice.
Lift the egg whites until sigh, and add the yolks slowly, still beating and slowly add the condensed milk, pasteurized milk, vanilla, lemon and finally the rum. Test and verify that you have the taste of liquor you want, if not add more rum or more milk as appropriate. If you want a thicker punch even boil the milk with two tablespoons of cornstarch. Let cool at least two hours before serving.
If you want to give a refreshing air to the punch, serve chilled with a sprig of mint on top.
Baileys
ResponderEliminarBaileys Irish Cream. is a liqueur based on Irish whiskey and cream, As indicated, its alcohol content is 11%.
Introduced in 1974, was the first Baileys Irish Cream liqueur on the market. Currently the number of spirits of this type has been increasing.
Baileys was the first cream liqueur and alcohol combine in a sufficiently stable to allow its commercialization. The cream and whiskey are homogenized to form an emulsion, with the help of an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil. This process prevents separation of the whiskey and cream during storage. The amount the rest of the ingredients used is not known but they include chocolate, vanilla, caramel and sugar.
According to the manufacturer no preservatives are used, the whiskey is enough to keep the cream.
According to the manufacturer, Baileys has a shelf life of 24 months and should be stored between 0 and 25 degrees Celsius, or 32 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Irish Cream ice can drink alone or as part of a cocktail. It is also common to take it with coffee instead of cream, liquor served unheated Horlicks.
Amaretto
ResponderEliminarThe amaretto liqueur or apricot is in which combines the sweetness of apricot kernels with the bitterness of the almonds which are accompanied by pure alcohol, caramel and essence of seventeen aromatic plants and fruits among which so special vanilla, but also has peaches (peaches) and cherries. Its alcohol content is usually around 25 degrees and in any case not exceed 30.
The Amaretto is a liqueur that by its characteristic flavor and versatility is ideal for single or for dessert with ice because it is a delicious liqueur, as well as an ingredient in some baking recipes like tiramisu (where the cookie gets wet This coffee liqueur), arm in infinity gypsy or mixed cocktails. In recent times there is even ice cream flavored with Amaretto. But one of the most original ways to make this liquor is still known consisting Amaretto Sour Amaretto mix with lemon juice, sugar and crushed ice much. You can also take with orange juice.
Brandy
ResponderEliminarThe origin of brandy is not very clear. Concentrated alcohol beverages were known in ancient Greece and Rome, and may have an even older history, from ancient Babylon. Brandy as it is known today, appeared in the twelfth century and became popular in the fourteenth century.
Initially wine was distilled as a preservation method for making transportation easier for traders. The intention was to add back the water removed in the distillation of brandy shortly before consumption. Then he discovered that was stored in wooden casks, the resulting product had improved over the wine original.
Grape brandy is produced by the distillation of fermented grape juice. There are four main subtypes in this group:
brandy grape.
Brandy de jerez, cognac, Armanac.
brandy fruit.
brandy pulp.