The Tipsy Timeline
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe Tipsy Timeline is your go-to comedic podcast where history and alcohol collide. Hosts James and Cory take you on a journey through history to discuss the many fascinating stories about alcohol and how it has created the world as we know it today.
So come and join us for a story and join us for a drink. Cheers!
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Vatican Bear: The Oldest Alcohol Brand
May 31, 2022 20:10 - 33 minutes - 37.6 MBThis episode tries to determine the oldest alcohol brand in the world. If you liked this episode consider checking out the resources we used to make it: https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/gned1478/chapter/weihenstephan/#:~:text=Around%201000%20years%20ago%2C%20it's,is%20the%20treasure%20of%20Bavarian. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/19/oldest-continuously-operated-brewery/?chrome=1 https://alesessions.com/2021/03/15/weihenstephan-the-worlds-oldest-brewery/ https://www....
Colonial Disco: Why 21?
May 24, 2022 18:13 - 28 minutes - 33.2 MBThis is the story of how the drinking age in the United States became 21. If you enjoyed this episode consider checking out the resources we used to make it: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/19437/why-drinking-age-21 https://www.teenvogue.com/story/minimum-drinking-age-legal-21-america-history https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0386-21-legal-drinking-age https://drinkingage.procon.org/state-history-of-mlda-21/ https://www.boston.com/culture/health/2014/07/17/why-21-a-look...
Romancing the Shine: Bootlegger Lewis Redmon
May 19, 2022 00:01 - 34 minutes - 79 MBToday we discuss another famous bootlegger, Lewis Redmond! Learn the story of his rise, grace, legendary attitude, and eventual turn towards legitimacy. Sources for today's episode can be found at the following locations http://alishactaylor.com/lewisredmond/ https://www.ncdcr.gov/blog/2016/03/01/lewis-redmond-king-of-the-moonshiners https://www.jstor.org/stable/2208902 https://www.howlingmoonshine.com/lewis-redmond https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5421 http...
Original Ghosting: The Bahama Queen
May 11, 2022 20:34 - 30 minutes - 35 MBThis is the story of Gertrude Lythgoe, the Bahama Queen. If you enjoyed this episode consider checking out the resources we used to make it: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=430521664392746&_rdr https://www.homestead.org/homesteading-history/women-bootleggers/ https://sallyjling.org/2011/06/28/gertrude-lythgoe-fascinating-women-of-prohibition/
Desperate Enough: Angostura Bitters
May 04, 2022 12:09 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBIn today's episode we look at the creation and rise of Angostura bitters. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations: https://vrecipes.net/video-recipe/244062/angostura-bitters-history-drinks-network https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-bitters-159271950/ https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210512-the-secret-history-of-angostura-bitters#:~:text=Seigert%20created%20Bitters%20while%20he,his%20recipe%20was%20kept%20secret. https:/...
7-Minute Serfdom: Non-Alcoholic Beers
April 25, 2022 20:07 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBToday's episode is about the history of non-alcoholic beers and how the gained popularity in Europe, but not the United States. If you enjoyed this episode, consider buying us a beer by going to TipsyTimeline.com/Support and, as always, check out the resources we used to build the episode: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-table-beer https://nabeerclub.com/history-non-alcoholic-beer/ https://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/the-history/prohibition-potpourri/prohibition-produc...
Treason Adjacent: A Rum Rebellion
April 18, 2022 12:38 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBToday we discuss Australia's Rum Rebellion. Sources for today's episode come from the following sources: https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/rum-rebellion https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/terra-australis-australia/1808-rum-rebellion https://blacktailnyc.com/how-did-the-rum-rebellion-shape-australia/ https://www.nla.gov.au/faq/how-was-australia-named#:~:text=After%20Dutch%20navigators%20charted%20the,the%20name%20we%20use%20today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nam...
Liquid Wonder Bread: Budweiser Rising
April 14, 2022 19:39 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBThis is the origin story of the Budweiser Brewery. If you enjoyed the episode consider buying us a beer at our Patreaon at TipsyTimeline.com/Support and please check out the resources we used to make the show: https://www.moaf.org/publications-collections/financial-history-magazine/77/_res/id=Attachments/index=0/Article_77.pdf https://www.loc.gov/rr/european/imde/germchro.html https://vinepair.com/articles/10-important-facts-budweiser-abinbev/ https://www.businessinsider.com/h...
Iowan Standoff: The Beer Riots
March 28, 2022 19:38 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBThis is the story of the Iowan Beer Riots; a night of bloodshed and brews. If you liked this episode consider joining our Patreon and buying us a beer at TipsyTimeline.com/Support. Also, please check out the resources we used to make this episode: https://iowaculture.gov/sites/default/files/history-education-goldie-summer-prohibition-timeline.pdf https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/25118221.pdf https://www.thegazette.com/life/beer-riots-of-1884-brought-violence-and-bloodshed-to-io...
Monopolistic Penguins: How Ice Got in Your Glass
March 28, 2022 19:15 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBThis is the story of Frederic "The Ice King" Tudor and how he brought ice to the masses and their cocktails. If you liked this episode consider joining our Patreon and buying us a beer at TipsyTimeline.com/Support. Also, please check out the resources we used to make this episode: https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/blog/2018/03/19/a-brief-history-of-ice https://vinepair.com/articles/ice-in-drinks-history/ The Stubborn American Who Brought Ice to the World - The Atla...
So Sticky: Champagne Celebration Sprays
March 10, 2022 01:00 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBToday we discuss the evolution of champagne showers and their evolution from the world of racing. Why the expensive sprays? Someone had to start it, right? Sources for today's episode can be found in the following location https://blog.xtrawine.com/en/the-history-of-champagne-and-formula-one/ https://glassofbubbly.com/the-history-of-champagne-in-sports-wins/ https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-drivers-to-use-sparkling-wine-again-in-podium-celebrations-5557826/5557826/ https://w...
Nah, Brah: How to Ignore Prohibition
March 07, 2022 13:59 - 27 minutes - 63 MB"TJ" Pendergast managed to use political connections to completely ignore prohibition in Kansas City. But how? Was that even possible? The answer is yes, but the "why" involves some pretty fascinating tit-for-tat politicking. Find out the whole story on this week's episode. Sources for today's story can be found in the following locations. https://info.umkc.edu/unews/prohibition-kansas-city-style/#:~:text=In%201933%2C%20Prohibition%20ended%2C%20making,made%20only%20with%20strong%20...
Dr Frenchman: Longworth Sparkling Wine
February 22, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBToday we enjoy the story of Nicholas Longworth, the eccentric lawyer who helped cultivated America's first successful commercial winery! Find out the hows and whys of the birth of American wine along the beautiful Ohio River. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations A History of Wine in America by Thomas Pinney, Chapter 7, accessed via web (https://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft967nb63q&chunk.id=d0e4454&toc.depth=1&toc.id=d0e4454&brand=...
Sack Slap: The Evolution of Sherry
February 14, 2022 13:12 - 38 minutes - 88 MBThis week we discuss the trials, tribulations, conquests, and continuation of Spain's famous wine, Sherry. Find out how grapes came to the Iberian peninsula and how many cultures tweaked and adapted their use to form what we now know as Sherry. Sources for today's episode can be found at the following locations: https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/british-paradox-invention-modern-wine/ https://www.sherry.wine/copa-jerez/history-of-sherry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Sher...
Benny & Benne: Miner's Club Benedictine
February 07, 2022 13:13 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBToday's story involves the Burnley miners' working men's social club and how it became the biggest buyer of Benedictine in the world! Sources for today's story can be found in the following locations http://www.pals.org.uk/bene.htm https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/11/top-five-world-war-one-drinks/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2772859/Welcome-world-s-biggest-consumer-French-Benedictine-liqueur-A-working-men-s-club-Burnley-1-000-bottles-year-stuff.html https://ww...
CIA of Grapes: Dr. Konstantin Franck
February 03, 2022 20:07 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBThis is the story of Dr. Konstantin Franck, the man heavily responsible for making cold weather grape growing possible. If you enjoyed this episode consider buying us a beer on our Patreon at TipsyTimeline.com/Support. And definitely check out the resources we used to make this story: https://www.drfrankwines.com/konstantins-story/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantin_Frank https://www.nytimes.com/1985/09/07/nyregion/dr-konstantin-d-frank-86-new-york-state-winemaker.html ...
Kentucky Fried Monk: Lies of Benedictine
January 24, 2022 12:55 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBThis week we discuss the history and mythology of Benedictine, the classic herb liquor. Sources for today's show can be found in the following locations: https://www.benedictinedom.com/heritage/ https://drinksanddrinking.com/2012/02/19/benedictine/ https://www.liquor.com/benedictine-cocktail-recipes-5114279 https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/the-story-of-the-secret-elixir-benedictine-liqueur/ https://www.liquor.com/brands/benedictine/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
Frasier of Grapes: Winemaking in the Finger Lakes
January 19, 2022 22:12 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBThis episode is about the history of winemaking in the Finger Lakes and the tremendous impact that this part of the country had on the American winemaking industry. If you enjoyed this show, consider buying us a beer by going to our Patreon at TipsyTimeline.com/Support. Also, take a look at the resources that we used to make this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_Lakes_AVA https://www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com/began-roots-finger-lakes-wine/ https://historicgeneva.org...
Cranberry Bloodletting: A Song of Sangria
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBThis week we explore the origins of Sangria, how and why it evolved, and how it became so closely associated with Spain. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations: https://vinepair.com/articles/the-history-of-sangria/ https://fireandiceontobycreek.com/the-history-of-sangria/ https://spanishsabores.com/sangria-came-symbol-spain/ http://charlesbmitchell.com/the-unique-history-of-sangria/ https://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/everything-you-didnt-know-about-...
Anaphylactic Erikson: North American Wine
December 23, 2021 13:38 - 26 minutes - 60.7 MBThis episode is about the history of wine in North America. If you enjoyed this episode consider checking out our Patreon at TipsyTimeline.com/Support. And be sure to check out the resources we used to make this episode:
John "Bandito" Hancock: America's National Beverage
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 71 MBToday we discuss how and why Portuguese Madeira became the semi-official drink of the American Revolution. Join us for the here and then. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/madeira-wine-american-revolution-taxes-george-washington https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/madeira/ https://www.denverpost.com/2012/07/03/an-american-wine-madeira-has-historic-ties-to-u-s/ http...
Water Losers: The Ladies Save Jamestown
December 06, 2021 23:40 - 32 minutes - 75 MBThis is the story of how female brewers saved the colony of Jamestown from ruin. If you liked this episode, consider buying us a beer at our Patreon: TipsyTimelin.com/support. And check out the resources we used to make the episode: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/first-american-brewers https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-indispensible-role-of-women-at-jamestown.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_bounce https://beerandbrewing.com/how-women-brewsters-...
Floc-you-later: Lager Yeast
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBWe discuss the appearance, origins, and first use of lager yeast. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-lager-beer-originate-south-america-180964962/ https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/lager-beer-yeast-bavarian-lager-traced-south-america/story?id=14342439 https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/domestication-beer-yeast/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lager https://www.thespruceeats.com/definiti...
Veuve on the Move: Champagne Pt III
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBIn this episode of the Tipsy Timeline, we talk about the odds-defying rise of Veuve Clicquot. If you enjoyed this episode, consider buying us a beer by going to TipsyTimeline.com/Support and supporting us on our Patreon. These are the resources we used to make today's episode: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-widow-who-created-the-champagne-industry-180947570/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparkling_wine#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Champagne...
Tom Perignon: Champagne Pt II
November 09, 2021 21:35 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MBThis is part two of our three part-er on the history of champagne. In this episode we focus on one of the OG champagne-makers: Dom Perignon. If you enjoyed this episode consider buying us a beer at TipsyTimeline.com/Support. And please check out the resources we used to make this episode: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-widow-who-created-the-champagne-industry-180947570/ https://www.francetoday.com/food-drink/wine_and_spirits/dom_perignon_a_look_0at_a_legend/ ht...
Augustus Appleseed: Champagne Pt1
November 01, 2021 19:25 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBThis is part 1 of 3 of the history of champagne. If you enjoyed this episode please consider going to TipsyTimeline.com/Support to become a Patron. And definitely check out the resources that we used to make this show: https://www.francetoday.com/food-drink/wine_and_spirits/dom_perignon_a_look_at_a_legend/ https://www.wine-liquor.store/dom-perignon-price/ https://champagnegallery.com.au/pages/dom-perignon-the-man-and-the-myth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_P%C3%A9rignon_(m...
Pump the Worm: Draft Beer's Birth
October 27, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MBToday we discuss the how, why, and who of draft beer! Sources for today's episode can be found at the following locations https://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/historical-beer-birthday-john-lofting/ https://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/historic-beer-birthday-joseph-bramah/ https://www.britannica.com/technology/manufacturing http://beerinfo.com/steel-beer-keg-patent/ https://historycollections.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2016/11/09/fighting-fire-with-the-sucking-worm-fire-engine/ https://vinepair...
Drunken White Hat: The Congressional Bootlegger
October 20, 2021 21:09 - 34 minutes - 80 MBToday's story of The Man in the Green Hat. Congress' most notorious bootlegger. If you like the episode consider buying us a beer by going to our Patreon at TipsyTimeline.com/Support. And check out the resources we used to make the show: https://boundarystones.weta.org/2020/12/04/man-green-hat-congress%E2%80%99-bootlegger-during-prohibition#footnote-2 https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/The_Man_in_the_Green_Hat.htm https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights...
Busy Goths: Modern Wine Distribution
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBThis week we discuss the start of the modern(ish) practice of exporting wine. Who started it? How did it grow? How did certain countries get their reputations? Sources for this episode can be found in the following locations: https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/british-paradox-invention-modern-wine/ https://www.seebordeaux.com/history https://www.terroir-france.com/wine-faq/bordeaux-meaning.htm https://medium.com/@ibwsshow/10-points-you-need-to-include-in-private-label-bulk-wine-and-...
Cats & Barrels: The Industrial Beer Revolution
September 28, 2021 20:48 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBWhat is the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and the growth of mass-produced beer? This episode will answer that question! Also, check out the resources we used to make this episode and consider checking out our Patreon if you feel like buying us a beer, at https://www.patreon.com/maltsinyourmouth: https://www.tipsytimeline.com/11 https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/csrO7vQlLZ/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/2-000-years-binge-drinking-51600...
Liquor Stew: Educated Guesses on Caipirinha
September 08, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 57.2 MBThis episode is about the many theories of the birth of caipirinha. If you liked this episode, check out some of the resources we used to make it: https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1232/cocktails/caipirinhas-history-styles-flavours-and-how-to-make https://tastecocktails.com/caiprinha-history-recipe-make-caiprinha-cocktail/ https://www.history.com/news/why-was-it-called-the-spanish-flu https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-pandemic-h1n1.html https://www.brand...
Ir-"ISH": Birth of the Irish Red Ale
August 30, 2021 22:40 - 37 minutes - 85.4 MBThe surprising history of the Irish Red Ale. If you enjoyed the story check out the resources we used to make it: https://zythophile.co.uk/2021/08/25/how-one-irishmans-ginger-beard-helped-launch-an-entirely-bogus-style-of-beer/ https://www.bjcp.org/docs/2015_Guidelines_Beer.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Confederate_Wars
The Spirit Stick: Brazilian Cachaça
August 23, 2021 13:01 - 29 minutes - 66.5 MBToday's show is all about the history and impact of cachaça, a Brazilian delicacy and native spirit worthy of celebration. We discuss it's formation in a backdrop of Portuguese colonization, it's inspiration, and it's unique profile in the alcohol world. Sources for this story can be found in the following locations: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/you-know-rum-what-cachaca-180951700/ https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cachaca-spirit-brazil/index.html https://www.eate...
The Connecticut Glaciers: When Seltzers Took Over
August 19, 2021 00:18 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MBThis episode is about the who, what, when, why of hard seltzers. Check out these resources we used to make the episode! https://www.westport-news.com/news/article/SpikedSeltzer-Westporter-introduces-a-new-brew-5144698.php https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-23/america-s-taste-for-hard-seltzer-is-suddenly-starting-to-wane https://www.bostonmagazine.com/2006/04/15/boston-magazine-liquids-malternatives/ https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/red-alert-politics/embarrassin...
New Realm, Who Dis: Tequila's Origin
August 02, 2021 23:55 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBToday's episode is about the history of tequila. If you enjoyed it, then consider checking out the resources we used to make it: https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1084/tequila https://www.salon.com/2011/05/05/tequila_history_margarita_tenacatita/ https://www.delish.com/kitchen-tools/a36167100/history-of-tequila/ https://www.delish.com/cooking/news/a38585/waiter-theres-no-worm-in-my-tequila/ https://www.liquor.com/articles/history-of-tequila/ https://moneyinc.com/history-of-milag...
The Maltiverse: Zima's Demise
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBToday's episode focuses on the impressive launch and impressive failure of Zima. We discuss the marketing, the market, the 90s trends, and how long Zima hung around on shelves around the world. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/76438/zomething-different-zima-story https://slate.com/human-interest/2008/11/the-long-slow-torturous-death-of-zima.html https://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/bringbackzima/ http://ndsn...
Right in the Pina: Mezcal
July 19, 2021 13:12 - 29 minutes - 68.3 MBToday's episode explores the history of Mezcal. Where it comes from, it's alcohol parentage and grand-parentage, and how it was shaped by the Colonial period. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations https://vinepair.com/articles/different-types-mezcal-explained/ https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/12-things-you-didnt-know-about-tequila/ https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/differences-between-tequila-mezcal https://www.statista.com/topics/5451/m...
Peter the Guy: Glorious Soviet Champagne
July 05, 2021 09:07 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBThis episode is about the strange history of Soviet Champagne. If you liked this episode, consider checking out some of our other episodes and subscribing. Please also check out the resources that we used to make it: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/champagne-in-soviet-union https://vinepair.com/articles/stalin-soviet-champagne/ https://wineaswas.com/2014/08/26/sovetskoye-shampanskoye-stalins-plebeian-luxury/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovetskoye_Shampanskoye https...
Upstate Mesopotamia: Inventing Cocktail Recipes
June 21, 2021 19:13 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBOn today's show we explore the cocktail recipe itself! When was a cocktail defined? When did we start writing them down? When did we start publishing and standardizing them? Find out this and more. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations: https://food52.com/blog/13884-the-history-of-the-first-cocktail-how-to-make-it-a-little-less-old-fashioned https://trulyexperiences.com/blog/21-obscure-cocktails/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/archived-articles/304...
Tubby Tony: Birth of the Gay Bar
June 15, 2021 20:58 - 42 minutes - 98 MBThis episode is about the history of the gay bar. If you liked this episode consider checking out the resources we used to make it: https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/stonewall-why-did-mafia-own-bar/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots https://archive.curbed.com/2016/6/17/11963066/gay-bar-history-stonewall-pulse-lgbtq https://www.provi.com/blog/editorial/gay-bar-a-historical-battlegrou...
A Louse-y Story: Cognac's Wild Ride
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBThis week's episode explores the sourcing, history, and modern influences of cognac. Tax law, Napoleon, jazz, and hip hop all make their appearance as we trace the outline of the fascinating story of this iconic beverage. Sources for this episode can be found in the following locations: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jun/12/empire-of-drinks-waterloo-anniversary-napoleon-brandy-nelson-rum https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/12/cognac-in-african-american-culture-the...
Still Fugglin': The Hop Cultivation Revolution
June 01, 2021 23:15 - 29 minutes - 66.8 MBThe history of hops culitvation and the "creation" of the infamous Citra hop. If you like this episode, check out the resources we used to make it: http://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/121/bh-121-094.htm https://www.britishhops.org.uk/hops/history/ https://bsgcraftbrewing.com/Resources%5CCraftBrewing%5CPDFs%5CAgricultural_Reports_and_Papers/TheBreeding_Varieties.pdf https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/search-great-american-beer-180951966/ https://www.smiths...
#83 Drive or Die: From Moonshine to Stock Cars
May 24, 2021 20:53 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBThe history of how moonshine created NASCAR. If you like this episode consider checking out the awesome resources we used to make it: https://www.belleislecraftspirits.com/story/history-moonshine-united-states#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9Cmoonshine%E2%80%9D%20comes%20from,shortly%20after%20the%20American%20Revolution. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71993/brief-history-moonshine https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=Moonshiner https://www.history.com/news/how-prohibition-gav...
Mid-Level Shogun: Japanese Whisky
May 17, 2021 14:21 - 27 minutes - 64 MBFollowing up a little on last week's discussion of Japanese Oak, we discuss the hows and whys of Japanese whisky. When did Japan start producing whisky? Who started it? Why is it so often compared to Scotch? How did it get so popular? Does it have a secret? Find out the answers to these and more on today's Tipsy Timeline! Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations: https://www.whiskyshop.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-japanese-whisky https://www.angelsenvy.co...
Rab-Bots Rising: Japanese Whisky's Edge
May 11, 2021 20:06 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBThe history of the Japanese whisky barrel and post-war economic policy that paved the way for the explosion in Japanese whisky popularity. Check out these awesome resources we used to make the episode: https://vinepair.com/articles/mizunara-oak-barrels/ https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/japan-reconstruction https://dekanta.com/wonders-japanese-mizunara-oak/ https://www.winemag.com/2018/11/26/what-is-japanese-mizunara-oak-worth-it/ https://academy.paulmueller.c...
Award Winning Poison: California Wine Part II
April 26, 2021 12:37 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBThis episode picks up where we left in Part 1! Picking up in prohibition, we talk about how wineries survived, where it started to get used, and some of the less savory tactics employed. When did California wine become good? When did it become popular? How did all that even happen? Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations: https://www.cawineclub.com/blog/wineries-that-survived-prohibition-by-making-sacramental-wines/ https://www.decanter.com/learn/califo...
Wet and Nutritious: California's Wine History Part I
April 12, 2021 23:06 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBThis is the first of two episodes exploring the history of California wines. If you like this episode consider checking out the resources we used to make it: https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-american-winemaking-97150#:~:text=The%20American%20love%20affair%20with,wineries%20are%20based%20in%20California. https://newyorkwineevents.com/california-the-perfect-climate-for-growing-grapes/#:~:text=Cooler%20climates%20tend%20to%20have,in%20regards%20to%20the%20rainfall....
Put Back the Bones: The Most Dangerous Brewery
April 08, 2021 01:34 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBThe history of the world's most dangerous brewery. If you like this episode, consider checking out the resources we used to make it: http://zythophile.co.uk/2020/10/29/the-most-dangerous-brewery-in-the-world/ https://sa.rochester.edu/jur/issues/fall2009spring2010/hamlin_his.pdf https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-india-pale-ale-got-its-name-180954891/ https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2020/01/09/Six-Common-OSHA-Violations-in-the-Beer-Brewing-Industry.aspx?admgarea=news&m=...
Big Swinging Whisky: How Scotch Conquered the World
March 28, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 64.4 MBThis week we dig into why Scotch has sigh a high mind-share in western culture and why it's considered higher quality than other whiskeys. How this coordinated act of advertising shaped the way we perceive things even today. Sources for today's episode can be found in the following locations https://vinepair.com/articles/scotch-whisky-history-prohibition/ https://vinepair.com/articles/violators-prohibition-serve-full-sentence-post-repeal/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic...
From Pepsi With Love: A Surprise Navy
March 23, 2021 00:28 - 34 minutes - 80 MBThe history of how Pepsi bartering with the USSR created a Naval power. If you liked this episode consider checking out the resources we used to make it: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/soviet-union-pepsi-ships https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48343589 https://www.businessinsider.com/how-pepsi-briefly-became-the-6th-largest-military-in-the-world-2018-7 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/18/world/moscow-journal-raise-a-glass-to-the-effervescent-view-of-russia.html https:...