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This week we discuss the Vodka origination stories from both Russia and Poland, looking at the differences and enjoying how two-sided history can be. Sources for this week's episode can be found at the following locations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka http://www.beabetterbartender.com/drinkable-histories-vodka-read-drink-and-be-inspired/?v=7516fd43adaa https://www.britannica.com/topic/vodka https://vocal.media/proof/the-history-of-vodka

his episode is about the history of beer drinking vessels. If you like this episode please consider checking out our Patreon (tipsytimeline.com/support) to help us keep making episodes. And also, check out the resources that we used to make this episode: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-09-24/so-long-shaker-pint-the-rise-and-fall-of-america-s-awful-beer-glass http://zythophile.co.uk/2015/03/28/more-notes-towards-a-history-of-the-beer-mug/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pint_glass https://germanculture.com.ua/german-facts/history-of-german-beer-steins/  https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/13/history-of-the-british-beer-glass  https://www.thebostonshaker.com/learn/what-is-a-boston-shaker/ https://zythophile.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/mr-xxx-small.jpg

This week we dig into what makes witches tick. We trace some history to find out where the common iconography of witches and witchcraft come from. The answer is basically beer, publick houses, and one heck of a PR war. Sources for today's episode come from the following sites: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/women-making-beer https://bigthink.com/scotty-hendricks/the-dark-history-of-women-witches-and-beer http://www.alltheswirl.com/blog/5ayax6j7b7nje35lr4lk48fj3cwlz3

The history of fat washed cocktails. If you liked this episode, consider checking out the resources we used to make it:  https://punchdrink.com/articles/this-is-how-fat-washing-happened-pdt-speakeasy-bar-nyc/ https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/04/science-fat-washing-spirits-cocktails-how-fatwashing-works.html https://kateobrienwellness.com/blog/enfleurage  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfleurage  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume#History https://en.wik

This week we discuss a nasty rumor spread about Corona and how its employees find relief, specifically into the beer! Is it true? No, of course not, but the tale is worth your time. Today's sources for the story can be found in the following locations:  https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/when-heineken-convinced-beer-drinkers-corona-was-actually-urine   https://legendsofbeer.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/12-most-common-beer-myths-exploded/   https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/urine-in-corona-beer/   https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/08/17/Impact-of-coronavirus-on-Corona-beer   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/business/coronavirus-corona-beer.html   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cornavirus-corona-beer-they-have-nothing-to-do-with-each-other/ 

This episode is about the invention and popularization of Scottish whisky – colloquially referred to as Scotch. If you enjoy this episode, consider checking out the resources we used to make it:  https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Uisge-Beatha/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky#History https://bespokeunit.com/whisky/history/ https://vinepair.com/articles/best-single-malt-scotch-history/ https://www.whiskyinvestdirect.com/about-whisky/history-scotch-whisky https://www.thescotchadvocate.com/history.html https://flaviar.com/blog/scotch-history-milestones https://www.malts.com/en-gb/whisky-guide/the-history https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/discover/story-of-scotch/ 

We discuss how the Black Death caused massive population decline and its impact on workers rights, income, and free time. We discuss how these enterprising people turned this unprecedented disaster into a hallmark of English culture: pubs! Sources for this week's episode can be found at the following locations: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/plague-wine-windows-italy   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Death  https://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/beer-cider/8-surprising-things-you-didnt-know-about-beer-20171113-gzkpn1   http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/plague.htm   https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-the-oldest-pub 

This episode is about the birth of the pilsner beer style. If you liked this episode, check out the resources we used to make it: https://www.thespruceeats.com/history-of-pilsner-353306  https://www.morebeer.com/articles/Pilsner_Urquell https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/pilsner-beer-that-conquered-the-world https://theconversation.com/why-bland-american-beer-is-here-to-stay-91737 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2018/10/17/beer-consumption-these-americas-26-top-selling-beers/38104743/  https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-beer-styles-in-the-world

We discuss the historical difference between beer and ale, and why exactly it even differs in the first place. Then of course along the way we discuss the myth that King Henry VIII banned hops. There's a kernel of truth here, but it's largely misunderstood by modern standards. Sources for this week's story can be found below https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/difference-between-lager-vs-ale http://zythophile.co.uk/false-ale-quotes/myth-two-hops-were-forbidden-by-henry-vi/  http://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/144/BeerAle.pdf  https://tudortimes.co.uk/daily-life/ale-and-beer   http://zythophile.co.uk/2009/12/14/the-long-battle-between-ale-and-beer/ 

This episode is about the history of “raw beers” and the trials and tribulations of making beer in the time beer before boiled water. If you liked this episode, take a look at the resources we used to build the episode: http://www.garshol.priv.no/blog/331.html http://www.garshol.priv.no/blog/361.html  https://www.brewingnordic.com/farmhouse-ales/ancient-homebrew-sahti/ https://www.brewingnordic.com/farmhouse-ales/history-farmhouse-ales/  http://zythophile.co.uk/2009/11/20/a-short-history-of-hops/  https://www.booniehicks.com/evolution-of-cookware/ 

We discuss Russia's prohibition and it's long-reaching impacts on several chapters of Russian history including World War I, World War II, the Bolshevik Revolution, and even the Soviet Union. It turns out this was a hot subject for a long period of modern Russian history. Sources for this week's episode can be found at the following sites: https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/nov-7-1917-russian-government-overthrown-in-bolshevik-revolution/  https://www.rbth.com/opinion/2014/08/15/sobering_effect_what_happened_when_russia_banned_booze_39045.html https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-65361-7_12 https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/av497e/soviet-prohibition-and-the-taste-of-perfume-1205 https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/09/how-alcohol-conquered-russia/279965/ https://www.gutenberg.org/files/58256/58256-h/58256-h.htm  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_in_the_Russian_Empire_and_the_Soviet_Union   

The history of the "Real McCoy"

This episode is about the history of Airag, the fermented horse milk of Mongolia. If you liked what you heard, check out some of the resources we used to make this episode:  https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/03/09/519226175/looking-into-the-horse-milk-story-that-the-dalai-lama-told-john-oliver https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/23121/will-mongolia-ever-escape-the-shadow-of-its-soviet-past http://factsanddetails.com/asian/cat65/sub423/entry-5256.html https://www.mongolfood.info/en/recipes/airag.html https://www.britannica.com/place/Mongol-empire/The-Golden-Horde https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumis#History  

We discuss how beer brewing came to Australia, how breweries adapted to Australia's environmental challenges. Spoiler alert, it can be quite hot! We discuss how some enterprising folks overcame this and a new and distinct beer style was invented, the Australian Sparkling Ale. Information for this episode came from the following sources https://www.brewsnews.com.au/2016/01/26/australias-own-beer-style/  https://www.brewers.org.au/about/history-of-beer.html  https://learn.kegerator.com/australian-sparkling-ale/  https://www.jamessquire.com.au/about/  https://firstwefeast.com/drink/2013/10/australian-beer-guide/ http://zythophile.co.uk/2011/06/10/the-mysterious-australian-ale/

We discuss this week how a population and industry explosion led to deforestation, leading to restrictions, which accidentally turned into better glass bottles! And the world's booze got a big benefit from it. Today's story came from the following sources: https://psmag.com/environment/peak-wood-forges-an-industrial-revolution-14608  https://www.history.com/news/the-firewood-shortage-that-helped-give-birth-to-america  https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-of-champagne 

Today we talk about the history of bitters. If you want to know more check out the resources we used for this episode:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitters#History  https://www.berkeleywellness.com/healthy-eating/food/article/4-historical-bits-about-bitters https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/what-the-heck-are-bitters/  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-bitters-159271950/  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52712/brief-history-cocktail-bitters-and-10-kinds-you-should-try  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_(wine)

The real history of the IPA, and some light myth-busting. Big, big thanks to Martyn Cornell for doing so much heavy lifting on this topic over the years. His writing is largely the basis of this episode. Links here below: http://zythophile.co.uk/2013/05/14/the-earliest-use-of-the-term-india-pale-ale-was-in-australia/ http://zythophile.co.uk/2010/03/31/ipa-the-executive-summary/  https://www.brewersassociation.org/press-releases/brewers-association-releases-2020-beer-style-guidelines/

Today’s episode explores alcohol use and abuse throughout the history of the Olympic Games. If you liked this episode check out some of the resources we used to make it:·         https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-consecutive-opponents-squash-singles·         https://www.history.com/news/5-myths-about-the-ancient-olympics·         https://www.pastemagazine.com/olympics/a-brief-history-of-olympic-drinking/ 

We discuss Wojtek, the bear adopted and enlisted by the Polish army in WWII. He traveled with his company from Iran all the way through into Egypt, and eventually saw combat in Italy. Sources for this week's episode can be found here: Invicta on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhUEFfBRHns https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/wojtek-bear-named-second-world-war-film-polish-soldiers-monte-cassino-snowman-private-army-carried-a8553001.html  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15736812

We review the story of the Mead of Poetry. Its violent creation and fascinating story come courtesy of the following sources https://norse-mythology.org/tales/the-mead-of-poetry/  https://www.ancient.eu/article/1307/norse-alcohol--the-mead-of-poetry/