The Kindred Spirit

It was supposed to be Ashley's turn but Claudia didn't want to leave Japan! So she continues talking about the drink of Japan - SAKE! We learn how it's made and what pairs best with sake. Spoiler alert - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were totally drinking sake and eating pizza!

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Claudia has decided she is tired of talking about Europe so The Kindred Spirit takes a trip to Japan to explore the world of japanese beer. Why are there so many German beers in Japan? What were the 'dry wars'? And how do japanese breweries take advantage of tax laws to sell cheaper beer? All this and more on this episode of The Kindred Spirit.

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It's summertime shandy! This week we explore shandies, how they are a great summer session drink and we have a guest on to talk about the German drinking scene. Then, Claudia and Ashley try a shandy called a "Diesel" will they like it? Tune in! 

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We already have looked at aperitifs so today we explore Italy's national digestif - grappa. Claudia teaches Ashley that grappa isn't what she was picturing at all and all about the one woman who helped put grappa on the map. Plus we discuss the most beautiful Italian family that we wish we could be part of.

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Now that Memorial Day has past it is officially summer. And what screams 'summer in a glass' more than an Aperol Spritz? Ashley tells us all the best ways to spritz!

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It's time to sail away! We discuss Grog the cocktail that kept the British naval fleet afloat. 

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In today's episode, Claudia explains how rum started the American Revolution. Join us as we raise a glass to freedom, raise a glass to the two of us because tomorrow there will be more of us. Speaking of which, please please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or tell a friend.

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While we know Claudia is gin crazy, what we didn't know was the Gin Craze was a real thing. Who is Madame Geneva, and why were women more negatively impacted by the Gin Craze? Also how many f**king Gin Acts were there? All this and more.

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It's Pimm's O'Clock! This week Ashley teaches us all about the Pimm's No. 1 Cup, and for the first time there are no legends. What are the other numbers?  Why is it the ultimate lawn party drink? And honestly, when isn't it Pimm's O'Clock?

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In this episode Claudia teaches us what brewsters are....and it isn't a movie about millions. As well as what Brewsters and Alewives have in common with witches! 

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