The Tipsy Timeline

There are many bold claims made in the alcohol world. The boldest of which, in our opinion, is which alcohol brand is the oldest. In this episode, Cory and I delve into the murky waters of what constitutes "oldest" and try to ferret out which alcohol brand truly deserves the title. Because at the end of the day, there can only be one!

In this episode we answer the question that every 18 year old in the United States has asked at one point or another: Why is the U.S. drinking age 21 years old?

If you are old enough to vote, go to war, and own land then certainly you must be old enough to drink, right?! Right? Well in today's episode, we set out to answer (and perhaps even challenge) that question. From colonial tabletops to Midwest highways, we will leave no stone unturned as dive into this surprising story. Enjoy!

What kind of man has legendary chutzpah, a booze empire, and a hatred of taxes? That would be our new bootlegger friend Lewis Redmond! Find out his hows and whys, and how he eventually started working with the federal government and earning an honest living. This and more on today's Tipsy Timeline!

We have spent a lot of time in the Tipsy Timeline talking about Prohibition. We have talked about the many rum runners, bootleggers, and moonshiners who came sprouted out and shot straight into infamy. Well today's episode we are looking at the story of one of the most successful and notorious queenpins in the bootlegging business: the Bahama Queen. So join us as we take a look at her rum soaked rags to riches story in todays Tipsy Timeline!

On today's episode of the Tipsy Timeline we take a step back and look at one of the most common cocktail ingredients in the Western world. Bitters! And no doubt we've all seen one brand in particular. It's synonymous with "bitters" generically and practically the default option. Today we look at Angostura bitters. What is it and why is it so ubiquitous? Find out the answers to this and more on today's Tipsy Timeline!

Today's Tipsy Timeline tags us on a few zips and zags through history that takes us across multiple continents, centuries, and wars. All to answer the question: Why are non-alcoholic beers popular around the world but NOT in the United States? We follow that question closely with another: Why are non-alcoholic beers (and alcohol in general) starting to gain popularity in the US of A? Well never fear, for these questions and more will be answered in today's episode of the Tipsy Timeline

Today's story takes place in New Holland, or as we know it now, Australia. It's a story of currency, monopoly, power, and some classic abuse of all three. We discuss the power of rum and the English military during the time of Australia's English rule. As it turns out, power is a fickle thing. Find out the story of Australia's Rum Rebellion on today's Tipsy Timeline.

Today we are going to step away from our preconceived notions and talk about the world's most consumed beer brand...Budweiser! Have you ever wondered how Budweiser products have become ubiquitous? Even if you wouldn't be caught dead with a Bud Light in your hand there's a good chance you know who Budweiser is. In today's Tipsy Timeline, we explore the surprising history of how Budweiser came from humble beginnings to become the powerhouse it is today. So sit back, grab your beer of choice, and join us on another exciting episode of the Tipsy Timeline. Cheers!

In today's episode we talk about unintended consequences. In the state of Iowa, long before the implementation of The Volstead Act and Prohibition, there was a push to ban alcohol. This push was met with resistance. Resistance that would culminate in a infamous night of bloodshed and brews. So pour yourself a glass and join us for this episode of the Tipsy Timeline!

Have you ever held a cool, refreshing cocktail in your hands and thought, "I sure wish this was room temperature"? No? Well let's just say you have one man to thank for that. In this episode of the Tipsy Timeline, we look at a world before ice machines, ice cubes, and refrigeration. We explore what the trials, tribulations, and guts it took to make it happen. So grab a glass, pour a drink, and add some ice as we take you on another Tipsy adventure through history.