The Tipsy Timeline

Hops, what are they good for? Turns out, a lot! In this episode we look at a world before hops were used to make beer. And we explore the who, what, when and where of when they were first used, because *spoiler* beer didn't always include hops!

On this week's episode we cover the fascinating invention, rise, and popularization of one of America's most lasting cocktails...The Moscow Mule! Is it Russian? Does it have ancient origins, and why on EARTH is the word "mule" in the name. That's weird, right? Find out the answers to all of these (and more!) on this week's Tipsy Timeline!

1896, New York City. Prohibition is right around the corner, and the country is grappling with how to handle alcohol regulations. So of course they start passing out sandwiches and sleeping in bars. Yep, you heard that right (sort of). Find out the wild ride of Raine's Law and one of history's most infamous "meals" this week on The Tipsy Timeline.

Have you ever wondered how wine gets from the vine to you? How was it transported? What materials did the Egyptians use? From Greece to Gaul, we look at the history of wine transportation throughout history and how we got here to there. So come join us for a story and join us for a drink on the Tipsy Timeline!

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Sommelier (noun) - That highly trained professional at the restaurant/vineyard who manages to somehow pick the EXACT wine that goes well with your food, or even how you're feeling that afternoon. But how on Earth did we get here? How did this originate? Just how far back does this go? Today we explore the surprising history and evolution of the sommelier. Join us this week on the Tipsy Timeline!

This is the third part of our unintentional three part beer history series. In other episodes we talked about the history of yeast (see episode: Yeast Is People), we took a look at the discovery of carbonation (see episode: Ancient FOaMO), and now we’re covering…wait for it…bottles! Yes, we answer the question of how and when the first beer was bottled. We look at who invented it and why. How did World War II almost kill beer bottles? And, what does the future hold for our frosty bottles of brew?

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Who put bubbles in your brew? Was it black magic, science, or both? Why did it carbonation take so long to catch on and…who is impregnating beers? All these questions will be answered on this episode of The Tipsy Timeline!

Ever wonder how and where humans figured out this whole "yeast" thing? For thousands of years humans made wine, beer, and mead without any understanding of the fundamental ingredient in them all. But alas, we clever humans managed to figure it out. And we're here to tell you the story this week on Tipsy Timeline!

This week's Tipsy Timeline is about the Ottoman Empire, one of the greatest Empires the world has known yet. An empire of religious law, military might, and a taste for the finest wines. Cyprus wines were loved by Sultan Selim II. But just HOW far would he go with his power to satisfy his mighty thirst? As it turns out, fairly far. Find out the story of Sultan Selim, living in the shadow of success, and sipping a little too close to glory. Join us on this week's Tipsy Timeline!

Do you like brunch? Who are we kidding, of course you do! And everyone knows you can’t have brunch without eggs. It feels like there are a million different ways to serve them up: fried, over easy, poached, in alcohol…wait what was that last one? That’s right; in this episode we explore the surprising reasons behind why people put eggs in their alcohol. So join us on a journey through time on The Tipsy Timeline! Information for this episode is brought to you from https://www.alcoholprofessor.com, https://www.myrecipes.com, and https://punchdrink.com