The Tipsy Timeline

The Tipsy Timeline has talked a lot about the history of wine over the years; wine in Europe, the history of Champagne, even California wine. But one timeline that still needs to be told is the origin story of how wine came to be in North America. Who was the first person to look at a grape and think, "I should drink that"? (spoilers: it probably isn't aliens...probably). So come join us on this episode of the Tipsy Timeline as we chart the surprising history of North American wines. Cheers!

Today on the Tipsy Timeline we jump back to the time of the American Revolution, or rather some time before it. For it turns out there was a beloved unofficial national beverage with very official recommendations. And it very officially wasn't made in the Colonies! Find out how and why Portuguese Madeira was just so darn popular in the American colonies this week on the Tipsy Timeline!

Today we learn why the "good old days" weren't always all that good. Take the founding of Jamestown for instance: no women, no beer, and no fun! In today's episode we look at the death and disease that nearly ended the colony before it had a chance to begin, then we explore the arrival that saved them. All this and more in the Tipsy Timeline!

We talk a lot about beer, but we don't often talk about yeast. Specifically lager yeast. What makes it different, where did it come from, who used it first, and what DON'T we know? Find out all about lager yeast's mysterious past this week on the Tipsy Timeline!

It's what we've all been waiting for, the stunning conclusion to the Tipsy Timelines' very first three part history event! In this episode, we tell the tale of one of champagne's most important historical figures. We talk about her (sort of) humble beginnings and her lifelong quest to beat the odds and become one of the all champagne greats.

It's Part Deux of the history of champagne. In this episode, we introduce the man, the myth, the legend: Mr. Dom Perignon himself! You have heard the name, now it is time to meet the legend. In a surprising turn of events, we learn that the Dom may not have loved the champagne today that bears his name. We also talk about his many, many contributions to the art and craft of champagne creation. All this and more in this episode of the Tipsy Timeline - cheers!

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Tipsy Timeline! To celebrate this momentous occasion we taste the stars and explore the history of the world's go-to celebratory drink: Champagne. So join us in part 1 of our three part series on the history of champagne. In this episode we will take a closer look at champagne's less than glamorous beginnings, chart its royal rise to fame, and do a little mythbusting. So grab a drink, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Cheers!

This week we take a carbonated journey through beer's storage and wind up one of life's unasked questions. A question you probably never asked yourself. How and why did we start putting beer on draft? Were they solving a problem? Why is it still a thing? Find out the answers to this and more on today's Tipsy Timeline

In today's Tipsy Timeline we talk about another classic political case of "laws for thee, not for me" as we talk about a notorious Washington DC character: The Man in the Green Hat. Join us as we explore the rise, fall, and rise again of Washington DC's most prolific bootlegger.

Imagine a world where you can ONLY buy local wine. Or only wine made in your country? Doesn't that beg the question...when did International wine trade start? Who started it? And how did certain countries pick up their international reputations for wine? The culprit may be different from what you expect. Find out the answer to all of this and more as we discuss modern(ish) wine distributions this week on The Tipsy Timeline!