ABV
(n.) An abbreviation for “alcohol by volume.” In the United States, producers are required to list the ABV of a product on the front label, expressed as a percentage. The post ABV appeared first on...
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(n.) A Peruvian pisco made from several varieties of grape, as opposed to the “puro” style, which is made from a single variety. The post Acholado appeared first on PUNCH.
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(n.) A Dutch liqueur made from brandy, sugar and eggs. This shelf-stable eggnog-like product is typically thick like pudding, custard yellow and under 20 percent ABV. Traditionally consumed as a...
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(n.) A cactus-like perennial plant native to the American Southwest and Mexico that yields a starchy heart (the piña) used to make tequila and agave nectar. The post Agave appeared first on PUNCH.
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(n.) A sweetener made from the agave plant. To make agave nectar, juice is extracted from the ripe heart of the plant (the piña), which is then filtered and heated to make a syrup. The level of heating...
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(n.) A generic term for a spirit distilled from a fermented fruit base or sugarcane that is defined differently from country to country. The name is a compound from the Spanish agua (water) and...
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(n.) A set number of bottles that a winery or distributor will release to a restaurant, consumer or store; commonly associated with highly desired wines and mailing list subscriptions at cult wineries,...
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(n.) This almond-flavored liqueur is distilled from apricot pits or almonds. The name is thought to be the diminutive of amaro, a type of Italian bitter spirit, as the sugar content of amaretto...
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(n.) A type of bitter Italian liqueur typically consumed as an apéritif or digestif. Part of the potable bitter family, the style emerged in the nineteenth century as a digestive aid. Production...
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(n.) Less a distinct style of beer than a description of its color, an amber ale is typically deep gold to red with a malty profile. Its hop character can vary from light to heavy, depending on the...
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