episode 014: Wormwood and Plum
Death in the Afternoon on a Plum Fine Evening
Lets ferment! Chantal explains a misunderstood plant and its alcoholic counterpart. Steve talks about the first domesticated fruit… and also alcohol. Later, Steve goes to bar and drinks alcohol.
Ethanol Fermentation on Wikipedia
Wormwood on Wikipedia
The Wormwood Society (Start your absinthe journey here)
NPR story about wormwood
Plums: A brief introduction
Tuica - Romania’s “White Lightning”
Hungary/Romania: Spirited Dispute Looms Over Right To Use Plum Brandy Name In The EU
Cocktails for the End Times — Chantal Tseng’s website.
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