We love our Patreon members, so we decided to answer some of the great questions you sent in! Today we heard questions from Aidan, Alicia, Joe, Trevor, and Anna! Thanks to ABSRDST for our theme music! To join our Patreon, visit this link! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to check out our Youtube Channel every Tuesday for new videos!
Jan 27, 2020•49 min
This week marks the 100th year since the start of Prohibition. The Volstead Act officially went into effect January 17th, 1920...but certain religious exemptions made it possible for Sacramental Wine to become a booming business (with some unusual bootleggers!) Find our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Check out our Youtube Channel Tuesdays for a new video!
Jan 20, 2020•38 min
We're back! This week we're diving into the trend that's been on a lot of folk's minds for the last few New Years, Dry January. We'll talk about how it got started, as well as how it has influenced attitudes about sobriety. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! We have new Patreon content, check it out! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to head over to our Youtube channel on Tuesday, this week we're making mocktails!...
Jan 13, 2020•44 min
Its almost a New Year! In our last episode of 2019, we're talking about Dom Perignon and the history of Toasts! We raise a glass to you, thank you for listening! To join our Patreon, click this link! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Check out our Youtube Channel for some bubbly cocktail ideas!
Dec 30, 2019•36 min
We've got an episode just in time for the festivities! This week we learned about the strange tradition of Wassail, and its jolly companion, Mumming! To join our Patreon, follow this link! Tis the season for supporting independent makers! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Don't forget to check out our Youtube Channel every Tuesday for a new cocktail creation video!
Dec 23, 2019•36 min
Its the Holiday season...Whoop Dee DOO! This week we're bringing you an episode all about Egg Nog, Milk Punch, and their common ancestor Posset. Here's the link to join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Head over to our youtube channel tomorrow to make some eggnog cocktails with us!
Dec 16, 2019•28 min
This week we're getting into the history of Sake, and Teylor is using their travel experience to give us the info on Japanese drinking culture! This episode was inspired by a question from a Patreon supporter, thanks Bekah! If you'd like to join our Patreon and send us a booze-related question, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thanks to ABSRDST for our wonderful theme music! Don't forget to check out our youtube channel for a new video every Tuesday!...
Dec 09, 2019•48 min
This week marks the 86th year since the U.S. decided Prohibition wasn't a great idea. To celebrate, we're talking about some of the causes leading to the ratification of the 18th amendment, as well as some creative tactics Breweries used in order to get by during the time it was in effect. HAPPY REPEAL DAY! To join our Patreon, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel! New video every Tuesday!...
Dec 02, 2019•42 min
This week we're bringing you the history of the original party drink PUNCH and dishing up the details of the ever elusive Wild Turkey Funk. To join our Patreon, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Don't forget to check out our Youtube Channel, new video every Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6w8Pn2WfYU
Nov 25, 2019•41 min
We'd like to take this hoportunity to bring you an episode on the history of IPAs and also bring back one of our favorite historical figures, Hildegard von Bingen. Join our Patreon through this link! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel, new videos every Tuesday!
Nov 18, 2019•46 min
This week we are talking about the history of two elements in your cocktail you may have overlooked! Our first story was inspired by Jesse, one of our Patreon supporters, who asked about the history of ice in cocktails. Our second story shakes things up with the history of shaken drinks! To join our Patreon, and have your own booze-related question answered, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our wonderful theme music! Don't forget to check out our Youtube...
Nov 11, 2019•41 min
This week we answer a Patreon question from Stella and talk about the spirit derived from fermented honey, Mead! It's perhaps the oldest spirit and it's recent revival sparked an important conversation about protecting a precious endangered species, the bee! To join our Patreon, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Join us on our Youtube channel on Tuesday to get some mead made cocktail recipes!...
Nov 04, 2019•40 min
This week we're telling you some spooky "spirited" witch tales! Happy Halloween!!! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Click here to join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to check out the visual companion to this week's episode! We will be making cocktails based on a love spell and a luck spell. Find it on our Youtube Channel Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr4ceiGKsEg&feature=youtu.be...
Oct 28, 2019•39 min
Both of the cocktails we're talking about this week have a reputation for stirring the dead and rousing their spirits! In truth these spooky hangover cure cocktails may not work, but they sure are tasty! To join our Patreon, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Visit our Youtube channel to see the visual companion to this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PnYm0ZK48M...
Oct 21, 2019•33 min
CW: this episode features some descriptions of spirits infused with meat or animal products and may be upsetting to some listeners. This week we've got an extended episode for you to cover several unusual spirits from around the world! Some of them are cultural staples, while others may be purely for shock value. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! If you'd like to join our Patreon, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to check out the visual companion to this epi...
Oct 14, 2019•56 min
CW: This week's episode includes a description of a murder starting at 17:56. For our first episode of Spooky Season, we're talking about Absinthe. This spirit infused with wormwood has a rich and eerie history, but is Absinthe really responsible for driving drinkers into madness? Join our Patreon for more spooky content! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you ABSRDST for making our theme music! Don't forget to check out our Youtube Channel where we'll be making absinthe drinks! https:/...
Oct 07, 2019•41 min
It's our 13th episode! We're kicking off spooky season with a very special episode where we tell you our 13 favorite booze superstitions. Don't forget to tell the bees about us! You can join our Patreon for access to spooky bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Check out our Youtube channel for some lucky (and unlucky) cocktails! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC8Tnmp-Xeo&feature=youtu.be...
Sep 30, 2019•35 min
We've got another Patreon question episode! Thank you for your question, Emily! This time we're taking about that sweet sweet (and more often dry) cider. We'll talk about the history of turning bad apples into good booze, and a tale of two ciders! To join us on Patreon, and have your own booze question answered, follow this link! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Please check out the visual companion to this week's episode on our Youtube Channel here! https://youtu.be/C2XMlEHQ2i8 THANK YOU ABSRDST F...
Sep 23, 2019•33 min
The history of Moonshine is full of hijinks! This week our episode comes from another one of our lovely Patreon contributors, Nicole! Why is there moonshine in the liquor store? Isn't moonshine illegal? Can it cause blindness? What does NASCAR have to do with any of this??? If you've ever wondered about Moonshine, this is the episode for you! THANKS TO ABSRDST FOR OUR THEME MUSIC!!! Join us on Patreon by following this link! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to check out our episode's c...
Sep 16, 2019•30 min
Here's the truth about Bitters, sometimes a spoonful of sugar isn't enough to help the medicine go down. This week we talk about how bitters originated, when they started appearing in cocktails, and the secret recipe of Angostura. We also answer some questions from two of our Patreon supporters! To join us on Patreon, and have your own booze question answered, follow this link! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Please check out the visual companion to this week's episode on our Youtube Channel here!...
Sep 09, 2019•40 min
Its finally fall! We're talking about APPLES! This week we learn a whole bunch about the process of making that delicious boozey drink, Applejack, as well as the eccentric American character (and real life human) responsible for planting apples all over the country! If you'd like to become one of our Patreon supporters, click here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to check out the video companion to this episode on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LMtcDRDGJI&fe...
Sep 02, 2019•38 min
This week we answer a question from one of our dear Patreon contributors about the Korean spirt, Soju! We talk about the history of the spirit as well as modern Korean drinking customs. To join us on Patreon, and have your own booze question answered, follow this link! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Please check out the visual companion to this week's episode on our Youtube Channel here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnsx74IfR2g&feature=youtu.be THANK YOU ABSRDST FOR OUR THEME MUSIC...
Aug 26, 2019•41 min
Whether you like your martini shaken or stirred, this podcast does not recommend attempting to disarm a nuclear warhead while under the influence. We recorded this episode a while back, so we'd like to thank ABSRDST for our amazing theme music, as well as all of our current Patreon supporters. If you'd like to become one of our Patreon supporters, click here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to check out the video companion to this episode on our Youtube channel! https://www.yo...
Aug 19, 2019•38 min
Blew out your flip-flop? Stepped on a pop-top? Don't worry about who's to blame! This week we're sipping on some margaritas while we talk about the origin of this popular daisy-build cocktail and the songwriter who built an empire out of the song inspired by it. Thanks to ABSRDST for our theme music and all of our new Patreon supporters! Join us on Patreon! Link here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Then visit our youtube channel to see the visual companion to this week's episode! https://...
Aug 12, 2019•41 min
This week Teylor and Liz talk about Rum, and the salty sailors and scallywags that drank it at sea. THANK YOU TO ABSRDST FOR OUR THEME MUSIC! We have a Patreon now! Check us out! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to visit our Youtube Channel for the companion video to this week's episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxi7mdgqhU8
Aug 05, 2019•45 min
This week Teylor and Liz discuss some stories from the world of Rye! The saga of Old Overholt and the scandal of Midwest Grain Products make for a great introduction to this spicy spirit. We'd love for you to join us on Patreon! Link here! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast THANK YOU TO ABSRDST FOR OUR THEME MUSIC!!! Don't forget to check out the companion video to this episode on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_tBNjnwHlA...
Jul 29, 2019•40 min
This week Teylor and Liz talk about BRUNCH! When did brunch become a thing? Did Alfred Hitchcock invent the mimosa? Just how many overtly sexual and offensive variations on the screwdriver are there??? Find out on this week's episode of Neat! Join us on Patreon by following this link! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast THANK YOU ABSRDST FOR OUR AMAZING THEME MUSIC!!! Check out this episode's companion video, where we'll make new versions of your favorite brunch cocktails! https://www.youtube....
Jul 22, 2019•37 min
HAPPY PRIDE! OK, we know we're late. Life got crazy. BUT...we aren't about to limit queer pride to just one month, Pride is 365 days a year! In this episode Teylor and Liz talk about the historical connection between alcohol, nightlife, and safe spaces for queer community. We also talk about some of our Queer Heroes and STONEWALL!!!!! In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, we ask everyone to keep in mind that Trans Femmes of Color and Gender non-conforming individuals start...
Jul 05, 2019•40 min
Welcome to Neat! Its a weekly boozecast! Its a history lesson...with a twist. See what we did there? For more bad puns, alcohol history and weird personal stories, give us a listen! In our first episode, Teylor and Liz talk about the first cocktails of humankind, as well as their first cocktails of misguided youth! THANKS TO ABSRDST FOR OUR THEME MUSIC!!! Join us on Patreon by following this link! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Don't forget to check out our episode's companion video! http...
Jul 05, 2019•19 min