S2 Ep118: Neat! Limoncello
When life gives you lemons, make limoncello! This week on the show we're discussing the tart Italian spirit with a confusing origin story.
Feb 22, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 118
Neat! The Boozecast
Neat! The Boozecast is a podcast devoted to the odd, entertaining, and sometimes highly conflicted history of alcohol. Join us every Friday for new episodes, and check out our youtube companion videos for special recipes!
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S2 Ep117: Neat! The Cocktail Culture Revival and Dale DeGroff
This week on Neat! we pay tribute to one of the people who brought cocktail culture back from the dead, Dale DeGroff!
Feb 13, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 117
S2 Ep116: Neat! Pisco Sour
This week we're celebrating Pisco Sour Day with a look at the cocktail's origins and other popular drinks in Peru!
Feb 04, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 116
S2 Ep115: Neat! Old Tom Gin
This week on Neat! we've got not 1, but 2 old Toms! Join us as we discuss the somewhat elusive category of Old Tom Gin. Cheers!
Jan 31, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 115
S2 Ep114: Neat! Pisco
This week on Neat! we're learning all about Pisco!
Jan 22, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 114
S2 Ep113: Neat! Taste and Palate
This week on Neat! we explore the science of taste, and answer the question "does your palate mature with age?"
Jan 15, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 113
S2 Ep112: Neat! Kombucha
It's dry January, so we're looking into a popular fermented beverage that's not always intoxicating, kombucha!
Jan 08, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 112
S2 Ep111: Neat! New Year's Wrap-Up!
This week we're rounding up our favorite drinks, episodes, facts, and memories from a year of Boozecasting. Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 111
S2 Ep110: Neat! Hot Buttered Rum
Merry Christmas from Neat! This holiday, we're discussing hot buttered rum, a rich drink with an equally rich history. Cheers!
Dec 25, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 110
S2 Ep109: Neat! Creme De Menthe
Happy Holidays! This week on Neat we're talking all about creme de menthe, the mint candy flavored liqueur perfect for the season.
Dec 16, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 109
S2 Ep108: Neat! Nocino
Hey welcome back! This week we're discussing the history of Nocino, a black walnut liqueur perfect for the season!
Dec 02, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 108
S2 Ep107: Neat! Famous Drinkers: The Rat Pack
Let's mix up some martinis and talk about a famous (and infamous) group of Hollywood drinkers, the Rat Pack!
Nov 12, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 107
S2 Ep106: Neat! This Bud's For You!
This week on Neat! we look at the history of the original (or is it?) king of beers, Budweiser!
Nov 10, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 106
S2 Ep105: Neat! Zombies Zombies and more Zombies!
This week on our final spooky season episode of Neat! we look into the wild history of the Zombie cocktail, and the people who brought it -ahem- back from the grave!
Oct 29, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 105
S2 Ep104: Neat! Haunted Scotch
This week on Neat! we're talking spirits & spirits as we investigate some of the most haunted distilleries in Scotland.
Oct 22, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 104
S2 Ep103: Neat! Strega; the Witch Liqueur!
Happy spooky season! This week we're talking Strega, the Italian spirit from the town of witches, perfect for your Halloween party!
Oct 14, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 103
S2 Ep102: Neat! Question and Answer
Favorite fall cocktails, the history of Jungle Juice, dream bar programs and more on this Patreon question and answer episode of Neat!
Oct 04, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 102
S2 Ep101: Neat! Genever
This week on Neat! we talk genever, the malty father of gin!
Sep 24, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 101
S2 Ep100: The Espresso Martini; Drink of the Year?
This week on Neat! we catch up with the trends and discuss the current rise of the espresso martini, coffee booze mash-ups in general, and just how safe it is to mix caffeine and alcohol.
Sep 20, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 100
S2 Ep99: Neat! 21st Birthday Special!
This week on Neat! we discuss the history of drinking age laws, and interview a very special guest, Rileigh Smirl, to celebrate her 21st birthday!
Sep 11, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 99
S2 Ep98: Neat! Whiskey Sour
This week on Neat! we look at one of the most beloved classics, the whiskey sour, and trace its roots back to the origins of cocktailing itself! Cheers!
Sep 04, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 98
S2 Ep97: Neat! Tipping, and Tips for Being a Good Customer
This week on Neat! we discuss how to be a respectful customer in these difficult times, along with the sordid history of tipping in America.
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 97
S2 Ep96: Neat! Red Stripe
This week on Neat! we discuss the classic thirst-quenching Jamaican beer, Red Stripe!
Aug 19, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 96
S2 Ep95: Neat! Aquavit
This week on Neat! we explore the history and production of the beloved Scandinavian spirit, Aquavit!
Jul 23, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 95
S2 Ep94: Neat! The OG Alcoholic Seltzer: Chuhai
This week on Neat! we explore the refreshing and convenient Japanese classic, the Chuhai!
Jul 11, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 94
S2 Ep93: Neat! If You Like Piña Colada, This One's for You!
This week on Neat! we delve into the history of a summertime classic, the Piña Colada.
Jul 04, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 93
S2 Ep92: Neat! Happy Pride!
This week on Neat! we look at a bit of history behind the modern gay bar, and some of the places that pre-dated the iconic and important Stonewall Inn in the fight for liberation.
Jul 01, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 92
S2 Ep91: Neat! Lillet
This week on Neat! we investigate the history and functionality of a unique and beloved aperitif, Lillet!
Jun 19, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 91
S2 Ep90: Neat! Alcohol Rations
This week on Neat! we explore the world-wide long running history of giving soldiers booze.
Jun 06, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 90
S2 Ep89: Neat! Wheat Beer
This week on Neat! we look at the history of the world's oldest category of beer, wheat!
May 29, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 89
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