The Lost Arts of Hearth & Home by Ken Albala & Rosanna Nafziger Henderson

Author:Ken Albala & Rosanna Nafziger Henderson [Albala, Ken]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781101611838
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2012-10-01T16:00:00+00:00

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Brewing and Distillation

Social lubricant, a means of winding down after a long day at work, or the perfect accompaniment to a meal, alcohol is inextricably entwined with civilized life. Scientists have also discovered that it not only does not kill brain cells but in a certain sense clears out the stuffed mental filing cabinets crammed with minutiae, letting us focus on the important things in life. Most cultures have used alcohol in celebratory rituals because it brings us closer to divinity, helping us loosen those tight coils that bind us to daily rush and riot, effacing a sense of self and ultimately uniting us with the gods. What better way to honor the deities than letting natural processes transform simple fruits into a substance that is truly magical?

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