Neat! Episode 59: Calvados and Pommeau
Neat! Episode 59: Calvados and Pommeau by Neat!
41m Oct 06, 2020
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Neat! Episode 58: PEAT! (and Peated Scotch)
We can't fit all the wonderful information about Scotch Whisky into one episode, so let's start with Peat! While we're at it we'll give you a little history on one of the most recognizable peated scotches, Laphroaig! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
48m Sep 23, 2020
48m
Neat! Episode 57: Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest is cancelled this year, but you can still celebrate safely with us! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
49m Sep 16, 2020
49m
Neat! Episode 56: PUMPKIN
This week we're talking about everything pumpkin, from Pumpkin Beer to PSL and all the wacky iterations of all types of boozy products that are flavored with Pumpkin Spice. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here www.patreon.com/neatboozecast And check out our youtube channel for fun cocktail videos!
53m Sep 10, 2020
53m
Neat! Episode 55: More Patreon Questions! Part 2
We're back to answer even more of your Patreon questions again, again. Thanks to everyone who sent something in! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Check out our cocktail videos (including one that goes with this episode) on Youtube!
52m Sep 02, 2020
52m
Neat! Episode 54: More Patreon Questions! Part 1
We're answering your Patreon questions again! Join us again next week for Part 2! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! To send your questions check out our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
1hr 7m Aug 26, 2020
1hr 7m
Neat! Episode 53: Coffee!
Coffee? On a boozecast?? It may sound strange (or maybe it doesn't!) but coffee and alcohol have a rich, robust, and only occasionally bitter history! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
57m Aug 21, 2020
57m
Neat! Episode 52: Dorothy Parker
This week we're talking about another famous booze enthusiast, Dorothy Parker! CW: As we discuss the life of Dorothy some of this content will include the topics of alcoholism, depression, and suicidal ideation. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
59m Aug 14, 2020
59m
Neat! Episode 51: Tiki, Part 2
In the second part of our discussion of tiki bar culture, we'll recount the revival of the tiki bartending style and the elements of the drinks themselves. We also take a deeper look into Polynesian, Pacific Islander and Oceanic perspectives, how escapism created tiki culture, and how tiki aesthetic can be harmful. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here: www.patreon.c...
47m Aug 05, 2020
47m
Neat! Epsode 50: Tiki, Part 1
In the first half of this two part episode, we're talking about Tiki Bar Culture, where it comes from, and a few of the important figures who created this cocktail style. Join us for Part 2 next week! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon/neatboozecast
34m Jul 30, 2020
34m
Neat! Episode 49: Aperol Spritz and Palate Shaming
This week, we're talking about the history of Aperol and the Aperol Spritz, as well as a controversial New York Times article that ruffled some feathers in the bar world. Isn't that Neat!? Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
44m Jul 23, 2020
44m
Neat! Episode 48: Fernet About It! (a *Bitter* Amaro Episode)
This week we're talking about Amaro! (that bitter herbal digestif!) Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
47m Jul 18, 2020
47m
Neat! Episode 47: Barrier Breakers
This week we're talking about two trailblazing, barrier-breaking badass women from the bar world; Ada "Coley" Coleman of the Savoy Hotel, and Jewel Thais-Williams of Jewel's Catch One. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon at www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
1hr 15m Jul 11, 2020
1hr 15m
Neat! Episode 46: The Heroes of Stonewall (edited)
This week we revisit one of the world's most famous queer bars, The Stonewall Inn. But this time we focus on the lives of the heroes of the Stonewall Uprising; Stormé Delarverie, Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera. Proceeds from our Patreon (www.patreon.com/neatboozecast) this month will be donated to The Okra Project. Visit www.theokraproject.com for more info and how to donat...
59m Jun 23, 2020
59m
Neat! Episode 45: She-Ra Pride!
This week we're musing about what our favorite Princesses of Power and their friends would drink! And we have a special announcement, proceeds from our Patreon this month will be going to The Okra Project. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/neatboozecast The Okra Project: www.theokraproject.com Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music!
1hr 7m Jun 15, 2020
1hr 7m
Neat! Episode 44: Humphrey Bogart
This week we're discussing another famous drinker, Humphrey Bogart! (His life, how he drank, and what he drank on and off screen.) Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Join us this Friday for Virtual Happy Hour! 5:30PM PST/ 7:30PM CST/ 8:30PM EST
1hr 19m May 18, 2020
1hr 19m
Neat! Episode 43: Pop Wine, Wine Coolers and Alcopops
Tackling the extensive world of wine seems a little daunting, so we're talking about wine's fun yet problematic cousin, wine coolers! With Hard Seltzer corning the market on light and convenient adult beverages, we're taking a trip through the last century to see just how we got here. FInd our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Join us this Friday for Virtual Happy Hour on our YouTub...
1hr 8m May 11, 2020
1hr 8m
Neat! Episode 42: Mezcal
This week we're honoring the national spirit of Mexico and telling the story of Mezcal! Find our Patreon at www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you ABSRDST for our theme music! Join us for a live-stream on our YouTube Channel this Friday!
1hr 7m May 04, 2020
1hr 7m
Neat! Episode 41: Campari and the Evolution of the Negroni
This week we're talking about Campari and the unique cocktails that were made for it. Today The Campari Group is a powerhouse among liquor brands, but this spirited aperitif has humble beginnings. Thank you for ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast While we're responsibly social distancing join us for Virtual Happy Hour this Friday and Saturday! 8:...
44m Apr 27, 2020
44m
Neat! Episode 40: HEMINGWAY!
We're FINALLY talking about Hemingway! Join us for a discussion about the highly nuanced man who defined the American postmodern style of writing and captured our curiosity with his discerning palate, all while experiencing the world at large and all of the beauty is has to offer. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast
57m Apr 24, 2020
57m
Neat! Episode 39: Cachaça, Caipirinha and Brazilian Drinking Culture
We're going on another trip...in our minds at least! Brazil is the exclusive producer of that fruity, grassy, distilled spirit made from fresh sugar cane juice. Although the country is also Cachaça's number one consumer, that far from sums up their drinking culture. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Here's the link to join our Patreon! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Check out our Yout...
48m Apr 15, 2020
48m
Neat! Episode 38: 80s Cocktails
We are living in challenging times...so let's visit a different time, one that was a not-so-great time for cocktails--The 80s! This question was inspired by a question from a listener and Patreon supporter, thanks Dorothy! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Here's the link to join our Patreon! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Check out our Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel...
1hr 21m Apr 10, 2020
1hr 21m
Neat! Episode 37: Baijiu and Chinese Drinking Culture
In these unprecedented times, we can think of nothing better to talk about than humankind's oldest coping mechanism. So why not go all the way back to the oldest known records of spirited beverages? This week we are coming together to honor China's national beverage and celebrate their drinking customs. Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Here's the link to join our Patreon! www.patreon...
1hr 2m Mar 30, 2020
1hr 2m
Neat! Episode 36: St. Patrick's Day
This St. Paddy's Day is going to be...different. But you can still celebrate responsibly from the safety of your home, and we've gathered some facts and stories about the history of the holiday, as well as some ideas for how to be less offensive while we're being festive. We hope we can keep you company as we get through these strange times together, and maybe have a drink together (virtually, ...
55m Mar 17, 2020
55m
Neat! Episode 35: Irish Whiskey
This week we're bringing you the first installment of a TWO EPISODE celebration of St. Patricks Day! Get ready to get some knowledge and impress your friends with these Irish Whiskey facts and lore! Join our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you to ABSRDST for creating our theme music! Check out our YouTube Channel every Tuesday for new videos and recipes!
51m Mar 09, 2020
51m
Neat! Episode 34: Booze Idioms
This week we're bringing you booze-related idioms! When it comes to this subject, we could talk about it until we're blue in the face, but we won't chew the fat--these are just the pick of the litter! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! If you like the cut of our jib, consider joining our Patreon! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast We have a whale of a time on our Youtube channel every Tues...
35m Mar 02, 2020
35m
Neat! Episode 33: Hangover Science!
This week we're talking about Hangovers! Join us as we discuss the perils (and sketchy history) of Four Loko, and stick around for a special guest...SURPRISE! It's Dr. Sydnee Smirl McElroy here to answer all our questions about Hangover science and causes! Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music! Join our Patreon for exclusive content and Neat! goodies! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Check o...
1hr 5m Feb 24, 2020
1hr 5m
Neat! Episode 32: An Old Fashioned Cocktail Story
We've got some more Patreon questions (and answers!) And this week is all about one of our favorite classics, the Old Fashion. Whether you like it prepared with Brandy, muddled with fruit or in true "old fashioned" fashion, we've got you covered! We'd love to invite you to join our Patreon and be one of the first to receive exclusive Neat! merch https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thank you...
56m Feb 17, 2020
56m
Neat! Episode 31: Be Our Boozy Valentine!
This week we've got a special episode for LOVE DAY! We're sharing with you some of our favorite indulgent booze and romantic topics and ideas to treat a loved one or yourself this Valentine's Day! BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU. Love Neat!? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Thanks and love to ABSRDST for creating our theme music! Won't you check out our Youtube Channel? We'll have...
1hr 2m Feb 10, 2020
1hr 2m
Neat! Episode 30: Monking Around
This week's episode was inspired by a question from our Patreon! Susan asked us about Trappist Monks, but we didn't stop there! Turns out Monks made a lot of stuff. Booze stuff! Thanks to ABSRDST for our theme music! You can get your booze-related question answered too! Just join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecast Check out our Youtube channel every Tuesday for new videos!
53m Feb 03, 2020
53m
Neat! Episode 29: Patreon Questions Answered!
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!
49m Jan 27, 2020
49m
Neat! Episode 28: Sacrelicious
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...
38m Jan 20, 2020
38m
Neat! Episode 27: Dry January
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 channe...
44m Jan 13, 2020
44m
Neat! Episode 26: Happy New New!
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!
36m Dec 30, 2019
36m
Neat! Episode 25: Here We Come A'Wassailling! (and Mumming)
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 cockt...
36m Dec 23, 2019
36m
Neat! Episode 24: A Milk Punch in the Egg Nog
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!
28m Dec 16, 2019
28m
Neat! Episode 23: Osake to me!
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! ...
48m Dec 09, 2019
48m
Neat! Episode 22: Repeal Day
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 AB...
42m Dec 02, 2019
42m
Neat! Episode 21: Gobble Gobble
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
41m Nov 25, 2019
41m
Neat! Episode 20: Hoppy Days Are Here Again
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!
46m Nov 18, 2019
46m
Neat! Episode 19: Ice Ice Shakey
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...
41m Nov 11, 2019
41m
Neat Episode 18: Mead and the Bees
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...
40m Nov 04, 2019
40m
Neat! Episode 17: Alewives and The Legend of Cutty Sark
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....
39m Oct 28, 2019
39m
Neat! Episode 16: Zombies and Corpse Revivers
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:...
33m Oct 21, 2019
33m
Neat! Episode 15: Unusual, Exotic and Unique Spirits
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, cli...
56m Oct 14, 2019
56m
Neat! Episode 14: Absinthe Madness
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 ...
41m Oct 07, 2019
41m
Neat! Episode 13: Superstitions
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...
35m Sep 30, 2019
35m
Neat! Episode 12: Cider
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 compa...
33m Sep 23, 2019
33m
Neat! Episode 11: Moonshine and NASCAR
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 o...
30m Sep 16, 2019
30m
Neat! Episode 10: Bitter Truth
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...
40m Sep 09, 2019
40m