Published on October 4, 2023. Tickle your Tastebuds: Umami Part 2 of the tastebud series. Umami, which is also known as monosodium glutamate is one of the core fifth tastes including sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Umami means “essence of deliciousness” in Japanese, and its taste is often described as the meaty, savory deliciousness that… Continue reading Tickle your Tastebuds: Umami
Published on October 2, 2023. A Guide to Pint & Bar Snacks Yum… When stocking up your bar with snacks and offering light bites on your menu, you really need to know what you are serving matches your drinks. Being able to recommend a snack pairing with a pint will elevate your sales pitch. Also,… Continue reading A guide to pints & bar snacks
Published on September 29, 2023. Why we are talking about ABV? – Part 3 Check out Part 1 & 2 on DWUK | THEBLOG! The new opportunities created for bartenders and mixologists to explore the creative potential of non-alcoholic ingredients and develop innovative new drink recipes should be the driving force of any bar team… Continue reading Why are we talking about ABV? -Part 3
Published on September 27, 2023. Tickle your Tastebuds: Sour Part 1 of the Tastebud Series. Taste buds are cells on your tongue that allow you to perceive tastes, including sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. Taste buds regenerate approximately every 10 days and the average human can have anywhere from 2,000-10,000 tastbuds. Most taste buds… Continue reading Tickle your Tastebuds: Sour
Published on September 18, 2023. How to Choose the Right Glass Let’s cover the basics! 1. Red Wine Glass A Red Wine Glass is, of course, used for red wine. It will be a little larger than ‘normal’ wine glasses, with a rounder bowl. This enables the wine to be swirled easily to help aerate… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Glass
Published on September 15, 2023. Why are we talking about ABV? – Part 1 By Matt Searles As consumers become more health-conscious and mindful of their drinking habits, the focus on ABV within drinks has increased significantly. In the UK, sales of low and no-alcohol drinks has surged by 30% in 2019 alone, reflecting a… Continue reading Why are we talking about ABV? – Part 1
Published on September 11, 2023. The Flavour Journey of Liqueurs Hop on for the ride… In the realm of spirits, liqueurs stand out as a captivating and versatile category that has delighted palates for centuries. From the luscious sweetness of fruit-infused elixirs to the complex herbal blends passed down through generations, liqueurs offer a kaleidoscope of flavours that tempt… Continue reading The Flavour Journey of Liqueurs
Published on August 18, 2023. Whisk(e)y: Your Guide Explore the different flavours of Whisky as well as Busker Irish Whiskey Whisky. What a magnificent spirit and with hundreds of years history, no wonder it is so delicious. Derived from the Gaelic word which reads ‘uisge beatha’, which translates as the ‘water of life’, Whisky has… Continue reading Whisky: Your Guide
Published on August 2, 2023. Vodka: The Chemistry Not only a great spirit, but a science. Did you know that vodka may have been invented as early as the 900’s? Originally made in home stills, it is believed to have first been concocted as a disinfectant and a treatment for wounds. It was later used… Continue reading Vodka: The Chemistry
Published on July 31, 2023. Gin: The Original Dutch Courage Where did it come from, where did it go… Gin has taken a long-winded journey to where it is today, from the Dutch variations to London Dry to new, exciting flavoured gin, this highly versatile spirit still has so much more to be discovered. To… Continue reading Gin: The Original Dutch Courage
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