Why do we drink what we do? Why do some drinks catch fire for a time, and then spend decades at the back of the cupboard? And how do some drinks become classics? In this engaging podcast, drinks data maven Lulie Halstead joints drinks writer and researcher Felicity Carter on a journey into the world of drinks. Along the way, they discover that what's in the glass is more than a drink — it's a representation of cultural, technological and social shifts.
Felicity has just returned from a conference in Dublin devoted to drinking studies, an academic field that examines alcohol's role in history and culture...
Why do we drink what we do? And why are we drinking different wines than we did 30 years ago? Lulie Halstead and Felicity...
Are people leaving alcohol behind, or are they simply drinking less and less often? In this episode of A Question of Drinks, Felicity Carter...