Ferment Nation | Cocktails in a Dropper
August 1, 2016 | | 1 min read
Like science? Like wine? Join master of wine and master sommelier Doug Frost — only one of four people in the world to hold both distinctions simultaneously — in “Ferment Nation” as he breaks down the science of fermentation, explores the culture of Midwest wine, and cuts out the pretension.
In a departure from the world of wine, our esteemed host takes a quick dive into cocktails. More specifically, the mysterious ingredient of bitters. Learn about the history of this integral cocktail ingredient, how it’s made, and some interesting modern applications.
— The six-part series “Ferment Nation” runs Mondays in Flatland through August 8th.
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