That time scientists analyzed beer from an 1800s shipwreck
In 2010, a shipwreck was discovered in the Baltic Sea. The 170 year-old schooner (M1 Fö 403.3) contained, among other treasures, bottles of champagne and beer. Obviously, scientists had to…
This is why the South Korean troops make the best drinking buddies while deployed
To Koreans, alcoholic beverages are a crucial part of their daily life, and their main drink of choice is soju, a spirit made from rice. Alcohol in South Korea is…
Top 4 historical alcoholic beverages consumed by troops in history
Alcohol has been a military tradition since the medieval times. It is not uncommon to find troops drinking, even in moderation during combat when observed through the lens of history….
This mayor saved his town by drinking 3 liters of wine at once
There are no wars like religious wars, and the wars between early protestants and Catholics are no exception. They tend to be particularly destructive and brutal. Such was the 1618-1648 Thirty Years War, which was one of the most destructive in huma…
This is what happened when the Navy banned alcohol on its ships
On July 1, 1914, infamous buzzkill and then-Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels implemented General Order No. 99:
“The use or introduction for drinking pur…
Celebrate your Fourth of July with these easy drinks and recipes
This is the time of year to celebrate our country’s independence and our loved ones that fight for our freedom every single day. Whether this will be your first Fourth of July party that you will be throwing or the 40th, below are some tips and tri…
Celebrate freedom with a real Revolutionary War cocktail
One of the reasons Prohibition failed in America is probably because America was founded on and was fueled by booze from the get-go. The Pilgrims stopped at Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beer. The U.S. Marine Corps was founded in a bar. Ther…
5 militaries still allowed to drink in a war zone
While the U.S. has ordered its soldiers to remain sober in every major deployment since the 1990s, not all militaries have jumped on the temperance convoy.
Here are five militaries with service members still allowed to drink in a war zo…
Sea Story: My run-in with NCIS
One hundred and fifty days ago was the last time we saw land. At ninety consecutive days at sea, the CO can authorize beer call onboard a U.S. Naval vessel. Ours didn’t.
One hundred and fifty consecutive days is the reason why sailors drink …
The use of alcohol in the British military is amazing
Deployed U.S. service members are prohibited from consuming alcohol except on very specific occasions like the Navy’s beer day. The much-celebrated event provides each sailor with two cans of beer…