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Wine, beer and cat pee: Harold McGee on 'smell echoes'

Wine, beer and cat pee: Harold McGee on 'smell echoes'

FromDrinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James Atkinson


Wine, beer and cat pee: Harold McGee on 'smell echoes'

FromDrinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James Atkinson

ratings:
Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.People often scoff at wine being described as having notes of blackberry and sandalwood, or beers that smell of citrus and fresh herbs.But there is actually science underpinning some of these associations.Harold McGee is a world renowned expert on the chemistry of food and drink.You may also like:https://drinksadventures.com.au/2019/11/04/wine-podcast-episodes-on-drinks-adventures/ (Wine episodes on Drinks Adventures)His latest book, https://www.hachette.com.au/harold-mcgee/nose-dive-a-field-guide-to-the-worlds-smells (Nose Dive), is a field guide to the entire world of smell.It doesn't matter how weird or offensive a smell is. If you can name it, Harold's smelt it. And he explains the science behind every imaginable smell in this accessible and entertaining guide.Harold joins us for this must-listen interview on the Drinks Adventures podcast.
Released:
Mar 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Wine lover? Craft beer fan? Drink whisky, bourbon, cognac or rum? Or maybe it's gin or vodka or mezcal you're into? Based in Australia, but globally minded, Drinks Adventures covers all these drinks and more: Japanese sake, cider, tequila, champagne, cocktails... we could go on! Listen in as award-winning drinks writer James Atkinson interviews the world's biggest names in craft brewing, winemaking, distilling and mixology, along with sommeliers, mixologists, sake samurais, masters of wine and certified cicerones.