Hows and whys of cultivated and wild yeasts in making beer and spirits. Lots to absorb in this Popular Science piece. Via HotAir.

Man’s body brews beer inside his intestines! Brewer’s yeast had set up residence in his gut. One day he really pigged out on carbs and...
Have a difficult problem to solve? Try vodka! Study shows that light booze consumption improves creativity. Someone felt they had to pay (probably our) money...