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WINE   Wine- wine has been defined by European commission as follows “Wine is the alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermentation of the juice of freshly gathered grapes, the fermentation taking place in the district of origin according to local tradition and practice.” CLASSIFICATION OF WINE Wine is classified on the basis of the following factors: • Colour    • Taste        • Content Colour Wine is classified according to colour, such as white wine, red wine, rose wine (pink wine), and blush wine. White wine White wine colour ranges from pale straw with a green tinge to dark gold. It is produced from both white and black grapes. If produced from black grapes, the skin of the grapes must be removed soon after crushing, to prevent the 'must' (pressed grapes), taking on the colour from the pigments present in the skin. Red wine The colour of red wine ranges from purple when young and to brick red as it ages. It is ...

BEER HYSTORY OF BEER: The origins of beer are older than recorded history, extending into the mythology of ancient civilizations. Beer, the oldest alcohol beverage, was discovered independently by most ancient cultures - the Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Hebrews, Africans, Chinese, Incas, Tautens, Saxons and the various wandering tribes that were found in Eurasia. These ancient peoples have left records to indicate they not only enjoyed their beer, but considered brewing to be a serious and important job. In recorded history, Babylonian clay tablets more than 6,000 years old depict the brewing of beer and give detailed recipes. An extract from an ancient Chinese manuscript states that beer, or kiu as it was called, was known to the Chinese as early as the 23rd century BC. Beer was enjoyed by ancient peoples at all levels of society. Of course, some drank with more style than others. For example, the University of Pennsylvania Museum displays a golden straw used by Queen...