Fermentation : Greeks, Galen, and Guinness
Quintessence : alchemy and aqua vitae
Monks : monastic liqueurs and the Middles Ages
Science : phlogiston, pyrmont, Pasteur, and pathogens
Bittersweet : aperitif, absinthe, and amaro
Spirits : grapes, grain, agave, and cane
Poison : phosphates, patent medicines, pure food, and prohibition
Tonic : malaria, mosquitoes, and mauve
Mixology : mixed drinks and modern medicine.