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The Growing Season, Dec 28, 2024 - New Years 2024
Season 5 Episode 52
And that's a wrap!
The Growing Season closes the book on 2024 in their typical fashion.
Focusing on how horticulture and spirits intersect, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the herbals and aromatics that infuse your favourite seasonal drinks.
New Years Resolutions are highlighted. The McFarlands outline what they'd like to see for the upcoming year.
The differences between seasoning and spices? What are said differences?
Infusion and maceration are discussed. Soaking of herbals in alcohol to infuse flavours. Sounds heavenly. Lets explain how its done.
What are hops and why are they used in beer? How did this come to be?
Gin is a prominent topic of discourse. In fact, a live tasting of gin is undertaken on the show. Jack and Lynne try a gin and tonic for the first time.
Aromatic bitters and their usage in cocktails is explained.
Matt gushes about gin. And gushes and gushes...
Wine, Champagne, whiskey, vodka are just some of the spirits that are chatted about.
New school vs. old school wine making is highlighted.
Tune in.
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