Brix

September 27, 2020

A measure of the sugar content of grapes before they are harvested. Used to estimate the ALCOHOL content of the resulting wine.

Originally called bottle-screws, corkscrews were invented in England between 1630 and 1675, where they were used not for wine, but for beer and cider. Both sparklers required tight-fitting corks (often tied on) capable of holding… Continue reading

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