Alkypal Guides

Guide to Beer, Wine, & Spirits

Whether you're just beginning your tasting journey, looking to venture into something new, or hoping to further explore your favourite category of alcohol, our comprehensive list of guides found below serves as your starting point.

Click on any of the items below to begin your journey into the world of that drink of choice or use the main menu above to navigate to a specific page.

Introduction to Wine

Introduction to Wine

Learning and mastering wine takes professionals years of dedication and practice. Thankfully, understanding wine enough to enjoy it can be achieved easily by exploring our thorough selection of guides.

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Introduction to Beer

Introduction to Beer

Beer, just like the world of wine, is wide, wonderful, and takes years of dedicated practice to master. To begin developing your knowledge in this category and improve your drinking consider our handy guides.

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Introduction to Spirits

Introduction to Spirits

With so many different types and styles, uncovering all that the world of spirits has to offer would take a lifetime. We begin with how they're made, what the prominent types are, and how to taste them.

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Introduction to Gin

Introduction to Gin

Conjuring up images of summer relaxation and refreshment, gin can sometimes appear confusing. Learn to better appreciate this enduringly popular category of spirit by reviewing our comprehensive guides.

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Introduction to Liqueur

Introduction to Liqueur

Liqueurs are perhaps the most difficult category of alcoholic drink to define, with there being so many different styles and types. Find out more about them in our thorough guides.

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Introduction to Rum

Introduction to Rum

Rum, a very un-regulated category of spirit, has a rich history and taste shrouded in mystery. Discover why rum remains so popular by reading through our detailed guides into the category.

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Introduction to Brandy, Cognac, & Armagnac

Introduction to Brandy, Cognac, & Armagnac

Produced in varying styles all over the world, bottles of brandy are examples of some of the most premium spirits available. Discover the right style for you in our set of complete guides.

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Introduction to Vodka

Introduction to Vodka

Vodka, though not usually considered a connoisseurs drink, deserves careful appreciation. Find out why through considering our in-depth guides into the category.

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Introduction to Whisky

Introduction to Whisky

Whisky & whiskey, easily one of the most popular and persistently respectable categories of spirit, is explored in our thorough guides, where you can learn how to better appreciate them.

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Introduction to Tequila

Introduction to Tequila

Tequila, which is often served at various celebrations and parties, is not to be reserved for consumption solely in this fashion. Ignite your interest in this category of spirit by reading our guides.

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Introduction to Ale

Introduction to Ale

Existing as one of the most ancient types of alcoholic beverages ever, there are more styles of ale today than ever before, making this category of beer one of the most vibrant and exciting to explore.

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Introduction to Hybrid & Specialty Beers

Introduction to Hybrid & Specialty Beers

These beers are famous for straddling the worlds of both lagers and ales to varying degrees, crafting new and unique types of beer. Discover just how diverse in our complete guide to hybrid & specialty beers.

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Introduction to Lager

Introduction to Lager

Often most well known for its clean, refreshing, and approachable taste, lagers are a relatively new entrant into the world of beer that now sits at the top of worldwide beer production and consumption.

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Introduction to Red Wine

Introduction to Red Wine

Red wine has a deep and rich history that spans across cultures, languages, culinary traditions, and geographical locations.

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Introduction to White Wine

Introduction to White Wine

Varying in its tastes, colours, and serving suggestions, white wine has a well deserved place as one of the most popular types of wine.

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Fortified & Dessert Wine

Introduction to Fortified & Dessert Wine

Varying immensely in its flavours and production methods, fortified and dessert wines are often overlooked and misunderstood.

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Introduction to Rosé Wine

Introduction to Rosé Wine

Easily some of the best wines to consume when the weather is hot and the sun is out, rosé wines vary in their flavour profiles and ideal consumption patterns.

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Sparkling Wine & Champagne

Introduction to Sparkling Wine & Champagne

Served prominently in times of celebration and fun, bottles of sparkling wine can be some of the most expensive and premium examples of wines available anywhere.

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