Episode 138
138: How making alcohol from trees could give rural Japan a buzz
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
November 30, 202225m 19s
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Show Notes
Could drinking help the environment and rural communities? You might be surprised. Researchers in Japan have figured out how to make drinkable alcohol from wood, and the knock-on effects are much bigger than a hangover. This week, Alex K.T. Martin joins us to talk about the science — and sustainable process — behind the process that may bring cedar, oak and sakura to your next cocktail session.
Hosted by Jason Jenkins and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Alex K.T. Martin: Articles | Twitter
Read more:
Wood spirits: How Japan made the world’s first liquor from trees (Alex K.T. Martin, The Japan Times)
Get in touch:
Send us feedback at [email protected]. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter! For a transcript of the show, head to japantimes.co.jp.
Photo:
The huge trees that dot the Japanese countryside may be where you get your next cocktail. | JASON JENKINS
Hosted by Jason Jenkins and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Alex K.T. Martin: Articles | Twitter
Read more:
Wood spirits: How Japan made the world’s first liquor from trees (Alex K.T. Martin, The Japan Times)
Get in touch:
Send us feedback at [email protected]. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter! For a transcript of the show, head to japantimes.co.jp.
Photo:
The huge trees that dot the Japanese countryside may be where you get your next cocktail. | JASON JENKINS