Dutch brandy
Dutch brandy is a special drink that is made in a country called the Netherlands. It starts with a special type of fruit called grapes. The grapes are grown in the sunshine and turned into a delicious juice called grape must.
This grape must is then fermented, which means it is left to sit for a while so that tiny living things called yeast can eat the sugar in the grape must and turn it into alcohol. When this process is finished, the liquid is called wine.
But Dutch brandy isn't made from just any wine – it's made from a special type of wine called wine distillate. This means that the alcohol in the wine has been separated from the other parts of the liquid, like the water and the flavor molecules.
The Dutch brandy makers call this alcohol "eau-de-vie," which is French for "water of life." This strong and clear liquid is then aged in special wooden barrels for a long time. These barrels give the brandy its unique taste and color.
When the Dutch brandy is finally ready, it can be enjoyed by adults who like to have a nice drink after dinner or with their friends. It is a fancy drink that makes people feel special and classy when they drink it. But remember, you have to be all grown up to have a taste.
This grape must is then fermented, which means it is left to sit for a while so that tiny living things called yeast can eat the sugar in the grape must and turn it into alcohol. When this process is finished, the liquid is called wine.
But Dutch brandy isn't made from just any wine – it's made from a special type of wine called wine distillate. This means that the alcohol in the wine has been separated from the other parts of the liquid, like the water and the flavor molecules.
The Dutch brandy makers call this alcohol "eau-de-vie," which is French for "water of life." This strong and clear liquid is then aged in special wooden barrels for a long time. These barrels give the brandy its unique taste and color.
When the Dutch brandy is finally ready, it can be enjoyed by adults who like to have a nice drink after dinner or with their friends. It is a fancy drink that makes people feel special and classy when they drink it. But remember, you have to be all grown up to have a taste.