Alcohol is something that is used all across the world. Alcoholic beverages come in many different flavors, sizes, colors, and even a different type of buzz. Alcohol has come a long way from once being prohibited in our country, now becoming a prominent social and cultural staple in todays world. Alcohol is unique because everyone enjoys it a different way. Some people may have a glass of wine too take the edge off and listen to music while another person enjoys drinking a beer at their favorite sporting events. People enjoy drinking champagne as a celebration while there is also people who unfortunately turn to alcohol in low times and there are people who don't drink at all. The way people interact with alcohol varies greatly throughout our country and this world. Even the way Alcohol is viewed varies greatly around the world. In some cases it carries a stigma with it but on the other hand some may look at it as a part of tradition and a representation of their culture and celebration.
In a geographical sense, places are tagged with certain drinks and the way people consume them. for example, the way people socialize and consume beer during Oktoberfest in Germany is much different than the way someone drinks a Red Stripe in Jamaica. Places like Italy are famous for their wine and there are wine connoisseur's who value age, scent and the make of each bottle, which is an interesting interaction with alcohol. On a much more local scale towns and cities have their own beer like Boston's "Samuel Adams," which tackles a flavor for every different season. By doing this they give a taste into the senses of each different season, a very cool insight of the geographical feel in Boston.
In many cultures alcohol is much more than a beverage but is a glimpse of what their areas environment is like all in one drink, in a similar fashion as food. It is also a universal thing so different drinks in different areas can be compared and contrasted. Alcohol can be consumed, interpreted, and crafted in many different ways which makes the interactions with people and alcohol endless.
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