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Paul Matisz: /* Alcohol in the SCA */

2009-01-16T19:37:56Z

Alcohol in the SCA

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	[[Fighter]]s are specifically forbidden by the [[Rules of the List]] to be under the influence of alcohol (or other [[drug\|substances]]) while fighting.		[[Fighter]]s are specifically forbidden by the [[Rules of the List]] to be under the influence of alcohol (or other [[drug\|substances]]) while fighting.

	When advertising most [[SCA]] [[event]]s, the [[autocrat]] will list whether or not alcohol is permitted on site. A [[dry site]] will have no alcohol available, and drinking is not permitted. A [[wet site]] allows alcohol. Certain sites are listed as [[damp site\|damp]], meaning beverages with lesser alcoholic content, such as beer,		When advertising most [[SCA]] [[event]]s, the [[autocrat]] will list whether or not alcohol is permitted on site. A [[dry site]] will have no alcohol available, and drinking is not permitted. A [[wet site]] allows alcohol. Certain sites are listed as [[damp site\|damp]], meaning beverages with lesser alcoholic content, such as beer, cider and wine are permitted, but distilled liquor or [[mixed drink]]s are not.
	cider and wine are permitted, but distilled liquor or [[mixed drink]]s are not.

	Often, a site's rating will change depending on the time of day. A dry site might become damp or even wet during [[feast]] or afterwards.		Often, a site's rating will change depending on the time of day. A dry site might become damp or even wet during [[feast]] or afterwards.
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	On rare occasions, certain events are listed as [[very wet\|very wet site]]: these are typically held on private property, and carry the expectation that heavy drinking is going to happen.		On rare occasions, certain events are listed as [[very wet\|very wet site]]: these are typically held on private property, and carry the expectation that heavy drinking is going to happen.

	Sometimes the phrase "discreetly damp" is used, a very fuzzy term usually meaning something like "damp, but be sure to pack all your empties off-site."		Sometimes the phrase "discreetly damp" is used, a very fuzzy term usually meaning something like "damp, but decant it into a period drinking vessel and be sure to pack all your empties off-site."

	Many [[SCAdian]]s engage in home [[beer\|brewing]] and [[wine\|wine-making]], but it is important to note that, in most countries including the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], distilling [[liquor]] without a license is a serious		Many [[SCAdian]]s engage in home [[beer\|brewing]] and [[wine\|wine-making]], but it is important to note that, in most countries including the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], distilling [[liquor]] without a license is a serious criminal offense, because improperly distilled alcohol can be poisonous. It should also be noted that many types of alcohol used in commercial, medical and industrial applications are lethal poisons, and should never be consumed as beverages.
	criminal offense, because improperly distilled alcohol can be poisonous. It should also be noted that many types of alcohol used in commercial, medical and industrial applications are lethal poisons, and should never be consumed as beverages.

	==See also==		==See also==

Donngal at 12:30, 23 December 2006

2006-12-23T12:30:21Z

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	'''Alcohol''' generally refers to beverages consumed for their alcoholic content. Alcohol is a mild [[poison]] (and disinfectant) and has a deleterious effect on the human body. In small or moderate amounts, this deleterious effect is enjoyable and produces a mildly euphoric state, commonly referred to as a ''buzz''. In larger		'''Alcohol''' generally refers to beverages consumed for their alcoholic content. Alcohol is a mild [[poison]] (and disinfectant) and has a deleterious effect on the human body. In small or moderate amounts, this deleterious effect is enjoyable and produces a mildly euphoric state, commonly referred to as a ''buzz''. In larger
	amounts, alcohol produces a state known as [[drunk\|~~drunkeness~~]], in which speech is slurred, movement increasingly uncoordinated, inhibitions lowered, and ~~judgement~~ ~~imparied~~. In excessive amounts, alcohol poisoning can result in severe [[illness]] or [[death]].		amounts, alcohol produces a state known as [[drunk\|drunkenness]], in which speech is slurred, movement increasingly uncoordinated, inhibitions lowered, and judgment impaired. In excessive amounts, alcohol poisoning can result in severe [[illness]] or [[death]].

	The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) in [[Canada]] officially defines a single [[drink]] as one [[ounce]] of liquor, four ounces of [[wine]] or eight ounces of [[beer]].		The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) in [[Canada]] officially defines a single [[drink]] as one [[ounce]] of liquor, four ounces of [[wine]] or eight ounces of [[beer]].
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	would have been no different than a modern cup of [[coffee]].		would have been no different than a modern cup of [[coffee]].

	Mildly alcoholic beverages such as [[beer\|small beer]] and [[wine\|watered wine]] were safer than plain water, as the alcohol would kill many of the pathogens, parasites and bacteria which ~~typcally~~ lived in the [[medieval]] water supply. [[Medieval]] people might not have understood disease theory, but given enough experience, they could recognize its practical effects.		Mildly alcoholic beverages such as [[beer\|small beer]] and [[wine\|watered wine]] were safer than plain water, as the alcohol would kill many of the pathogens, parasites and bacteria which typically lived in the [[medieval]] water supply. [[Medieval]] people might not have understood disease theory, but given enough experience, they could recognize its practical effects.

	It is interesting to note that, because of this preference, when we say one ''drinks'' or ''has been drinking'', we immediately assume that alcohol is being consumed. A ''drink'' is assumed to be alcoholic, which is why the term [[soft drink]] has been developed to specifically refer to a non-alcoholic beverage.		It is interesting to note that, because of this preference, when we say one ''drinks'' or ''has been drinking'', we immediately assume that alcohol is being consumed. A ''drink'' is assumed to be alcoholic, which is why the term [[soft drink]] has been developed to specifically refer to a non-alcoholic beverage.
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	Many [[SCAdian]]s engage in home [[beer\|brewing]] and [[wine\|wine-making]], but it is important to note that, in most countries including the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], distilling [[liquor]] without a license is a serious		Many [[SCAdian]]s engage in home [[beer\|brewing]] and [[wine\|wine-making]], but it is important to note that, in most countries including the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], distilling [[liquor]] without a license is a serious
	criminal ~~offence~~, because improperly distilled alcohol can be poisonous. It should also be noted that many types of alcohol used in commercial, medical and industrial applications are lethal poisons, and should never be consumed as beverages.		criminal offense, because improperly distilled alcohol can be poisonous. It should also be noted that many types of alcohol used in commercial, medical and industrial applications are lethal poisons, and should never be consumed as beverages.

	==See also==		==See also==

AlexandreDavigne: /* Alcohol in the SCA */ fix spelling of substances, add discreetly damp

2006-10-11T18:26:41Z

Alcohol in the SCA: fix spelling of substances, add discreetly damp

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	== Alcohol in the SCA ==		== Alcohol in the SCA ==
	[[Fighter]]s are specifically forbidden by the [[Rules of the List]] to be under the influence of alcohol (or other [[drug\|~~subtances~~]]) while fighting.		[[Fighter]]s are specifically forbidden by the [[Rules of the List]] to be under the influence of alcohol (or other [[drug\|substances]]) while fighting.

	When advertising most [[SCA]] [[event]]s, the [[autocrat]] will list whether or not alcohol is permitted on site. A [[dry site]] will have no alcohol available, and drinking is not permitted. A [[wet site]] allows alcohol. Certain sites are listed as [[damp site\|damp]], meaning beverages with lesser alcoholic content, such as beer,		When advertising most [[SCA]] [[event]]s, the [[autocrat]] will list whether or not alcohol is permitted on site. A [[dry site]] will have no alcohol available, and drinking is not permitted. A [[wet site]] allows alcohol. Certain sites are listed as [[damp site\|damp]], meaning beverages with lesser alcoholic content, such as beer,
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	On rare occasions, certain events are listed as [[very wet\|very wet site]]: these are typically held on private property, and carry the expectation that heavy drinking is going to happen.		On rare occasions, certain events are listed as [[very wet\|very wet site]]: these are typically held on private property, and carry the expectation that heavy drinking is going to happen.

			Sometimes the phrase "discreetly damp" is used, a very fuzzy term usually meaning something like "damp, but be sure to pack all your empties off-site."

	Many [[SCAdian]]s engage in home [[beer\|brewing]] and [[wine\|wine-making]], but it is important to note that, in most countries including the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], distilling [[liquor]] without a license is a serious		Many [[SCAdian]]s engage in home [[beer\|brewing]] and [[wine\|wine-making]], but it is important to note that, in most countries including the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], distilling [[liquor]] without a license is a serious
	criminal offence, because improperly distilled alcohol can be poisonous. It should also be noted that many types of alcohol used in commercial, medical and industrial applications are lethal poisons, and should never be consumed as beverages.		criminal offence, because improperly distilled alcohol can be poisonous. It should also be noted that many types of alcohol used in commercial, medical and industrial applications are lethal poisons, and should never be consumed as beverages.


	==See also==		==See also==

AlexandreDavigne: /* Alcohol in Period */ fix spelling of relative

2006-10-11T18:23:17Z

Alcohol in Period: fix spelling of relative

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	== Alcohol in Period ==		== Alcohol in Period ==
	In period, many alcoholic beverages were common, particularly [[beer]], [[cider]], [[mead]] and [[wine]]. Alcohol was greatly preferred over [[water]] or [[milk]] owing to the poor quality of one and the ~~reletive~~ expense of the other. For higher-status people in [[period]], a cup of wine or small beer immediately after waking		In period, many alcoholic beverages were common, particularly [[beer]], [[cider]], [[mead]] and [[wine]]. Alcohol was greatly preferred over [[water]] or [[milk]] owing to the poor quality of one and the relative expense of the other. For higher-status people in [[period]], a cup of wine or small beer immediately after waking
	would have been no different than a modern cup of [[coffee]].		would have been no different than a modern cup of [[coffee]].

User 144: categorising

2006-04-29T07:00:38Z

categorising

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	[[Category:Alcohol~~:Brewing~~]]		[[Category:Alcohol]]
			[[category:Brewing]]

Paul Matisz: /* Alcohol in Period */

2006-01-04T17:42:35Z

Alcohol in Period

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	== Alcohol in Period ==		== Alcohol in Period ==
	In period, many alcoholic beverages were common, particularly [[beer]], [[cider]] [[mead]] and [[wine]]. Alcohol was greatly preferred over [[water]] or [[milk]] owing to the poor quality of one and the reletive expense of the other. For higher-status people in [[period]], a cup of wine or small beer immediately after waking		In period, many alcoholic beverages were common, particularly [[beer]], [[cider]], [[mead]] and [[wine]]. Alcohol was greatly preferred over [[water]] or [[milk]] owing to the poor quality of one and the reletive expense of the other. For higher-status people in [[period]], a cup of wine or small beer immediately after waking
	would have been no different than a modern cup of [[coffee]].		would have been no different than a modern cup of [[coffee]].

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	It is interesting to note that, because of this preference, when we say one ''drinks'' or ''has been drinking'', we immediately assume that alcohol is being consumed. A ''drink'' is assumed to be alcoholic, which is why the term [[soft drink]] has been developed to specifically refer to a non-alcoholic beverage.		It is interesting to note that, because of this preference, when we say one ''drinks'' or ''has been drinking'', we immediately assume that alcohol is being consumed. A ''drink'' is assumed to be alcoholic, which is why the term [[soft drink]] has been developed to specifically refer to a non-alcoholic beverage.

	Distilled [[liquor]] was uncommon in the early medieval period, but became increasingly common toward the end.		Distilled [[liquor]] was uncommon in the early medieval period, but became increasingly common toward the end.

	== Alcohol in the SCA ==		== Alcohol in the SCA ==

Paul Matisz: Completely rewrote article -- much more detailed now

2006-01-04T17:20:25Z

Completely rewrote article -- much more detailed now

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Tobin: Category:Brewing

2004-07-29T10:11:53Z

Category:Brewing

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	* [[Mead]]		* [[Mead]]

			[[Category:Brewing]]

Morgant: hey! I resemble that remark!

2003-09-26T07:15:38Z

hey! I resemble that remark!

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	An important but not essential part of many [[re-enactment]] events.		An important but not essential part of many [[re-enactment]] events.

	The [[SCA]] has a great many people who are experienced in [[brewing]], although the quality of [[drink]]s produced is variable ~~at best~~.		The [[SCA]] has a great many people who are experienced in [[brewing]], although the quality of [[drink]]s produced is variable.

	''See also''		''See also''

Morgant at 15:38, 4 August 2003

2003-08-04T15:38:14Z

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	An important but not essential part of many [[re-enactment]] events.		An important but not essential part of many [[re-enactment]] events.

	The [[SCA]] has a great many people who are experienced in [[brewing]] although the quality of [[drink]]s produced is variable at best.		The [[SCA]] has a great many people who are experienced in [[brewing]], although the quality of [[drink]]s produced is variable at best.

	''See also''		''See also''