#23 Alcohol and Humanity Part 2: Banish Acetaldehyde
In this episode, we explore the deep relationship between humanity and alcohol with Dr. Shimada, a specialist in alcoholism. Following our previous discussion on the origins of alcohol, we now shift our focus to the metabolism of what happens inside the body after consumption, as well as the historical evolution of alcohol.
There is numerical evidence behind why beer is consumed all over the world.
Looking at the global market share of alcohol, it turns out that beer accounts for approximately 60%. The conversation extends to the alcohol market share within Japan; while beer remains at the top, it was revealed that sake surprisingly ranks fifth. Drawing on Dr. Shimada's extensive knowledge, we unravel why beer has become so widespread.
The contributions of three researchers who changed history are discussed.
In the latter half of the 19th century, the names of three individuals who brought revolutionary progress to brewing are mentioned: Pasteur, Hansen, and Linde. We discuss how technologies such as pasteurization and pure yeast cultivation, which they developed to prevent spoilage and maintain quality, continue to support the modern beer industry. In the latter half of the program, Dr. Shimada begins to talk about the history of these specific technologies, leading to some unexpected discoveries. Please listen to the full episode to learn more.
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