Drinking Like a Human: A Conversation Worth Having

Can we drink like a human? From ancient fermentation traditions to modern wine and spirits, alcohol has played a fascinating role in human history. Explore the evolutionary perspective on drinking, the differences between alcoholic beverages, and how to make more informed, intentional choices about what we consume.

Dr. Bill Schindler 9/14/26 Dr. Bill Schindler 9/14/26

What’s Really in Your Cocktail?

What’s really in your cocktail? We talk a lot about the health effects of alcohol—but rarely about everything else in the glass. From refined sugar and artificial colors to bottled mixers and mystery ingredients, we’re taking a closer look at what’s hiding in our cocktails—and what happens when we make them differently.

Dr. Bill Schindler 10/27/25 Dr. Bill Schindler 10/27/25

From Fermentation to Celebration: Rethinking Alcohol’s Role in a Nourished Life

There’s no biological need for alcohol - yet for thousands of years, humans have brewed, shared, and celebrated with it. As we move into the holiday season, it’s worth asking not whether alcohol can be healthy, but how it can fit into a truly nourished life. This week’s post explores how ancestral fermentation, community, and intention can transform the way we drink.

Dr. Bill Schindler 10/13/25 Dr. Bill Schindler 10/13/25

Sour Beer: The Forgotten Nourishment of Our Fermenting Past

Before beer came in cans, kegs, and stainless tanks, it was alive — fermented in clay pots and wooden barrels, teeming with microbes that made grains safer and more nourishing. Discover how sour beer once nourished humanity, why it disappeared, and why we only pour it at Modern Stone Age Kitchen.