Sigh.
As I recall, wine-drinking used to be very popular in Australia, until the phylloxera plague that wiped out a lot of vineyards around the world. Australia, without easy access to new vines, became a nation of beer-drinkers.
Things are now shifting back to the 19th Century. I guess in the 22nd century, we'll be back to beer-drinking!
Of course, I'm writing this as an Australian who doesn't drink alcohol, but my father and brother are both quite fond of the stuff.
Cheers!
As I recall, wine-drinking used to be very popular in Australia, until the phylloxera plague that wiped out a lot of vineyards around the world. Australia, without easy access to new vines, became a nation of beer-drinkers.
Things are now shifting back to the 19th Century. I guess in the 22nd century, we'll be back to beer-drinking!
Of course, I'm writing this as an Australian who doesn't drink alcohol, but my father and brother are both quite fond of the stuff.
Cheers!
