The Ban on Late Night Alcohol Sales in Serbia Is Old News
It can be hard to find accurate information about late-night alcohol sales in Serbia. Many sites that have articles about the licensing laws sate supeRead More…
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Macedonian Supermarket Beer: There’s an Unusual Bottle Deposit System
Last night a bought some Macedonian beer from the supermarket and discovered there’s a bottle deposit system. Not for all beers though. It depends on Read More…
Drinking a Big Beer for the First Time at an Albanian Beer House
When I go in bars and ask for a beer, I’m often greeted with the response, “A big beer?” This of usually accompanied by hand gestures meant to signifyRead More…
Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beer in Athens?
Since I arrived in Athens at the beginning of the month I’ve been to several bars and have often been given a glass of water alongside my beer. I am sRead More…
Chinotto: A Citrus-Flavoured Italian Soft Drink That Packs a Powerful Tang
Before I came to Naples I’d never even heard of chinotto. My first encounter was in a supermarket. I was looking at the different options in the soft Read More…
Kwass: An East European Drink That’s Low In Alcohol But Strong In Flavour
Today I bought a bottle of kvass from the local supermarket. To the best of my knowledge, I’ve never had the beverage before and I wanted to try a traRead More…
100 Montaditos: Cheap Beer and Little Sandwiches Galore
When I first went to Seville, over two years ago, I noticed an establishment called 100 Montaditos. It sold beer, so I went inside and found I could bRead More…