Subj : Re: Help me here .. I am confused ?
To   : Adept
From : Spectre
Date : Sat Dec 10 2022 08:10:00

 Ad> That... doesn't sound either flattering or tasty, but _does_ sound
 Ad> entertaining.

I think the original idea, was convenience and not using glass.  But it
became the home of the super budget wine brigade.. and the kind of customer
that that attracts.  So not very flattering and of dubious taste.

 Ad> Those I've had, never particularly thought of as Australian, and thought
 Ad> were quite good.

I'm sure we're not the only ones that make it. We do have quite the ginger
production going on in Queensland though and one of the side effects was
starting up the Budderim Brewery, although its moved these days.  So
"Bundabarg" is probably a pretty Australian take on your ginger beer.

 Ad> Interesting! Though, sadly, I think port is another thing that's
 Ad> especially lost on me -- fortified wines tend to be too sweet for me, or
 Ad> too high on the alcohol flavor.

It might be to hard, but you probably just need to find one that suits.  They
can vary wildly. You can also blend fortified wines to open up a whole new
field.  If you've got some to sweet and some to alcoholic you could just
proportion it out for something that floats your boat.

In the same vein if you find something you like and its hiddeously expensive,
you can buy a bottle of it, a larger quantity of something cheaper, and a bit
o' brandy.  Mix it all in a cask and let it sit for some time, you'll end up
with something close to what you're looking for. :)

Spec


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