jwb@csse.monash.edu.au wrote:
> Kevin Wayne Williams <kww.nihongo@verizon.nut> dixit:
> >Paul Blay wrote:
> >> (Probably best I don't try to work a Budweiser joke
> >> into there)
>
> >I finally broke down and started stocking Budweiser last week. I had a
> >group of Americans that were willing to pay 6 guilders (3 euros) apiece
> >for them, so my capitalist side finally won out. I only get 4,50 for
> >good beer, and 3,50 for the decent cheapies like Amstel and Polar.
>
> I can't really understand people who go away and still buy their
> home brands of beer, etc. instead of trying local stuff. I make
> a point of exploring local food, beer, wine, etc. although I admit I
> find Japanese wine a bit challenging   8-)}

I can't understand it either, but then on the other hand I couldn't
survive without a regular on tap supply of Guinness and Hoegaarden
White. It is not as if I haven't tried (repeatedly, even the
aforementioned "wine") practically everything Japan has to offer a
thirsty gaigin. Even with 60 whiskies on the shelf I still try a new
jizake each fortnight.