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Originally Posted by Eric
... I've not drunk very much German beer, although that is the world's biggest beer country...
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If you ever get the chance, there's a fabulous beer called Franziskaner, brewed in Munich, which can sometimes be found in bottles. It's superb stuff.
And I'd always recommend proper Budvar (the real Czech stuff), which is strong with a good taste.
Brits, by and large, accept (and pay vast amounts for) cooking lager full of chemicals. It amazes me what the big brewerys can get away with flogging British drinkers. I think that they brew it deliberately badly for the UK (often brewing it over here) and then laugh at our appalling lack of taste. Even Heineken tastes vastly better when consumed in Amsterdam.
As for wine, there's nothing wrong with a good Tempranillo. I also enjoy a dry Riesling when I have the chance.