[OT] Tactical Nuclear Penguin

[Howard Gibson]

On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:10:27 -0500
Howard Gibson <hgibson-MwcKTmeKVNQ at public.gmane.org> wrote:

> On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:57:23 -0500 (EST)
> "Chris F.A. Johnson" <chris-E7bvbYbpR6jSUeElwK9/Pw at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> 
> > 
> >   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8380412.stm
> > 
> >   "a beer such as Tactical Nuclear Penguin should be drunk in "spirit
> >    sized measures".
> > 
> >    A warning on the label states: "This is an extremely strong beer;
> >    it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of
> >    aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would
> >    enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly
> >    yet anxious ghost."
> 
>    What is the difference between 32% beer and whiskey?  This is not the direct product of fermentation.

   According to the article linked by Fark.com, the beer is aged at -20C for three weeks.  They used to make Applejack by freezing apple cider, and and using the first part to melt. 

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