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Dutch term or phrase:doordrinkers
In a table describing various characteristics of three styles of pub (Jeugd / Taverne / Volks), one of the characteristics is the drinks each establishment typically sells.
Jeugd
Easy drinking, nieuwe dranken bv: Rolling Rock, Stella Dry, Jigger, energy drinks, Bacardi.
Explanation: This refers to drink that can be easily (??) drank throughout the evening. IE. A session.
Session beers are usually on the lower end of the strength scale.
Ref: Ex pub landlord in UK and NL.
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This is the recognised term used in the brewing industry.
Realbeer.com: Beer Break - More Best Beers of 2001
... They are session beers of around 3.8 ABV. Great session beers and wonderful
on the one summer day when the sun breaks through the rain in Scotland. ... www.realbeer.com/library/beerbreak/ archives/beerbreak20020110.php - 20k - Cached - Similar pages
Willamette Week Beervana - Best Beers
... Rather, session beers are lower in alcohol and less filling than other
beers, to facilitate having a few during a session in the pub. ... www.wweek.com/html/bestbeer.html
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Oxford Bottled Beer Database: Charles Wells Bombardier Premium ...
... Quite a pleasant beer really, which would work well as a session drink. OBBD
reviewer: Sparks. ... A truly outstanding pint, and possible session drink. ... www.bottledbeer.co.uk/beer.asp?BeerID=288 - 11k - Cached - Similar pages
Bacardi Breezer : Read reviews and compare prices at Ciao.co.uk
... Can You Breeze Through by vinodgm Pros: Something different, easy to drink, low
alcohol level Cons: Not for regular drinkers, not a session drink, too sweet. ... www.ciao.co.uk/Bacardi_Breezer__5303564
Nice one, and straight from someone who should know ;-) Quaffers is also an excellent idea, though seems to lean more towards wine, judging by the Googles I looked at. Thanks a lot! 4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
Just to clarify that this is a text aimed at people planning to open a pub, pointing out all the things they have to think of (e.g. target group, atmosphere, decor) + more specific advice on financial/employment aspects. So no derogatory undertones!
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binge drinkers
Explanation: just a thought
Neil Gouw Netherlands Local time: 06:36 Works in field Native speaker of: Dutch