Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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> On Sat 07 Jun 2008 04:42:37p, Arri London told us...
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> > Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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> >> On Sat 07 Jun 2008 05:39:11a, Andy told us...
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> >> > Janet Bostwick said...
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> >> > I've used ginger in a few dishes. Isn't it spicy hot aside from
> >> > intensely flavorful?
> >> >
> >> > Andy
> >>
> >> Yes, ginger in any form (even dry ground) has a degree of hotness.
> >> There is a brand of gingerale available in the midwest and I believe in
> >> the east that has enough ginger in it to have a slightly hot
> >> aftertaste. Have you ever seen or tried Vernor's Gingerale? It's the
> >> only gingerale that really tastets like ginger to me. The typical
> >> amounts used in recipes don't usually get much heat from ginger, mostly
> >> just the flavor. Having said that, I would not suggest drinking the
> >> ginger infused sherry or madeira. Use the wine in cooking or baking.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Wayne Boatwright
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> >
> > Have you had Vernor's lately? Used to drink it when I lived in
> > Cleveland, although it didn't seem very sharp to me at that time. Found
> > some in a local shop a couple of years ago and it had no bite at all and
> > just tasted wrong. And no there is nothing wrong with my sense of taste;
> > it must have been reformulated for 'export' or summat
> > You'd probably like some of the UK ginger beers, a few of which are
> > alcoholic.
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> I haven't heard Vernors in years. I guess it's no surprise that it's
> changed. Seems like most things have.
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>

It was very disappointing! Just didn't have the right flavour. That was
about 2 years ago; it's not common around here.