Originally Posted By HokieSkipper I had three on Saturday in like a 4 hour span. And that's not counting my trip in July. I have no idea how many I had then, but it was way more than 3. Seriously, I <3 WWOHP.
Originally Posted By dizkid Curiouser Constance, I am not a big fan of Butterscotch either, but when I tasted Butter Beer I never in my head associated the taste of it with butterscotch. I would say a more accurate description of it is a vanilla and butterscotch flavored cream soda.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I had three on Saturday in like a 4 hour span.>> YIKES!! Butterbeer Nutritional Info: Quantity: 14 fl. oz. Calories: 200 Fat: 3.5 grams Carbs: 42 grams Sugar: 29 grams Three butterbeers is 600 calories, 126 grams of carbohydrates, and 87 grams of sugar. That's a very expensive sugar delivery system.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Good trivia ? I wonder if it is ever described in any of the HP Books. >>> I'm not sure about the flavor, but I seem to remember Butterbeer being described in one of the books as having a mild alcohol content, significantly less than regular beer - that's why it was okay for the kids to have it.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<<<<the books as having a mild alcohol content, significantly less than regular beer ->>>>> Ok .... What do you recommend to spike it with?
Originally Posted By Mr X No question...fire whiskey. A muggle might have to make do with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum though.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance You're right SuperDry, it did have some alcohol in it. I remember that too.
Originally Posted By Mr X Actually, I don't think they ever said the word "alcohol", Hermione simply remarked "it's not very strong" (which is where we learn it packs quite a kick if you happen to be an Elf). For all we know, the relative "strength" of Butterbeer has something to do with magic ("regular" alcohol HAS been mentioned in the books, specifically rum). Geek...out.
