pandora, 5 months ago I checked on dict.cc if 'grog' (in #German a drink made of hot water and rum) is known in #English speaking countries. It didn't come up with a British word/explanation, but with an #Australian one: 'drink made with water or 'Small Beer' (a weak beer) and rum'. Is #rum diluted with hot water really not drunk in Britain (something I can hardly believe)? And how does #grog made with beer taste (which I find hard to imagine and don't want to try until I' ve been assured that it is palatable)?
I checked on dict.cc if 'grog' (in #German a drink made of hot water and rum) is known in #English speaking countries.
It didn't come up with a British word/explanation, but with an #Australian one: 'drink made with water or 'Small Beer' (a weak beer) and rum'.
Is #rum diluted with hot water really not drunk in Britain (something I can hardly believe)?
And how does #grog made with beer taste (which I find hard to imagine and don't want to try until I' ve been assured that it is palatable)?
simon_brooke, 5 months ago @pandora it (grog, just called that) was a traditional drink of seamen and is referenced in pretty much all English language fiction featuring pirates. I'm very surprised your search didn't find that.
@pandora it (grog, just called that) was a traditional drink of seamen and is referenced in pretty much all English language fiction featuring pirates.
I'm very surprised your search didn't find that.
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