morgan23
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Post by morgan23 on Feb 1, 2006 11:27:55 GMT -5
I'll be 19 when I will go to Europe. What is the drinking age there for alcohol? I hope I don't miss out on German beer and French wine!
Also, since the drinking age is 21 in the States, is it legal to buy alcohol in Europe and take it back with me?
As well as night clubs, I was considering going to a few of those, what is the age limit for most of those?
Gracias ;D
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Post by me on Feb 1, 2006 12:24:12 GMT -5
when i was a student in Germany, beer wasn't legally the same as liquor. one could get beer at a restaurant or Biergarten from a younger age. (16?) liquor required 18, as i recall. and getting into bars was the same. at 19, you shouldn't have any problems getting alcohol. bringing it to the US is another matter. this depends on state laws. I'll be 19 when I will go to Europe. What is the drinking age there for alcohol? I hope I don't miss out on German beer and French wine! Also, since the drinking age is 21 in the States, is it legal to buy alcohol in Europe and take it back with me? As well as night clubs, I was considering going to a few of those, what is the age limit for most of those? |
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Post by MuvverRussia on Feb 1, 2006 12:56:45 GMT -5
At 19 you're legally ok for the majority of countries (the only exception I can think of at the moment is Norway, where you have to be 20 for hard booze). That said, some clubs have their own age restrictions (normally around 21).
Whatever happens, take photo ID with you when you go out (driving licence/passport). Many countries are now implementing strict ID procedures and you don't want to be caught out.
In terms of types of booze, Czech beer is far, far superior to German beer in my opinion. Absinthe is commonly available over there as well, it's worth a try, even if you don't try it again.
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Post by Jules80 on Feb 1, 2006 14:08:14 GMT -5
i believe not being 21 will cause you a lot of problems bringing booze back to the US. as i recall when my brother was 20 he was not allowed to purchase alcohol in montreal (drinking age 18) when flying to the UK (drinking age as 18) because he was flying through the US... he wasn't even staying in the US, just changing planes...
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Post by me on Feb 1, 2006 15:18:18 GMT -5
Absinthe is commonly available over there as well, it's worth a try, even if you don't try it again. Absinthe is not legal in the US at all, to my understanding. but, i agree. Czech beer is the good stuff. especially Budweiser, which Anheuser-Busch has been able to keep out of north america when marketed under it's real name. give it a try! |
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morgan23
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Post by morgan23 on Feb 1, 2006 16:26:09 GMT -5
What is absinthe?
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Post by me on Feb 1, 2006 17:01:49 GMT -5
Absinthe is a spirit (140 proof, more or less) which also contains hallucinogenic herbs. [something like LSD, maybe?] |
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Post by guest on Feb 1, 2006 23:42:48 GMT -5
FYI it actually contains wormwood alcohol, which is what causes the supposed hallucinogenic effect.
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Post by MuvverRussia on Feb 2, 2006 1:47:35 GMT -5
Wormwood isn't the active ingredient though, thujone is the active hallucinogen in it. However, you won't hallocinate after drinking European absinthe - there's hardly any thujone in it. Even if you tried to drink enough, you'd go down with alcohol poisoning before you saw any affects.
It's one of those things that's worth trying though. Even if you never want to try it again.
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morgan23
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Post by morgan23 on Feb 3, 2006 11:42:51 GMT -5
Well...I think I'll try a hallucinigent when I'm not a woman travelling solo in a foreign country : ) But thanks for the suggestion ; )
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Post by MuvverRussia on Feb 3, 2006 20:37:00 GMT -5
Absinthe won't make you hallucinate though. It's just the same as strong rum/vodka from my experience. That said, it's not a good idea to drink anything like that unless you're completely comfortable with your surroundings - this is a good idea for drinking in general as well.
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Post by commie on Feb 14, 2006 18:41:27 GMT -5
What is the drinking age there for alcohol? I hope I don't miss out on German beer and French wine! Also, since the drinking age is 21 in the States, is it legal to buy alcohol in Europe and take it back with me? As well as night clubs, I was considering going to a few of those, what is the age limit for most of those? most stores dont care much your age when you buy alcohol in germany. some clubs ask for an id and then tell you something like "sorry, must be (your age+2) to enter this club", which could mean you really are 2 years to young or its an expensive club and you dont meet the dress code. was in stockholm with 2 americans and they just couldnt believe that they have a dress code in all bars at the MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE in stockholm. |
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Post by me on Feb 15, 2006 1:13:35 GMT -5
in Gothenburg, Sweden, the bouncers wouldn't let a young Swedish woman i'd met in Dallas (she'd been an Au Pair here) into the club. as some of the group were inside already, she just left. bummer.
the Swedes also have crazy taxes on alcohol. if visiting locals, buy some liquor duty free before you enter Sweden to give to hosts. even if they don't drink it, it's valued.
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Post by commie on Feb 15, 2006 4:38:49 GMT -5
yeah the night was over for me after 1 hour in this club, because i only had ~10 euro with me, which i spent on 1(!!!) "cheap" whisky...
i can get 10 tequillas or more here in some bars for the same price.
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Post by aussie traveler on Mar 1, 2006 5:54:59 GMT -5
anyone know what country has the oldest age limit for drinking?
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