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Piwo or wodka has had greater effect on polish culture?


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Joined: May 17, 07 ♂ 		 Jul 13, 10, 23:16    #1
I am now in CR overwhelmed by quantities of czech pivo really changing all perceptions after the greek frappe.Is polish culture dependent on piwo the same way or wodka prevails dramatically?
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Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂ 		 Jul 13, 10, 23:20    #2
I'd say a beer after work is normal here. It has a broader social appeal than vodka where a bed near you is recommended. I would drink vodka with my landlord, for example, but never anything too strong at a pub. Vodka can screw you up in this heat. I've had 3 kieliszki shots tonight and that's enough for me. In winter I can handle a fair bit more but I don't go in for it really.

Beer is really on the up here in Poland.
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Seanus:
I'd say a beer after work is normal here. It has a broader social appeal than vodka where a bed near you is recommended. I would drink vodka with my landlord, for example, but never anything too strong at a pub. Vodka can screw you up in this heat. I've had 3 kieliszki shots tonight and that's enough for me. In winter I can handle a fair bit more but I don't go in for it really.

Beer is really on the up here in Poland.


Hm Piwo yes it depends... after work beer, but I would say Vodka is more on the up in Poland, because it is our national drink. When a guest comes to visit, you are invited, bithday, on christmas, new year... also after work or before sleep, Vodka! Vodka, definitely
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Yes,polish seems to be a vodka culture.
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southern:
Is polish culture dependent on piwo the same way or wodka prevails dramatically?

Sitting in the rynek with a beer in my hand beats most of the things in life ;)
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southern:
Yes,polish seems to be a vodka culture.


It not only seems to be a vodka culture, it is a vodka culture!
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An explosive exciting culture full of strong tastes.
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o, that`s one very sophisticated thread. Quite relaxing

pivo
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David_18:
Sitting in the rynek with a beer in my hand beats most of the things in life ;)


Yes none Polish should maybe better leave the finger from Polish vodka... ;-)
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Crow:
Quite relaxing


Slivovica promotion?
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southern:
An explosive exciting culture full of strong tastes.


very true ;D
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king polkakamon:
Slivovica promotion?

its for winter
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Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂ 		 Aug 26, 10, 15:23    #13
It's that way in Poland too. Vodka also but not exclusively. It was a drink for warming up farmers :) Vodka is more a round-the-table drink to allow folk to let out their woes and sorrows :)
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monika87:
Yes none Polish should maybe better leave the finger from Polish vodka... ;-)

Indeed none poles should leave the Wodka alone and drink their Ruskie Vodka ;))
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True polish traditional alcohol is mead.
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David_18:
monika87:
Yes none Polish should maybe better leave the finger from Polish vodka... ;-)

Indeed none poles should leave the Wodka alone and drink their Ruskie Vodka ;))

I've heard Asians are unable to stomach milk and alcohol, are you an exception? ;))
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monika87:
I've heard Asians are unable to stomach milk and alcohol, are you an exception? ;))

Im not Asian, im an Polish-Pink Elephant!!!
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David_18:
monika87:
I've heard Asians are unable to stomach milk and alcohol, are you an exception? ;))

Im not Asian, im an Polish-Pink Elephant!!!

Why you changed your profile informations from Japan to absolute Russian now?!
OK, whether you are from Russia, Japan or wherever, here a little information (quote from a book):
Early 16th Century was the first vodka distilled from grain. It is unclear whether this happened in Poland or Russia. Both countries claim the first vodka for themselves, however, some sources put the start of vodka production already on the 15th Century. The first official record of the production of vodka is 1405 from Sandomierz, in the former Kingdom of Poland.
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Joined: May 17, 07 ♂ 		 Aug 27, 10, 13:03    #19
monika87:
I've heard Asians are unable to stomach milk and alcohol


Yes,their liver does not contain the enzyme which catabolizes ethanol and thus they can be drunk after one glass of drink.
I guess polish enzymes work in high octanes and do these marvels of consumption.
As for piwo I am sure some cities are more enjoyable under piwo while some others under vodka.It seems the polish builders had different tastes according to each case.


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