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In rec.food.veg, [log in to unmask] (Loder Jason) wrote:

>Birch beer has been made in Newfoundland, Canada for many years.  I
>believe its somewhat of a traditional thing up here.  I also heard that
>it tastes pretty awful, either that or it's an aquired taste.  I remember
>seeing a story on our local news where a small grocery store had been
>selling the stuff for many years but the government shut them down as it
>wasn't controlled by the provincial liquor agency.  The store retaliated
>by giving away free samples to tourists, but I think the government put a
>stop to that too.  Anyways, I'm sure you can find other sources for it
>(even a recipe), just find some connection to a Newfoundland site.

>                               Hoping to be helpful
>                                        Jason Loder