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Eisbock
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Eisbock

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.
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Rauchbier
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Rauchbier

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.
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Christmas Eve Carp
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Christmas Eve Carp

Some families keep their holiday meal fresh by letting it live in their bathtub.
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Żubrówka
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Żubrówka

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.
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Pythagorean Cup
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Pythagorean Cup

A timeless practical joke, brought to you by the ancient Greeks.
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Chocolate Letters
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Chocolate Letters

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.
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Dutch Soused Herring
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Dutch Soused Herring

No one eats pickled herring like the Dutch.
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Biscuits With Mice
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Biscuits With Mice

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.
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Pepernoten
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Pepernoten

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.
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Hagelslag
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Hagelslag

The bread and butter of Dutch cuisine includes these jumbo sprinkles.
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Oliebollen
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Oliebollen

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.
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Gruit Ale
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Gruit Ale

Brewers are replacing hops with sweet, aromatic herbs to resurrect this extinct beer.
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