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Zoiglbier
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Zoiglbier

In medieval Germany, drinkers followed a star to local lager.
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Lacryma Christi
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Lacryma Christi

The vineyards of Mount Vesuvius still produce the same wines enjoyed by the ancient Romans.
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Chestnut Beer
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Chestnut Beer

The ultimate in nutty brews.
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Eucalittino
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Eucalittino

Outside Rome, a tranquil abbey turns eucalyptus into liqueur.
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Chimay Beer Cheese
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Chimay Beer Cheese

Beer-brewing monks make aromatic, ale-flavored cheese in the Belgian countryside.
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Heaven and Earth
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Heaven and Earth

This German comfort food unites earthbound potatoes with apples from above.
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Cramaillote
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Cramaillote

This jelly is made with dandelions and tastes like honey.
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Lampredotto
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Lampredotto

The secret to this sandwich is the cow’s fourth stomach.
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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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Svalbard Brewery Beer
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Svalbard Brewery Beer

The world's northernmost commercial brewery makes beer with water from a glacier.
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Pajata
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Pajata

After being banned for a decade and a half, this Roman classic is back on the table.
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Carbonnade à la Flamande
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Carbonnade à la Flamande

Belgium's stew of beef and abbey-style ale is essentially bourguignon for beer lovers.
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Liquore all'Alloro
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Liquore all'Alloro

If there is anything that should rest on its laurels, it’s probably this laurel-infused digestif.
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Smørrebrød
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Smørrebrød

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.
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Blue Wine
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Blue Wine

Recently introduced to France, it's the color of pool water.
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Rivesaltes
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Rivesaltes

This French fortified wine is left outside for a year, aging amid rain and swinging temperatures.
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Hot Horse Burger
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Hot Horse Burger

A popular Slovenian fast-food joint doesn't specialize in beef.
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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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Kvass
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Kvass

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.
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Posset
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Posset

Consisting of spiced, curdled milk and lots of alcohol, this boozy bedtime drink dates back to the Middle Ages.
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Flæskesteg Sandwich
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Flæskesteg Sandwich

The key to this colorful holiday sandwich is extra-crispy pork skin.
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Grisette
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Grisette

Make like a 19th-century Belgian miner and cool off with this refreshing ale.
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Kalvdans
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Kalvdans

A rare, rich pudding made from the milk of a cow who's just given birth.
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Bled Cream Cake
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Bled Cream Cake

The decadent pastry almost outshines the Slovenian lake it's named for.
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