[Fictionary] thanks, and proposed new word

[Hutch]

Humph! The bitterness of Guinness and other hoppy beers is a desirable
thing! Why would you want to cover up one of the central tastes of the
style? Like those people who bury their steaks in catsup; they don't
like the taste of meat.

BB,
Hutch

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On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 7:07 AM, lindafowens at netzero.net
<lindafowens at netzero.net> wrote:
> HI, just looked up "quinsy" and found it to be a disease of the tonsils,
> with pus  (ewww!)  The quinsyberry or black currant was the preferred
> treatment, often used as a gargle.  As for me, I had my tonsils out when I
> was 8.  Linda  PS  Black currant syrup is available in pubs in Ireland to
> add to Guiness stout  (to curb any bitterness).  I found it delicious but I
> like Guiness plain as well; I guess I am not one of those people who sense
> extra bitteness in foods (in biology class, you are a "taster" if you
> do)(anyone know the substance?).  Currants have long been known to purify
> the blood, so perhaps they are a useful food item.