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Spruce beer (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Spruce beer is a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees. Spruce beer can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

It tastes like a pine tree..literally. Some like it, many don't. It's like Thrills gum in the sense that you either like it or hate it (It's Canadian made)...they advertise it tastes like soap. I'd rather eat soap.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrills

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

"They lied! This gum tastes like cilantro!"

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

At least it's not coriander

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I didn't know that gum existed, but I definitely want to eat it now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Depending on where you are, check in with your local bulk barn. They always have some