Germany

Beer after wine, let it be. Wine after beer, that I advise to you.

Bier auf Wein, das lass sein – Wein auf Bier, das rat ich dir.

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Cultural Note

A folk rule on the order of drinks, taken seriously at German tables. It also happens to be the saying that gave this whole project its name.

English equivalent:

Beer before wine and you'll feel fine; wine before beer and you'll feel queer.

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