287771 Mon Oct 22 18:02:08 -0700 2001 10 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1549899 My girlfriend and I love to drink beer. Unfortunately, she has a condition that afflicts many Asians--she turns bright red after just a few sips, and becomes enebriated very quickly, which makes tasting several different beers in an evening difficult. Has anyone heard of anything that will help this condition? Are there any non-alcoholic beers out there worth drinking? Mon Oct 22 18:02:08 -0700 2001 0 Tom Meg 1 1549915 I've tasted several non-alcoholic beers, and one of the most palatable was O'Doul's Amber. It was sweet (as I've found all NA beers are) but it had the cleanest flavor and actually tasted a little like beer. One thing that helps NA beers is a drop of hop oil, which can be found at brewing supply stores. It adds a little bitterness and a lot of aroma to the beer. Mon Oct 22 20:51:37 -0700 2001 1549899 0 Janet A. Zimmerman 2 1549934 Agreed on O'Doul's Amber. It's a dealcoholized Oktoberfest beer, very nice for an NA. Clausthaler Golden Amber is not too bad, either. NAs tend to have a harsh bitterness and/or a sweet taste like unfermented beer (wort). And although alcohol itself has no flavor, it is a flavor carrier, and is definitely missed in that regard. Tue Oct 23 06:59:08 -0700 2001 1549915 0 Jim Dorsch 3 1549950 I remember liking the Clausthaler a lot more than others. So, here's the question: Is it possible for a NA beer to taste Skunky? Some of the O'Doul's I've had taste off to me. I'll have to give the hop oil a try. Tue Oct 23 12:03:07 -0700 2001 1549934 0 HLing 4 1550001 Skunkiness is quite possible in a NA beer, as it's related to hops, which are used in all of them. Wed Oct 24 08:31:04 -0700 2001 1549950 0 Jim Dorsch 1 1549924 I've read about this in Japanese newspapers. Research there shows that people with this lack an enzyme which would allow for the same metabolism of alcohol as people who do not turn red after drinking. It is best to limit intake of alcohol. Mon Oct 22 22:56:29 -0700 2001 1549899 0 ironmom 1 1549935 Kaliber is also a "beer" tasting NA beer and another good choice. Tue Oct 23 07:12:59 -0700 2001 1549899 0 berkleybabe 1 1549968 My girlfriend (also Asian) has the same affliction. She takes Pepcid AC to prevent the tavern tan. She still gets drunk quickly though. But that's OK. Makes for a cheap date. Tue Oct 23 15:10:31 -0700 2001 1549899 0 Andy T. 1 1549979 I've tried a lot of them, and St. Pauli's NA is my favorite. There is also a "micro" kind of NA beer called, I think, HaakenBeck that is v. good. Tue Oct 23 18:08:26 -0700 2001 1549899 0 jessica m. 2 1549995 Haake Beck is not a micro. It is made by Becks, the massive German brewery. Tue Oct 23 23:45:39 -0700 2001 1549979 0 Deven Black 3 1550027 that certainly makes sense ... I didn't put 2 + 2 together. thanks! Wed Oct 24 16:52:35 -0700 2001 1549995 0 jessica m.