Message 13338 of 39188 in General Discussion

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In my years of slinging hooch I have heard my share of bar myths: (1) 
jagermeister contains deer blood, (and / or) cocaine, heroin, and others; (2) 
"pure" alcohol, especially Skyy, will not give you a hangover; (3) "serveral" 
workers at Corona in Mexico have "disappeared" - presumably somehow fallen 
into the fermentation vats; (4) bock beer is leftover beer "sludge" from the 
bottom of the tanks; and a host of others. However, I am still baffled by the 
myths surrounding Red Bull, perpetuated by many younger drinkers who when 
confronted by hard facts look at me as if I was assaulting Mother, Apple Pie, 
and the flag. Its buzz comes from caffeine, sugar and the dubious effects of 
synthetic taurine. I have seen no reliable reports that it is any more 
dangerous than pounding strong Ice Tea and Citron. (I have been known to 
overpay for nice single-malt scotches and wines, so I will not comment on 
whether or not I think paying high prices for Red Bull is a good idea or not. 
If you enjoy something, you are not being ripped off in my opinion.)  

I have had senior citizens have the same reactions as drinking RB from 
drinking too many brandy and coffees.