Because I was English
my exchange's very large, naval officer father (with whom I could only communicate in French) took it that I must love beer. And fed me the stuff for breakfast. Kept out the cold right enough :D
( Dekazer, Mon 4 Jul 2005, 15:19, archived)

At a guess,
it was that instead of vodka.
( Newington, Mon 4 Jul 2005, 15:24, archived)

I'm not a voddie fan
Although I did bring buy lots of yoghurt pots full for 50p each, for the novelty value :)
( Dekazer, Mon 4 Jul 2005, 15:38, archived)