Many enjoyed a cold beer on hot days in Taipei. As I recall, there were a lot of hot days.We were told never to buy mixed drinks in town because the ice was sometimes made from Taipei tap water, which contained all sorts of nasty critters. I read somewhere recently that it's still like that.
So unless you enjoyed drinking sugary soft drinks, then you probably cooled off with a cold beer...or two. A favorite of many throughout the Far East was the Philippine export, San Miguel. It seems to have been the favorite of Sarj Bloom's parakeet as well.
By the way, I had always heard that the San Miguel brewery was mostly owned by the family of General MacArthur. It's probably just another GI rumor, but has anyone else ever heard that?
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Do you or anyone remember Chies Way very carbonated 7up or 5 star cherry soda. saparilla or of course Plum Liquor!!
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