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Brian Damage · 07-30-2002, 04:58 PM

I know it wasn't real beer because that would be illegal. I remember when Cheers was nearing its final episode, they explained what they used as a beer substitute. Anybody remember what that was? Because I forgot.

TJL · 07-30-2002, 05:07 PM

It could possibly be non alcoholic beer, becasue it looks and pours like regular beer..

Brian Damage · 07-30-2002, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
It could possibly be non alcoholic beer, becasue it looks and pours like regular beer..

That's what I originally believed myself, however, I don't think that's what it was. Was "Near Beer" even around in '82? I'm not sure.

TJL · 07-30-2002, 07:52 PM

I believe non-alcoholic beer has been around for that long, although I really don't see why...

FOLN@NFan · 07-30-2002, 09:44 PM

apple juice maybe? lol if theres no real beer to compare it too, apple juice looks surprisingly like the real thing...but apple juice doesnt get bubbly like the stuff did on the show...

samanddiane4eva · 07-30-2002, 09:50 PM

How about soda? It's bubbly and fizzy. It can look like beer too. Just my guess.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2002, 04:16 PM

I'm trying to remember what it was. I think it might have been plain ol' water with some kind of coloring added to it. All that I do remember for sure, is that they used something to make the drinks foamy. That's why I don't think it was non alcholic beer.

Cheersaddict123 · 07-31-2002, 04:22 PM

I was watching some show on how they make beer foamy n commercials, and they said something about using Dish soap, to give it the foam. But I seriously doubt that the actors would drink dish soap. Just a thought...

TJL · 07-31-2002, 06:28 PM

I'll just have to do some "research" this weekend by going to some local establishments and asking my bartender friends.
Just another chance to improve my television knowledge...
I'll let you know how that goes.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2002, 07:35 PM

LOL Have a round for the sake of television research!

07-30-2002, 04:58 PM	#1
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07-30-2002, 05:07 PM	#2
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07-31-2002, 04:22 PM	#8
Cheersaddict123 is it that obvious? Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 21, 2002 Location: The place for T.v. hits Posts: 55	I was watching some show on how they make beer foamy n commercials, and they said something about using Dish soap, to give it the foam. But I seriously doubt that the actors would drink dish soap. Just a thought...
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07-30-2002, 07:52 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I believe non-alcoholic beer has been around for that long, although I really don't see why...

07-30-2002, 09:44 PM	#5
FOLN@NFan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 27, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 706	apple juice maybe? lol if theres no real beer to compare it too, apple juice looks surprisingly like the real thing...but apple juice doesnt get bubbly like the stuff did on the show...

07-30-2002, 09:50 PM	#6
samanddiane4eva Icon credit: Me Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 476	How about soda? It's bubbly and fizzy. It can look like beer too. Just my guess.

07-31-2002, 04:16 PM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I'm trying to remember what it was. I think it might have been plain ol' water with some kind of coloring added to it. All that I do remember for sure, is that they used something to make the drinks foamy. That's why I don't think it was non alcholic beer.

07-31-2002, 06:28 PM	#9
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I'll just have to do some "research" this weekend by going to some local establishments and asking my bartender friends. Just another chance to improve my television knowledge... I'll let you know how that goes.

07-31-2002, 07:35 PM	#10
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	LOL Have a round for the sake of television research!