Are alcoholic drinks vegetarian?!
Are alcoholic drinks vegetarian?
Although I only drink occassingly, I have heard that many alcoholic drinks contain fish glue and other animal deritaves. Is this true for all types of alcohol drinks or are there also drinks or brands which are suitable for Vegetarians?
Answers:
Okay, funnily enough, ignore what these people have said and look it up yourself. Some beers have isinglass in them, many do actually and I personally avoid them and stick to ones I know are vegetarian (Carlsberg, Budweiser, etc). Though the medicine point was a good one, some people prefer to cut out animal by-products wherever they can.
Red wine commonly has colourings that aren't suitable, as well as other things in it. Jelly drinks should be avoided unless you find veg ones, in which case down to your hearts content!
Also, be wary of coloured alcopops, especially red, purple (due to the red), pink, orange and yellow ones, all these colours can be derived from animal sources, depending on if you are vegan or vegetarian.
This is a list of British beers, ciders, spirits and wines that are vegetarian:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geraint.bev...
I'm not too content with the ignorance is bliss attitude, and that website has been fantastic for me!
EDIT: On the comment that there is no isinglass actually in the brew, the last two mouthfuls contain the isinglass, so if you are wary of the beer, just avoid the last two mouthfuls :p
The vegsociety website on alcohol if it'll help:
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/alcohol.html...
:)