Fernet?

Veronica_Castro · September 17, 2009, 2:51pm

Am putting this question here rather than Wine Talk because this question is directed more at Foodies

Does anyone out there drink Fernet? I hear it’s big with Foodies, and also popular in SF restaurants. Just wondering!

Jorge_Henriquez · September 17, 2009, 3:49pm

Used to when younger. Basically an after-dinner digestif that would burn up all the food one had just consumed a few minutes earlier. Basically burns a hole in the stomach. Prefer Amaro…normally Averna.

M_M_c_C_a_l_l · September 17, 2009, 5:17pm

I do. Steve think it smells like a urinal cake, but it really settles my stomach after a big meal.

Kriss_Reed · September 17, 2009, 5:29pm

I’ve tried it on a couple of occasions, and find it somewhat appealing. Then again, I like a palette of bitter, herbal flavors that I think most would find offputting, so YMMV. For a digestif, I prefer a well-made, varietally-expressive grappa, a few of which I’m sure you’d know where to get.

Roberto_Rogness · September 17, 2009, 6:01pm

HUUUUUGE in Argentina where they make several domestic brands and drink it mixed with cola.

G_Williams · September 17, 2009, 6:10pm

I love the stuff. For me, there is nothing better at the end of a hard day. One shot usually does the trick for me.

gene_keenan · September 19, 2009, 12:09am

I love Fernet. A big drinker of it. I like it with diet coke…
I think San Francisco is the biggest per capita consumer of it in the world outside of argentina.