Mon, Mar 14, 2005 - Page 16 News List

At the bar with the Thirsty

Kevin Brauch first a made name for himself as a kids' show host on Canadian TV, but over the past four years has become a household name worldwideas the host of the amusing, alcohol-fuelled show `The Thirsty Traveler' on the Knowledge Channel.`Taipei Times' staff reporter Gavin Phipps recently caught up with Brauch while he was in town sampling some of the Taiwan's top tipples to ask if he enjoys his job and whether his friends are jealus.

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TT: What and where was the foulest concoction you've ever had to consume?

KB: Germany. I'm not knocking the Germans, I mean I have German ancestors, but, God, they make some awful schnapps and all in the name of digestion.

They say that appetizers open up the pallet, but when they make this stuff out of roots from the forest floor, add spices and some bark for flavor then let it sit for six weeks it's just vile. It makes Jagermeister taste like candy.

TT: When you're not drinking for work what's your poison and how do you unwind?

KB: I'm a bit of a beer and wine guy. Call it self-preservation kicking in, but when I'm not working I go home to clean up a bit.

I go to the gym to workout and watch soccer on television. I enjoy wine and beer with a meal. It's the thing to do. I don't know why anybody would ruin a good meal with a coke. I just don't understand that. But ideally, and if I had the choice I'd love to be in Jamaica drinking rum and cold Red Stripes and enjoying the hospitality of the locals, if you know what I mean.

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