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Two Beers from the Ukraine-
Obolon Premium & Slavutych Classic
by F. Sot Fitzgerald

When the USSR collapsed and its economy began to spiral, folks in Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet republics began emigrating.  A great many Russians and Ukrainians have landed in New York City, especially in the southeast reaches of Brooklyn- Brighton Beach, Coney Island, for example.  Naturally, some of their mores have come with them, including food and drink.

Although Obolon Premium and Slavutych Classic both are Ukrainian lagers, the difference in taste is huge.  Obolon Premium (5.2% alcohol) is a salty brew that has a Heineken-like smell.  Unlike Holand's Heinie, though, it lacks a crisp finish, and more or less slathers the mouth with an unpleasant bitterness.  (Rating **)

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Slavutych Classic (4% alcohol), though, is a good beer.  It is a touch salty, with a slight lemon taste, which makes it crisp and refreshing.  Slavutych is a fine beer for the warmer months. Give it a try. (Rating ***)

Slavutych Classic is imported by Doyna Michigan Company, who can be reached at 248-426-7273.

Reviewed 12/31/00

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