On Dec 9, 2005, at 11:56 AM, Wolfe, Gordon W wrote:
In actual fact, I met Terry Pratchett at a book signing two months
ago for his latest novel, "Thud!", and I asked him if "scrumpy" was
the inspiration for "scumble". he said, "Oh, of course!". Mr.
Pratchett lives in Somerset, by the way.
I see.
As I recall from the books, it's essentially an icewine made from
cider, innit? That is, you ferment the cider, then you let the water
freeze out leaving behind a more-alcoholic residue?
That'd be one of those drinks of which Nanny Ogg is not averse to the
odd pint, those drinks being, again, IIRC, the same drinks that most
people drink out of very small glasses.
Adam
