[HPforGrownups] Butterbeer (Re: Bat Bogey Hex)

[Kagome Shikon Seeker]

No: HPFGUIDX 83595

Gorda:

Maybe it's something like a buttery nipple (Butterscotch, Schnapps and Irish
cream)
but with beer instead of the Irish cream

Or maybe like a spiked eggnog type thing

Kagome:

I don't think so.  In GoF, Harry comments that Butterbeer isn't strong (when
Winky is getting drunk on it).  Dobby disputes that, saying, "It is for
house elves."

This - along with the fact that children order it regularly in Hogsmeade,
and no fuss is made over it, as well as Lupin giving it to Harry on at least
one occasion - tells us that if it is alcoholic, the amount must be
miniscule.

I can't imagine even in the wizarding community, teachers and parents
allowing 11 year old children to drink alcohol.  No, I'd imagine it's about
as "alcoholic" as Ginger Beer, although what it tastes like is still
unknown.

Kagome:
(Wondering if JKR won't help come up with some sort of drink that tastes
like what Butterbeer does.)