This article is about a type of beer exported from Arabel. For a variety of duergar alcohol, see Bitter-ale.
Bitter Black was a stout beer exported from Arabel and sold through Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.[2]
Description[]
This heavy beer tasted best when served at cellar temperatures. Arabellans looked down upon anyone drinking it at a different temperature. Bitter Black had a dark black color with a thick head of deep brown foam.[2]
Availability[]
- Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold Bitter Black in a variety of containers.[2]
- The High Helm inn and festhall in Juniril village of Cormyr[3] and Twelve Dancing Knights tavern in Greatgaunt listed Bitter Black among its regular libations.[4]
- The Candlekeep Inn had Bitter Black on its drinks menu, charging 1 silver piece per pint.[7]
- The Silver Taproom in Essembra served Bitter Black for a single silver coin.[5]
- The Nashkel Inn in Amn and the Friendly Arm on the Sword Coast served imported Bitter Black for a single gold coins.[6]
- Bitter Black was available from the Den of the Seven Vales inn and the Mithrest in the Guards District of Athkatla.[8]
- Bitter Black traveled as far north as the Ten-Towns of Icewind Dale. It was sold at The Salty Dog tavern in Targos in 1312 DR.[9]
Prices[]
Bitter Black could be purchased in the following containers:[2]
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Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Black Isle Studios (February 2001). Designed by Chris Avellone, Steve Bokkes, John Deiley, J.E. Sawyer. Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter. Interplay.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 127. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ed Greenwood (July 1995). Volo's Guide to Cormyr. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 193. ISBN 0-7869-0151-9.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ed Greenwood (July 1995). Volo's Guide to Cormyr. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 209. ISBN 0-7869-0151-9.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ed Greenwood (January 1996). Volo's Guide to the Dalelands. (TSR, Inc), p. 64. ISBN 0-7869-0406-2.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 BioWare (December 1998). Designed by James Ohlen. Baldur's Gate. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ Chris Avellone (January 1999). “Baldur's Gate: Candlekeep”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #255 (TSR, Inc.), p. 57.
- ↑ BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ Black Isle Studios (August 2002). Designed by J.E. Sawyer. Icewind Dale II. Interplay.