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Barlife
Boat bars, Turku
OLIVIER GOUJON / ROBERT HARDING ©
Rumours about Finnish beer prices are a little exaggerated, and there's a big so-
cial drinking scene here (
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) that's great to take part in. Finns lose that
famous reserve after a
tuoppi
(half-litre glass) or three of beer and are keen to
chat to foreigners; it's the best way to meet local people. The main cities are full of
original and offbeat bars, and you'll soon find a favourite Suomi tipple, whether it's
the Finnish ciders, microbrewed beers, sweet-and-sour
lonkero
(ready-made mix
of gin and fruity soft drink), or unusual shots such as salty liquorice vodka or
cloudberry liqueur.
