He attributes it to the prevalence of garlic in European cooking.
It was in Prague that Harris and I did a kind and friendly thing to George.

We had noticed for some time past that George was getting too fond of Pilsener beer.

This German beer is an insidious drink, especially in hot weather; but it does not do to imbibe too freely of it.
It does not get into your head, but after a time it spoils your waist.

I always say to myself on entering Germany: "Now, I will drink no German beer.

The white wine of the country, with a little soda-water; perhaps occasionally a glass of Ems or potash.