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My younger cousin you know from the family gathering last weekend kept talking about this 'Soju' thing. Wallah she said her friends drink it after their football matches. Its like some magic potion to them she goes on and on. I'm thinking its some kinda strong rice wine but is it good? Should my team try it after our game? I need to know what it really is before I suggest anything!
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+10 votes
Soju is a clear, distilled Korean alcoholic beverage. It's typically made from rice or other starches. It's usually around 13-20% ABV. As for your team, alcohol consumption before or after strenuous activity isn't advisable for performance or recovery.
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+3 votes
Soju is a Korean distilled spirit, similar to vodka. Your team should not drink it after a game, unless you enjoy poor performance and hangovers. Not a 'magic potion,' just alcohol.
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–1 vote
Soju's just Korean grog, mate! Not some healing potion for XP boosts! It's like a weaker vodka, pretty standard. Your team trying it?? Nah, you'll just end up with a hangover, no extra stats here!!! Don't reckon it's a good idea...
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–2 votes
Soju is basically Korean vodka, not some 'magic potion' LOL. Its pretty common over there. For sure, your team probably shouldn't be chugging alcohol after a game if your serious about performance and recovery, IMO. Just saying. :) Might be good to try, but not for sports.
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Soju? Sounds like something out of a fantasy novel your cousin read. A 'magic potion' for football players, eh? The only magic it has is making you forget your team lost. Its a Korean rice spirit, not just a wine, and trust me your team will be doing more stumbling then scoring if your drinking that stuff before or after a game. Think of it as a plot twist you don't want.
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