Trollschoppen

Term used in the German Palatinate for the last glass of wine in a pub before going home (derived from "sich trollen" = to leave or say goodbye). Traditionally, a 0.5 litre Dubbeglas or Schoppen is filled with 3 parts Riesling and 1 part sparkling wine (instead of mineral water as is usual for a spritzer ). However, the Trollschoppen is also popularly drunk in the round, with the glass circling. This is a relic from the old days. The host would drink the Schoppen (as proof that it was not poisoned) and then pass it on. If an "Auswädischer" (stranger) is given a Dubbeglas to drink, he is accepted into the circle of Palatines, which is a great honour. This custom of the "farewell drink" corresponds to the Flucht-Achterl ("to flee" corresponds to "to troll") common in Austria. See also under drinking culture.

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