Alcohol in the GDR
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My Beers in the GDR, Part Three: Yes, there was lots of beer in East Germany
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View of a liquor shelf at the GDR Museum in Pirna, Germany, 18 December 2012. Photo: Jens Kalaene Stock Photo - Alamy
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Tyczka-nur Für Spiritus,alcohol Stove,made in Gdr,vintage Spirit Stove, alcohol Fueled,portable,camping,very Rare,collectables,gift,1950s - Israel
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Vintage Desca Camping Stove Single Burner Alcohol Stove Made in GDR - Finland
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Gdr restaurant hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Germans drinking more alcohol-free beer
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Katja Hoyer: we need to hear 'the whole story' about East Germany
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Socialism Is the Best Prophylaxis': The German Democratic Republic's Health Care System
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Alcohol The View East