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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 15:01, 17 March 2010
Romulan Ale
Romulan ale is a highly intoxicating alcoholic beverage of Romulan origin with a characteristic blue color (this can range from a pale sky blue to a dark midnight blue, depending on the "vintage"). It takes a while to ferment and is also used for medicinal purposes. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
Although it has been illegal in the Federation from at least the early 2280s to the late 2370s, in actual practice the majority of Starfleet officers had sampled it at one point or another. A rare exception was Admiral William Ross. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
Admiral James T. Kirk received a bottle of Romulan ale, dated 2283, as a birthday gift from Doctor Leonard McCoy in 2285. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
Captain James T. Kirk was able to procure some for his crew, and served it at a state dinner with Gorkon in 2293. When pressed by one of the Klingons on its illegality, he wryly noted it was, "one of the advantages of being a thousand light years from Federation headquarters." However, the ensuing hangover convinced him to order that the drink no longer be served at diplomatic functions. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
In 2362, Fallit Kot hijacked a shipment of Romulan ale. He was sentenced to eight years in a Romulan labor camp. (DS9: "Melora")
In 2366, the replicators aboard the USS Enterprise-D were not capable of replicating Romulan ale, it would require programming the devices with the molecular structure of the beverage. The recipe was not readily available due to the lack of communication and information between the Federation and the Romulan Empire. (TNG: "The Defector")
Romulan ale is even a challenge for species as stout as the Klingons, who are usually quite resistant to the effects of alcohol. After drinking a sizable amount of Romulan ale in celebration of William T. Riker and Deanna Troi's wedding in 2379, Worf, obviously suffering its effects, stated that "Romulan ale should be illegal", to which Geordi La Forge replied, "It is." (Star Trek Nemesis)
Romulan ale briefly became legal in the Federation during the Dominion War when the embargo was lifted, due to the alliance between the Federation and the Romulans. However, by 2379, Romulan ale was prohibited again. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"; Star Trek Nemesis)
Background Information
Kali-fal, the real name of Romulan ale?
A blue Romulan beverage
There was also a blue drink in "The Enterprise Incident" which may have been Romulan ale. Kali-fal may be the Romulan name for 'Romulan Ale' - they both appear to be bluish liquids that pack a wallop.
In the script for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, it states that when Kirk and McCoy drink Romulan Ale, it is an "instant drunk."
The Las Vegas Star Trek Experience sold bottles and six-packs of "Romulan Ale", a blue lager-style beer made by Central American brewery Cerveceria La Constancia on exclusive license from Paramount Pictures.
In real life there are some who have made their own "Romulan Ale", for instance a mixture of Bacardi® rum, Everclear® alcohol, and Blue Curaçao liqueur, at equal amounts with no diluting liquid (rated at 134-proof). Another known mix is Blue Curaçao, Creme de Banana and cream soda/ginger ale.
Romulan ale has always appeared some tint of blue, except in Star Trek Nemesis, when it appeared brownish colored. This is either a continuity violation or an introduction of a new type of ale not seen onscreen before.
Romulan ale appears to occupy a status in the Federation similar to Cuban cigars or European absinthe in the United States.
The Romulan ale bottle seen in Star Trek Nemesis was sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay. [1]
In 2009, an energy drink called Romulan Ale Energy Drink was manufactured by Boston America and released to tie into the film Star Trek.