&SOME MORE YEAST FOR THE RED-DRAGON LUCIFEREAN BEAST'S FEAST.WHAT AN INSULT NASTY BEER AS A REMINDER OF KATE AND WHAT U SMELL AND TASTE AS U KISS HER IN HASTE WITH GRISEL AND A TRACE OF SPOTTED DICK'S LU-GRACE.

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Top 10 Royal-Wedding Souvenirs

Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton sparked a souvenir bonanza that only grows more intense as the April 29 nuptials approach. From official china and coins to unofficial condoms and comic books, TIME takes a look at some of the most colorful goods commemorating the royal wedding

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'Kiss Me Kate' Beer

By William Lee AdamsFriday, Mar. 18, 2011

Castle Rock Brewery

As Britain gets ready to cheer a royal wedding, the Castle Rock Brewery in Nottingham is preparing a toast of its own. In February its master brewer Adrian Redgrove announced the outfit had plans to brew "Kiss Me Kate," a pale beer that will be "elegant, tasteful and British to the core," and well balanced with "some hops, some bitterness and sweetness coming through." The commemorative tipple becomes available in April — on tap and in a limited-edition collection of 100 bottles. Assuming it's as tasteful as its inspiration, the drink should be a delight.

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