What is in your drink.

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At last, a way to find out everything about the mysterious stranger in the pub without having to risk the pitfalls of conversation. Forget the 10 questions or the star sign, just look at what's in his or her glass. Research over the course of one week at barLocal in Fulham, London, suggests red wine drinkers are mature and beer drinkers creative. Customers who regularly bought a particular drink took part in a psychometric test to establish their personality. They were asked to fill out a card which required them to pick one of five choices of car makes which best described them. There were 100 results for each of seven drink types. Chartered psychologist Ros Taylor, who helped in the research, says: "This study seems to show a link between your personality and what you drink. This is understandable as everything that we do is an extension of ourselves. "Outward signs give an indication and clue to what a person is about, such as clothes or hair style. It is not the drink that makes the person, but rather the person who, quite literally in this instance, makes the drink." Here Ms Taylor sums up the findings: RED WINE - MATURE "Mature in outlook and discerning, reflected by the fact that they know their drinks and palates and in particular their red wines. They tend to be organised professionals and the type of people who alphabetise their CD collections. "Boring or slightly unadventurous to some, but organised and focused individuals with a clear appreciation of what they like." VODKA / WHITE WINE - ENTREPRENEURIAL "The distinction between vodka and white wine drinkers here is that vodka drinkers represent a younger version of this personality type. They both have an entrepreneurial spirit and like being in charge. "Fashion is important and they like being up to date with modern style. Whereas a red wine drinker might opt for pinstripe, vodka and white wine drinkers favour Giorgio Armani or designer equivalents. They also tend to be opinionated and independent." TEQUILA - EXTROVERT Tequila drinkers are free spirits, unconcerned about tomorrow or achievements either short or long term. "Really good fun to be around, gregarious in nature and extrovert, the Tequila drinker is typically younger in behaviour and outlook." GIN - STABILITY "The gin drinker, unlike the tequila drinker, has accepted the reality of their own existence. They focus on the home, family, friends and their interest in transport is to carry as many people around as possible. "They enjoy the comfort and security that this lifestyle has to offer. They are into relationships, soap operas, novels with happy ending and saving the whale. Fashion passes them by." BEER (LAGER or BITTER) or RUM - EXPERIMENTAL "This group is experimental and constantly creative in thought and behaviour. However, the majority of these ideas are never acted upon when they are superseded by other ideas. "They are most likely to enjoy jazz, media and unusual art. They are above mere fashion and favour the drama of wearing black. "Socially they meet in places like the pub on the corner, which keeps them in touch with their roots. "Inspiration and invigoration come from meeting and interacting with other disparate, off the wall people. They can be slightly eccentric in behaviour - and rather self consciously enjoy their difference."