Most of the west handles lactose pretty well so it's still an insult. Scandinavians also happen to be the most lactose tolerant in the world so I've heard. It's a good possibility that Nords share that ability.

@Sorrowless: Huh. That's pretty cool.

@Sorrowless: Like I said, the derogatory term is presumably not meant to be taken literally. I doubt they are that elitist about their choice of beverage, it's just a metaphor