# Beer Non-snobs: Stand up and be counted! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 11, 2000, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716 "2000-02-11T19:45:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/1 "2000-02-11T19:45:00Z")
Ya know… I enjoy a really good beer from time to time. I love stouts, porters, pale ales, and bocks. When I’m in some town with a good brewpub, I’ll stop in for a few. But you know what I order at the bar? What I buy at the supermarket and take home with me? What I drink in the field? **Miller Light** And I’ll admit it! Yeah, yeah, yeah–I know all about how (Canadian, Australian, etc.) beer is stronger. And I know it tastes good. But what I like even more is paying only $10/case for a beer that I actually like! Venturing from GQ and going out on a limb for the first time, Pantellerite …who is looking forward to a few Miller Lights this evening. ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/2 "2000-02-11T19:47:00Z")
Ummmm…I like Coors Lite. Closest to water and good for a cheap buzz. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/3 "2000-02-11T19:48:00Z")
Philistine. ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/4 "2000-02-11T19:50:00Z")
Hey, I drink “Bob’s BathTub Beer”, allways fresh, less than 48hrs old. _ **\ExTank** _\ ---
**Author:** ![jane\_says](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jane\_says](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jane_says)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/5 "2000-02-11T19:55:00Z")
I like really good, high brow beer. That’s what I drink when my dad’s footing the bill. But for Tuesday evening after the kids are in bed, you can’t beat “The Champagne of Beers”. Especially for $2.79 for an 8-pack of 7-oz. bottles at Kroger. That’s the regular price. It’s sometimes cheaper on the “card”. * * * Careful with that axe, Eugene. ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/6 "2000-02-11T19:57:00Z")
I drink it all. I buy it all, too. Usually my fridge consists of at least one six of high-falutin’ microbrew, and one six of Miller (The Champagne of Beers), Coors Light, or Bud. American style Pilsner is an essential while motorcycling. Not only is it a great thirst quencher for hot days, but the alcohol contents is low enough that it doesn’t bother me to have one and then get back on the bike. A microbrew, on the other hand, requires some time before I feel OK to be on a motorcycle. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/7 "2000-02-11T20:01:00Z")
I’m not a beer drinker, but I’ll pass on my Dad’s favorite of many years: PBR. Yep, that stuff that claims to be beer but has just had the shadow of a Heinkan bottle passed over it before they stick it in the can. Pabst: the drink of rednecks. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/8 "2000-02-11T20:01:00Z")
Welcome to MPSIMS **Pantellerite**! I used to drink Miller Lite - lowest calorie beer, you know. Now it’s just _too_ lite for my taste. I’ve upgraded to Miller Genuine Draft Light. When I’m not thinking about my waistline, I buy twelves of Molson Golden and Leinenkugel Honey Weiss. * * * You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. ---
**Author:** ![techchick68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@techchick68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/techchick68)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/9 "2000-02-11T20:02:00Z")
Coors = Rocky Mtn. Pee Water \< giggle \> I am a Molson Ice girl myself. Alcohol content is higher and for a 12 pack is reasonably priced. You get more “bang” for your buck 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/10 "2000-02-11T20:08:00Z")
Mon frere! I drink Bud Light and yes, I _enjoy_ it! Of course, I also drink those fruit-flavored “Blackberry Merlot” things. I just have tacky tastes in alcohol. Catrandom ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/11 "2000-02-11T20:12:00Z")
Ok - I know I’m risking a lot here admitting this - OLD STYLE. That’s ALL I drink. And if I can’t get it at a bar, I’ll drink a bud and not go there again. ---
**Author:** ![BurnMeUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/12 "2000-02-11T20:22:00Z")
I’m a total beer snob… microbrews and imports only… in fact i’m an alcohol snob in general. * * * You always use violence. I should’ve ordered glutinous rice chicken. ---
**Author:** ![SkeptiJess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@SkeptiJess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkeptiJess)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/13 "2000-02-11T20:28:00Z")
My husband is an MGD man. I like Coors Light, myself, largely for old times sake – Coors was my Grandma’s beer-of-choice. Generally, though, I just buy a case of MGD every payday for my old man and, if I want a beer, I drink one of his. I guess you could say my beer policy is modeled on Dave Barry’s beer policy: Drink it and look around for more. * * * ``` Jess ``` Full of 'satiable curtiosity ---
**Author:** ![frolix8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f04885/32.png) [@frolix8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/frolix8)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/14 "2000-02-11T20:28:00Z")
Whatever is on sale. Except Bud. If I’m buying for others or for a special occasion it’s usually Shiner Bock or Tecate. I like microbrews, but only on tap. ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/15 "2000-02-11T20:31:00Z")
My favorite non-snob beer is Miller High Life. Yikes! Can’t find it at bars too often. Usually, if I’m slummin’ it, I’ll drink Bud, but that’s mostly because my husband goes and gets me my drinks. He’s Australian and he drinks Bud because it’s the easiest thing for him to order here in the U.S. - people tend to have a hard time understanding his accent and in a loud, overcrowded bar, “Bud” is easy for a bartender to understand. He’s a Tooey’s man, though, in real life. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/16 "2000-02-11T20:36:00Z")
Missy, I’m with you. I caught ALL kinds of shit at the Chicago Doper Beer Blast last November for drinking Old Style…from UncleBeer, android, Gaudere, ValerieBlaise, Omniscient, Jophiel (boli and ChrisCTP were all right with it, but they edged closer to the other guys). My feeling was “Hey, it’s Chicago. Old Style for mine. I can GET a Harp’s Lager or a Sam Adams in New York City. But only here, in the City of Big Shoulders, can I wrap my lips around a frosty, refreshing, delicious OLD STYLE.” My home fridge is FULL of Fucking-Near-Water…Busch, Stroh’s, Schlitz, Pabst Blue Ribbon, whatever’s on sale at the Beer Store. Plus a few bottles of Labatt’s or Peroni or Guinness, just in case Unc or Gaudere drops by. “Beer. It’s a GOOD idea. Again.” * * * Uke ---
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/17 "2000-02-11T20:46:00Z")
> [@](#): > > (Canthearya said 🙂 > I used to drink Miller Lite - lowest calorie beer, you know. Now it’s just _too_ lite for my taste. I’ve upgraded to Miller Genuine Draft Light. As a matter of fact, I picked up some MGD light last night instead of Miller Lite. Why? Because it was on sale–$0.50 cheaper than Miller Lite! Good stuff, too. No Miller prodcut has ever let me down. (Thanks for the welcome!) > [@](#): > > (frolix8 said 🙂 > If I’m buying for others or for a special occasion it’s usually Shiner Bock or Tecate. I like microbrews, but only on tap. I’ll buy Shiner when it’s on sale. But for a good Cheap Texas Beer Buzz, it’s gotta be **PEARL**. My local bar sells it for $1/can for those patrons whose wallets have grown thin. Not that I drink Pearl regularly… anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/18 "2000-02-11T20:52:00Z")
> [@](#): > > (Canthearya said 🙂 > I used to drink Miller Lite - lowest calorie beer, you know. Now it’s just _too_ lite for my taste. I’ve upgraded to Miller Genuine Draft Light. As a matter of fact, I picked up some MGD light last night instead of Miller Lite. Why? Because it was on sale–$0.50 cheaper than Miller Lite! Good stuff, too. No Miller prodcut has ever let me down. (Thanks for the welcome!) > [@](#): > > (frolix8 said 🙂 > If I’m buying for others or for a special occasion it’s usually Shiner Bock or Tecate. I like microbrews, but only on tap. I’ll buy Shiner when it’s on sale. But for a good Cheap Texas Beer Buzz, it’s gotta be **PEARL**. My local bar sells it for $1/can for those patrons whose wallets have grown thin. Not that I drink Pearl regularly… anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/19 "2000-02-11T20:56:00Z")
> [@](#): > > (Canthearya said 🙂 > I used to drink Miller Lite - lowest calorie beer, you know. Now it’s just _too_ lite for my taste. I’ve upgraded to Miller Genuine Draft Light. As a matter of fact, I picked up some MGD light last night instead of Miller Lite. Why? Because it was on sale–$0.50 cheaper than Miller Lite! Good stuff, too. No Miller prodcut has ever let me down. (Thanks for the welcome!) > [@](#): > > (frolix8 said 🙂 > If I’m buying for others or for a special occasion it’s usually Shiner Bock or Tecate. I like microbrews, but only on tap. I’ll buy Shiner when it’s on sale. But for a good Cheap Texas Beer Buzz, it’s gotta be **PEARL**. My local bar sells it for $1/can for those patrons whose wallets have grown thin. Not that I drink Pearl regularly… anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716/20 "2000-02-11T21:00:00Z")
> [@](#): > > (Canthearya said 🙂 > I used to drink Miller Lite - lowest calorie beer, you know. Now it’s just _too_ lite for my taste. I’ve upgraded to Miller Genuine Draft Light. As a matter of fact, I picked up some MGD light last night instead of Miller Lite. Why? Because it was on sale–$0.50 cheaper than Miller Lite! Good stuff, too. No Miller prodcut has ever let me down. (Thanks for the welcome!) > [@](#): > > (frolix8 said 🙂 > If I’m buying for others or for a special occasion it’s usually Shiner Bock or Tecate. I like microbrews, but only on tap. I’ll buy Shiner when it’s on sale. But for a good Cheap Texas Beer Buzz, it’s gotta be **PEARL**. My local bar sells it for $1/can for those patrons whose wallets have grown thin. Not that I drink Pearl regularly… anymore. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-non-snobs-stand-up-and-be-counted/13716.md?page=2)