After a previous post here I think it’s become fairly obvious. I like beer. After enduring a “lecture” by my useless Communist cowerker (who’s got about as much bite as a toothless 90-year old man gumming his way through a bowl of Cream of Wheat) about my “drinking habits”, and who insists I should be putting my money away instead of spending it “willy-nilly” (like it’s any of his fuckin’ business), I only have one thing to say. “Ed”, ya know what? I still like beer.
So, I’m starting a little personal support group. For anyone who takes hell for it, or anyone that simply likes to enjoy an occasional cold frosty, I give you my full support. Every freedom loving man and woman should be able to enjoy a barley pop. As a matter of fact, have one on me.
Tripler
Because a Sam Adams is a terrible thing to waste.
Tripler, I’m with you too. Here’s something that just came to me and pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter:
MY FAVORITE BEERS
(To the tune of “My Favorite Things,” and with apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein)
Glasses of stout topped off with fine foam,
A six-pack of porter awaits me at home,
I’ll raise my glass and salute you with “Cheers!”
As I recall some of my favorite beers.
Dark-colored ale freshly pulled from a tap,
A bottle of lager that’s just lost its cap,
Don’t think that I’ve had a Lite one this year,
But these are a few of my favorite beers.
While craft-brewed micros won’t cause me to flinch,
I’d reach for a mass-market brew in a pinch.
I don’t much care and I mean that sincere,
'Cause they’re all among my favorite beers.
Some folks hate it
Some are scornful
Some don’t want it allowed
But I’ll say it right here and I’ll say it right now
“You know, I like beer! And I’m proud!”
Just want to go on record to say that I DON’T like beer. I don’t know why not. It does nothing for me. I am clearly missing the Gene that governs Beer Appreciation.
“You just haven’t been trying the Right Beer,” my friends told me, plying me with their favorite brew. Nope. Tried 'em all. Don’t like 'em. I’m not going to waste time looking for Mr. Right of the Beer world.
“I know what you mean,” some of them say,“Most of the time I don’t like it either. But doesn’t it taste great when you’re hot and sweaty, after mowing the lawn or playing a Game, and you’re really thirsty?” Nope. It still tastes like Beer.
Mind you, I don’t object at all to other people drinking beer, any more than a tone-deaf guy doesn’t mind people listening to music. Just ignore me in my affliction.
Nor do I object to drinking. I like a glass of wine.
I don’t agree with what you drink, but I’ll defend to the death your right to drink it!
Tripler – it’s time for a name change to Tippler. Maybe we should do a thread: “beers that I like.”
Favorites:
Carta Blanca for its nutty taste
Rolling Rock when I want a clear pilsner
Little Kings are a nice little ale
Pyramid Hefeweizen for some body
Belgian Ale is hard to find but very tasty
Anchor Steam when I’m in San Francisco
Dislikes:
Henry Weinhard’s tastes good but gives me a headache
Corona is too sweet (I read once that it’s one of the most-caloric beers because of sugar content but can’t cite the source)
Sam Adams occasionally donates a headache too
“Bill” pronounced by cute women in China sounds just like “Beer”. Truthfully. I not only like beer, I brew beer (well, not lately) I drink beer, I have been a proud and active member of not one, not two, not three, but FOUR brewpub Mug Clubs (#3204 at the Buffalo Brew Pub in Buffalo, NY; # 201 at Gritty McDuff’s in Freeport, ME; no number at Oglethorpe Brewing Company in Savannah; and currently #17 at the Titanic Breweryin Coral Gables, FL). Beer is good.
I really like Harp, Goose Island Pale Ale, Newcastle and for drinking with a meal, honestly I’ll just knock back a few Miller Lites.
But my two favorite beers OF ALL TIME are
Honey Brown (good GOD that’s a smooth drinkin’ beer, I can throw down ten and not even know it)
and
Berghoff Hazelnut Winterfest - I worked at the Berghoff for a while and when they told me that they were going to discontinue this beer, I almost cried. It’s only available from November to January. If you’re in Chicago, check it out.
I’m with ya here… I’ve tried it on various and sundry occasions over the years, and it does nothing for me. I’ll use it to make pizza crust in my bread machine, but I’ve had the odd can of beer sit in the fridge for over a year. I like some wines and some mixed drinks, but beer does nothing for me. Guess that’s why I wasn’t able to complete my Navy career.
Rolling Rock, Newcastle Brown, Wasatch Ale (can only get this one in Utah though), Harps Lager, Guinness, Shlafly’s Hefe Weizen or Summer brew or whatever they’re selling in an outdoor setting on a hot day.
Count me in too, Tripler. I am a major beer lover. My favorites include Sam Adams, Killians, Fat Tire, Goose Island Honker’s Ale, and I’ve recently tried Michelob’s Black and Tan, which is pretty tasty. Oh, and Bass.
<wanders off to find a beer>
