# \#beer **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/beer/104.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [Some Passing Thoughts about Showing ID to Buy Alcohol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-passing-thoughts-about-showing-id-to-buy-alcohol/1032588)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-passing-thoughts-about-showing-id-to-buy-alcohol/1032588 "2026-09-12T22:20:25Z")
When I first emigrated to New York, I arrived as a hitchhiker. I had a valid driver’s license issued by the state of New Mexico. It took me quite a while to get settled up here, but eventually I was indoors, enrolled a… --- ## [Tell me about Gothenburg Sweden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-gothenburg-sweden/1031792)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-gothenburg-sweden/1031792 "2026-07-23T14:39:08Z")
A friend and I are going to Gothenburg mid August. I’ve been looking stuff up, but I’m curious if any dopers have any ideas for stuff to do. I know @Charlie\_Tan is from that part of the world, though he doesn’t post here… --- ## [What’s For Drinks Tonight: Episode 2025 - The Empire Strikes Back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-for-drinks-tonight-episode-2025-the-empire-strikes-back/1015630)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-for-drinks-tonight-episode-2025-the-empire-strikes-back/1015630 "2026-06-24T21:38:55Z")
Continuing the discussion from What's For Dinner Tonight: Episode 2021 – A New Hope: Per the lolz of @needscoffee (the founder of the parent thread) and the request of @BippityBoppityBoo, here’s the What’s for Dinner To… --- ## [BMalion has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-has-died/1030815 "2026-06-12T22:39:55Z")
I’m very sorry to report that my friend Brian, a longtime Doper, died at 10:10pm EST yesterday in a nursing home just west of Cleveland, Ohio. His MS hit him hard in recent years, and he had various health problems whic… --- ## [Schlitz beer will be no more](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schlitz-beer-will-be-no-more/1030115)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schlitz-beer-will-be-no-more/1030115 "2026-05-19T01:12:34Z")
Bad management decisions ruined the #1 selling beer in the U.S. and it never gained its position back. And they did it right when the light beer Nazis were inudating the airwaves and corrupting everyone’s palate with wa… --- ## [Let's talk about Welsh Rarebit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-welsh-rarebit/1023705)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-welsh-rarebit/1023705 "2026-04-21T19:33:09Z")
Which is a cheese topping/spread/dip for toasted bread and possibly other things. Stouffers used to make a frozen WR that was really good. But as with all products of any kind that I like, the company stopped producing … --- ## [Doc wants me on N/A beer and spirits (any recommendations?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-wants-me-on-n-a-beer-and-spirits-any-recommendations/1022691)
**Author:** [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-wants-me-on-n-a-beer-and-spirits-any-recommendations/1022691 "2026-01-24T18:52:07Z")
So I went to a gerontologist for the first time, had many body parts scanned, and among his orders was a “Hey, Stay Away From These If You Don’t Want To Get Any Worse” Diet. #1: Alcohol … Cue sad trombone. Now, the s… --- ## [New "food court" type places that are popping up around here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-food-court-type-places-that-are-popping-up-around-here/1024973)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-food-court-type-places-that-are-popping-up-around-here/1024973 "2026-01-24T15:43:38Z")
It’s a new concept, at least around here: medium-sized, indoor areas that feature around half-a-dozen restaurants in close proximity. Similar to a mall food court, except that some serve beer, wine, cocktails, etc. Two a… --- ## [Attack Peter!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attack-peter/1026875)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attack-peter/1026875 "2026-01-22T04:27:11Z")
Son-of-a-wrek brought some PBR. The cans are done in images of Lino-engravings by a famous artist from Miami, “Attack Peter” is his professional name, I understand. The art is fun. The cans do a color change thing. Se… --- ## [Best home made drink recipe EVAH!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-home-made-drink-recipe-evah/1021889)
**Author:** [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-home-made-drink-recipe-evah/1021889 "2026-01-21T19:31:38Z")
inspired by this topic, what drink or cocktail have you invented? For example… I had Blue Moon beer in the fridge, and I was in the mood for a Boilermaker. The only whiskey I had was Fireball. What the heck, let’s tr… --- ## [Walk me through the process of ordering a round at a British pub](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-me-through-the-process-of-ordering-a-round-at-a-british-pub/1025502)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walk-me-through-the-process-of-ordering-a-round-at-a-british-pub/1025502 "2025-12-09T13:34:37Z")
Some day I’ll fulfill my life-long dream of quaffing a few pints with the locals at a British pub. I’m aware of a few differences between UK pub culture and American bar culture – no tipping, pay cash, go to the bar to o… --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-that-celebrate-it/1025189)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-that-celebrate-it/1025189 "2025-11-28T05:36:28Z")
For old time sakes: .--. {\\ / q {\\ { \`\\ \\ (-(~\` { '.{\`\\ \\ \\ ) {'-{ ' \\ .-""'-. \\ \\ {.\_{'.' \\/ '.) \\ {\_.{. {\` | {.\_{ ' { ;'-=… --- ## [A very popular brewery in the NW has abruptly shut down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-popular-brewery-in-the-nw-has-abruptly-shut-down/1024870)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-popular-brewery-in-the-nw-has-abruptly-shut-down/1024870 "2025-11-26T22:39:36Z")
Rogue Brewery is suddenly shut down. They put out an amazing number of brews and spirits over the years, and this news came as a huge surprise to me. Rogue Ales & Spirits shuts down after 37 years: ‘Everybody’s shocked’… --- ## [Splitting the G?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splitting-the-g/1024990)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splitting-the-g/1024990 "2025-11-20T13:06:24Z")
I don’t drink very much or spend a lot of time stomping in bars. The best beer on tap is often Guinness, which I have drank for many years. Perhaps a year ago, barflies started mentioning “splitting the G” when they sa… --- ## [How did longstanding American alcohol makers survive prohibition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-longstanding-american-alcohol-makers-survive-prohibition/1020263)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-longstanding-american-alcohol-makers-survive-prohibition/1020263 "2025-07-03T21:06:13Z")
Jack Daniels has been making whiskey since the 1860s. Anheuser- Busch introduced Budweiser in 1876. Pabst won a blue ribbon for its beer at the 1893 world’s fair. Coors first opened a Colorado brewery in 1873. All th… --- ## [Is it just my palate, or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-my-palate-or-what/1020336)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-my-palate-or-what/1020336 "2025-07-03T12:56:20Z")
I’ve occasionally encountered references to “skunked” beer, and “corked” wine. But only in written contexts. Are these actual phenomena that people deal with, such that I ought to revere those people and be grateful for… --- ## [What music do you want to die to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-music-do-you-want-to-die-to/1019204)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-music-do-you-want-to-die-to/1019204 "2025-06-07T03:29:17Z")
I’ve actually given this some thought. If I’m lucky enough to die in bed, alert and aware enough to hear music I’ve chosen… what would it be? I would really like to curate the last music I ever hear. Here’s what would b… --- ## [I shattered "My Doctor's" Mind in Kroger's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-shattered-my-doctors-mind-in-krogers/1019219)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-shattered-my-doctors-mind-in-krogers/1019219 "2025-06-07T02:38:42Z")
First thing First: I have no doctor Had to make a beer run. Kroger has these download coupons for insane beer discounts. Catch is, you use it, you lose it. So, if it lets you use it 5 times in a single transaction, you … --- ## [Soul Man — Missing or Misremembered Scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soul-man-missing-or-misremembered-scene/1015410)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soul-man-missing-or-misremembered-scene/1015410 "2025-03-12T19:08:57Z")
Watched Soul Man on DVD, first time seeing it in decades. allthegood had never seen it, just the SNL skits. I saw scenes I remembered from before — especially the one where they perform behind chicken wire and rednecks… --- ## [At what alcohol content does a beverage indefinitely remain 'safe' to drink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-alcohol-content-does-a-beverage-indefinitely-remain-safe-to-drink/1014649)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-alcohol-content-does-a-beverage-indefinitely-remain-safe-to-drink/1014649 "2025-02-25T02:26:13Z")
So its my understand that if you drink 80 proof liquors like whiskey or vodka that were opened and then resealed, they are still safe to drink decades later. The taste may not be as good due to things like oxidation, but… --- ## [How do you manage gastritis, food and drink-wise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-manage-gastritis-food-and-drink-wise/1014713)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-manage-gastritis-food-and-drink-wise/1014713 "2025-02-24T18:04:34Z")
So yesterday I had my first endoscopy, at 65 yrs old, and discovered that I have gastritis. I basically have no symptoms but my dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in his early 80s. From what I have read online (I’… --- ## [What modern root beer taste closest to the original ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-modern-root-beer-taste-closest-to-the-original-ones/1013953)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-modern-root-beer-taste-closest-to-the-original-ones/1013953 "2025-02-07T09:20:01Z")
Especially now that safrole is banned. I suspect there might be two answers. The closest probably being some hand-crafted root beer only available in limited markets but I’m also curious what national brands ae closest… --- ## [Do you feel guilty about taking advantage of loss leader deals for small businesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-guilty-about-taking-advantage-of-loss-leader-deals-for-small-businesses/1011002)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-guilty-about-taking-advantage-of-loss-leader-deals-for-small-businesses/1011002 "2024-12-19T07:47:25Z")
So there’s a bar down the street from me that has really good pizza and after midnight it’s half off. I was really craving some pizza late at night, so I headed over and ordered a 14" supreme (taking home half of it). Th… --- ## [Tasting new beers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tasting-new-beers/950724)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tasting-new-beers/950724 "2024-12-17T12:14:01Z")
So, what new beers have you poured down your gullet recently? Right now I am drinking something called a “White Russian Nitro” from Left hand Brewing. It is described as a white stout with coffee and vanilla added, it … --- ## [In Which Trep Goes To Hospital. A Lot. (Slight Return)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-trep-goes-to-hospital-a-lot-slight-return/1009888)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-trep-goes-to-hospital-a-lot-slight-return/1009888 "2024-11-10T19:25:59Z")
Spoiler: I’m fine. Have a laff with me. God knows, we need it. Useful Advice: If you piss blood, see a doctor. Background: Nearly five years ago I posted this thread describing events leading up to surgery for bladder … --- ## [The Mysterious case of the Creepy Pumpkin that spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mysterious-case-of-the-creepy-pumpkin-that-spoke/1009076)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mysterious-case-of-the-creepy-pumpkin-that-spoke/1009076 "2024-10-25T19:40:40Z")
A Tale as old as time. End of October. Yay! Let’s carve pumpkins. Roast seeds. Maybe even make a pie! Spicy aromas, sweaters, a crisp breeze. Leaves, eerie evening light. Happy children. Nope. More like a putrid sme… --- ## [How to measure the temperature of liquid in a can/bottle (beer, soda, etc.) without opening it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-measure-the-temperature-of-liquid-in-a-can-bottle-beer-soda-etc-without-opening-it/1008872)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-measure-the-temperature-of-liquid-in-a-can-bottle-beer-soda-etc-without-opening-it/1008872 "2024-10-17T01:50:05Z")
Is there a less-crude way of measuring the temperature of my beer besides putting a thermometer against the outside of the can? That seems inaccurate since only a portion of the sensor is actually touching something cold… --- ## [Let's improve family cocktail recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-improve-family-cocktail-recipes/1008504)
**Author:** [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-improve-family-cocktail-recipes/1008504 "2024-10-06T23:15:22Z")
I’ll start with a highball my grandfather used to mix: 1 jigger Jacquin’s Apricot Brandy 1 jigger Imperial whiskey Top with Canada Dry over ice in a highball glass My improvement: 1 jigger Rothman & Winter Orchard A… --- ## [What exactly does this political (?) shirt mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-does-this-political-shirt-mean/1007640)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-does-this-political-shirt-mean/1007640 "2024-09-25T04:13:19Z")
At least I think it’s political I assume the red states are actual “red states” but I don’t get what the beer has anything to do with it. --- ## [Hulk Hogans Real American Beer review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-hogans-real-american-beer-review/1006311)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-hogans-real-american-beer-review/1006311 "2024-08-28T19:34:02Z")
Here’s my rating from Ratebeer. It’s #1485 for me. Ratings are out of 5. \*Pours a slightly darker straw color. Aroma is very grassy, very grainy. Looks very effervescent with a zillion bubbles floating up from the … [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/beer/104.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=beer)