WTF beer?!! - Page 3

ISUKappa · #1 10-18-2005, 01:34 PM

When I was young and drank solely to get drunk, I would drink whatever was on hand. Even after I turned 21 and could go to the bars, I stuck to either Miller Lite or Captian/diets. Now that I drink more to enjoy it, I've expanded into wines, craft beers and some martinis.

I do agree, a lot of it is about image. Whether or not people are conscious of it, everything we do is about promoting some type of image: "look at how superior I am" or "look how real I am" or "look at how I don't care what you think."

Regarding microbrews and craft beers, I think it's also helped that many of the larger microbreweries are selling their product nationwide, as opposed to only regionally.

All this talk of drinking has made me thirsty -- I really kind of miss being able to have a beer or glass of wine whenever I want.

Rudey · #2 10-18-2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by valkyrie
[B]Here's an article I just read in the paper. Thoughts?

My thoughts -- YOU GUYS tell me people aren't so stupid that they decide what to drink because of marketing and that they treat drinks as accessories. I could see some girls going out for martinis a few times because they want to be Carrie from SATC, but seriously, for real? That kind of thing really has such a huge effect?

I take issue with the last two paragraphs. I guess I can only speak for myself, but I drink (a lot of) what would be considered "craft beers" -- not because I'm "trading up" or because it's "high end" or "luxury" or whatever -- it's because it TASTES GOOD. The concept of trying to project an image with your choice of beverage is bizarre.

Also, why would tastes becoming "more sophisticated" lead to less beer consumption? Beer is subtle and complex (good beer, at least) but an appletini is just overpowering sweetness and, seriously, gross.

If the tastes of people in general are changing, I can deal with that. I just have a hard time thinking of people being such pansies to marketing. What do you drink? Have your tastes changed? Do you care about the image your drink selection presents?

Your grammar is awful in this post.

-Rudey

valkyrie · #3 10-18-2005, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
Your grammar is awful in this post.

-Rudey

So now you're post-stalking me because I called you out for being stupid in a different thread? Have fun with that.

Rudey · #4 10-18-2005, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by valkyrie
So now you're post-stalking me because I called you out for being stupid in a different thread? Have fun with that.

No. I am helping you with your grammar.

And you did not call me stupid. Given your age and your last few posts to me, I am concerned you might be experiencing menopause.

-Rudey

valkyrie · #5 10-18-2005, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
No. I am helping you with your grammar.

And you did not call me stupid. Given your age and your last few posts to me, I am concerned you might be experiencing menopause.

-Rudey

Thanks for your concern, rudey. I really appreciate it and hope this isn't interfering with your ability to spend time post-stalking The1calledTKE.

Rudey · #6 10-18-2005, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by valkyrie
Thanks for your concern, rudey. I really appreciate it and hope this isn't interfering with your ability to spend time post-stalking The1calledTKE.

Great fictional short story.

-Rudey

KSigkid · #7 10-18-2005, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by valkyrie
Oh, girl. You must try Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale. It is OMG SO GOOD. It's the best pumpkin beer I've ever had, aside from this Great Pumpkin thing I had at GABF that I have no idea where to find.

If you're someone who doesn't like beer but likes sweet, I can't say enough good things about vanilla porter. It's the best thing ever. Stoney Creek makes a really good one. Also, if you're in the Chicago area, I tried some TO DIE FOR coffee and chocolate beers from Walter Payton's Roundhouse -- whatever the brewery is there.

Some other beers I love:
Jackman's Pale Ale from Left Hand
Loft from New Belgium (Fat Tire is good, but Loft is better although it's only out six months of the year)
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Bell's Two Hearted
Alaskan Brewing Company's Smoked Porter
Oskar Blues Old Chub

That smoked porter still sounds really good; I've got to see if some place has it around here.

Between these posts and an article in one of today's papers, I have a craving for pumpkin ale now. I'll have to pick some up tomorrow.

Munchkin03 · #8 10-18-2005, 07:32 PM

I don't really like mixed drinks. Since leaving college, I've learned to appreciate beer more and more.

Chimay Blue is love.

KSigkid · #9 10-18-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Munchkin03
I don't really like mixed drinks. Since leaving college, I've learned to appreciate beer more and more.

Chimay Blue is love.

Ah yes, Chimay. Now that is some good stuff. It's well worth the price.

valkyrie · #10 10-18-2005, 10:10 PM

I'm kind of afraid of Chimay ever since Ben almost put his eye out with the cork. We had to go to the emergency room. I shit you not.

I'm having a Stone IPA right now and it's lovely.

33girl · #11 10-18-2005, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KSigkid
Ah yes, Chimay. Now that is some good stuff. It's well worth the price.

That sounds intriguing. Tell me more.

sugar and spice · #12 10-19-2005, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by valkyrie
Bell's Two Hearted

Tell me about this one, i.e., would I like it? The bar I always go to on Tuesdays has a lot of beers for two dollars a pint on Tuesday nights and I always end up getting the Spotted Cow . . . but I should branch out, and somebody recommended this one to me tonight, so now I'm thinking.

And yeah, you are SUCH a beer stealth marketer.

valkyrie · #13 10-19-2005, 01:33 AM

If you don't like Two Hearted, you have no soul.