ADULT BEVERAGES & THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM

[hecter]

I started drinking in grade 7… Well, no, that's not true. I was drinking earlier, but I didn't actually get drunk until grade 7.

My dad would let me drink if i wanted to but getting drunk is for depressed lonley, old people.

I can tell you're going to be a big hit at parties when you're older

[funkeymunkey]

I started drinking in grade 7… Well, no, that's not true. I was drinking earlier, but I didn't actually get drunk until grade 7.

My dad would let me drink if i wanted to but getting drunk is for depressed lonley, old people.

I can tell you're going to be a big hit at parties when you're older

Yup, water gets me hyped.

[gimpyThewonder]

i'm a beer guy, i've got the bodily proportions to prove it as well. My fave being scotch style ale from Boundary Bay (micro brewery in Bham WA) or Mcewins 80 (remembered fondly from my year abroad, when i went back to visit it wasn't quite what i remembered). Next on the list is Chimay - the blue label please (then white then red). When i moved down here to the desert its all Bud & Coors light country - piss water. I haven't had what i would consider a good beer, something i can tell people 'hey you should try this' in 8 months. No good scotch ales, and not a single store in town has Chimay - i've literally checked every grocery store and liquor store in a 10 mile radius. Although when i went to Mexico for my bday i did get some good Pacifico, not the watered down export version.

Scotch Ale & Belgians. Now you are a man (I assume ) that I could go drinking with.
Check out the link in my profile, has some good Belgian info in it.
Also, have you tried Orkney Brewery's "Skull Splitter"?
Has to be my favorite Scotch Ale.

yup i am a dude. I haven't had skull spliter in quite some time. Not since my year in scotland. my tastes weren't as refined at the time so i don't remember if i liked it or not. my sister sent me a 3 pack of Belgian beer for christmas (she was working over there at the time) and i was a happy camper for 3 nights. I can't remember what the other 2 were, but i saved the Chimay for last. bless those monks

[spurgistan]

To me, picking a favorite alcohol is kinda like picking a favorite puppy - they're all awesome (well, no mezcal thanks, but really), you're always sad for leaving one out.
But if i have to, rum. Preferably on the beach, out of the bottle, [retending I'm a pirate. Bwahh.

[gimpyThewonder]

i'm a beer guy, i've got the bodily proportions to prove it as well. My fave being scotch style ale from Boundary Bay (micro brewery in Bham WA) or Mcewins 80 (remembered fondly from my year abroad, when i went back to visit it wasn't quite what i remembered). Next on the list is Chimay - the blue label please (then white then red). When i moved down here to the desert its all Bud & Coors light country - piss water. I haven't had what i would consider a good beer, something i can tell people 'hey you should try this' in 8 months. No good scotch ales, and not a single store in town has Chimay - i've literally checked every grocery store and liquor store in a 10 mile radius. Although when i went to Mexico for my bday i did get some good Pacifico, not the watered down export version.

Next week, I believe, a beer superstore is opening in my city that will sell, they promise, EVERY SINGLE KIND OF BEER FROM EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD that is legal to sell in the U.S.

that sounds like the best place on earth! When we used to live up in WA there was a bar that had around 300 different beers on offer. mostly of the bottled variety, some of which got a little skunky because they had been there for a while. But they were the only bar in town w/ Chimay (white label) on tap. The on-tap was so good in fact i usually stuck w/ those after getting one too many of the skunkies from the back.

[Iz Man]

There is a restaurant 5 minutes from my house that has 280 beers available. The beer list comes as a wine list would, nice booklet.

Even a few of the Trappist Ales. Rochefort, Westmalle, Chimay & Orval.

Gotta love those Belgians.......

[unriggable]

Cider, so wine was what I picked. Of course I'm 16 so its hard to sneak in the hard stuff...

[dwightschrute]

o yea ther all good

[luns101]

Alright, Luns101 came up with the idea and I'm running with it. What's your favorite alcoholic beverage? Beer, wine, bourbon, whisky, vodka, rum?

I only made that comment a few hours ago and you already got 31 posts on this subject?!! Outstanding!! I have always preferred the darker lagers but since getting married my wife and I are both trying the lighter stuff. Pale Ales seem to be our current kick.

Iz Man, you are far more knowledgeable than myself on these things. I heard your critique of American & European beers, but the Asian beers have been ignored. What's your take on them?

To me, picking a favorite alcohol is kinda like picking a favorite puppy - they're all awesome (well, no mezcal thanks, but really), you're always sad for leaving one out.

That is probably the most insightful thing anybody has said on this site.

[spurgistan]

There is a restaurant 5 minutes from my house that has 280 beers available. The beer list comes as a wine list would, nice booklet.

Even a few of the Trappist Ales. Rochefort, Westmalle, Chimay & Orval.

Gotta love those Belgians.......

You really have to. Say, what part of W. Mass are you from? Born and raised in Amherst, here.

[Iz Man]

You really have to. Say, what part of W. Mass are you from? Born and raised in Amherst, here.

Cheshire, just north of Pittsfield. I'm in Amherst often. You go to UMASS?

[Iz Man]

I only made that comment a few hours ago and you already got 31 posts on this subject?!! Outstanding!! I have always preferred the darker lagers but since getting married my wife and I are both trying the lighter stuff. Pale Ales seem to be our current kick.

Iz Man, you are far more knowledgeable than myself on these things. I heard your critique of American & European beers, but the Asian beers have been ignored. What's your take on them?

Funny you mention that. I happened to have lived in Japan for a couple of years. Of course this was 17 years ago or so. To be honest, I haven't tried too many Asian brews. I have had a few. I'd have to say they're not bad overall. Although I remember having a Phillipino San Miguel that was absolutely horrible.
The Japanese in particular have an affinity for rice, obviously, and it is used widely as an adjunct in their beers. Just like American lagers.
The big 3 (Bud/Miller/Coors) use rice & corn as adjuncts in addition to barley (the base grain) to lighten the body and add a "crisp"taste to the brew. Corn in particular was originally procured for brewing out of necessity. The early American brewers (I believe from Germany initially, but I'm not 100% sure) found corn to be much cheaper to obtain than barley. It was widely available, and easy to mash.

Now corn mash, well that led to another great American beverage.........
MOONSHINE.

[CrazyAnglican]

I voted beer, that's about all I drink nowadays. Used to have quite an affinity for an Irish Qualude though. I admit I tried it on the name alone, but its a bit like a milkshake with a nice kick.

1 part Kaluha
1 part Frangelico
1 part Irish Whiskey (be generous)
milk to taste
shaken with ice and strained into a highball glass

It must be a regional thing. I never had a problem getting one in Atlanta, but had a Denver bartender look at me like I'd lost my mind. He eventually followed my directions, and the CPA that I introduced it too went back for extras

[reverend_kyle]

I like jagerbombs.

[beezer]

Beer brings people together who would otherwise have nothing in common. Plus it makes people look a lot more attractive.

[gimpyThewonder]

my take on Asian beers: not that good.

I sampled a few when i was visiting a friend in Japan and they just tasted like light flavored lagers. For the reasons Iz stated. But it was fun to watch the Japanese businessmen get all drunk and falling over after 3 of them. My experience is limited to the one country but i wouldn't say i enjoyed their beer. the hospitality on the other hand was tremendous. The best way to drink in Japan is a kareoke joint. Pay 1 price for a room to sing w/ your friends and all you can drink in an hour. i think i yaked twice that night but it was great fun.

[b.k. barunt]

There is a brew in Korea called Mokli (never saw it in print, so spelling is quest.) that you won't find in the cities, and certainly not over here. It is quite possibly the foulest potable known to man, but the effect is singular. If you're ever way out into the boonies in Korea, ask for some - not for the faint of heart.

[jay_a2j]

All alcohol is nasty...however a nice cold beer with my jagerschnitzel hits the spot.

[Heretic]

I had to vote for the options "other",because I mostly enjoy Finnish long drinks.Too bad that my stomach can't handle more than a couple of beers.. But occasionally some good scotch hits the spot.

[alex_white101]

cider. no competition for me.

[DAZMCFC]

in the pub strongbow cider. in the house cans of strongbow, bottles of rose and some vodka and lemonade. to wicked try a blue lagoon, vodka blue curaco and lemonade.

[Guilty_Biscuit]

Best named beer:

[Kid_A]

whoever voted for gin needs their tongue cut out

[Guilty_Biscuit]

whoever voted for gin needs their tongue cut out

I just assumed that would have already happened in order for them to like gin.

[Anarchist]

I Love Cream Liquors, Nice and sweet

Im young and havent drank much
this is what i know
Not nearly enough people know ICE 101(chilled)
Heineken,Fosters,and Blue Moon are good beers
Whiskey follows another whiskey
and Vodka is the Devil!!!