Funny things you've overheard about beer

[lowtones84]

Just got a bottle of Three Philosophers for half price at the grocery store. It was getting old so they put it on clearance.

Last year I got a bottle of Saison Pipaix that was bottled in '93 like that from an interesting ethnic market It was very interesting. And yummy.

 

[brewguyver]

I conned SWMBO into taking pictures of wild yeast cultures today while I was working on something else. I hear her say (in a very annoyed way) "well this one is boring!" Apparently there was one that didn't have a big pelecule on it.

 

[geek_chaser]

I went to my step moms birthday yesterday and I was told to bring beer, so I did. Well, everyone was excited for my uncle to try it cause he is all about craft beer. He told me that he doesn't drink micro brew, so he won't touch it. ? No one in my family drank it. My moms friends did and they loved it. Out of no where my family is too good for beer. Since when? I'm more mad about how rude they all were then it being funny. But I have to laugh, because since when doesn't my family drink? That's all I have ever seen them do is drink beer! And they are all about being crafty, so isn't home brew their dream? Oh well, more for me.

 

[Cheesy_Goodness]

I went to my step moms birthday yesterday and I was told to bring beer, so I did. Well, everyone was excited for my uncle to try it cause he is all about craft beer. He told me that he doesn't drink micro brew, so he won't touch it. ? No one in my family drank it. My moms friends did and they loved it. Out of no where my family is too good for beer. Since when? I'm more mad about how rude they all were then it being funny. But I have to laugh, because since when doesn't my family drink? That's all I have ever seen them do is drink beer! And they are all about being crafty, so isn't home brew their dream? Oh well, more for me.

That's a bit of a jerk move for them to ask you to bring it knowing they wouldn't be having any.

 

[unionrdr]

I've found out that way that some folks just aren't ready for fuller flavor in their beer.

 

[geek_chaser]

They have always been conceded and unappreciative. I just won't share with them anymore. (Which now I have to figure out other Christmas ideas. They were all going to get home brew). I will just get to have a beer tasting with my friends.

 

[beaksnbeer]

They have always been conceded and unappreciative. I just won't share with them anymore. (Which now I have to figure out other Christmas ideas. They were all going to get home brew). I will just get to have a beer tasting with my friends.

NO! you give them homebrew you'll have something to drink then without having to bring any extra

 

[n240sxguy]

They have always been conceded and unappreciative. I just won't share with them anymore. (Which now I have to figure out other Christmas ideas. They were all going to get home brew). I will just get to have a beer tasting with my friends.

You need to give them each a 24oz Steel Reserve for Christmas. Don't waste your brew on people who don't appreciate a good thing. A guy I work with used to be stuck on miller mgd. One day he was talking about trying other beers. I was excited, but then Amstel light is as far as he went. I told him it was a fine beer, better than what he was drinking, and that he should continue his journey. Nope. Stuck on Amstel like a crack addict. Doesn't like or want to try anything else. He tried a Sam Adams Oktoberfest, and hated it. Then he says I should bring in some of mine for him to try. Never gonna happen. Don't throw your pearls to swine.

 

[roastquake]

You need to give them each a 24oz Steel Reserve for Christmas.

Haha a lump of coal! Bad little adult children get the 211 for Christmas

 

[Renoun]

Haha a lump of coal! Bad little adult children get the 211 for Christmas

Save this Lump of Coal for yourself.

 

[BeerGrylls]

Here's my comical contribution:
I was in southern France on business, and my now-wife was along with me. The two of us were out with some of my French clients, and she and I are beer-drinkers more than wine-drinkers. So at dinner we asked them, "We'd like to try French beer, do you know any?" they looked puzzled by the question, and took a moment to huddle with each other, murmuring in French. After what seemed like a long time, they responded, "Uhhh, heineken"

:smack::smack::smack::smack::smack::smack::smack:

 

[bleme]

"We'd like to try French beer, do you know any?". After what seemed like a long time, they responded, "Uhhh, heineken"

I was 18 when I went to Greece in the summer of 1990 and the only beer choices I saw were Amstel and Heineken. There are several good breweries in France now, but they probably haven't been around for very long.

 

[day_trippr]

Spent two weeks in northern Italy this year and never saw anything other than Italian BMC. They really don't do beer there.

Which was fine, as we were prepared to blow a grand on wine anyway

Cheers!

 

[mcspanner]

I was 18 when I went to Greece in the summer of 1990 and the only beer choices I saw were Amstel and Heineken. There are several good breweries in France now, but they probably haven't been around for very long.

The best French brewery I know of was founded in 1914. Pelforth beats any BMC type swill into a cocked hat.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Saturday night at a newish, rather nice steakhouse that I did not know existed for a friends birthday watched the server pour an IPA like a bud (slowly down the edge of a chilly glass to get no head). I then looked at the craft selection and corona was the first thing listed. Not too badly worried I ordered a Founders Centennial IPA. When he brought it to me I requested to pour it myself, warmed the glass and did so properly. He later tried to take my bottle before I had emptied it the rest of the way. Good waiter, especially with our group size so I was not saying anything. A second followed this way then I decided to change things up and have a milk stout. He brought it to me, performed the BMC pour and commented "You do not look like someone who likes head." I stopped for a minute, stared at him, and just let it pass. I think I handled it reasonably well but had to laugh when the birthday boy accidentally grabbed his junk. but that is a story for another time.

 

[rockbasementbeer]

but that is a story for another time.

I feel like this is a story for now

 

[MaxStout]

Here's my comical contribution:
I was in southern France on business, and my now-wife was along with me. The two of us were out with some of my French clients, and she and I are beer-drinkers more than wine-drinkers. So at dinner we asked them, "We'd like to try French beer, do you know any?" they looked puzzled by the question, and took a moment to huddle with each other, murmuring in French. After what seemed like a long time, they responded, "Uhhh, heineken"

:smack::smack::smack::smack::smack::smack::smack:

I was in Cannes last year and stopped in a big supermarket. They had one side of an aisle dedicated to beer from all over Europe (gotta love the EU!). Most of it was Belgian, with a lesser amount of German, and a few French. Lots of single bottles for about EU1.50-2.00 each. I tried a couple French brands (don't recall which), and was not terribly impressed. But the Belgians I snapped up were great.

 

[Hanso]

Here's my comical contribution:
I was in southern France on business, and my now-wife was along with me. The two of us were out with some of my French clients, and she and I are beer-drinkers more than wine-drinkers. So at dinner we asked them, "We'd like to try French beer, do you know any?" they looked puzzled by the question, and took a moment to huddle with each other, murmuring in French. After what seemed like a long time, they responded, "Uhhh, heineken"

:smack::smack::smack::smack::smack::smack::smack:

Lol very nice. When in Rome, er, south France...
I hope you declined the Heineken and recognized the opportunity. I'm impressed they collectively knew what beer is.

 

[BeerGrylls]

Lol very nice. When in Rome, er, south France...
I hope you declined the Heineken and recognized the opportunity. I'm impressed they collectively knew what beer is.

When in Rome is right! I passed on the Heineken and had wine.

 

[lowtones84]

There are quite a few good French beers actually (well aaactuaaaaallyyyyyyyy), but all of the ones I know are in the bier de gard/farmhouse family. Stuff from La Choulette is nice, Brasserie Thiriez, Jenlain is alright. Saint Armand Country Ale (Brasserie Castelain) is tasty, as is Gavroche (Brasserie De Saint Sylvestre), is a great malty, reddish beer, perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner in my opinion.

France gets a bad rap (somewhat understandably) as far as beer goes.

 

[unionrdr]

reminds me of a trip to London,Ontario back in the 90's with a couple of us from Ford on an "inspection tour". we stopped after work for dinner at a place that sounded good...called "The Beef Baron II". We realized pretty quickly it was a burlesque joint! One of the girls walked right by us with white lace garters & stockings with heels. But no bra or panties! Blonde too. They had this whole joint of beef on a warmer. but the Molson we drank was made 1.25M back up the street,& STILL cost $3.18 per bottle Canadian. 3 beers was close to 10 bucks.

 

[tennesseean_87]

I did not know tobacco aged well. That's interesting. I guess this is only true if the tobacco is well maintained like in a humidor?

Pipe tobacco is either sold loose and sits in jars that get a good turnover, or is sold in vacuum-sealed tins. The light flavored stuff doesn't get any better, but Virginia leaf and complex English-style blends meld and develop with age like an Old Ale, BDSA, Barleywine, etc.

 

[sandyeggoxj]

I was at a small brewery in McCall and a couple from out of town walked in. He went to the bathroom and she bellied up and ordered a blue moon. Bartender tried to explain that the only beer they serve is what they make in the next room. After a good blank face she asks what is similar so they served her something on the lighter side. He comes out and ordered a coors light. Once again the speech about the next room. He ends up with something lighter as well. By the end of the night they were drinking black IPA and other hoppy awesome beers.

I guess I live in a bubble where all my friends know what "beer" is and that it doesn't come in a skinny can from golden or with an AB somewhere on the label. It is good to see more people coming to to the craft side. And a good reminder for me to keep evangelizing!

 

[masonsjax]

Your story began with the husband making some coors light in the next room.

 

[bergen69]

reminds me of a trip to London,Ontario back in the 90's with a couple of us from Ford on an "inspection tour". we stopped after work for dinner at a place that sounded good...called "The Beef Baron II". We realized pretty quickly it was a burlesque joint! One of the girls walked right by us with white lace garters & stockings with heels. But no bra or panties! Blonde too. They had this whole joint of beef on a warmer. but the Molson we drank was made 1.25M back up the street,& STILL cost $3.18 per bottle Canadian. 3 beers was close to 10 bucks.

Did the collar match the cuffs?

 

[unionrdr]

Ooooh Yeeeaaah! Very F-able indeed!!! Wanted to give her some beef...

 

[MaxStout]

I was at a small brewery in McCall and a couple from out of town walked in. He went to the bathroom and she bellied up and ordered a blue moon. Bartender tried to explain that the only beer they serve is what they make in the next room. After a good blank face she asks what is similar so they served her something on the lighter side. He comes out and ordered a coors light. Once again the speech about the next room. He ends up with something lighter as well. By the end of the night they were drinking black IPA and other hoppy awesome beers.

I give 'em credit for sticking around and trying it. I see people walk into taprooms and ask for "lite beer" or similar, then walk out when they can't get it.

 

[rockbasementbeer]

I was at a small brewery in McCall and a couple from out of town walked in. He went to the bathroom and she bellied up and ordered a blue moon. Bartender tried to explain that the only beer they serve is what they make in the next room. After a good blank face she asks what is similar so they served her something on the lighter side. He comes out and ordered a coors light. Once again the speech about the next room. He ends up with something lighter as well. By the end of the night they were drinking black IPA and other hoppy awesome beers.

I guess I live in a bubble where all my friends know what "beer" is and that it doesn't come in a skinny can from golden or with an AB somewhere on the label. It is good to see more people coming to to the craft side. And a good reminder for me to keep evangelizing!

I've never understood why anyone would go to a brewery and ask for a BMC

 

[bzwyatt]

Hm... Can you buy and drink any BMC at the places they make BMC? Do they have taprooms?

 

[MaxStout]

Hm... Can you buy and drink any BMC at the places they make BMC? Do they have taprooms?

Unless things have changed, I recall there being a sample room for tour guests at an A-B brewery when I visited several years ago.

But they didn't fill growlers.