Funny things you've overheard about beer

[m00ps]

If Paducah wasn't 300+ miles from me...

Jesus, how do we even live in the same state?

 

[dsniegocki]

was picking out beers with my sister's husband who was visiting from out of town, he wanted to try local brews but wouldn't as most of them were "in cans... you know, you can taste the metal from the can... beer is horrible when it's packaged that way! I thought you of all people would know this since you brew beer!"

Just... wow. I stopped giving him recommendations at that point. Noda Hop Drop n Roll would've been wasted on him anyway.

 

[drainbamage]

Jesus, how do we even live in the same state?

Right?

I'm in a weird spot anyway, in that 90% of the state writes me off as part of Ohio, while Ohio thinks this side of the river might as well be a 3rd world country.

 

[nDub]

If Paducah wasn't 300+ miles from me...

Anywhere is walking distance...
If you have the time.

-mitch hedberg

 

[andrewmaixner]

....and neither do you apparently

Different strains of yeast (for example, an english ale yeast versus a saison strain) have different tolerances to alcohol, which affects relative attenuation. Different yeasts (sach vs. bret) have differering abilities to metabolize various sugars/starches into alcohol, which also affects absolute attenuation. I know he had no concept of this, but this is basic biology. More sugar/starch metabolized equals more alcohol.

 

[dustinboyd]

was picking out beers with my sister's husband who was visiting from out of town, he wanted to try local brews but wouldn't as most of them were "in cans... you know, you can taste the metal from the can... beer is horrible when it's packaged that way! I thought you of all people would know this since you brew beer!"



Just... wow. I stopped giving him recommendations at that point. Noda Hop Drop n Roll would've been wasted on him anyway.

Not sure why this is funny....?

Many people can distinctly taste the aluminum from cans. Not just in beer, but soda as well. Just because your taste buds don't pick up on it doesn't mean others don't.

 

[kombat]

Many people can distinctly taste the aluminum from cans. Not just in beer, but soda as well. Just because your taste buds don't pick up on it doesn't mean others don't.

Maybe on older cans. For many years now, virtually all metal cans have been lined with an epoxy resin. The food or beverage itself never actually touches any metal anymore.

 

[mcspanner]

Maybe on older cans. For many years now, virtually all metal cans have been lined with an epoxy resin. The food or beverage itself never actually touches any metal anymore.

Or if someone's drinking from a can and their picking up the metallic flavour from direct contact between their mouthparts and the can. I know this is true for me when I swig something from a can but never detect it when poured.

 

[dsniegocki]

Not sure why this is funny....?

Many people can distinctly taste the aluminum from cans. Not just in beer, but soda as well. Just because your taste buds don't pick up on it doesn't mean others don't.

Fair point, although my understanding is that modern cans are not just plain aluminum inside, so the exposure to aluminum itself should be minimal.He is the type that I would imagine that if I had poured it into a glass he would have had no idea. Between the complete seal and the light protection, I have always thought of cans as being superior to bottles, so it struck me as funny.

 

[idlehands212]

I really think the bottom line for this discussion is that most people who aren't familiar with homebrewing, or the beer-making process in general, have no idea what they are talking about. I can recall when I was of a similar mind after trying my first dark beer and declaring, "Dark beers aren't for me." Now I love dark beers; I just had to find the ones I like... and chances are the one I first tried was not from a quality brewery. Certainly being able to brew my own dark beers with whatever grains, hops, etc. that I like has turned me into a dark beer lover. But for those who want to continue drinking the watered-down swill that the major beer companies pass off as beer... I guess ignorance is bliss...

 

[dustinboyd]

All good points!

 

[GrogNerd]

but what about the statistics of the economy of aluminum cans?

 

[BigMack]

Supply and demand. How does everyone not understand economics!?

 

[mcspanner]

Bloody hipsters! Eating their mushroom pâté off a roof tile and drinking their hoppy beers from cans.

 

[Mainer]

Maybe on older cans. For many years now, virtually all metal cans have been lined with an epoxy resin. The food or beverage itself never actually touches any metal anymore.

Delicious, delicious epoxy?

 

[drainbamage]

but what about the statistics of the economy of aluminum cans?

Poking the bear! Poking the bear!

 

[gmcapone]

I work as a beer, wine and spirits specialist at Whole Foods. A customer told me this.

"I didn't care for that beer. You can taste the preservatives in it."

My immediate thought, "Yes, there is hops and alcohol in that beer."

 

[BigMack]

I work as a beer, wine and spirits specialist at Whole Foods. A customer told me this.

"I didn't care for that beer. You can taste the preservatives in it."

My immediate thought, "Yes, there is hops and alcohol in that beer."

You should have said "Oh yes, that beer uses something called humulus lupulus as a preservative. Thats becoming more and more common in the industry to use large quantities." I'm sure the reaction would be pretty funny from them.

 

[BreezyBrew]

You should have said "Oh yes, that beer uses something called humulus lupulus as a preservative. Thats becoming more and more common in the industry to use large quantities." I'm sure the reaction would be pretty funny from them.

Probably go all nerd rage and decide to never shop at Whole Foods again.

 

[dkwolf]

but what about the statistics of the economy of aluminum cans?

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[m00ps]

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@Billy-Klubb
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[Billy-Klubb]

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@Billy-Klubb
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[Mainer]

Overheard at a local pizza place (with a kickass beer list):
Guy: "What's this beer? Strong season? What's a strong season?"
Waitress: "That's a strong saison."
Guy: "Oh. What's a strong saison?"

My wife [to me, just out of earshot]: "Can you believe that guy? 'Strong season.' A strong season is when you finish 3 games out of the division lead and win the wild card, but your goalie gets injured and you get eliminated in the first round. A strong saison is a high abv beer made with a low-floc Belgian yeast that produces fruity or spicy esters. Duh."

That's why I married her.

 

[Mainer]

Also, the guy went on to ask,
Guy: "Is it dark? I don't like dark beers."
Waitress: "Well, darker than a pale ale, but it's not like a stout or anything."
Guy: "Is it hoppy? I don't like hops."
Waitress: "It's more earthy than hoppy."
Guy: "Is it malty? I don't like malty beers."
Waitress: [Eye Roll] "How about if I just bring you a taster."

 

[slym2none]

Also, the guy went on to ask,
Guy: "Is it dark? I don't like dark beers."
Waitress: "Well, darker than a pale ale, but it's not like a stout or anything."
Guy: "Is it hoppy? I don't like hops."
Waitress: "It's more earthy than hoppy."
Guy: "Is it malty? I don't like malty beers."
Waitress: [Eye Roll] "How about if I just bring you a taster."

I would have just brought him water*, as it's about the only part of beer he likes.

*could substitute Coor's Light for the water, wouldn't be much difference

 

[JosephN]

Dry carbing is my favorite. Carbing wet is lame

 

[soccerdad]

If it weren't for the malt and the water and the hops and the yeast, some people could learn to like beer.

 

[slym2none]

Inline wet-carbing has some merits, though...

 

[drainbamage]

Also, the guy went on to ask,
Guy: "Is it dark? I don't like dark beers."
Waitress: "Well, darker than a pale ale, but it's not like a stout or anything."
Guy: "Is it hoppy? I don't like hops."
Waitress: "It's more earthy than hoppy."
Guy: "Is it malty? I don't like malty beers."
Waitress: [Eye Roll] "How about if I just bring you a taster."

"Does it have flavor...any flavor at all? I don't like flavor."

 

[dkwolf]

Overheard at a local pizza place (with a kickass beer list):
Guy: "What's this beer? Strong season? What's a strong season?"
Waitress: "That's a strong saison."
Guy: "Oh. What's a strong saison?"

My wife [to me, just out of earshot]: "Can you believe that guy? 'Strong season.' A strong season is when you finish 3 games out of the division lead and win the wild card, but your goalie gets injured and you get eliminated in the first round. A strong saison is a high abv beer made with a low-floc Belgian yeast that produces fruity or spicy esters. Duh."

That's why I married her.

All of the single guys here want to know....

Does she have a sister?