Obama - Prof. Gates - SGT. Crowley

[Beefygt]

The CEO of Sam Adams stated that he was offended that he would publicly drink such a lesser beer and not take advantage of Sam Adams "grains of parricide". I do slightly agree, but at the same time, why are people more focused at what beer our president drinking when we have bigger problems on hand?

 

[FlyingHorse]

Undoubtedly though, Obama would probably tour Bells since it is in Chi town

Bell's is in Kalamazoo, MI. Perhaps you're thinking of Goose Island?

 

[BeerPressure]

No St. Ives or Mad dog?

 

[Bowtiebrewery]

Bell's is in Kalamazoo, MI. Perhaps you're thinking of Goose Island?

Holy Crap your right!!! Why the hell did I think they were in Chicago! I can't even defend myself and say i was thinking of Goose Island lol...

My bad...

 

[Jun]

This thread now has a life of it's own, however it has gone a little bit different direction then I intended
I had no intention to talk about these 3 men, nor the other officers who are not even mentioned anywhere, and are not getting a free beer.

If these were just any random people and they had no alternate motives or advisory group that helped them make these choices, hat do you think
these beers would tell you about the person.

If vine sommeliers can tell you a lot about people who made certain vine, in incredible detail, without ever meeting them, could the same be done just other way around?

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

Obama had to clear choices IMO; Goose Island or Sam Adams. Both very affordable to the average American, both support good business practices, both are 100% American, and both don't suck.

Instead, he chose a mega corporate beer now owned by the Belgians. Boo and hiss says I.

 

[Homercidal]

But the serve an American Style of beer, no matter how awful. 80% of people, and probably a larger percentage of total beer sold, is the American Light Lager style, or very similar.

One thing that is nice, is that even with all of the fantastic Craft beer out there, they still have the freedom to choose to drink swill like the common men do!

 

[bottleopener]

Edward 40 hands with steel reserve.

 

[Shooter]

OK, guys, I don't know who in this thread is actually taking this issue seriously. I know I'm not. But, c'mon. A story about beer and the prez makes national headlines and you expect a forum full of beer snobs not to BS a little (or a lot) about it?

TESTIFY!!!! :rockin:

 

[ChillyP]

Obama should have chosen Samuel Adam's Unobtainable.

 

[Jun]

It is official, according to NY Times, professor Gates went with Red Stripe

 

[enderwig]

If I were the cop, my condition would be pliny the elder, or I don't show

 

[macabra11]

Since when does someone have to choose a beer based on what political statement they want to make? They should just drink whatever beer they really like and leave it at that. The media has made WAY too much of this beer choice thing.
Obama is a tool, but he has the right to drink/like whatever beer he wants... even if it is crap.

P.S. Gates just chose Red Stripe cuz he wants to say "HOOORAY BEER!"

 

[ChshreCat]

I think that Biden needs to show up with a beer bong.

 

[Clayton]

Gates just chose Red Stripe cuz its black beer made for whites vs colt 45 or Olde English witch is white beer made for blacks, that my friend is a power move.
nicely done sir. DAMN THE MAN.

 

[wildwest450]

I do slightly agree, but at the same time, why are people more focused at what beer our president drinking when we have bigger problems on hand?

The bigger problems are supposed to be solved by the weenie drinking the beer EVERYONE is talking about. That's why.

 

[ChillyP]

Gates just chose Red Stripe cuz its black beer made for whites vs colt 45 or Olde English witch is white beer made for blacks, that my friend is a power move.
nicely done sir. DAMN THE MAN.

The Police officer should of asked Gates for his pants. That way he wouldn't have to ask for his ID.

 

[rico567]

I agree that a true American brew is what is needed. Obviously the only choice is Stone's Arrogant Bastard. At least two bottles.........

 

[BakaBrew]

On a bit of a tangent, why can't political figures say to relax and have a home brew? Because none of them home brew? or what?

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I think that Biden needs to show up with a beer bong.

Watching it, Joe looks like a little kid at the adults table.

 

[KayaBrew]

Yes and Obama's choice is a Belgian owned brewery that is brewed in the US. I hardly think that is as American as it gets.

Maybe Barack should have chosen a beer "designed in America" and brewed in China.

 

[artbrau]

red stripe? no.
from the nyt:
Finally! | 6:38 p.m.
With the pool report, we finally have the answer to the most pressing question of the day: What are they drinking? Well, for those who believed Bud Lite would be the drink of choice for Mr. Obama, they are in luck, as are those who thought Sgt. Crowley would stay with Blue Moon. Mr. Gates drank Sam Adams Light (a Massachusetts-based brew), and Mr. Biden chose a Buckler, a non-alcohol beer.

 

[EdWort]

The cop shoulda order this from Oskar Blues.

Ten FIDY Imperial Stout - Now (11-21-07) available in cans, our winter seasonal beer is immensely viscous and loaded with neck-deep flavors of chocolate, malt, coffee, cocoa and oats.

It's the beer equivalent of decadently rich milkshake made with malted-milk balls and Heaven’s best chocolate ice cream. Ten FIDY is about 10% ABV and is made with enormous amounts of two-row malts, chocolate malts, roasted barley, flaked oats and hops. Its huge-but-comforting flavors hide a whopping 98 IBUs that are deftly tucked underneath the beer’s mountains of malty goodness.


Ten FIDY is the ultimate Rocky Mountain winter warmer, and further proof of the creative muscle of our beloved brewing staff. Look for fourpacks of Ten FIDY in select beer stores in Colorado. Out of state? We hope to send a few cases to a few of our other states in early '08.

 

[Baldy_Beer_Brewery]

You can't blame the other two schmucks... I'd go even if the beer was macro light just to see the White House and say I did it.

Obama on the other hand just wants the publicity he is getting from this and boy is he getting it.

 

[bernerbrau]

This morning's XKCD:

 

[Irie5447]

Gates was drinking a Sam Adam's Light for the record.

The Associated Press: Obama hails `friendly, thoughtful' chat

 

[Jun]

Bloomberg report answered the question a lot of us have,
"Will SGT. Crowley have an orange in his beer?"
According to the video/ photo, there is something citrus like floating in his beer.

Also Joe managed to sneak in as well for the party (ATA BOY)
His choice of beer, and yes I am not afraid to use the term "Beer" here, was nonalcoholic Buckler.

 

[Zeno-25]

Haha! Cop drinks his beer like a woman!

 

[Evan!]

Haha! Cop drinks his beer like a woman!

Well, blue moon is like corona...you gotta add some fruit, because you sure as hell don't want to actually taste the beer...

 

[Bowtiebrewery]

hehe I wasnt exactly surprised that Gates chose Sam Adams... He's a harvard guy and come on now what the hell else do you think the bars near campus are stuffed with? SA!

Ant truth be told... a SA Light isnt half bad.