Beer thread!

**Ixion** · 1st February 2008, 13:03

Originally Posted by skidMark

I know it's not normal to not like beer. I have been told it's an aquired taste.

How do i aquire this, new flatmate works for lion nathan brewery.... this means cheap beer. I want to take advantage of this possibly.

I can't stand beer, would be nice to fit in at partys. Mind you i never fit in anywhere, so who am i kidding LOL

Serious question...

Of course it's normal. Your body knows what's good or bad for it. Listen to it. If beer, or alcohol generally, doesn't work for you, don't drink it. Plenty of other fluids available. Pure cold water's as good as any.

Personally, I reckon if it's not Speight's it's not beer. And normally I'm partial to a drop in moderation. But, a few times a year, my body decides to light a blue light. Just doesn't want alcohol at all. So, I don't drink it. Tomato juice, ginger beer, orange juice, or good cold water. Never had any problem buying them in a pub (we are enlightened nowdays); never had anyone give me grief over it. Two or three weeks of that, suddenly that cold Speights looks very nice.

You don't need to drink to fit in, or to prove anything. It's your body, your life, no one elses business at all.

**ManDownUnder** · 1st February 2008, 13:15

Originally Posted by blacksheep

they drink beer warm in england don't they?

Warm's a relative term... the beer's only 2 degrees C but warm compared to stepping outside...

**gijoe1313** · 1st February 2008, 14:35

The only beer I like is ginger or root beer, any of that alkamahol stuff I just can't stand ... I'll happily guzzle any non alcoholic drink and leave all the other stuff to my mates and brother!

**Tank** · 1st February 2008, 14:56

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Abso-fecking-lutely

Cant stand cold beer.

...I stick my beer in the hot water cupboard.

Spirits should be cold not beer.

Except your Guinness right? Thats supposed to be served "Extra Cold" - I know coz Im drinking one now reading the label.

**skidMark** · 1st February 2008, 17:08

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

If you want to be like someone - be like me. Stand out. I'll respect you for it.

But but but, i don't wanna be old and slow.

**skidMark** · 1st February 2008, 17:13

Originally Posted by Ixion

Of course it's normal. Your body knows what's good or bad for it. Listen to it. If beer, or alcohol generally, doesn't work for you, don't drink it. Plenty of other fluids available. Pure cold water's as good as any.

Personally, I reckon if it's not Speight's it's not beer. And normally I'm partial to a drop in moderation. But, a few times a year, my body decides to light a blue light. Just doesn't want alcohol at all. So, I don't drink it. Tomato juice, ginger beer, orange juice, or good cold water. Never had any problem buying them in a pub (we are enlightened nowdays); never had anyone give me grief over it. Two or three weeks of that, suddenly that cold Speights looks very nice.

You don't need to drink to fit in, or to prove anything. It's your body, your life, no one elses business at all.

light a blue light????

ixion stoned hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

**ManDownUnder** · 1st February 2008, 17:27

Originally Posted by skidMark

But but but, i don't wanna be old and slow.

LOL I prefer to think of it as someone that's going to celebrate their next 5 birthdays above ground...

**AllanB** · 1st February 2008, 17:43

I understand you.
I never used to like the drink either, then a mortgage, 2 kids etc cut down the piss money and I acquired a taste for beer - fits my budget better as well

I do find I often go off my 'favourite' beer - a change to a light or dark etc easily fixes this.

Try a cider for a change - very refreshing.

**Trudes** · 1st February 2008, 17:53

Originally Posted by Usarka

Thats your problem, drink some beer thats not made with sewer water and toe jam.

You're talking about Waikato ain't ya!?

Originally Posted by jim.cox

Speaking of sweet beers - I was/am really disappointed with the new Steinlager Pure...

Immmm, I likey Steiny Pure....

but I drink Speights but.
Especially fond of it with a shot of Tequila in it.

**Ixion** · 1st February 2008, 19:27

Originally Posted by skidMark

light a blue light????

ixion stoned hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Have you never heard of Blue Light Bobs ? Now there's one who'd make a man of thee.

**Disco Dan** · 1st February 2008, 20:08

Originally Posted by Tank

Except your Guinness right? Thats supposed to be served "Extra Cold" - I know coz Im drinking one now reading the label.

hehe, yes.. thats right. I only drink Guiness at Irish Pubs... the can stuff is not quite the same without the shamrock on top

**Steam** · 2nd February 2008, 19:30

Here's a beer Haiku...

Sapporo steel can
Please don’t crush it on your head
It will leave a mark

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**Steam** · 2nd February 2008, 19:33

I finally walked to the supermarket and got some.

Nice! I wouldn't rave about it too much, but it's very clean, very fresh, with a slight zing from the additions. Lemony something.
There's obviously a bit of wheat in the mash, very good.

I am pleased it's a real beer, not a sweet and spicy and strange one like the Monteith's Summer. Although I do like that one, the monteith's is more of a novelty beer. This Mac's is real beer, but beer for summer.

Now, if only I lived up north, not in Dunedin, I'd have much more opportunity to enjoy it!