Tonight, I'm working on my ever pressing goal of learning to like beer.
Oddly enough, I'm drinking MGD, because it's the weakest tasting beer that I've found, so I like it for all the reasons everyone else hates it.
Now if only my company would get here to drink it with me. And eat pizza. And stuff.
Try this- get some PBR (I suppose MGD would do) and mix it half and half with lemonade.
Then work up to a really good IPA/lemonade mix. Good stuff.
Gross.
I don't like beer OR lemonade.
Hoooray, I drank a whole beer!
Congrats! I think.
Lemonade and beer mixed is pretty nasty. In Switzerland, if you're under 16, you can only order a panaché or a shandy - which is beer mixed with lemonade. Can't get the straight beer until you're 16.
The brewpub here makes it and calls it a "cyclist" for some reason. Good when it's hot out.
Try an Irish one called Smithwicks pronounced "smitticks"
Another few flavors to break yourself in on:
Miller Genuine Draft
Tequiza-tastes like corona light with lime
Corono
Tecate in a bottle-with lime
Try Miller Lite. None of that nasty sticky mouth stuff.
p.s. VJ, I think MGD stands for Miller Genuine Draft. Although it could be Monster Giggle Dumpster. I'm a bit unclear on that point.
Quote from: Gamplayerx on November 21, 2006, 10:19:36 PM
Try Miller Lite. None of that nasty sticky mouth stuff.
Miller Lite is too Hoppy and has a bitter taste. Once you've had good beer, you never go back to Swill Lite
Quote from: YourMom(VJ) on November 21, 2006, 10:20:43 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on November 21, 2006, 10:19:36 PM
Try Miller Lite. None of that nasty sticky mouth stuff.
Miller Lite is too Hoppy and has a bitter taste. Once you've had good beer, you never go back to Swill Lite
Less filling, tastes great!
Quote from: YourMom(VJ) on November 21, 2006, 10:20:43 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on November 21, 2006, 10:19:36 PM
Try Miller Lite. None of that nasty sticky mouth stuff.
Miller Lite is too Hoppy and has a bitter taste. Once you've had good beer, you never go back to Swill Lite
If you think Miller lite has too much Hops and bitter taste, perhaps you should have a fanta.
Maybe it's just me, but if you have to learn to like it then perhaps you shouldn't be doing it anyway. But like I said, maybe it's just me.
Quote from: ReBurn on November 21, 2006, 11:23:27 PM
Maybe it's just me, but if you have to learn to like it then perhaps you shouldn't be doing it anyway. But like I said, maybe it's just me.
I used to be of a similar opinion, especially since beer has more negative effects than positive. However, I have since come to realize that my propensity for sweet beverages was a product of pop and kool-aid being my only drinks as a child, and acquiring a taste for bitter beverages has opened many doors and helped me kick my dependence on caffinated pop.
I second the Miller Lite. Hardly any taste.
I love Smithwicks. We pronounce it "Smithicks" in the Chicago area though.
Quote from: Alice on November 22, 2006, 09:20:05 AM
I love Smithwicks. We pronounce it "Smithicks" in the Chicago area though.
Well, we would pronounce it as it's friggin' spelled, but we say "Smithicks" in deference to liguistically challenged easterers. I thought I was being proper. Now I'm just going to call it "Smicks."
Quote from: Bennyhana on November 22, 2006, 09:42:46 AM
Quote from: Alice on November 22, 2006, 09:20:05 AM
I love Smithwicks. We pronounce it "Smithicks" in the Chicago area though.
Well, we would pronounce it as it's friggin' spelled, but we say "Smithicks" in deference to liguistically challenged easterers. I thought I was being proper. Now I'm just going to call it "Smicks."
Maybe I'll get a dictionary in my basket this year. :P
Quote from: DownSouth on November 22, 2006, 09:57:40 AM
Quote from: Bennyhana on November 22, 2006, 09:42:46 AM
Quote from: Alice on November 22, 2006, 09:20:05 AM
I love Smithwicks. We pronounce it "Smithicks" in the Chicago area though.
Well, we would pronounce it as it's friggin' spelled, but we say "Smithicks" in deference to liguistically challenged easterers. I thought I was being proper. Now I'm just going to call it "Smicks."
Maybe I'll get a dictionary in my basket this year. :P
Maybe I should've specified NORTHeasterners.
Quote from: Bennyhana on November 22, 2006, 09:59:26 AM
Quote from: DownSouth on November 22, 2006, 09:57:40 AM
Quote from: Bennyhana on November 22, 2006, 09:42:46 AM
Quote from: Alice on November 22, 2006, 09:20:05 AM
I love Smithwicks. We pronounce it "Smithicks" in the Chicago area though.
Well, we would pronounce it as it's friggin' spelled, but we say "Smithicks" in deference to liguistically challenged easterers. I thought I was being proper. Now I'm just going to call it "Smicks."
Maybe I'll get a dictionary in my basket this year. :P
Maybe I should've specified NORTHeasterners.
I thought you were talking about lenten enthusiasts.
Quote from: Gamplayerx on November 22, 2006, 10:00:26 AM
Quote from: Bennyhana on November 22, 2006, 09:59:26 AM
Quote from: DownSouth on November 22, 2006, 09:57:40 AM
Quote from: Bennyhana on November 22, 2006, 09:42:46 AM
Quote from: Alice on November 22, 2006, 09:20:05 AM
I love Smithwicks. We pronounce it "Smithicks" in the Chicago area though.
Well, we would pronounce it as it's friggin' spelled, but we say "Smithicks" in deference to liguistically challenged easterers. I thought I was being proper. Now I'm just going to call it "Smicks."
Maybe I'll get a dictionary in my basket this year. :P
Maybe I should've specified NORTHeasterners.
I thought you were talking about lenten enthusiasts.
As did I.
I want to drink beer because it's easier and cheaper than the alternative if I want to drink alcohol.
Quote from: Jessie on November 22, 2006, 10:27:29 AM
I want to drink beer because it's easier and cheaper than the alternative if I want to drink alcohol.
You need a Steel Reserve 40. ;D
Quote from: Alice on November 22, 2006, 10:30:19 AM
Quote from: Jessie on November 22, 2006, 10:27:29 AM
I want to drink beer because it's easier and cheaper than the alternative if I want to drink alcohol.
You need a Steel Reserve 40. ;D
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Beer and lemonade. :wtf: :barfy:
Quote from: Jessie on November 21, 2006, 08:48:12 PM
Tonight, I'm working on my ever pressing goal of learning to like beer.
Oddly enough, I'm drinking MGD, because it's the weakest tasting beer that I've found, so I like it for all the reasons everyone else hates it.
Now if only my company would get here to drink it with me. And eat pizza. And stuff.
I used to get MGD all the time. There was a 20 cent refund on the bottles.
It's ok beer, but it's kind of assy. I like lighter pilsners and lagers and stuff. The beer I get all the time is a pilsener, so it's in the family of budweiser style beers. It's pretty tasty and clean on the palate. I try other beers sometimes, but I never really buy anything but the one brand because it tastes clean and it's made locally.
I dislike Coors too - but when it's $.25 Coors night, I love the hell out of it.
Quote from: Alice on November 22, 2006, 12:17:49 PM
Quote from: Beefy on November 22, 2006, 12:15:01 PM
Red vines and Mr. Pibb = crazy delicious
My wife went to high school with Chris Parnell. I think they may have even semi-dated.
this thread is making me kind of nauseous. beer and wine are not mixed drinks. ever. yikes.
Quote from: nishi on November 23, 2006, 09:46:56 AM
this thread is making me kind of nauseous. beer and wine are not mixed drinks. ever. yikes.
What about sangria?
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Quote from: nishi on November 23, 2006, 09:46:56 AM
this thread is making me kind of nauseous. beer and wine are not mixed drinks. ever. yikes.
Missing out!
without a 40 of OE my weekend isn't complete
Quote from: Gamplayerx on November 23, 2006, 10:08:18 AM
Quote from: nishi on November 23, 2006, 09:46:56 AM
this thread is making me kind of nauseous. beer and wine are not mixed drinks. ever. yikes.
What about sangria?
good point - although i would say that there's a difference between adding fruit and adding mr. pibb. and i suppose if the wine is really fruity to begin with, then you're just adding fruit to fruit with sangria.
i'm not really a big fan of mimosas, either.
but no - i'm not missing anything. i drink gin and tonics or bourbon on the rocks or even champagne when it's hot. those are all quite refreshing!
Quote from: nishi on November 23, 2006, 04:14:51 PM
good point - although i would say that there's a difference between adding fruit and adding mr. pibb.
Hahahahaha... no, red VINES. Like twizzlers. It's from an SNL skit. :D
Red wine + Mr. Pibb = disgusting
Quote from: swolt on November 23, 2006, 11:46:08 AM
without a 40 of eo my weekend isn't complete
More than I wanted to know...
Hey Jessie.
I can't drink that clear swill anymore.
Go to a decent bottle shop and ask questions...
MGD=:barfy: