Training the tastebuds

[Jessie]

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.

[dazie]

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.

[Jessie]

Gross.

I don't like beer OR lemonade.

[Jessie]

Hoooray, I drank a whole beer!

[Gamplayerx]

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.

[dazie]

The brewpub here makes it and calls it a "cyclist" for some reason.  Good when it's hot out.

[VikingJuice]

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

[Gamplayerx]

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.

[VikingJuice]

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

[Gamplayerx]

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!

[Bennyhana]

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.

[ReBurn]

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.

[Bennyhana]

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.

[DownSouth]

I second the Miller Lite.  Hardly any taste.

[Alice]

I love Smithwicks.  We pronounce it "Smithicks" in the Chicago area though. 

[Bennyhana]

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."

[DownSouth]

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.   

[Bennyhana]

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.   

Maybe I should've specified NORTHeasterners.

[Gamplayerx]

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.   

Maybe I should've specified NORTHeasterners.

I thought you were talking about lenten enthusiasts.

[Alice]

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.   

Maybe I should've specified NORTHeasterners.

I thought you were talking about lenten enthusiasts.

As did I.

[Jessie]

I want to drink beer because it's easier and cheaper than the alternative if I want to drink alcohol.

[Alice]

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.   

[VikingJuice]

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.   

gotta represent!!

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[Beefy]

Beer and lemonade. 

[Alice]

Red vines and Mr. Pibb = crazy delicious