Drinking Problem?

[Breaking Bohan]

Since Budweiser was just sold to the Dutch, I got kinda depressed about America. I would've had one last American owned Bud, but I didn't have any in the fridge; so, I made myself a gin and tonic. I enjoy a nip every now and again while I'm searching these forums or taking a shower.

 

Is anyone else a little less than sober right now, and if so, any particular reason?

 

 

 

 

PS. ((According to latest marketing data, the consumption of beer is way down in usa, while sale of wine and hard liquor rises 3-4% every year)) ... well I can belive it - I don't have any beer.

[bigmamatuna]

The Belgian company is saying they aren't shutting down any U.S. plants, just want a cheap beer they can market in other countries like China because they are also the ones that own Beck's and Stella.

 

Whatever, I have Sam Adams and Yuengling to drink which are all American, all the time.

[Woody510]

Do you really think that America puts out better beer than Belgium? In fact, have you ever been to Belgium and drank actual Belgian beer?

[Breaking Bohan]

Do you really think that America puts out better beer than Belgium? In fact, have you ever been to Belgium and drank actual Belgian beer?

No, Belgium beer is better than most US beer (I like Becks and Stella better than Budweiser) ... it's just sad that an American icon as big as Budweiser is no longer American - - - it just seems shocking.

 

But my intention was to determine if anyone is actually drinking any beer right now??

[bigmamatuna]

Do you really think that America puts out better beer than Belgium? In fact, have you ever been to Belgium and drank actual Belgian beer?

It's called Patriotism, you Communist.

 

Go back to reading "The Communist Manifesto" and sharing your bread loaves with your neighbor.

[Breaking Bohan]

Do you really think that America puts out better beer than Belgium?  In fact, have you ever been to Belgium and drank actual Belgian beer?

It's called Patriotism, you Communist.

 

Go back to reading "The Communist Manifesto" and sharing your bread loaves with your neighbor.

Marx liked his beer too! In fact I think he drank a little too much while he was in college and was disciplined for it ... thankfully he got his act together.

[TFatseas]

 

it's just sad that an American icon as big as Budweiser is no longer American - - - it just seems shocking.

 

So what? That is capitalism and the free market, it's the American system, don't like it, too bad, thats the way it always has been, and will be.

Edited July 18, 2008 by TFatseas

[mark3boyz]

Im not a beer fan I stick to my vodka. If I drank beer like I drank booze I would be 500 pounds. Also Becks and Stella are awful beers. Ill take a Killians, New Castle, or Michelob any day over that Belgian crap.

[darthYENIK]

Becks is German! Get it right or pay the price.

[Tony Mozzarelli 80]

Do you really think that America puts out better beer than Belgium?  In fact, have you ever been to Belgium and drank actual Belgian beer?

It's called Patriotism, you Communist.

 

Go back to reading "The Communist Manifesto" and sharing your bread loaves with your neighbor.

Haha The only Engels i'm going to read is Laura Engels Wilder

[Struff Bunstridge]

American beer is horrible. It has no flavour. Justs tastes like water after two or three bottles.

 

I'd go for European lagers all day long, specifically Eastern European ones like Staropramen and Zywiec, or Grolsch. Interestingly, Grolsch is the only mainstream vegan beer on the market in Europe, which is the main reason a lot of British punks drink it.

[Tony Mozzarelli 80]

American beer is horrible. It has no flavour. Justs tastes like water after two or three bottles.

 

I'd go for European lagers all day long, specifically Eastern European ones like Staropramen and Zywiec, or Grolsch. Interestingly, Grolsch is the only mainstream vegan beer on the market in Europe, which is the main reason a lot of British punks drink it.

Do you remember that weird phase in the 80s of people using those weird Grolsch bottle caps

and putting them on their shoes and jackets and stuff? How weird is that haha

[Struff Bunstridge]

I wasn't born until 1984, so thankfully most of the 80s are a hazy blur of custard and climbing trees. My girlfriend has a leather jacket covered in bottle caps though, I'll have to dig it out of the loft and have a look.

[Bernard Jazz]

I'd go for European lagers all day long

I find lager in general is just gassy, and tasteless compared to other ales..

Also I get cracking indigestion the next day, I'd take a hangover instead anyday. Oh, and isn't Corona Mexican? I've heard good stuff about that.

[Struff Bunstridge]

Assuming from your flag that you're from England, you've gotta love Wetherspoons at Christmas, and their vast array of lethal Christmas ales.

[Tony Mozzarelli 80]

Assuming from your flag that you're from England, you've gotta love Wetherspoons at Christmas, and their vast array of lethal Christmas ales.

Yeah but cheap booze plus christmas equal some terrible consequences

[Straznicy]

American beer is horrible. It has no flavour. Justs tastes like water after two or three bottles.

 

I'd go for European lagers all day long, specifically Eastern European ones like Staropramen and Zywiec, or Grolsch. Interestingly, Grolsch is the only mainstream vegan beer on the market in Europe, which is the main reason a lot of British punks drink it.

Do you remember that weird phase in the 80s of people using those weird Grolsch bottle caps

and putting them on their shoes and jackets and stuff? How weird is that haha

Still put those caps on my Doc Martens sometimes.

 

I enjoy a lot of Eastern European beers too, namely Staropramen and Chodovar. But really, I think it goes without saying that the Belgians and Germans are miles ahead of any competitors.

[mayfair]

I'm pretty much strictly beer nowadays. The only times I'll have liquor is when there is no beer, or I just fancy something different. Rum and coke, or Pernod and coke.

 

For beers though, if it's in the pub it's always a pint of Foster's. From the can, Foster's, and from the bottle, Sol.

[Tony Mozzarelli 80]

How on earth can you enjoy Pernod. just the smell of it makes me heave

[Woody510]

 

Do you really think that America puts out better beer than Belgium?  In fact, have you ever been to Belgium and drank actual Belgian beer?

It's called Patriotism, you Communist.

 

Go back to reading "The Communist Manifesto" and sharing your bread loaves with your neighbor.

The face of a true patriot. I bet you have straight pipes and a big number three sticker on your less than fuel efficient monster truck as well, don't you? btw, nice avatar comrade

Edited July 18, 2008 by Woody510

[Moonshield]

American beer is horrible. It has no flavour. Justs tastes like water after two or three bottles.

 

I'd go for European lagers all day long, specifically Eastern European ones like Staropramen and Zywiec, or Grolsch. Interestingly, Grolsch is the only mainstream vegan beer on the market in Europe, which is the main reason a lot of British punks drink it.

It's because you're drinking the wrong sh*t. Do you really think Budweiser is the best representation of American beer? Really?

 

@Mealing: Same, I can't stand most lagers and can only really tolerate a few. Yeungling is decent, but I still wasn't feeling it, especially after I downed my Rogues. I like my beer hoppy.

 

Belgium makes some good beers, Hoegaarten and Grimbergen are great, but they still can't top my favorite American microbrews. (See: Rogue Dead Guy Ale).

[Tony Mozzarelli 80]

Has anyone tried 'Leffe' it's one of my favourites

[makeshyft]

Eumundi Lager. If you can find it, you're on to a winner.

[Struff Bunstridge]

It's because you're drinking the wrong sh*t. Do you really think Budweiser is the best representation of American beer? Really?

 

Er, no. I never mentioned Bud. All the American beer I've tried has tasted weak and thin, regardless of the alcohol content. The main reason I prefer European beer is because it's full of flavour no matter how high or low the ABV is. For example, Carlsberg out of a bottle tastes amazing, even at only 3.8%, as opposed to Grolsch or Kronenbourg, which top 5% and still taste great (to me, anyway).

[Moonshield]

Ah, well you said light and weak, I could only assume you're talking about whatever cheap, mass-produced sh*t most people think American beers are, including Budweiser. So I say again, you're drinking the wrong sh*t if you really think that.

[greebo-man]

 

  Has anyone tried 'Leffe' it's one of my favourites

What a beer.

My dad gets it in every fortnight, and I always enjoy some while watching a film or sh*t.

 

[Tony Mozzarelli 80]

   Has anyone tried 'Leffe' it's one of my favourites

What a beer.

My dad gets it in every fortnight, and I always enjoy some while watching a film or sh*t.

Yeah it gives you such a relaxed buzz. did you know you can get various different types.

not just the regular Blond but you can get 8% ones and stuff

[Mrdeanop2]

Drunk too much White Lighting once. Never drinking assessive alcohol again.

 

I need to introduce you all to coffee. The flavours are intense and it doesn't make you look like a monkey.

[swolo yaggins]

I miss me some Estrella Damm and Voll Damm.

 

[Rebel]

I don't like bud. Its just well, it tastes horrible to me. The only beer I will drink is Kronenberg beer but that's only when nothings left. I don't really enjoy drinking anyway. So now whenever I do drink its either with Bucks Fizz ( yes I know, weird ) or cocktails.