It's OK to Drink BMC

*crickets*

 

It's also OK to not drink BMC.

Here's the thing---everyone thinks his tastes are better than the next guy's.

And I don't enjoy drinking any of the BMC lagers. So I don't hold the preferences of someone who does in high regard.

Really the question is moderating your behaviour in interactions with other people. Do you always need to share your own opinion? And how strongly is appropriate? That leads to a much happier world than trying to bend your own opinions to accommodate things you don't like.

 

#nofilter

 

Since my comment was deleted with your original post, here it is again:

Man, I wish I could like this about a 100 times. Freaking spot on! I get so sick and tired of hearing the complaining from people against Budweiser, Coors, Miller, or any other macro brewer. They still make great brews. Budweiser or Coors Banquet isn't trying to be the newest hip brew with a hop forward flavor profile and barrel aged process. That is not what they are, they have a specific purpose and taste profile. Don't get me wrong, I love trying new craft beer options and have found a lot of new favorite brews with bold flavors, but I also really love my Coors and Budweiser. They each have their own purpose. When looking for a bold flavored hop forward beer, am I going to pick up a Bud Light? No. If I am going out with some friends and throwing back some easy drinking cheap drinks, am I going to go grab a Peanut Butter Chocolate Hop Top Barrel Aged something or another? No, I am probably grabbing a 12 pack of silver bullets.

To sum up, if you don't like the big macro brews that is fine. To each their own, but stop trying to be 'hip' by saying you are against their product and it is the worst thing on earth and trying to force it down the throats of those who love it. It just gets annoying and you give us other Beer Advocates a bad name by making us all seem like we are above BMC lovers. We all know what we like, and you ranting against a specific brew is not going to change our minds.

 

I'd wager most BAs are switch hitters. They drink both BMC and craft beer.

 

Nah dude, I was just taking advantage of being the first to post by making a joke that no one would reply to the thread because no one on this site would agree with your stance, hence the sound of crickets. Sorry, couldn't help myself. Here's my serious response:

I mostly agree with you. I could care less if someone wants to drink their BMC of choice for the rest of their lives because they're devoted to the brand. More power to 'em. They're saving a hell of a lot more money than me and they're actually dedicated to something they believe in, even if it's a fizzy, yellow, GMO-corn-made can of flavorless beer.

On the other hand...

What does bother me is when people remain ignorant and uninformed. For example, a self-proclaimed "health nut" eats right, exercises regularly and stays informed about what food products and dietary supplements are best for them...and then they go drink a Coors Light or two after hitting the gym which contains GMO corn syrup.

From a different angle, another thing that bothers me is the person who thinks they're delving into the craft world by drinking BMC owned and operated products like Shock Top, Blue Moon or Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat. As a beer server, you wouldn't believe how many people's minds I've blown when I tell them Blue Moon is made by Miller-Coors. If they actually cared to make sure they were drinking an artisanal product that's 100% privately owned and manufactured, they would ask some questions or do a little research.

All this being said, I will never bash someone or make them feel like they have inferior taste simply because they enjoy the taste of an AAL. I just wish more people who actually care where their money is going would use this app: http://www.buycott.com/

 

Nicely said.

 

I agree with you on a lot of those points.

One more I would add is that I think there may be some hypocrisy in claiming to being an advocate of craft beer, committed to the promotion of craft beer, but then also supporting BMC.

 

Well said OP!

As someone who use to drink "macro" beers long before there was anything called "Craft" beer,
I am grateful to have met a group of friends in the late 1990's encouraged me to expand my horizons.

Since the time, I've tried to pay it forward, by attempting to understand people's personal preferences and using my understanding of beer to recommend something they will like.

In addition, I've always felt beer is meant to be enjoyed. So find what you like and drink it. And if that happens to be Budweiser, Miller or Coors. Fine. Cheers.

Although I might occasionally say, "Hay, I've found this beer that I think you might like. Would you like to try it?"

Its surprising how much more effective that is than raising your noise and saying "You drink that swill".

 

Why can't we promote both? Why can't we promote a specific brew for the sake of our enjoyment of that said drink? Whether it be a BMC or a limited batch craft brew? This site is Beer Advocate after all, which encompasses all types of beer and all brands of brew. After all, Respect Beer am I right?

 

So... nothing antithetical between craft beer, what it's all about, and BMC - what they do, what they stand for, why their beers are the way they are? I'm going to have to rethink this.

 

I don't take a stance against BMC, I just think their beer blows. I don't mind a Guinness now and again. Put a Stella or Amstel in front of me and I'll show you an empty bottle. If I'm going to waste the calories, I'd rather do it on something that tastes like it's worth it.

 

I'll certainly drink my share when it's the only thing available (thinks sports event, concert, small bar, small beer store for a party run, etc). I certainly don't stock anything at home or seek it out among other choices.

There's no real reason to bash something that someone else may truly enjoy (even if it fits the 'ignorance is bliss' category).

 

To restore what was once deleted, I have no problem with a person who drinks BMC. I do have a problem if you assume I will drink BMC. Or more specifically adjunct lagers by BMC, because at least in my mind that is the divide. I'm not drinking Bud, Miller, et. al. If that's what you've got beer-wise, I'll take a glass of red wine, thanks.

My solution is to offer to bring beer to gatherings, pick up a mix pack of Sam Adams, and then pretty much everyone can find something they'll drink. Everybody's happy.

 

Chuckle of the day on that one. BMC and taste profile is a good example of an oxymoron IMO.

 

Considering how much crap I'll take from bmc drinkers about "bitter" or "heavy" beers that i like, i reserve the right to refer to their beer as "Pisswater"
In all seriousness people can drink what they want but i won't spend money on bmc. Craft isn't for everyone and thats ok

 

I prefer water Bud, Miller, etc. are the only options...and yes, even on a hot summer day.

 

Touche, I will agree with you there. I think people that badmouth someone's love of craft beer, are just as annoying. It all comes down to respecting others tastes and what they enjoy on both sides.