Are you a beer geek, nerd or snob?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by 203PH, Aug 31, 2015.

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Are you a beer geek, nerd or snob?

  1. Geek

    166 vote(s)
    45.5%

  2. Nerd

    51 vote(s)
    14.0%

  3. Snob

    44 vote(s)
    12.1%

  4. Non of the above

    104 vote(s)
    28.5%
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  1. 203PH

    203PH Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2014 Connecticut

    As I was reading through the "Funniest thing your non craft drinking friends have said about your beer choice", I couldn't help but think about the often said to me "oh yeah, I forgot you're a beer snob". My response is always to correct the terminology. My reply is I am a beer geek. I don't put down others choice of a BMC, but happy to spout on about craft beer.

    That go me to thinking about the difference between a geek and nerd. Found this http://www.sparknotes.com/mindhut/2012/12/18/the-4-main-differences-between-geeks-and-nerds
    in my "research" and validated my proper classification as a beer geek.
     
    #1 203PH, Aug 31, 2015
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  2. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    I'm a beer advocate
     
    #2 hopnado, Aug 31, 2015
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  3. Dreizhen

    Dreizhen Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2013 District of Columbia

    I skew towards snob in most things in life. Beer is no different. Readily admitting it makes it less bad, though, right...?

    That being said, I can still throw down some PBR with the best of them. I went to a state school, after all.
     
    #3 Dreizhen, Aug 31, 2015
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  4. tylerstravis

    tylerstravis Pooh-Bah (2,487) Feb 14, 2014 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    I don't know the chemical makeup of a Sahti and I'll drink a lager... so I went with Geek.
     
    #4 tylerstravis, Aug 31, 2015
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  5. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    What about drinker? I'm that, for sure.
     
    #5 lambpasty, Aug 31, 2015
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  6. ovaltine

    ovaltine Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,787) Apr 6, 2010 Indiana
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I prefer beer libertarian.
     
    #6 ovaltine, Aug 31, 2015
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  7. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    I am a person who likes to drink and review beer, that's about the extent of it... no other labels are really needed.
     
    #7 Smakawhat, Aug 31, 2015
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  8. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I think the descriptions would describe my music interests as "geek" level. If "Name That Tune" were still a game I'd slay that bastard. As for beer? Nah, I'm going to have to co-opt the definition that @lambpasty points out - drinker.
     
    #8 gopens44, Aug 31, 2015
  9. ncusatis

    ncusatis Crusader (483) Dec 22, 2014 Wisconsin
    Trader

    Just a guy who is passionate about good beer, the community it creates and the people I get to meet because of beer. No labels needed.
     
    #9 ncusatis, Aug 31, 2015
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  10. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    When it wasn't cool I was a nerd, now I am a full grown snob.
     
    #10 utopiajane, Aug 31, 2015
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  11. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    I've always been partial to "Enthusiast."
     
    #11 Domingo, Aug 31, 2015
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  12. VincentFrey

    VincentFrey Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2011 Maryland

    Some dude who orders beer most of the time.
     
    #12 VincentFrey, Aug 31, 2015
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  13. Dravin

    Dravin Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2014 Indiana

    I'm not sure geek, nerd, or snob really encapsulates my relationship with beer. I have some beer knowledge but I don't feel it's geek level (and thus certainly not nerd level), and I don't look down on others because of their beer choice even if there are styles and/or brews I don't like and thus don't drink.
     
    #13 Dravin, Aug 31, 2015
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  14. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    Elitist drunkard
     
    #14 bleakies, Aug 31, 2015
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  15. pjbear05

    pjbear05 Pundit (806) May 28, 2008 Florida

    BWAHAHAHA, memories of my bud's apartment near Eastern Michigan U in good old Ypsiltucky, rolling PBR 1/4 kegs out of Tom's on W. Cross and up the stairs! Them was the was days!
     
    #15 pjbear05, Aug 31, 2015
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  16. Himself

    Himself Initiate (0) May 20, 2014 Massachusetts

    I'm a dork, part geek part nerd
     
    #16 Himself, Aug 31, 2015
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  17. michman

    michman Pundit (751) Oct 14, 2005 Illinois

    beer drinker here.
     
    #17 michman, Aug 31, 2015
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  18. Relik

    Relik Zealot (603) Apr 20, 2011 Canada (NS)

    Umm i had to go with None of the Above. More of a combination of the 3.
    I can Nerd out about decoction mash and fermentation temperature.
    I can Geek out about a Sour or a juicy DIPA.
    I can turn my nose up with the rest of them at some(not all) mediocre beer.
     
    #18 Relik, Aug 31, 2015
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  19. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah

    Prefer 'Enthusiast'.

    The softer interpretations of 'snob' don't bother me either.

    Geek & Nerd do have condescending connotations in my experience. I've always been a bit puzzled by the amount of willing acceptance of the label. Also I think those are often misapplied because real geeks actually have very deep knowledge of the subject, including the homebrewing & related chemistry. Many self-styled geeks are just hobbyists, imo.
     
    #19 yemenmocha, Aug 31, 2015
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  20. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
    Trader

    I just like beer, don't really give a shit about labels.
     
    #20 Scott17Taylor, Aug 31, 2015
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