How to introduce beer

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Wielder, Sep 17, 2012.

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  1. Wielder

    Wielder Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Indiana

    to a person that prefers red wine? Anniversary with gf is coming up soon and I'd rather have a gift plan as opposed to flying by the seat of my ass this year. I have other notions to follow through with but I'd like to introduce her into the wonderful world of burr I've ensconced myself in.

    The only issue is that we have problems with each others vice. She dislikes beer because it tastes too much like beer (from her experience with adjuncts), and I dislike wine because f*ck wine.

    I've tried with ST dessert beers, raspberry ales, and a couple suggested converter beers, but the only slight purchase I gained was with the raspberry. I think lindemans framboise might work as an entrance, but I have no idea where to go from there, or even if I should start there.

    Suggestions/stories/folktales/critiques/insultstomymasculinity? All would be appreciated.
     
    #1 Wielder, Sep 17, 2012
  2. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    IMHO, introducing a red wine drinker/preferrer to beer, not matter how good the beer may be, is a difficult task. How about a beer fermented in wine casks? I believe there are a few. I also believe DFH came out with a hybrid beer/wine of sorts last year but I can't think of the name or attest to its rating among other BAs.
     
    #2 otispdriftwood, Sep 17, 2012
  3. Thehuntmaster

    Thehuntmaster Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2009 South Africa

    I have used Flanders red ales (Rodenbach Grand Cru) to convert wine drinkers :slight_smile:
     
    #3 Thehuntmaster, Sep 17, 2012
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  4. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    I'd give Blushing Monk a whirl.
     
    #4 Hanzo, Sep 17, 2012
  5. bryanole27

    bryanole27 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2011 North Carolina

    Or you could get her a nice bottle of wine because she really likes wine. Maybe an Anniversary isn't exactly the best time to try a conversion. Just sayin.
     
    #5 bryanole27, Sep 17, 2012
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  6. IcemanCometh

    IcemanCometh Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2012 Massachusetts

    DFH Midas Touch "Notes: Great to have an experimental brew here and there, bring this to a dinner party to funk things up. After a couple of bottle of this they won’t know up from down or wine from beer." - From Jason's review
     
    #6 IcemanCometh, Sep 17, 2012
  7. danieelol

    danieelol Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2010 Australia

    If you can't get into wine how can you expect her to get into beer?
     
    #7 danieelol, Sep 17, 2012
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  8. bryanole27

    bryanole27 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2011 North Carolina

    By forcing it on her of course:slight_smile:
     
    #8 bryanole27, Sep 17, 2012
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  9. Highbrow

    Highbrow Pooh-Bah (1,770) Jan 7, 2011 California
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    why can't everybody just enjoy what they prefer??
     
    #9 Highbrow, Sep 17, 2012
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  10. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    You're my new favorite
     
    #10 YaKnowBrady, Sep 17, 2012
  11. leedorham

    leedorham Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2006 Washington

    I'm interested in hearing more about your "f*ck wine" attitude. Wine is awesome. If you're dismissing it because of the culture around it then you're guilty of doing the same thing people do when they disregard beer because it's just beer.
     
    #11 leedorham, Sep 17, 2012
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  12. Horseballs

    Horseballs Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2012 Ohio

    I tried to convert a wine drinker with some strong belgian ales and flemish reds. They really liked Gulden Draak but couldn't get over the sourness of Rodenbach. I thought sour ales would do well because of their wine-like qualities, but it differs from person to person.
     
    #12 Horseballs, Sep 17, 2012
  13. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    We're not friends anymore
     
    #13 YaKnowBrady, Sep 17, 2012
  14. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    That's probably because, as in other pursuits, all wine drinkers are not alike. Those that are into European so-called "Old World" wines tend to be acid-heads, and may be more inclined to appreciate something like Rodenbach, especially if they prefer Burgundies or Beaujolais. Chances are a California Cab enthusiast won't even find those wines enjoyable, much less beers that share their qualities.

    The preceding message was brought to you by the Office of Broad Generalizations.
     
    #14 TongoRad, Sep 17, 2012
  15. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    And just when I thought beer and wine lovers could get along.
    Seriously OP, just get her a really good bottle of wine, something so nice and expensive she wouldn't buy it for herself. Since you love beer and despise wine (for whatever reason), wouldn't you want her to buy you a similar-caliber beer? How would you feel if she bought you a bottle of wine in an effort to convert you from your "f*ck wine" attitude?
    And besides, what if she does buy you that kind of beer for the anniversary? She buys you an amazing beer and you buy her an amazing beer? I don't see that going well for one of you...
     
    #15 Orca, Sep 17, 2012
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  16. leedorham

    leedorham Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2006 Washington

    I'll always cherish the time we had together.
     
    #16 leedorham, Sep 17, 2012
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  17. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    Totally gave up on converting fanatic wine drinkers that stubbornly refuse to believe that beer goes far beyond swill lagers. To be honest: more for us!

    Mind you, I've never been known to turn down a glass of red wine. It really has to be the most horrendous factory-filtered and clawingly sweet garbage before I won't like it.
     
    #17 Dennoman, Sep 17, 2012
  18. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    Getting her something that you enjoy as a gift, this should go over very well.
     
    #18 tjensen3618, Sep 17, 2012
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  19. JuniperJesus

    JuniperJesus Pundit (805) Feb 26, 2011 Illinois

    If you hate wine, I recommend against mating with oenophiles.
     
    #19 JuniperJesus, Sep 17, 2012
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  20. leedorham

    leedorham Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2006 Washington

    What's wrong with that? He showing her he cares enough to change her into a person more like him.
     
    #20 leedorham, Sep 17, 2012
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