Chugging Craft Beer

what's flying over my head is there is no video to watch. Still hate the chugging videos.....

 

I was reading this thread on Friday and was convinced I'd never seen anyway actually "chug" a craft beer (rather than merely drinking a good beer a bit faster than one normally would).

My husband and I were at a bar on Saturday night and they had Elysian Space Dust on tap (one of my all time favorite IPAs). So we are sitting at the bar and a guy walks up and asks the bartender if he has any IPAs in big bottles. Bartender says no. He then says he'll take two of whatever IPA is on tap. My husband mentions that it's Space Dust and it's a good IPA. Bartender gives him a sample, and he says, "that works." Bartender pours two 14-oz glasses and hands them to the guy. Guy takes them to the face in succession, stopping only to pick up the second glass. Literally took him less than 20 seconds to finish them both. Throws down a $20 on the bar, says to my husband, "you're right, that was good," and walks out. My husband, bartender, and I look at each other in disbelief.

So bizarre. Can't figure it out. It obviously wasn't to get shit faced (because otherwise, why not order the highest ABV on tap or liquor) and obviously wasn't to enjoy a good-tasting beer because there is no way he could have enjoyed any of the flavor in chugging two beers in rapid succession.

 

I really haven't but a buddy of mine once shotgunned a can of OB Ten-Fiddy. Is that considered alcohol abuse? And if so, what got abused, his liver or the can of Ten-Fiddy?

 

What an asshole!

 

You're missing the point, boss. It's not a waste of beer if you're enjoying yourself. If you want to drink Bcbs out of a frosty mug, do it. There's no right or wrong way to enjoy living your life. Being snobby is what turns people off to craft beer. Being fun is relate-able. Open your mind a little and you might come across some new experiences and have a good time along the way.

 

Well Well I would have thought burning money was a better waste of time. I hope their access to "Rare" beers is "Rare" from now on...

 

How am I missing the point? Sounds like you're missing the taste of a world class beer by downing it in a few seconds. Pretty stupid to me.

Why not just do shots of Smirnoff then if you feel like downing a huge amount of alcohol?

I've had my share of fun by pounding miller lites, beasts, natty lights, keg stands in college. Been there done that.

When I have a finer alcohol in my hand that's more expensive I like to savor it, take my time with it and appreciate it.

To each his own I suppose. If someone wants to look like a fool and embarrass themselves online with craft beer chugging videos go for it.

-boss

 

Founders All Day IPA is pretty chuggable. If its hot out, and I'm mowing the lawn, or golfing, I drink down a pint of Bell's Two Hearted pretty quick (3 or 4 big sips/gulps)

 

Here's one for you: Last summer I was lucky enough to score a couple 4-packs of Heady Topper while in Vermont and gave one to a friend. Two weeks ago he finally got around to telling me what he thought of it... because he had just consumed it the week prior, innocently stating, "Oh, was I supposed to drink it back in August?" With my 'aged Heady' giggles aside, he told me how much he enjoyed it, "brief as it may have been." He then replied to my puzzled look with, "Oh, I was visiting a friend and drinking a variety of beers, and we saved the Heady for last because it was special. Maybe not the best plan because we were wasted by the time we got to it. I had it on the roof of my car and accidentally knocked it off, and when it hit the ground a small leak appeared, and the beer was vanishing before my eyes. I didn't know what else to do, so I picked up the can and shotgunned the rest in a brief and sloppy gulp.... It was good." I mean, John Kimmich does state "Drink it from the can." ;-)

 

Living in SoCal with triple digit summers, I've been known to come home after a long day on the road trucking, and chug an ice cold pale ale or IPA. Nothing wrong with a chug every now and then.

 

dear boss -

Don't ever lose your dinosaur.

- Bruh

 

This is a sin.

Want to chug? Try Budweiser.

 

You could literally do so.

 

I believe this is @ShogoKawada. There's a bunch of them.

 

Challenge accepted! If someone sends me stuff by Cantillon, Hill Farmstead, some Zombie Dust, Permanent Funeral, Heady Topper, or Westy 12 I will chug it. So there!!!

 

Shhh, let them have their collective hissy fit.

 

Money rules everything. So the guy saying you would be damned yada yada...well you maybe, and also broke or caving against your own parameters.

Its your product and you can do what you wish with it. BUT, without incoming $$$$$ you don't have a product to be whatever about. I don't care what anyone does with the beer I produce, as long as they pay the price to play the game.

People upset with the way someone consumes a beverage need some help. Who cares if they have a purpose.

Pretentious bs

 

I have chugged every style of beer. I love chugging heady topper, no lie. If you're offended by this then please post your temper tantrum in normal judgemental fashion.

 

... defeats the purpose.

 

Sam Smith Organic Chocolate Stout because it tastes like a big ole Hersey bar! It was delicious!