Five myths about beer

I'm surprised none of these mentioned the perception that all beer should be served ice cold and in a chilled glass.

 

When storing a bottle I prefer it to be standing upright instead of laying on its side.

 

Have you ever considered writing a book about commercial beer history? I would definitely pick that up

 

The biggest myth about beer is that that some/certain people can't like beer. There are beers for wine drinkers, beers for whiskey drinkers, etc. There is literally a beer for everyone.

 

But unless they are willing to try any then they'll never know. My wife won't drink beer. I can't pressure her - just won't. She drinks wine occasionally, and rarely a brandy old fashioned or a bloody mary. Suggesting even sipping a beer is a non-starter. So she chooses to make the myth true.

 

Then its a good thing that you're married. You only have the next X amount of years to convert her

 

It's been 36 years, so doubtful...

 

once you chill a beer it will go bad if it warms up and then chills again.

Enjoy

 

I think @jesskidden should have interviewed for that job. I'm always impressed with his knowledge as well as his ability to produce obscure historical facts from his basement archives.

This young lady is new on the job and she'll learn quickly with us critical geeks reviewing her work. Perhaps she should contract with Jess as a consultant to speed her learning process.

 

36 years 6/11. She says she doesn't want any beers, then drinks three or so. I love her for it!

 

Are you certain she is paying attention to you and the other "critical geeks"? Because if she isn't....

Cheers!

 

A favorite of mine is when people say dark beers are always heavy.

 

I think the Smithsonian lost some credibility. This is just cherry picking a Google query.

 

Well, it is from the WaPo, so there's that...

As to the myths:
#1 Maybe I don't get around much but I never heard that one before;
#2 A man's drink? I remember my Mom and aunts all having a beer when the family got together;
#4 The author could have done a quick search on some breweriana sites where she would have seen virtually every style of beer produced now also available pre- and post-prohibition.

Like BeerPugz said, cherry picking a google search. Must have had a deadline to meet.

 

Funny to note the Smithsonian was founded by a man who never set foot in America.

 

Re #2, you really think commercials such as this on were targeted to sell beer to the ladies?

 

And because they targeted ads towards men doesn't mean they didn't do the same with women. Who do you think this ad was for?



I'm thinking the author didn't know any women who drank beer, so like many "journalists" she extrapolated her experience to a generality.

Maybe I'm just a schlub from flyover country, but I saw many women in our social circle drinking beer when I was growing up.

 

There is no such thing as a "near beer". Same as being pregnant. Either you is, or you ain't. Good and bad beer is another matter.