How do you view beer in your life?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by azorie, Jul 25, 2013.

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So where are you in your beer journey?

Poll closed Aug 8, 2013.

  1. I drink the same beer or range of beers every week. never trying new beer

    1 vote(s)
    0.4%

  2. I live for new beer, but I do not go out of my way to get it.

    75 vote(s)
    29.8%

  3. I live for new beer and i do anything to get it.

    72 vote(s)
    28.6%

  4. I will try a new beer if I see one, but its not a big deal to me.

    41 vote(s)
    16.3%

  5. I usually drink the same beer or range of beers every week, but I do look for new stuff.

    55 vote(s)
    21.8%

  6. I drink Bud, next question.

    3 vote(s)
    1.2%

  7. Beer, I drink wine...

    5 vote(s)
    2.0%
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  1. Ljudsignal

    Ljudsignal Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Massachusetts

    Heh. My manager today during a tasting of a local brewery's saison: "Yeah, it's, uh, it's pretty good...yeah, we'll be in touch..."
    My manager the instant the rep walks out of the room: "Pfauuugh! I HATE Belgians, I hate them so much!"
    (For the record, and to be fair to one of my favorite styles...it wasn't a great saison.)
     
    #41 Ljudsignal, Jul 26, 2013
  2. Kerrie

    Kerrie Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2012 Michigan

    "I live for new beer, but I do not go out of my way to get it." This. When I go to my two beer stores that have a good singles selection, I try to get as many new beers that I've never had that I'm actually interested in (meaning that I don't buy something I'm not interested in simply because it's new to me, like a boring sounding pils or lager, as they aren't my favorites). That said, I was really interested in a new beer yesterday until I found out it was $15 for a 12 oz. No thanks. I won't do *anything* as I'm not made of money. I ended up with a mixed-six with 3 new to me beers and three favorites, which is actually unusual. I do usually have more new ones than not rather than an even number. I think I had 6 new ones the last time I was there, but oh well. Can't win them all, and I got to enjoy 3 favorites again.
     
    #42 Kerrie, Jul 26, 2013
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  3. frazbri

    frazbri Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2003 Ohio

    I do try new beers, and it still is a big deal, but I'm not going to extraordinary lengths to get it these days.
     
    #43 frazbri, Jul 26, 2013
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  4. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    Thanks for you input.:grinning:
     
    #44 azorie, Jul 26, 2013
  5. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    Thanks, good insight. If I had unlimited funds and the bug I would try it all if it was possible. Would I do anything does not really mean you would spend your last dime, but you can only use so many words in a poll question.
    Though I have made beer trips with folks whod spent way more than they could ever afford too.:grimacing: and some of them lied to their wives about how much they spent after, lol
     
    #45 azorie, Jul 26, 2013
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  6. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    yes I was trying to make better choices but I am only human....
     
    #46 azorie, Jul 26, 2013
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  7. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    Very interesting no votes for #1, yet it seems I meet folks at most pubs who do that, but I guess they are not on BA are they?, lol.
     
    #47 azorie, Jul 26, 2013
  8. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    almost 200 votes thanks!
     
    #48 azorie, Aug 1, 2013
  9. Gregg_Kawakami

    Gregg_Kawakami Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Hawaii

    If I'm at a bar or party, I'll drink anything I haven't tried first. Then I'll drink something that I know I already like.
     
    #49 Gregg_Kawakami, Aug 1, 2013
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  10. kbuzz

    kbuzz Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2011 North Carolina

    I'm more along the lines of "this is a major hobby for me, but I don't necessarily live for it. I do what I can to seek out new beer and attend brewery only releases and the like...but only within reason and if I'm not already in the doghouse" :grimacing:
     
    #50 kbuzz, Aug 1, 2013
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  11. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    through the bottom of an empty glass...
     
    #51 spicoli00, Aug 1, 2013
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  12. ziggyzoggy

    ziggyzoggy Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2013 Ohio

    I've got my "go to" beers available, but there's a wing joint up the street from my home that has jumped in the craft beer scene with both feet. They tap a new keg of various craft every Friday. It's become my regular stop for a cold craft beer every week.
     
    #52 ziggyzoggy, Aug 1, 2013
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  13. craftbeerbarbie

    craftbeerbarbie Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2013 Texas

    Variety is the spice of life :slight_smile:
     
    #53 craftbeerbarbie, Aug 3, 2013
  14. basickness

    basickness Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Like baseball cards, that get you drunk
     
    #54 basickness, Aug 3, 2013
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  15. dhannes

    dhannes Savant (1,127) Feb 14, 2010 Wisconsin

    I am reaching the point where I am rather tired of trying new beers, only to find out they don't stack up well to others...of course, I keep buying the new beers...I'm probably about 60% new beers/40% favorites right now.
     
    #55 dhannes, Aug 3, 2013
  16. MetalMountainMastiff

    MetalMountainMastiff Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2012 California

    I Voted for I don't go out of my way for it....Not that it's true. But I just wait for a perfect opportunity to arise to get the beers I want. I don't endlessly search out trades or drive hours anymore. But I still WANT THEM ALL!!
     
    #56 MetalMountainMastiff, Aug 3, 2013
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