Reverse Beer Geek Elitism

dymmig89 · Apr 8, 2014

SeanBond said: ↑

The only way I can possibly think that the writer has a point (the whole summer's day thing) is if they're talking about when you're thirsty, and just want to guzzle a beer (as opposed to sipping and really tasting the beer). When I'm in Puerto Rico, they have a lager called Medalla Light, which is by no means a good beer; I'd describe it as a watered-down Heineken. However, it's so damn hot there, that I'd much rather drink an ice cold medalla than one of my favorite beers, warmed to my preferred temperature. I by no means think that what I'm drinking tastes great, but as something on a hot day, it does the trick.

Also, he's right that beer snobs can be really obnoxious; any type of snob can be, and a lot of times, is. However, I also hate the concept of "quantity over quality" when it comes to beer; why would being able to drink more of something be considered such a positive? I love beer, but rarely do I sit around thinking, "man, I really wish that I had a 12 pack of Bourbon County that I could drink in one sitting."
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Oh medalla. My first legal beer.

isturbo1984 · Apr 8, 2014

OneBeertoRTA said: ↑

There is a time and place for every beer... Except Shock Top, that stuff is god awful.
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i like Shock Top

Boca-X · Apr 9, 2014

ParkbrauFan said: ↑

A friend of mine texted me the other night and told me "this stuff is great, you'll really like it" Shocktop Honey Bourbon. I just wrote back and said sounds tasty. I have no intention of trying it and I hope he doesn't offer me one the next time I go to his house. He drinks Bud Light daily and yes I do drink it if he offers me one. My momma always told me to be polite if you'e a guest in someones home. I have not paid for a BMC in over 25 years and that's not about to change anytime soon.
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Haha...that's exactly what the writer of the original article was talking about (and several have chimed in and agreed).

I concur, regular Shock top isn't very good and I do not plan on buying the Honey Bourbon any time soon...that said...If offered from a friend or my local watering hole for free, I would never pass up a chance to educate (or devastate) my palate.

Not trying any said product due to an over exaggeration of my untested tastings is equivalent to my six year old grandson saying he doesn't like green beans...then asked if he has ever tried green beans says "no"...real credibility is base on real experience...good or bad...all other opinion is merely conjecture.

PaBrewSki · Apr 9, 2014

isturbo1984 said: ↑

Found an article (courtesy of a BA thread) and was just browsing the comments section on the website. It might sound a little out of context, but I didn't want to spin this conversation in that particular direction... Instead, I want to focus on a specific reply I read. It reads:

"I find it comical that all the beer nerds are so offended by mentioning Coors Light. I mean, props to you if you don't ever find yourselves in a quantity over quality situation, or can afford craft beer every time you're thirsty. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE craft brews, and have long before it became as big a thing (since around 1999 I would guess). Was out on the town this past Saturday night and ended up at a place with Founders porter on tap, which is unbelievably good in my opinion. But I'm not going to drink a stout or porter or IPA very often in the summer outside. Cheap canned beer can be perfect in these situations. That's why you all can be funny. I feel like taste and flavor preference are subjective enough that no beer nerd needs to scoff at others' choices of what works for them. Otherwise you sound like those rich kids gettin on the poor ones for wearing off-brand clothes. Sure, your preferences and tastes are of a slightly higher quality, but that doesn't mean as much to some people, or they can't afford the craft beer habit as often as they like to drink. Let em live. I wouldn't be surprised if the writers included Coors for the sole purpose of working @craftnationisbetterthanyou into a frenzy."

I find people like this ridiculous. And frankly, sounds like he is confusing the "beer geek" with the beer snob. I'm just sort a tired of those who don't feel as passionate about certain things to feel the need to shoot those who do.--Especially when fellow beer geeks aren't the snob types. He makes some good points, but he makes little jabs here and there. And personally, I didn't see any beer geek in the article being "worked in to a frenzy" or getting offended by the article. No, the only thing that offended me, wasn't that people like this guy can enjoy a Coors... but he felt the need to label us all as snobs or elitists. Is this the norm??

Also, can someone please explain to me why on a nice, summers day... a good stout or IPA would be a terrible thing?? I never got that bs. Is it not up to us to stay hydrated and keep an eye on our own alcohol level and health, regardless of the weather outside no matter what? Frankly, I always take my annual beer break during the summer because of the lack of robust beers.
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My grandmother takes beer breaks from time to time.

jj139 · Apr 9, 2014

Drink whatever you want, whenever you want and enjoy.

isturbo1984 · Apr 9, 2014

PaBrewSki said: ↑

My grandmother takes beer breaks from time to time.
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A lot of people do. Cleanses the pallet and refocuses efforts. Also, its not good to get burned out. for instance, I've been a hardcore gamer since the early 80s... It's important to take maybe a month break from it all to prevent oneself from getting burned out.

isturbo1984 · Apr 9, 2014

isturbo1984 said: ↑

Found an article (courtesy of a BA thread) and was just browsing the comments section on the website. It might sound a little out of context, but I didn't want to spin this conversation in that particular direction... Instead, I want to focus on a specific reply I read.
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A lot of you are validating the argument and fanning the flames. This isn't about Coors, who likes Coors, who doesn't or who is "right." You might agree that Coors is awesome. Or even dislike Coors, but believe its cool to drink whatever you want... but that douche and people like him is still knocking you for your practices. Even if you aren't a snob, people like him are still lumping you in the same group.

alwaysplayin · Apr 9, 2014

Retrocentric said: ↑

My can of cold Coors Banquet is pairing perfectly with this thread. Cheers.
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For what it is, Coors Banquet is a damn fine beer. I am raising my glass of Ovila Abbey Quad w/Plums as I type that, while (un)ironically wearing an old Coors Light T-shirt. Cheers to you.

alucard6679 · Apr 9, 2014

isturbo1984 said: ↑

A lot of you are validating the argument and fanning the flames. This isn't about Coors, who likes Coors, who doesn't or who is "right." You might agree that Coors is awesome. Or even dislike Coors, but believe its cool to drink whatever you want... but that douche and people like him is still knocking you for your practices. Even if you aren't a snob, people like him are still lumping you in the same group.
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Why should we care about what this guy has to say? Its just another person talking shit over the internet, one of many. If he lumps me in with the more elitist members of our little community then so what? Its just some guy that I will likely never meet and even if I do we might get along. We should be talking about beer, not some flame war that occurred on another site. Cheers

BubalooBrewMaster · Apr 9, 2014

I say if it's a good beer to me I'll drink it..

2beerdogs · Apr 9, 2014

grimey68 said: ↑

I agree with his statement about craft beer during the summer, but the delivery is terrible. Coors Light sucks, sure, but there is a time and place for it IMHO. I'm not that big of an elitist.
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Yeah, theoretically. But, I must posit the idea that there are many more time and places for water. IMHO, good old H2O is ALWAYS better than a crappy, watered down beer.

2beerdogs · Apr 9, 2014

draheim said: ↑

Now, the Star-Belly Sneetches
Had bellies with stars.
The Plain-Belly Sneetches
Had none upon thars.
Those stars weren’t so big. They were really so small.
You might think such a thing wouldn’t matter at all....
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classic pull draheim

readyski · Apr 9, 2014

All this talk about crappy BMC - heh I'm guessing some of you didn't drink during the dark ages (pre 80s)
It is freakin awesome now! If someone wants their bmc I say let 'em

McStagger · Apr 9, 2014

isturbo1984 said: ↑

Found an article (courtesy of a BA thread) and was just browsing the comments section on the website. It might sound a little out of context, but I didn't want to spin this conversation in that particular direction... Instead, I want to focus on a specific reply I read. It reads:

"I find it comical that all the beer nerds are so offended by mentioning Coors Light. I mean, props to you if you don't ever find yourselves in a quantity over quality situation, or can afford craft beer every time you're thirsty. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE craft brews, and have long before it became as big a thing (since around 1999 I would guess). Was out on the town this past Saturday night and ended up at a place with Founders porter on tap, which is unbelievably good in my opinion. But I'm not going to drink a stout or porter or IPA very often in the summer outside. Cheap canned beer can be perfect in these situations. That's why you all can be funny. I feel like taste and flavor preference are subjective enough that no beer nerd needs to scoff at others' choices of what works for them. Otherwise you sound like those rich kids gettin on the poor ones for wearing off-brand clothes. Sure, your preferences and tastes are of a slightly higher quality, but that doesn't mean as much to some people, or they can't afford the craft beer habit as often as they like to drink. Let em live. I wouldn't be surprised if the writers included Coors for the sole purpose of working @craftnationisbetterthanyou into a frenzy."

I find people like this ridiculous. And frankly, sounds like he is confusing the "beer geek" with the beer snob. I'm just sort a tired of those who don't feel as passionate about certain things to feel the need to shoot those who do.--Especially when fellow beer geeks aren't the snob types. He makes some good points, but he makes little jabs here and there. And personally, I didn't see any beer geek in the article being "worked in to a frenzy" or getting offended by the article. No, the only thing that offended me, wasn't that people like this guy can enjoy a Coors... but he felt the need to label us all as snobs or elitists. Is this the norm??

Also, can someone please explain to me why on a nice, summers day... a good stout or IPA would be a terrible thing?? I never got that bs. Is it not up to us to stay hydrated and keep an eye on our own alcohol level and health, regardless of the weather outside no matter what? Frankly, I always take my annual beer break during the summer because of the lack of robust beers.
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"And personally, I didn't see any beer geek in the article being "worked in to a frenzy" or getting offended by the article." This statement is hilarious, because of how offended you are by this article.

Seriously, your language is more inflammatory than anything said by the guy defending his choice of cheap cans.

skunkpuddle · Apr 9, 2014

isturbo1984 said: ↑

Found an article (courtesy of a BA thread) and was just browsing the comments section on the website. It might sound a little out of context, but I didn't want to spin this conversation in that particular direction... Instead, I want to focus on a specific reply I read. It reads:

"I find it comical that all the beer nerds are so offended by mentioning Coors Light. I mean, props to you if you don't ever find yourselves in a quantity over quality situation, or can afford craft beer every time you're thirsty. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE craft brews, and have long before it became as big a thing (since around 1999 I would guess). Was out on the town this past Saturday night and ended up at a place with Founders porter on tap, which is unbelievably good in my opinion. But I'm not going to drink a stout or porter or IPA very often in the summer outside. Cheap canned beer can be perfect in these situations. That's why you all can be funny. I feel like taste and flavor preference are subjective enough that no beer nerd needs to scoff at others' choices of what works for them. Otherwise you sound like those rich kids gettin on the poor ones for wearing off-brand clothes. Sure, your preferences and tastes are of a slightly higher quality, but that doesn't mean as much to some people, or they can't afford the craft beer habit as often as they like to drink. Let em live. I wouldn't be surprised if the writers included Coors for the sole purpose of working @craftnationisbetterthanyou into a frenzy."

I find people like this ridiculous. And frankly, sounds like he is confusing the "beer geek" with the beer snob. I'm just sort a tired of those who don't feel as passionate about certain things to feel the need to shoot those who do.--Especially when fellow beer geeks aren't the snob types. He makes some good points, but he makes little jabs here and there. And personally, I didn't see any beer geek in the article being "worked in to a frenzy" or getting offended by the article. No, the only thing that offended me, wasn't that people like this guy can enjoy a Coors... but he felt the need to label us all as snobs or elitists. Is this the norm??

Also, can someone please explain to me why on a nice, summers day... a good stout or IPA would be a terrible thing?? I never got that bs. Is it not up to us to stay hydrated and keep an eye on our own alcohol level and health, regardless of the weather outside no matter what? Frankly, I always take my annual beer break during the summer because of the lack of robust beers.
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A good rule of thumb is to never get offended by anything. If that dosent work then never get offended by anything you read in an Internet forum. And if that dosent work then accept the fact that the world will not always agree with you. And if that does not work. STAY OFF THE INTERNET

marquis · Apr 9, 2014

skunkpuddle said: ↑

A good rule of thumb is to never get offended by anything. If that dosent work then never get offended by anything you read in an Internet forum. And if that dosent work then accept the fact that the world will not always agree with you. And if that does not work. STAY OFF THE INTERNET
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I would modify this to "dont get offended when no offence was intended".........there are times when it's reasonable to be offended.But beer choice is only personal taste and opinion.

skunkpuddle · Apr 9, 2014

marquis said: ↑

I would modify this to "dont get offended when no offence was intended".........there are times when it's reasonable to be offended.But beer choice is only personal taste and opinion.
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I try not to disagree with the fine people from the UK but in this instance I do. One should never be offended by anything. Just take things in and ponder there relevance and importance.

marquis · Apr 9, 2014

skunkpuddle said: ↑

I try not to disagree with the fine people from the UK but in this instance I do. One should never be offended by anything. Just take things in and ponder there relevance and importance.
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You would destroy a fine industry - that of taking offence on behalf of others. Leicester has a large Indian population and the local authority was advised to cease putting up Christmas decorations because they would "offend the Indian community"
The upshot was the Indian community came back with "Don't be so stupid, we love the Chritmas decorations!"

markdrinksbeer · Apr 9, 2014

isturbo1984 said: ↑

A lot of you are validating the argument and fanning the flames. This isn't about Coors, who likes Coors, who doesn't or who is "right." You might agree that Coors is awesome. Or even dislike Coors, but believe its cool to drink whatever you want... but that douche and people like him is still knocking you for your practices. Even if you aren't a snob, people like him are still lumping you in the same group.
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"that douche and people like him" What the hell man? Nobody here is calling him a douche, but you. Nobody here is "offended" by what he said.

"People like you". Like me? I seriously doubt it.

tbaker397 · Apr 9, 2014

Just because I enjoy super duper hoppy big ipa's, doesn't mean miller lite or some angry orchard isn't in my fridge to change it up. Besides, if I have a cookout ans want to drink for 5+ hours I certainly am not about to knock back a 12pk of otwoa. Miller lite pounders? All day every day

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