Why do we call ourselves beer geeks or beer nerds?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by MNAle, Sep 10, 2014.

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  1. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
    Pooh-Bah

    Not me.
    I'm Beer Chic.
     
    #161 Zimbo, Sep 11, 2014
  2. LagerCognoscenti

    LagerCognoscenti Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2013 England

    We are the beer cognoscenti.

    cognoscenti
    ˌkɒgnəˈʃɛnti,ˌkɒnjəˈʃɛnti/
    noun

    2. people who are especially well informed about a particular subject.
     
    #162 LagerCognoscenti, Sep 11, 2014
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  3. MNAle

    MNAle Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2011 Minnesota

    Merriam-Webster lists connoisseur as a synonym for cognoscenti. :slight_smile:

    And, it's not a lot easier to spell, either!
     
    #163 MNAle, Sep 11, 2014
  4. Reinbeck11

    Reinbeck11 Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2012 Iowa

    Steam room at the Kremlin?

    Knowing this is proof!!!

    Their French douches. We are ... see below...

    and proud!!!
     
    #164 Reinbeck11, Sep 11, 2014
  5. asams10

    asams10 Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2014 North Carolina

    I don't; my girlfriend does :slight_frown:
     
    #165 asams10, Sep 11, 2014
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