The Emperor’s New Clothes
July 15, 2008
I hate beer. It is disgusting. My theory (I like to call it the “Emperor’s New Clothes Theory”) is that the only reason anyone drinks it is because they think they are supposed to like it. If anyone admits they are really just choking it down they are ridiculed into thinking that they are less cultured in some way than everyone else who “likes” beer.
Don’t get me wrong, I want to like beer. I’ve tried many. But I can’t get a whole one down. I can tolerate the first sip, but by the end I cringe after every swallow. I’m stuck with Mike’s Hard Lemonade and the other “girly” drinks. I can’t imagine how anyone would truly like beer. Is there something wrong with me? (Actually, all these arguments started in my head when I first had wine, which is the same as beer in my mind.)
July 17, 2008 at 8:17 am
Quit “wine-ing” about beer. Just suck it up!
Z
July 17, 2008 at 8:18 am
Well, we always knew you were not cultured. Now we just have it in writing. Ha.
Anyways, are you sure you’ve tried the correct style of beer? You may just be looking at the same girl in a different dress.
July 17, 2008 at 8:24 am
Check out this site. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0304/03.html
July 17, 2008 at 8:32 am
Per our discussion this morning, some beers I think you should try before you completely give up on one of God’s greatest gifts to man.
Heffeweizen – There are a couple of brands you might want to try. The first is Widmer, which is one of the standards around here. However, my favorite Heff is made by Pyramid. Either way, make sure you put a lemon slice in it.
Skinny Dip – It’s made by New Belgium, which is the same company that makes fat tire, but it’s lighter and less powerful in the taste department. This is Dana’s favorite
Apricot (Ale)Weizen – Also made by pyramid. It’s like a Hef but with an apricot taste to it. Very pleasant desert beer.
Mirror Pond Pale – I’m not usually a fan of the pale ales, because they are generally a bit too bitter for my taste. I like mirror pond though. It’s crisp and light, but a sufficient amount of flavor.
Corona Extra – The industry standard of Mexican style beers in America. Make sure you put a lime wedge in the bottle. Probably one of the more refreshing beers out there.
July 17, 2008 at 9:56 am
Also, Sara, I need you to consider this when trying these beers.
The problem with some novice beer drinkers is that they THINK they know what they are looking for when drinking a beer. For instance, American style lagers (budweiser, coors, miller) look like apple juice. When poured in to a clear glass, one could mistake any of these beers for apple juice. Unfortunately, if one has geared their tongue up for the sugary delight of apple juice, they will be sorely disappointed when taking a sip of beer. To take this example to the extreme, if you bite in to a candy bar expecting it to taste like spaghetti, you’re not going to be happy.
Therefore, you have to let go of any of your expectations when trying a new beer (unless you’re familiar with the styles and can make appropriate comparisons). Try to dissect every part of what you taste when drinking one, compare them to the others, etc.
That might have all seemed like mindless drivel, but I hope you got something out of it.
July 17, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Tried the Pyramid Apricot–tastes like beer. Couldn’t finish one between my husband and myself. Washed down the nasty flavor with green apple Smirnoff.
July 23, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Well I guess I might have to start accepting the fact that beer just isn’t your thing. However, on a similar note, I can’t stand things like green apple Smirnoff. So you can go ahead and lecture me on my poor taste in flavored liquor.