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Beer and Politics, why not - 11/12/2009 7:38:27 PM   
PyrotheClown


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Status: offline 		So I've re-used this "rant" a few times in other boards and places we're ones might listen to my thoughts, thought I'd re use it here too, might as well considering it's one of the only pieces of coherent thought I've been able to put together in words that doesn't involve lawn gnomes and chain saws...

In a forum I often frequent some body asked for peoples opinions on political philosophy, I had in the past promised my self not to mention politics in that forum, so
"Instead" I said" I shall talk about beer".

Thinking one style is vastly superior to any others is a mistake, since some times you want a strong ale, and other times you want a refreshing pilsner. Our predominant social views at the moment are strongly pilsner(conservative,yes I said conservative, you wanna see liberal social beliefs, go to europe) influenced, while on a case to case basis, many people will actually admit that they are seeking a darker beer with more flavor(liberal) but the misconceptions of what ales are scares them.. So in this day and age, I believe we need more ales in the market...

now there is also the american habit of "one size fits all", now don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with a beer that is enjoyed by a mass amount of people, but in order to appease so many peoples tastes, sacrifices are made to the integrity of the beer and harmonization between many different brands till they are all pretty much the same and all real diversity and experimentation is lost to market studies and consumer surveys and Buy outs from larger brands. This isn't so much the beer manufactures fault, their just giving the people what they want, unfortunately the people are mostly uneducated scared motha fuckas, who are worried more about how many calories a beer has then the actual taste and quality of it.. all regional flavors are eventually lost, and the personal connection with the consumer and their beer of choice dwindles as the quality of beer is watered down more and more.

People need to learn more about their beer, they need to taste other beers, make their own, take control of the market.
doesn't matter if it's a pilsner or an ale ect. as long as it's genuine, and not gonna make any one sick

as far as to what beer I prefer, when I'm at home relaxing with some dinner or at a party(social issues)I prefer an ale

but when it comes to something refreshing after a hard days work(economic issues) I can truly appreciate a pilsner
(but most of the time, I'll stick with an IPA)

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/12/2009 10:42:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		I like a lighter style beer, like Busch. The reason is the lower alcohol content. I stay within my limits. The thicker beers, those with like 10% alc. are not for me. I like to continue drinking and have a good time.

I enjoy the thicker beers at times, but am not sure of all of their types. Like Lowenbrau, Molson, all that. I don't like ice beers or ales, not just because of their generally higher alc. content, I just don't like the taste. But the alc. does matter to me, and is same reason that I very rarely drink whiskey or anything like that. I am also not fond of wine or champaigne.

It's a matter of personal preference, with some degree of practicality. Alcohol is a bit of a diuretic, but with a thinner beer I think it quells thirst alot better.

I guess I am just a lightweight when it comes to this. But I like to have beer with lunch, I can still work. I like to party all night sometimes, and I certainly wouldn't want to pass out or anything like that, or worse cause trouble.

With a steak dinner, a bit more concentration is indicated, I'll move up to a "real" beer. But normal weekend warrioring, I just stick to the lightweight stuff.

I have had a couple of people's homemade beers, and while they ran a bit sweet for my tastde, they weren't bad at all. I've never tried real foreign beer, maybe I should ?

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/12/2009 10:49:09 PM   
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Great Lakes Ale.

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/13/2009 1:58:06 AM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/13/2009 5:18:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		I like the amber beers made in the country. As for imports, a weiss beer from Germany. Like HackerPshor.. A guiness is also great once and a while

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/13/2009 7:09:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		I can only stand most beers after a few shots of whiskey. Come to think of it, I would probably only be able to stand most politicians after a few drinks of whiskey.

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/13/2009 7:15:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ive been brewing My own since 88.  IPA or pilseners are My favorite in the summer.  In the winter, I go more for porters or a scotch ale called 80 penny heavy.

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/13/2009 7:57:50 AM   
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ORIGINAL: servantforuse

I like the amber beers made in the country. As for imports, a weiss beer from Germany. Like HackerPshor.. A guiness is also great once and a while


Murphy's Irish Stout.

Hard to find here but worth the effort.

And their taps leave a shamrock embedded in the head of the beer.



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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/13/2009 8:15:15 AM   
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ORIGINAL: subrob1967

My new favorite beer is Fat Tire, it reminds me of Newcastle, Boddingtons & Smithwycks.


I've had Fat Tire.

I liked it, but it's something you can't drink much of, at least for me.

A little too much on the sweet side.  I tend to prefer more bitter beers like Guinness.

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 11/13/2009 8:43:10 AM   
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A simple glass or couple of mugs full and the pure taste and enjoyment of savoring it make politics seem not so important.

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 4:04:32 PM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 5:10:05 PM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 5:13:28 PM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 5:15:13 PM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 5:21:46 PM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 5:57:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just don't like beer all that much.  Never have.  I don't think I've ever gotten drunk on beer in my life.  Hard cider, on the other hand, is mighty pleasing to my palate.  To keep from confusing people, I'll often use the word "beer" generically for any low(ish) alcohol beverage. 

They all have the same effect, anyway.

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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 6:02:18 PM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 6:10:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Tonights beverage was a Cornish Ale from the St Austell Brewery called '' Proper Job'', although on other occaisions  when I don't need to get up in the morming, I drink'' Guzzale'' or'' Indiana's Bones '' from the Summerskills brewery.

Of my favouite ales from a CAMRA supporting pub, five minutes from my home, I notice my favourite ales are all from my region, here or further South West nothing else from the North West as this county becomes part of England or beyond.


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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 8:54:14 PM   
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RE: Beer and Politics, why not - 3/2/2010 9:39:14 PM   
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