March 01, 2004
Cerveza
OK. So I have been getting slammed over at Steve's place for my choice of beer. Seems I'm some kind of heathen for drinking...sit down now...Michelob this weekend. (I must admit, Steve did bring a home made wheat beer that, even if it wasnt fully carbonated, was might tasty.)
I remember some years back when all the micro breweries started popping up everywhere and people were drinking all kinds of weird ass beers for a hefty price, simply because of the fact that they were micro-brewed (whatever that means). Ever see one of those persons at a bar ordering a beer theyve never tasted before and then watch their face contort to dynamic proportions once they tasted it? I used to love to beer-frown watch while I calmy sat and chugged down my tried and true Budwiesers. Some folks would have one kind of "microbrew" and have to force it down. Then they'd order another kind of microbrew and run the same act.
Now, I love beer. Beer, I believe, is nectar of the Gods. This explains my penchance for a daily dose of the juice. And, while there are some beers (Miller, Meister Brau, Malt Liqour - you get the picture) I wont drink because of various reasons, I can pretty much down a few brews of any kind. Sure, I'd love to down Anchor Steams and Pilsner Urquells on a daily basis, but I just cant justify paying over $20 for a 12 pack of beer. It aint gonna happen. The 12 pack will last me a day, maybe a day and a half. I need quantity when it comes to beer. If I always drank "the good beers", by the end of one week it would cost me half of my paycheck. The wife would interevene and then Id be in a 12 step program somewhere.
I prefer to keep my beer drinking cost effective. More buzz for the buck. Steve tells me that I should brew my own beer, that it would cost pennies per gallon. But, can you imagine? I would never ever leave my friggin house. I would have an IV tapped straight to the keg. While the installation of a small brewery at ManCamp is definitely something to contemplate, I would probably end up drinking whatever Robitussin tasting crap I came up with until I finally managed to figure out the brew formula.
No way. I need my beer cold, I need my beer cheap, I need my beer plentiful and I need my beer now. Necessarily in that order.
Posted by Val Prieto at March 1, 2004 02:33 PM
Comments
Budweiser has been shown to cause menstrual cramps, even in males.
Posted by: Steve H. at March 1, 2004 02:57 PM
Heh. I get menstrual cramps even without beer.
Posted by: Val Prieto at March 1, 2004 03:05 PM
I gave up beer for Lent. I order Budweiser at the pub but sometimes drink a more expensive beer when at home. On April 10, I can start drinking again. It's gin, rum or vodka in the meantime. (sigh)
Posted by: J.Scott Barnard at March 2, 2004 09:58 AM
I knew there was a reason I liked you Val. I'm with you, a good, cold beer that I can afford to have more than one meets my requirements. Years ago, a young Sgt told me that the best beer is the King of Beers, "says so on the label," he'd tell me. Of course I'll be without my Budweiser for the next 12 months or so but think of how that first cold one will taste when I get back ; )
Posted by: Sgt Hook at March 2, 2004 11:57 AM
This Mexican advises you to stick to Corona :P (How's that for nationalism? LOL)
Posted by: Miguel at March 2, 2004 07:55 PM