Anyone else have a problem with heineken?

[Buckmulligan]

I don't know, I just think it tastes bad; but why?

[DemonDeac]

ur tastebuds suck

sadly, there are probably alot of people on this forum that agree with you.

i love heineken

[Buckmulligan]

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there are probably alot of people on this forum that agree with you.

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Why is that?

[STLantny]

Try thinking of iced tea, after you take a sip. Its heinekin or rolling rock that has th after taste of tea. Its odd.

[tonypaladino]

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I don't know, I just think it tastes bad; but why?

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I do not like heineken at all.

I think people just o like it because it has a better image that Bud, etc, but still tastes like the watery [censored] that they're used to.

[pokerdirty]

it just too gaseous for me. I feel like i'm going to explode when i drink it.

[Buckmulligan]

Heineken isn't anything like Fosters, is it?

[tonypaladino]

No, It's like Bud, only a *little* more flavorful, and more bubbly

[A_C_Slater]

I have a problem with Heineken

But I like Rolling Rock

[Eurotrash]

heineken is pretty overrated.

[PorscheNGuns]

There is a skunked taste from the shade of glass used to bottle it. That is why you don't like it.

-Matt

[Buckmulligan]

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There is a skunked taste from the shade of glass used to bottle it. That is why you don't like it.


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Na, I drank it from the can. For me, the flavor is overly metallic and the feel is pretty gassy. There is also too much alchohol in the finish.

[chesspain]

I think that Heineken sucks.

[billymonk]

Heineken is the only imported beer I like to drink. Mind you I haven't drank a lot of 'em.

[miajag81]

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Heineken is the only imported beer I like to drink. Mind you I haven't drank a lot of 'em.

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You need to expand your horizons.

[censored] beer... that's why


Many

[Blarg]

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it just too gaseous for me. I feel like i'm going to explode when i drink it.

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That's pretty much what I thought as soon as I saw the title of this thread. My friend always used to talk about "Heineken farts," and sure enough, he always got 'em, bad. I always figured this was from the yeast. But I noted it too.

I like their dark beer better than their light beer. The dark beer is excellent in chili.

[bighomage]

Switch to High Life.

[EliteNinja]

I love it.
It's got a bit of a fruity-crisp taste to it.

[Wes ManTooth]

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Switch to High Life.

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ahhhhhhhhhh.... the Champagne of beer

A few to get you started:

Dogfish Head 90/120 minute IPA
Stone Ruination IPA
Unibroue Maudite or Terrible

[Buckmulligan]

Awful. (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=exchange&Number=3073935&Fo rum=,,&Words=&Searchpage=1&Limit=25&Main=3073898&S earch=true&where=bodysub&Name=9802&daterange=1&new erval=1&newertype=m&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev= #Post3073935)

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Switch to High Life.

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So bad I had to give it to my friend. Luckily he'll drink about anything.

[toddw8]

I've got a couple bottles of Maudite in the fridge right now. It's damn good, but I think I like "La Fin Du Monde" better.

[Dominic]

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I don't know, I just think it tastes bad; but why?

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i think it tastes like ass.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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No, It's like Bud, only a *little* more flavorful, and more bubbly

[/ QUOTE ]no its not.

Heineken is [censored] horrible, as is Rolling Rock. Somehow these beers have become popular, perhaps its the trendy green bottles or something. Both are horrid beers with gross aftertastes.

[AngryCola]

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Rolling Rock

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I don't like Heineken, but Rolling Rock is considerably worse.
In my opinion, it doesn't even taste like beer.

[Huskiez]

I actually really hated Heineken, but this summer I went to Amsterdam and went to the Heineken factory. The Heineken there was really good and tasted awesome, and I hate beer.

I have yet to retry Heineken in US but I'm sure it still sucks.

[dibbs]

My cousin just came out from the west coast and we did a lotta drankin, and promptly discovered his strong dislike for my favorite beer. Supposedly his friends and family hated the stuff as well, describing it as a very "skunky" beer. I myself just cant see it, just how things are.

Screw drinkin what you dont like or even questioning what you think you should like because it's popular. Just curious, what's you're favorite beer?

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It's damn good, but I think I like "La Fin Du Monde" better.


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Ah, yes, I forgot about "The End Of The World"- that's very tasty, I concur.

[Buckmulligan]

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Just curious, what's you're favorite beer?

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I've had less than 15 beers, but I'd say Fosters, then kronenbourg 1664, then corona.

[nothumb]

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There is a skunked taste from the shade of glass used to bottle it. That is why you don't like it.


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Na, I drank it from the can. For me, the flavor is overly metallic and the feel is pretty gassy. There is also too much alchohol in the finish.

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I think the glass comment may be spot on. It's well known that lighter shades of glass make it easier for beer to spoil. In my experience I prefer Heineken from a can, although I prefer most beers from a bottle.

Heineken can > Heineken bottle

But when I go to the bar and drink a 'light' beer (not Light beer per se, just something pale) I usually order the cheaper stuff like a Tecate or a Pabst. Because Heineken is more expensive, typically served in bottles and not good enough to merit this.

Also, beers decline in appeal as they warm up to varying degrees. Heineken seems like it gets warm and gross faster than any other beer.

NT

[newfant]

I've never understood why anyone drank Heineken. It smells like someone took a dump in every bottle.

[BruinEric]

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A few to get you started:

Dogfish Head 90/120 minute IPA
Stone Ruination IPA
Unibroue Maudite or Terrible

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Ruination is anything but a "get you started" beer, if we're talking about pilsner/lager drinkers trying different Ale and/or IPA styles.

I've not tried the others. Dogfish Head is no longer distributed here in Southern CA. I've had a Maudite before but its been a long time.

[bighomage]

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Luckily he'll drink about anything.

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Except for drain cleaner. One of my frat buddies tried to get [censored] up off that [censored].

[SammyKid11]

I'm not a huge Heineken fan. If you want a GREAT imported beer that is both full-bodied and refreshing, drink Stella Artois -- Belgian beer just starting to get popular in this part of the country (Dallas)...starting drinking it a few years ago while living in Europe -- very lucky for us it's finally starting to show up over here.

Check it out next time you're at your favorite watering hole.

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A few to get you started:

Dogfish Head 90/120 minute IPA
Stone Ruination IPA
Unibroue Maudite or Terrible

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Ruination is anything but a "get you started" beer, if we're talking about pilsner/lager drinkers trying different Ale and/or IPA styles.

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Hehe, perhaps it is too strong for a neophyte.

[dibbs]

Other than that time at Outback Steakhouse, had my first real digs with Fosters with a keg I liked it. I'll have to try kronen

[JohnnyHumongous]

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Other than that time at Outback Steakhouse, had my first real digs with Fosters with a keg I liked it. I'll have to try kronen

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don't bother. 1664 is a truly awful beer.

[haakee]

You think it tastes bad because it comes in green bottles which let the light in to skunk it more easily than brown bottles. In addition it isn't a particularly good beer in the first place.

[usmfan]

"Heineken? [censored] that [censored]. PABST BLUE RIBBON!"
Heineken is awful. So is Rolling Rock. I would much rather have a Grolsch. But I prefer darker beers anyway.

[jakethebake]

it's bad.

[mslif]

I don't have a problem with it... I just don't like it.

[IndieMatty]

You are correct. It's almost undrinkable.

[jakethebake]

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I don't have a problem with it... I just don't like it.

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So what do you like?

[imported_The Vibesman]

I do have a problem...I drink waaaayyyy too much of the stuff.

[2planka]

OT diversion:

"Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed."

Back on topic:
Heineken farts are the worst.

[mslif]

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I don't have a problem with it... I just don't like it.

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So what do you like?

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Are we still talking beer?

[jakethebake]

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I don't have a problem with it... I just don't like it.

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So what do you like?

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Are we still talking beer?

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Yes. Beer...whatever.

[mslif]

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I don't have a problem with it... I just don't like it.

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So what do you like?

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Are we still talking beer?

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Yes. Beer...whatever.

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I am not much of a beer drinker but I like Dos Equis or 1664 Kronenburg.

[jakethebake]

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I am not much of a beer drinker but I like Dos Equis or 1664 Kronenburg.

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So what do you drink?

[mslif]

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I am not much of a beer drinker but I like Dos Equis or 1664 Kronenburg.

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So what do you drink?

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Ketel one with just about anything (or straight for that matter).

[daveymck]

Is your Heiniken brewed under licence in the US? Was here but recently have changed over to importing it all from Denmark upped the alcohol content to 5% and it isnt that bad a can for a cheapish beer.

[lighterjobs]

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I have a problem with Heineken

But I like Rolling Rock

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same here. i love rolling rock.

[mslif]

I have no idea...
Did you notice any change in taste?

[rustyboy]

My motto is: If it comes in a green bottle, avoid it. Both Heinekin and Rolling Rock rub me the wrong way.

[jakethebake]

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Ketel one with just about anything (or straight for that matter).

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A vodka drinker then? /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mslif]

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Ketel one with just about anything (or straight for that matter).

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A vodka drinker then? /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Yes... /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[jakethebake]

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Yes... /images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Good to know. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[WDC]

I have never cared for it either. I am partial to the English and Irish brews. Also Pilsner Urquell.

[djoyce003]

Heineken gives me unbelievably wicked bad gas. It's amazing. It's worse than eating an entire pot of beans.

[spydog]

For those that like Heineken better than American macros like Bud, Miller, etc., try Pilsner Urquell. If you like Pilsner Urquell better than Heineken then you are 1 step closer to becoming a beer geek, which can be a very rewarding thing (but expensive). If you still think Heineken is better then you are probably going to be a crap beer drinker the rest of your life, which isn't too bad (but cheaper).

[RunDownHouse]

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Also, beers decline in appeal as they warm up to varying degrees. Heineken seems like it gets warm and gross faster than any other beer.

NT

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I hate to sound like a brit, but this is wrong. Most good beers are much more flavorful and full of character at 38-40F than at 32F

[The once and future king]

heineken made for Europeans > heineken made for septics.

[The once and future king]

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I hate to sound like a brit, but this is wrong. Most good beers are much more flavorful and full of character at 38-40F than at 32F

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This may be true of Beer but not larger.

No love for Sam Adams?

[billymonk]

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Heineken is the only imported beer I like to drink. Mind you I haven't drank a lot of 'em.

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You need to expand your horizons.

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You have no idea.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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heineken made for Europeans > heineken made for septics.

[/ QUOTE ]whats your point? Its a disgusting beer, which for some reason is considered trendy. Consumers are so stupid, because it is [censored] expensive too.

[CCx]

i love dank beer as much as the next guy

but i think anyone who doesnt like a heineken is a little on the gay side of things

i'll never check back in on this topic, so flame away

[Blarg]

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Heineken gives me unbelievably wicked bad gas. It's amazing. It's worse than eating an entire pot of beans.

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Heineken can make be feel so bloated I can't drink more than 2 or 3.

[Blarg]

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i love dank beer as much as the next guy

but i think anyone who doesnt like a heineken is a little on the gay side of things

i'll never check back in on this topic, so flame away

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What else would gay guys do?

[ewile]

I hate Heineken. It tastes like acorns to me.
I like alot of different Beers: Corona, PBR, Bud, Sam Adams, Guiness, Dos XX, Kirin in those big bottles but I really dislike Heineken.

[cdxx]

sorry for being rude, but if you like bud, you have no say in whether heineken is crap.

your post is the first time i've seen bud mentioned in the same breath as guiness. bud is to guiness, what rancid unfiltered water is to mother's milk.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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sorry for being rude, but if you like bud, you have no say in whether heineken is crap.

[/ QUOTE ] sorry for being rude, but you are a moronic beer snob.

[ewile]

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sorry for being rude, but if you like bud, you have no say in whether heineken is crap.

[/ QUOTE ] sorry for being rude, but you are a moronic beer snob.

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Yeah, I agree. The jist of my post was simply that I like a wide variety of beer (including an occasional Bud) but that I think that Heineken sucks, and IMO tastes like acorns.

[cdxx]

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sorry for being rude, but if you like bud, you have no say in whether heineken is crap.

[/ QUOTE ] sorry for being rude, but you are a moronic beer snob.

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i prefer to think of it as actually having taste buds, as opposed to killing them.

[cdxx]

but yes, i am a beer snob

[ThaSaltCracka]

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sorry for being rude, but if you like bud, you have no say in whether heineken is crap.

[/ QUOTE ] sorry for being rude, but you are a moronic beer snob.

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i prefer to think of it as actually having taste buds, as opposed to killing them.

[/ QUOTE ]see my post above.

[bwana devil]

i thought heineken tasted skunky. then i had it at the "factory" in amsterdam and i still didnt like it.

verdict = i dont like heineken. bring on the english ales and belgian beer.

[Blarg]

Saltcracka, no matter what you think of the guy, if he's saying Bud is garbage, he's nailed it. Bud is not just bad, it's nasty. The chemical taste is SOOO strong.

[ThaSaltCracka]

The point is Bud has very little taste. Its a cheap beer that you buy to drink with a bunch of buddies and get [censored] faced. Budweiser doesn't try to act like its some uppity club hopping beer with the trendy urban crowd, all the while hidden behing an absurd price. Bud is what it is, Americana, and good old fashioned drunken debauchery. Who drinks it for the flavor?

[pokerdirty]

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The point is Bud has very little taste. Its a cheap beer that you buy to drink with a bunch of buddies and get [censored] faced. Budweiser doesn't try to act like its some uppity club hopping beer with the trendy urban crowd, all the while hidden behing an absurd price. Bud is what it is, Americana, and good old fashioned drunken debauchery. Who drinks it for the flavor?

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Stupid State College Kids (as opposed to Bud Light /images/graemlins/wink.gif )

[CrazyEyez]

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Dos Equis

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Every time I have one of these I wonder why I don't have them more often.

[KKbluff]

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heineken made for Europeans > heineken made for septics.

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Actually heineken in the UK is a lower alchohol percentage than the stuff sold in the US.

I spent a month in london and scottland a few years ago and everyone I partied with told me that heineken could be compared to the keystone light of the US.

I would like to hear some UK voice in this thread.

[oneeye13]

cheaper to make than bud. can you get it in holland?

[ChipWrecked]

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Saltcracka, no matter what you think of the guy, if he's saying Bud is garbage, he's nailed it. Bud is not just bad, it's nasty. The chemical taste is SOOO strong.

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Budweiser. Beechwood aged and filtered through genuine Clydesdale kidneys.

[PokerBob]

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I don't know, I just think it tastes bad; but why?

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because it does. it is bad beer.

[The once and future king]

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heineken made for Europeans > heineken made for septics.

[/ QUOTE ]whats your point? Its a disgusting beer, which for some reason is considered trendy. Consumers are so stupid, because it is [censored] expensive too.

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My point is heineken made for Europeans > heineken made for septics.

How can this be ambiguous?

To be clearer. Drink Heineken made for European market= Yum.
Drink Heineken made for the septics= piss (but still better than Bud).

[The once and future king]

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heineken made for Europeans > heineken made for septics.

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Actually heineken in the UK is a lower alchohol percentage than the stuff sold in the US.

I spent a month in london and scottland a few years ago and everyone I partied with told me that heineken could be compared to the keystone light of the US.

I would like to hear some UK voice in this thread.

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This might have been true a few years ago. Not now. Now in the UK we get the same thing they get in mainland Europe, which is an improvement of about 1000000000000000000%.

[The once and future king]

If someone said to me eat that turd and I said no would that make me a food snob?

The situtation if someone asked me to drink a budwieser is exactly the same.

Just because I like things that actualy taste good dosnt make me a snob.

Dont mention all this urban expense image BS either as in no way does it apply to me. I drink Ales made by local brewers in my local pub which cost less than imported or made under licencse largers.

However when I was in septicland at college I did drink an ocean of bud coz it was cheap and I wanted to get drunk. However I was never under the delusion that it didnt taste like utter and total crap. Now I actualy have something approaching an income you couldnt pay me to drink that urine.

[RunDownHouse]

Most people throwing out the "beer snob" line just don't have any experience with real beers.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Now I actualy have something approaching an income you couldnt pay me to drink that urine.

[/ QUOTE ] But its soooooo cheap /images/graemlins/grin.gif


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Dont mention all this urban expense image BS either as in no way does it apply to me. I drink Ales made by local brewers in my local pub which cost less than imported or made under licencse largers.

[/ QUOTE ] Doesn't apply to me either, I usually drink local micros anyways.

[swede123]

Just stay away from it and there won't be a problem. Heinken is easily the most overrated beer in the world. No contest really.

Swede

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Most people throwing out the "beer snob" line just don't have any experience with real beers.

[/ QUOTE ]you are such an ass clown.

[jakethebake]

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ass clown.

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i don't know why but this term makes me laugh every time. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[BusterStacks]

I used to be a beer snob until I realized that beer doesn't taste good, no matter what. Now I drink Corona almost exclusively, however I am having a heineken for breakfast as I type this.

[swede123]

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I used to be a beer snob until I realized that beer doesn't taste good, no matter what. Now I drink Corona almost exclusively, however I am having a heineken for breakfast as I type this.

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If this is the case, why drink it? I'm sure you could find some sort of mixed drink that tasted good if all you wanted was the buzz.

Swede

[BusterStacks]

this was all that was in my fridge. I polished off the jagermeister last night and did not restock. also i only drink one mixed drink, and it is a house special at one bar. otherwise it's a shot of jager and a corona each round. my boys are the same way.

[ThisHo]

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Just curious, what's you're favorite beer?

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I've had less than 15 beers, but I'd say Fosters, then kronenbourg 1664, then corona.

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if you like Corona, try Pacifico. Both are Mexican beers, but IMHO Pacifico >> Corona.

I'm a dark beer drinker though, prefer Stouts (nothing like a good micro brewed Oatmeal Stout!!!!) so our opinions on lighter beers may not agree.
~ThisHo

[speirs]

Whatever, whatever. Heineken r0x0r5!!1!!one!!111

[J.A.Sucker]

Heineken is fine if you are into watersports. To each his/her own; it's just not my thing.

[swede123]

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this was all that was in my fridge. I polished off the jagermeister last night and did not restock. also i only drink one mixed drink, and it is a house special at one bar. otherwise it's a shot of jager and a corona each round. my boys are the same way.

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I still don't get it. You said you don't like the taste of beer, yet your standard is jager and corona? Did you really mean that you do what your "boys" do regardless of what you actually enjoy? Hell, I don't care if someone drinks Smirnoff Ice if that's what they enjoy. When it comes to a simple pleasure like drinking alcohol I'm more into satisfying my taste buds than being cool.

Swede