I can. The taste of a bad bottle isn't nice, but if it's given to me I'll drink it and find a way to wash it down. Thankfully most people have learned about proper beer keeping nowadays. There's a reason why in Mexico they sell Corona, for example, in both clear and brown bottles. Even off the line and from the fridge, the brown bottle tastes better. Since it's not an export (though some retailers do import it), it tastes wonderful compared to the regular swill they sell. There's a few Mexican beers, independent or mass produced, that are good.
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Mass produced beers are best enjoyed from the keg. Which includes European imports, too. I've been tempted by stouts and IPAs at the half barrel size, but do I really want to drink nearly 200 pints of the stuff? It's a dilemma I find myself in quite often when the warmer months swing by. I don't mind much smaller sizes, but sometimes you don't have much choice.
Kegs are for groups of friends (or watch a bunch of students make short work of a keg); personally, I prefer bottles for that very reason when I am drinking beer at home.
True. We do tend to have more company over during the summer. On the other hand, more for moi?
Semi-debatable when you can get a keg of Founders.
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Also, as you age, quality rather than quantity becomes the mantra in many areas of lief, not simply beer or wine.
These days, I'm not a fan of large social gatherings, unless they are work situations or a social function I cannot avoid. To be honest, I prefer my Founder's - and wine - in bottles that I personally can consume.
I have no issue with sharing the contents of my cellar, but, the days of lining up - tankard, or glass, in hand - to a keg, are pretty much well behind me.
A glass or three of a splendid Gewürztraminer from Alsace, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht.
Ah, I actually have some of this, quite tasty.
Honestly, I can’t get enough of white wines from Alsace. A glass or three will always be warmly welcomed...
Likewise; I far prefer Rieslings or Gewürztraminers from Alsace than from Germany.
Enjoyed two fingers of Laphroaig 18 when I got into work after hearing about someone's early morning rant on national television. I can't recall the last time I poured myself a drink at work.
What a wonderful (and absolutely hilarious) way to (nearly) end the week. I'll avoid the whataboutism ******** on here.
What a wonderful (and absolutely hilarious) way to (nearly) end the week. I'll avoid the whataboutism ******** on here.
My sympathies. I do understand.
Some Pouilly-Fuisée (a stunning Chardonnay wine from Burgundy); actually, the best part of a bottle, and quite delicious too.
You and me both. I have found IPA's start to lose some of the zip, for a lack of a better term, if you let them sit to long. I like them fresh or as fresh as possible. The Stone Enjoy By ... line has been one of my go to IPA's for a few years now.
Thank you for your kind words. Though, truthfully speaking, I relish in that individual's misfortunes.
[doublepost=1524784976][/doublepost]Bottle of Blind Pig and a bowl of salt and vinegar chips (crisps).
Salt and vinegar? Not cheese and onion?
Sounds like a good combination, though, and I hope you enjoyed it.
Yesterday’s lunch for me was a cheese and red onion sandwich on granary bread and a bag of cheese and onion crisps. Marvellous!
Cheese and red onion sandwich sounds wonderful - and a bag of cheese and onion crisps can never fail, especially with a beer.
Picked up some supplies for a little trip, specifically for "in room" consumption 
A few bottles of wine, but the one I'm most intersted in is a Zind-Humbrecht 2014 Clos Windsbuhl Riesling.
A few bottles of wine, but the one I'm most intersted in is a Zind-Humbrecht 2014 Clos Windsbuhl Riesling.
Picked up some supplies for a little trip, specifically for "in room" consumption
Sounds wonderful. I will read the tasting notes with fascination.
Been a long busy week, but spring has arrived.
Tasted this very nice “biere blonde” from Belgium called “la Cuvee des Trolls”.
Double meaning for me thinking of this forum.
Tasted this very nice “biere blonde” from Belgium called “la Cuvee des Trolls”.
Double meaning for me thinking of this forum.
Been a long busy week, but spring has arrived.
Tasted this very nice “biere blonde” from Belgium called “la Cuvee des Trolls”.
Double meaning for me thinking of this forum.
What a fantastic name, what a fantastic glass, and (I hope) what a fantastic beer.
Do enjoy.
For my part, I am keeping company with the wines of Alsace tonight, namely, a quite lovely Pinot Banc (Klipfel).
Excellent choice. I also am a great fan of Alsatian wines. Among my top 5 preferred white wines. The beer was very good by the way, very refreshing and light (not in the mass-produced pop beer sense of course) despite being 7 %. Great spring tipple.
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