I have become a complete and total beer snob.
The other day, I saw a Miller Lite truck pulled over by a local Heights bar dropping off a delivery. The back of the truck had a sign that read, “Triple hops – loaded with flavor.” I laughed. Seriously? Clear, nearly water beer. Who the hell considers that to be “loaded with flavor?”
The irony in all of this? I can’t stand the smell or taste of beer. Craft beer, home brew, anything. Can’t drink it. I have attempted to take a sip of a craft beer within the past year, but it was horrible. That only time I ever drank a beer was in 1990, and it was likely a Miller Lite.
But if you’re drinking some crappy beer, I’m totally going to judge you. I’m such a beer snob.
Speaking of beer, if you like it, you totally need to get a Beer Sox for your glass, or whatever you are drinking! Don’t let your beer go naked! My friend Katie, who has drank a few nice craft beers at my house, owns the company. Local, woman owned. You need one! Bonus – want 15% off? Use the code “Christine” when you place your order!
21 replies on “Ironic Beer Snob…”
The irony of it all just cracks me up.
@christinebpc Iconic or Ironic, you rule. De gustibus non est disputandum. Wish I could drink bubbles, but doesn’t work fer me
That’s too funny. I’m also a beer snob who never, ever drinks it!
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@christinebpc thanks for the shout out, Christine!
Swill, I tell you.
Cheap, crappy swill at that, Courtney Dailey!
True story: once Kelly Lynn Hrncir brought some to my studio. I may have been heard loudly asking, “who brought this cheap, American swill?!?!!”
Kelly Lynn Hrncir redeemed herself by having her wedding reception at St Arnold’s. and by being generally awesome.
It was my “ease into beer” beer. Like a gateway drug.
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Give me a good Guinness, or a Black and Tan.
Kelly Lynn Hrncir, I love that you needed a gateway beer. Hahaha!
As cheap beers go, Miller Lite isn’t bad. It’s way better than most light beers. It’s a good “I’m already drunk and not paying attention to the flavor anyway” beer.
Emily Schwenke Ybarra is one of the biggest beer snobs I know (she’s my beer guru) and there is usually some Miller Lite in her beer fridge, amongst the fancy microbrews.
That’s very, very true. There’s a time and place for everything. Sometimes I actually want a beer that tastes like water.
I promise, I’ll try not to judge you too hard as you drink them. 😉 I don’t think a Miller or a Budweiser has made it in to our house since we moved in. I credit Katie Mahoney, Jennifer Mathis, Erin Nies & Melissa Ecker for that! (You know, since I don’t drink beer.) Oh, and the case of Endeavor that David Tong brought to Mike Tremoulet. Hahahaha! I think it is a case of unlimited bottles, it seems like it just stays full!
If I have the chance to have a fine, fine beverage, I’ll go with it. But, if I’m in a situation and establish that has only “as seen on tv beers,” rather than be some one that judges, I’ll drink it. I’ve been in some places a crap beer or a warm beer was still a beer.
David Tong, since I don’t drink beer – EVER – it makes it easier to be a beer snob in those settings. Alie DesOrmeaux, I wouldn’t really judge you! XOXO
But I do greatly judge those that don’t have a passport. =)
David Tong, mine is ready at a moment’s notice…