While going out to grab some beers with with friends a while back, a rare occurrence in that I normally drink at home, I got up and headed to the bathroom. I left my beer on the table. I suppose the above statement concerning the placement of my elixir sounds innocuous and sensible enough. Right?
Apparently not all patrons are of the same ilk. What did I behold? The end result of too many Bud Light commercials. The gentleman in question subscribed the philosophy of AB advertisement; namely someone might take his true American Lager. Therefore, the brewski sojourned to restroom.
First off, let me state, without waffling on the matter… yuck! Secondly, I subscribe to an alternative explanation that better accounts for a Bud Light near the urinal. I think he knew where to refill his beer.
Some thoughts just need to be shared.
Nice to see a newer post on my favorite beer website.
Since I am hoping I am not misreading this blog, I am deducing that “Mr. Piss” beer didn’t steal your brew, that he must have carted his beloved $1.00 Happy Hour prize to the pisser. I bet he masterfully placed that “beer” carefully atop the center part of the pisser and then relieved himself. (“I’m not drunk, yet! Look … I can still balance the bottle!”)
PG-13 Advisory alert. As I type this, I am drinking a Consecration Ale from Russian River that I picked up from the brewery in Santa Rosa, CA. But I haven’t forgotten where I came from. However, I have become fatigued of the bashing of less-informed beer drinker lashing that continues on beer blog websites. We all started drinking beer somewhere .. some advance, some don’t.
Who gives a *** if a douche bag takes his macro to the pisser. He didn’t brew it, he didn’t pour it, he just wants to get drunk, he just doesn’t know good beer. Without making this a 10,000 character rant … in the big picture of life, if you like shitty beer great, if you long for something more delicious, find some friends who love good beer (like I have been fortunate to know) and try some great brews.
I hope you guys are very successful. If you want to succeed, consider brewing a session-style beer with a “twist.” Us “good” beer drinkers are up against a major hurdle … trying to convert the macro drinkers to those who can appreciate a masterfully-crafted beers.
Mike: Please keep posting. I enjoy the site.
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michael reinhardt Reply:
November 27th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
Scott,
The plan is to keep posting a lot more. We are expanding some content and hoping to keep the ball rolling.
Love that you were drinking Consecration while posting…great beer. As far as the macro bashing goes, I thought this would be a funny and playful way to deal with the topic. Honestly, it was just a way to poke fun and make an obvious joke from a real life situation. I truly hope to see people advance beyond the macro.
There does seem to have to be a common “this is the enemy” mentality that keeps people fired up about their “team”, so to speak. I totally agree that a constant stream can be a bit wearisome.
Concerning the the session stuff…our plan is to brew the gambit. No way we are not brewing some milds, pilsners, and plenty of other session beers. We are not going to push only extreme beers for two reasons. One, we really love session and traditional beers. Two (and as you astutely observe), we do all start somewhere and we need some very approachable beers for people who are looking to expand their palate beyond the macro.
You are always a good voice on the site. Expect to see some more from us (me in particular).
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Maybe twice every month I go out with some friends to the local pub and have a couple of beers. I typically go to the same place on a regular basis, that carries a multitude of craft beers on draft. Every so often someone wants to switch up the location. This last week just so happened to be that time. I too got to witness the same disgusting habit. The worst part to me, is that not only did the beer follow him into the bathroom, but it was also consumed while he occupied the urinal. At the sink the guy tried to strike up a conversation (this to me breaks “Man Code” as I have no desire to talk to anyone while in the restroom.) I just happened upon your blog today and saw this post and had to respond. We should start an awareness type thing to make others aware that they don’t need to take their drinks with them. Things will be okay.
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Let’s get a focus group together and get these folks some help. It is strange to see the places where people will eat, drink, and break the guy code.
Thanks for leaving a comment.
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