I love BEER

Posted by: Blitz

I love BEER - 11/10/07 11:04 PM

Beer is the world's oldest[1] and most popular[2][3] alcoholic beverage. It is produced by the fermentation of sugars derived from starch-based material — the most common being malted barley; however, wheat, corn, and rice are also widely used, usually in conjunction with the barley. Less widely used starch sources include millet, sorghum and cassava root in Africa, potato in Brazil, and agave in Mexico, among others.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer


Questions, comments?

Feeling the love,

Blitz
Posted by: Blast

Re: I love BEER - 11/10/07 11:52 PM

"Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy."
Samuel Johnson, Quoted in James Boswell's 'Life of Samuel Johnson'

-Blast, who drinks many things but calls brandy his love.
Posted by: billym

Re: I love BEER - 11/11/07 12:17 AM

"Beer is proof that God loves us" Benjamin Franklin smile

Actually the definition of beer is a fermented beverage made from grain. Yes one can also ferment starchy liquids but you will need to supply amylase enzymes (present in malted barley and wheat) that is why the ladies must chew the corn (amylase is also in saliva) to start the process of making Chicha. But if it is made of potato etc. with out grain it is not truly beer. Although there have been commercial potato beers on the market but the potato was an adjunct to the base recipe of malted barley.
I used to teach beer education at a beer company as well as a beer judging course. Yes I got PAID to drink beer at one time. Norm eat your heart out. smile
Bill

PS. Sierra Nevada Celebration is out again! This one is my very favorite!
Posted by: Frankie

Re: I love BEER - 11/11/07 12:27 AM

Beer is the way to go for me. There was a fun website about reviews of beer called www.mylifeisbeer.com but it seems to be down now. Too bad.
Posted by: Blitz

Re: I love BEER - 11/11/07 01:24 AM

Now I know you've already seen this, but I reiterate,

Our lager,
Which art in barrels,
Hallowed be thy drink.
Thy will be drunk, (I will be drunk),
At home as it is in the pub.
Give us this day our foamy head,
And forgive us our spillage's,
As we forgive those who spill against us.
And lead us not to incarceration,
But deliver us from hangovers.
For thine is the beer, The bitter, The lager.

BARMEN.
Posted by: Blitz

Re: I love BEER - 11/11/07 01:27 AM

Brandy is acceptable. Isn't she a female singer though? smirk
Posted by: OldBaldGuy

Re: I love BEER - 11/11/07 02:43 AM

Beer is OK, if you have run out of rum or vodka...
Posted by: Erik_B

Re: I love BEER - 11/11/07 03:38 PM

lager for me, always. though a good brandy is nice on occasion.
Posted by: benjammin

Re: I love BEER - 11/12/07 01:12 PM

"Whiskey's too rough,
Champagne costs too much.
Vodka puts my mouth in gear....
This little refrain, should help me explain,
as a matter of fact, I like beer"

Tom T. Hall
Posted by: Frank2135

Re: I love BEER - 11/12/07 02:43 PM

On a hot day after a couple of hours of sweaty yard work, quaffing a cool pilsner in a tall glass while sitting in the shade watching the world get on without me for a while...that's one of life's great moments.
Posted by: LumpyJaw

Re: I love BEER - 11/12/07 04:39 PM

Bobby, some things are like a tire fire, trying to put it out only makes it worse. You just gotta grab a beer and let it burn.

-Hank Hill
Posted by: Stu

Re: I love BEER - 11/12/07 04:43 PM

Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore!
Posted by: el_diabl0

Re: I love BEER - 11/13/07 03:42 AM

A toast to beer!

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Posted by: OldBaldGuy

Re: I love BEER - 11/14/07 01:06 AM

Ya gotta love ole Tom T. Sneaky snake too...
Posted by: Polak187

Re: I love BEER - 11/14/07 02:09 AM

Pint of beer a day keeps a doctor away...


Me and my buddy sharing a pint of guiness...



My climbing buddies. Well deserved after Everest. And beer named Everest too...