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I haven't had an alcoholic drink since 2010, although I drank plenty in the 35 years leading up to that year. It is, after all, the national drug in Britain. Unfortunately. My friends now might have a glass of wine when we go out for a meal, but it is usually just the one. The only time I come across people drinking a lot is at gigs, and the people who do so always seem a bit of a nuisance to me. Talking during the quiet parts of the show and bumping into people. It also can be a bit risky going out at on your own at night, as there is a fair bit of drunken violence in British towns.

Typical that of all the fascinating drugs available, alcohol is the one legalised for mass consumption. The harm it causes people in this country is astronomical.

I've always said that if I had to limit myself to drinking but one beer flavor for the rest of my life, then I would choose Summit Extra Pale Ale. You're so right--Summit has been making amazing beer for over two decades here in the Upper Midwest. Lately I've fallen for Utepils Brewing as well; everything they make is fantastic.

I'm not a hop-head; I prefer German lagers, British Bitters, Porters, and Stouts. That's kind of what Utepils brews, which is part of why I love that place.

If I WERE a robot, then how would I know what beer tastes like, Mr. CAPTCHA?!

Remember the tshirt for Matt's beer balls. It was a cartoon guy with beer ball balls.

You are correct. Rolling Rock had their own version. For some reason we referred to them as ponies, not splits. OV was preferred, but Rolling Rock did just fine as needed. Back in college a local bar would sell you two tacos and a Rolling Rock for $3. I went back a year ago and no more tacos or Rolling Rock. Replaced by PBR.

Just returned home from a late lacrosse game. Six degrees outside. So, I built a fire and cracked open a leftover Troegs Hopback Amber from Christmas. Good stuff.

spoetzl brewery -shiner texas
abita brewing - covington louisiana

remember
pearl
bud dry
steele reserve
if its one thing frank hates its warm beer
candy colored clowns

Turned an empty Coors ball into a bong and called it the hempisphere.

If you ever make to MN, Summit Brewery has been pumping out awesome micro beers since the mid to late 80s. I am sure Deadheadbrewer would agree? Their flagship Summit Extra Pal Ale is one of the best.
Have some Stella midnight lager on tap for tonight.

Enjoy fellas.

Don’t forget St Pauli Girl back in the day.....Lowenbrau, lol, there’s a blast from the past! Did you ever have the Dark?

CUTTING BACK; back when I was still playing I would start out with one 16 oz glass of Sailor Jerry and Pepsi, then usually 4 or 5 beers over the course of the night. If I was at home maybe 2 , then beer. Felt good but still safe and functional. Now, no soda at all, very rarely Hard booze, maybe a Bayleys on Christmas, Beer only on weekends, and trying to cut back on that a tad too.....at this stage of the game I’m starting to really dig just drinking water!.....of course my green medicine helps make all that possible. Been a hardcore beer fiend since I was a lad, but now, more and more, enjoy moderation etc. I’ve found that Glen Fry’s advice works well. He said the idea is to feel good not bad, so when you go to a party, drink the first 2 sorta quick, then make the 3rd one last and maintain that light buzz...kinda like we used to do with the “veggies” back in the day.lol
But right now it’s friday and I’m in love again, so a, heh, guys gotta have at least one night to get down on it, no?
So here’s to another frosty, tasty Anchor Xmass and salute to all my Dead friends!
Now if I could only get this #$&$#$ Server to play....

EDIT; Angry Jack, or Rolling Rock Splits, there’s so Summer memories, but yes, OV were the best!

Has fallen out of the rotation since I’ve aged. Never got into the microbrew craze, but do enjoy a cold lager in the summer. Mostly wine and the occasional mixed drink these days. I’ve never been good at regulating my liquor, so I usually wind up in the ditch. To be avoided on most occasions for me.

Mickey’s big mouth brings back memories. Most of the other brands as well. One notable omission is OV splits. They came in a case, which was essentially a 12 pack. Dump in a bag of ice and you had a self-contained cooler. Nothing better in the summer. They never get warm because it only took two swigs to finish one.

No mention of beer balls? Matts was a staple. Coors followed suit for a while until both disappeared.

Matts was another upstate New York brewery, like Genesee, that got smart and decided to brew a better brand. Saranac.

When I started drinking at 15 premium beer included the brands Jim mentioned as well as Michelob. Then there was Bud and Miller (Coors was still only on the other side of the Mississippi (Half-Step)). Then there was the crap beer like Pfeifer, Weidemann, Goebel, PBR, Milwaukee’s Best, etc. That’s what you can afford at that age.
When I was 17 Stroh’s came out with 15- and 30-packs, but kept the price the same as 12- and 24-packs. Woo Hoo! I started drinking Stroh’s.
When I was finally 21 the former ‘premium’ and import beer had dropped in price, LowenBrau was now $2.99/6-pack, Michelob was around the same price. Drank those for a while, usually the dark versions, then drank Killian’s Red for a while, then Bell’s appeared in the stores and at the bar I frequented and I made the shift to microbrew ales.

Mmmmmm........beer