What Are You Drinking?

[prfsnl_gmr]

Also, the proper tasting technique, for wine at least, is: (1) sip; (2) swish and breathe in; (3) swallow; and (4) exhale.

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Stare (preferably in sunlight), swirl to see the legs, smell (nose in the glass), take a small sip and breathe in a mouthful of air. Swish it around a bit (my first sip sounds like a bong hit), move your tongue around the inside of your mouth, and then swallow.

And there is nothing wrong with rejecting a bottle of wine at a restaurant because you don't like it. They'll cork it and sell it to someone else. I've never turned down a wine, but I have seen it done dozens of times.

I was giving her the basic version...but here is my technique.

Stare (at lover's eyes, preferably by candlelight), swirl to see the legs (while not breaking gaze from lover's eyes), inhale deeply through nose, purse lips, exhale deeply, bring glass to lips, inhale over wine (do not break gaze from lover's eyes), remove glass from lips, exhale, bring glass to lips, sip silently, inhale over wine, do not break gaze from lover's eyes, swirl tongue clockwise one, counterclockwise three times, clockwise twice, counterclockwise three more times, clockwise one more time, swallow, exhale, remove glass from lips, place glass on table, reach to brush lover's hair from face, knock over candle, swear, notice building flames, swear again but louder this time, run away.

Also, I know it is acceptable to send a bottle of wine back - and I will do it if a waiter or waitress grossly mischaracterizes it - but I feel awkward. Additionally, a lot of good wine needs to "breathe" a bit before its true flavor is revealed; so, I have trouble judging a bottle based on my first sip.

[Forlorn Drifter]

I drank a luke-warm Lone Star, followed by two Coors Light in those thicker aluminum cans, so that may have been the issue.

I don't like any 'light' beer- I knew that already. I was kinda upset that I didn't like Lone Star, since its almost exclusively what my Dad drinks, and we have a lot of memorabilia in the house. I grew up expecting to like it, but I was disappointed.

Then of course, trying other forms of beer is kind of a bitch for me. My dad only keeps Lone Star, obviously, and my friends all drink the cheap ass stuff like Coors and Bud.

[Luke]

Or you can just open the box and weeze the juice (I'm not recommending that but I've seen some crazy stuff happen when bridesmaids get a hold of Franzia).

[Ack]

I drank a luke-warm Lone Star, followed by two Coors Light in those thicker aluminum cans, so that may have been the issue.

I don't like any 'light' beer- I knew that already. I was kinda upset that I didn't like Lone Star, since its almost exclusively what my Dad drinks, and we have a lot of memorabilia in the house. I grew up expecting to like it, but I was disappointed.

Then of course, trying other forms of beer is kind of a bitch for me. My dad only keeps Lone Star, obviously, and my friends all drink the cheap ass stuff like Coors and Bud.

...yeah, that would be your problem. You're underage, and you've only got access to shit. As for Lone Star...is it really even a Texan beer anymore? And your dad probably drinks it cold. Try it his way.

[Forlorn Drifter]

...yeah, that would be your problem. You're underage, and you've only got access to shit. As for Lone Star...is it really even a Texan beer anymore? And your dad probably drinks it cold. Try it his way.

My Dad does drink it cold, but I don't think that would help the taste that much.

It is still technically a Texan beer, although you can get it over a larger part of the country now. They still advertise as "The National Beer of Texas", and anything that is heavy with Texas pride, or is Texas based is likely to advertise alongside it, or have its advertisements.

Although, I haven't tried Lone Star Bock...

[prfsnl_gmr]

For future reference, Pabst Blue Ribbon a/k/a PBR is the best (i.e., least offensive) cheap beer. I have conducted several blind "cheap beer" tastings, and it is always the winner. When it is served chilled, it pairs wonderfully with many foods native to the southern United States. (I - mre frquently than I should - enjoy it with fried pickles.)

[Luke]

I was giving her the basic version...but here is my technique.

Well I guess I have to show my cards now...

Order a bottle of your favorite wine, never look the waiter in the eyes (or acknowledge him for that fact), take one sip, spit it on the floor and demand to speak with the manager of said establishment. Ask for a bottle of Louis XIV, and when you find out they don't have it settle for a free bottle of Laphroig while shaking your head in faux disappointment. After receiving your bill write "Watch your nards" where the tip should be.

After (or before...it's up to you) the waiter receives the bill, kick him in the nards. Laugh loudly while reminding him of his tip, pull the tablecloth off and say "I'm taking this as a souvenir". When making the exit look back and ask the patrons "The hell you looking at? I'm Mother F--king Noise God Dam-ed Redux Bitch-s! Remember that S#!T!" .

[prfsnl_gmr]

I was giving her the basic version...but here is my technique.

Well I guess I have to show my cards now...

Order a bottle of your favorite wine, never look the waiter in the eyes (or acknowledge him for that fact), take one sip, spit it on the floor and demand to speak with the manager of said establishment. Ask for a bottle of Louis XIV, and when you find out they don't have it settle for a free bottle of Laphroig while shaking your head in faux disappointment. After receiving your bill write "Watch your nards" where the tip should be.

After (or before...it's up to you) the waiter receives the bill, kick him in the nards. Laugh loudly while reminding him of his tip, pull the tablecloth off and say "I'm taking this as a souvenir". When making the exit look back and ask the patrons "The hell you looking at? I'm Mother F--king Noise God Dam-ed Redux Bitch-s! Remember that S#!T!" .

[KitKatCara]

I feel like I should be wearing a figure flattering black dress, pearls, and stilettos while I'm at it. Maybe one day, but I don't know if Jinx and I can maintain that level of sophistication. I would probably mispronounce something like I always do and we would bust out in giggles.

And to throw in the Luke flair, I'd sport a mohawk and get the most obnoxious nose chain I could find. Probable wear fishnet instead of the traditional flesh tone stockings as well.

I think I could pull it off.

[jinx]

I like sweet beer the best, but I still just don't enjoy it overall. Again, I don't feel like forcing myself to drink anything just because it seems socially awkward to say "I don't drink beer". I always get tons of backlash from that statement. I'm sure there's a beer I would enjoy, but I don't really feel like trying to find it.

I drink all sorts of Tea on the other hand, and I know several people that don't like it. Honestly, I don't think they have found the right tea. Tea has such a wide variety of flavors and many different ways to steep it. When I was on a business trip for Best Buy, I made several batches of tea for my co-workers who "didn't like tea", and by the time our trip was over they were asking me to make it for them every morning. I even got a message that the missed my tea a few months after leaving Best Buy.

Since these posts got moved to a new thread, I'll just leave this be. I rarely drink and when I do it's Vodka. Just don't see the point in it.