hi bfiddy,
this isn't technically a homebrewing question, but a more basic beer question for the ladies -
if a girl is going out on a first date with a guy who knows and loves beer, what are a few beers that she can order that will totally impress her date? also, what beers should she avoid asking the bartender for?
thanks!
sammy
Simple (sort of)! But, this may take a little homework. If you're already a beer fan yourself, find out if the restaurant you're headed to already stocks your favorite brew. Avoid anything that has the word "Budweiser", "Anheuser-Busch", "Coors", "Miller", "Heineken" or "Corona" on the label. That is unless you totally f-ing love that beer. Then own it. Drink it with all your heart. That should be impressive enough, especially if you ask whether they "have it on draft."
I guess there's something about meeting a girl who knows she enjoys beer from a keg gives a guy an instant sense of comfort and a steady foot on common ground.
If the restaurant doesn't have the beer you usually drink, go by style. Light beer drinker? Stick with Lagers and Pilseners. Going for a little more body? Ales, Lambics and Belgians may be more eyebrow-raising. Looking for a liquid dessert or hearty night-cap? Stouts, Barleywines (a little more rare), and Porters would have you casting dreamy gazes over the top of your perfectly poured pints.
However, if you're not too well-versed in the word of the Im-Bible, here are a few of my favorite beers that I think are are girl-friendly and sure to score you some points on the ever-so-important first date.
Light-Colored (lighter beer flavor) Beers: Peroni, Sam Adams Light, Pilsner Urquell
Fruity Flavors: Leinenkugel's Berry Weiss, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, Wild Blue or Blue Paw (blueberry-flavored), Banana Bread or Leffe Golden Blonde (banana and Juicy Fruit flavors)
Strong Flavors: Sam Adams Boston Ale, Dogfish Head 60- or 90-minute IPA (pale ale with bitter, but floral hoppiness),
"Safe" Beers (these will be somewhat impressive and easy to drink): Blue Moon (with an orange slice), Hoegaarden, or Yuengling (from this country's oldest brewery, c. 1829).
Of course, a beerie like me would suggest any oddly-named beer to try in front of your first date so long as you don't grimace at the just as likely oddly-flavored fermentable the waiter puts in front of you.
I hope this helps, and if not, I hope this helps you get drunk... on good beer.
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wow. lots of helpful info here, thanks! what if you've found that right guy and he loves almost everything. what fermentables would make his heart swell to find stocked in the fridge for him?
ReplyDeleteBeer. Period. Nothing "ultra" or "lite" unless that's the type of guy you're thinking about. Having a cold one within reach is again showing that he can be comfortable in his surroundings. He will likely hold it in front of him as a buffer between you and him in the early stages of the courtship. Don't be alarmed -- it's a way to tell when he's letting down his guard (when he finally puts it down).
ReplyDeleteI mean when he puts down the beer.
ReplyDeleteB.Fiddy,
ReplyDeleteIs there any particular reason that I can't find my delicious Yuengling anywhere in Cali? Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong places?? Every time I'm on the east coast it's everywhere.
The West has long been considered the "untamed America" -- prairie dogs and buffalo still shop at many of the local supermarkets (Vons, for example). So, Yuengling still hasn't made its way past the Mighty Mississip' and is only distributed in the East, no further west than Tennessee and Alabama.
ReplyDeleteSome of your bigger beverage superstores, like Total Wine & More might carry some sixers of America's Oldest. Almost any wine and spirits shop can put the Yuengling on special order for you, too. It costs more, but who could put a price on happiness?