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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Ripsnort on February 21, 2008, 07:22:33 PM
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..or in my case, what I drink.
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This beer is me. I have become it. And I'm damned proud of me. I am man enough to admit that I, Brian, am an arrogant bastard.
The text on the back of the bottle tells the story:
This is an aggressive beer. You probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We wouild suggest that you stick to safer, more familiar territory--maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you its made in a little brewery, or one that implies their tasteless fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appearl. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you're mouthing your words as you read this.
A fine product from a fine brewery in San Diego, CA. It is me. I shall consume this 7.2% alcohol content 22 oz. bottle of beer, and I may even open another when I get into our spa tonight. Either way, I'm an arrogant bastard, and proud of it.
Peace.
P.S. the sign in the background (I know its bugging you) says "Bald headed parking only". I wish it said "Bald headed parking for arrogant bastards only" ;)
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San Diego?:huh
at least keep it in the northwest:
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were is it available? Can you pour some in a glass? If I find some I will try it but i have doubts about beers that have to use fancy eye catching names, I've been fooled before..
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
San Diego?:huh
at least keep it in the northwest:
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I try to, trust me. I attend the annual Museum of Flight Hops and Props (http://www.museumofflight.org/Display.asp?Page=HopsandProps) beer tasting event every year since inception. I've tried over 300 microbrews from North America, yet my taste buds come back to Arrogant Bastard for my #1 spot favorite. Perhaps its the name, or the bold taste. One thing is certain....I'll have another, and I am a beer snob. Miller, Coors, Pabst, Bud can kiss my lilly white arse. :aok
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Perhaps its the name...
Klamath Brewing Company has a nut brown ale called "Butt Crack Brown"
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Originally posted by Airscrew
were is it available? Can you pour some in a glass? If I find some I will try it but i have doubts about beers that have to use fancy eye catching names, I've been fooled before..
This one has a catchy name and a very stout flavor that is something to die for. It is a deep brown ale that rips your taste buds out of your mouth and tells them "You're not worthy of this beer, punk!"
We have a Top Foods grocery store up in Lake Tapps that has about 200 different types of microbrews in 22 oz bottles or bigger, from North America to Germany flavors. Most excellent! :aok
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
Klamath Brewing Company has a nut brown ale called "Butt Crack Brown"
I've had it. Best served at about 55-60 degrees if I remember correctly.
If you make a trip North in April, I'd be glad to drive you and the Missus to the April 5th Hops and Props event. :aok
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
I've had it. Best served at about 55-60 degrees if I remember correctly.
I'll be there in about 20 minutes.
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
I'll be there in about 20 minutes.
See my editted post above about April 5th. :)
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OK, so the Con this year I expect you to be there with several samples. I'll even kick in a few bucks if it will help (I'm serious, I never joke about beer, well almost never)
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Originally posted by Airscrew
OK, so the Con this year I expect you to be there with several samples. I'll even kick in a few bucks if it will help (I'm serious, I never joke about beer, well almost never)
Hmmm...well, I have 4 weeks vacation this year...1 week fishing with dear old Dad in Northern Minn for 1 week, 1 week fishing in Eastern WA for Bass and Walleye, 1 week at Football camp on Whidbey Island as a counselor, and 1 week in Disney World in December.
The con sounds nice, but I pretty much have to book plans out 2 years in advance. If you are certain you'll be there, get me your name in advance and I'll be sure that the hotel you're staying at has a 6 pack of Bastard waiting for you in the room upon your arrival, compliments of Ripsnort. :) :aok
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I got the arrogant bastard part down pat. I'm drinking coors light to try to mellow my image. ;)
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Originally posted by AKIron
I got the arrogant bastard part down pat. I'm drinking coors light to try to mellow my image. ;)
Oh please Iron...after all these years, looking up to you like and Idol of the gifted ages...don't tell me you're drinking Coors. Lie to me you bastard. I don't want the image of an AH Icon wasted with an image of you burned in my brain holding onto a piss beer. :)
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Well, if I were truly concerned about what others thought of me I would drink Coors Light, or maybe a wine spritzer, or I wouldn't drink at all. Since I really am an arrogant bastard I drink what I like and I'm kinda hooked on Tanqueray and tonic as of late.
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
The con sounds nice, but I pretty much have to book plans out 2 years in advance. If you are certain you'll be there, get me your name in advance and I'll be sure that the hotel you're staying at has a 6 pack of Bastard waiting for you in the room upon your arrival, compliments of Ripsnort. :) :aok
Sounds like a plan... now we just need Pyro to announce the Con plans.
and Iron, Please no Coors...what are ya thinkin... oh inhumanity of it all...
If you must drink, drink responsibly, those are more than mere words
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What responsible beer drinkers drink...
Keep drinking coors and you could end up like this
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or even worse
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Airscrew, with all due respect, I've tried Shiner...it tastes like burnt hops. I think the attraction to it is something of a local cult favorite moreso than taste. Reminds me of the cult favorite around this area years ago called "Rainier Beer'...tasted like crap, but people honored it like a God since it was locally brewed. :huh
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I really do like Bud Light. Tastes a lot like Fat Tire which I also like. Has a "biscuity" taste.
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Originally posted by AKIron
I really do like Bud Light. Tastes a lot like Fat Tire which I also like. Has a "biscuity" taste.
I feel as though I've met a Father of the Catholic Church that has been found guilty of child molestation. :( Please tell me you like microbrews...perhaps I can think of you like Rock Hudson in his prime. ;)
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
I feel as though I've met a Father of the Catholic Church that has been found guilty of child molestation. :( Please tell me you like microbrews...perhaps I can think of you like Rock Hudson in his prime. ;)
I don't get out a lot but there are a few joints around North Texas that claim their own brews. BJ's (restaurant)has some good ones, I like the Killian Red. Can't even remember the names of some of the others but most were tasty.
...and when we're gone from here
all our friends will be drinking all the beer
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Airscrew, with all due respect, I've tried Shiner...it tastes like burnt hops. I think the attraction to it is something of a local cult favorite moreso than taste. Reminds me of the cult favorite around this area years ago called "Rainier Beer'...tasted like crap, but people honored it like a God since it was locally brewed. :huh
Everybody has their own tastes, I like Shiner Bock, I cant say it tastes like burnt hops though, closest thing to german beer I tasted brewed in the states... I have had Rainier before when I was stationed in Idaho and my ex-wife is from Oregon... Rainier, the beer you buy when you dont have enough money for real beer...
Actually a cult favorite here is or was Lone Star, I know because I used to drink it back in the late 70's and early 80's, until I got out of Texas and found good beer... everyonce in awhile I get nostalgic and think about buying a 6 pack to see how it tastes...I just cant bring myself to do it...
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Originally posted by Airscrew
were is it available? Can you pour some in a glass? If I find some I will try it but i have doubts about beers that have to use fancy eye catching names, I've been fooled before..
I have about 10 gallons (5 cases bottled) of a wonderful bock, right in my basement. Simple brown bottles, not even a label to speak of ( it is a white avery label that say s Bock with the bottling date). It doesn't last too long around here to bother with fancy names and labels. 9.5%. Did the Original and final gravity arithmetic myself. Quite a warmer. I wish you lived closer to Philly. I'd pour you a glass myself. No being fooled here.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :aok
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Originally posted by AKIron
I really do like Bud Light. Tastes a lot like Fat Tire which I also like. Has a "biscuity" taste.
English biscuit malt might be the cause for that. As far as drinking Scud light, I'll leave that up to you, my friend!
:p
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By the way, hops don't burn well. I tried some Hallertaur in the bong, and it stank to high heavens. Can you imagine? And it was even a "noble" hop that I tried.
(Hey don't laugh, at least I can say I tried)