Goomba wrote:
> enigma wrote:
>
>> too hoppy?! IPA is *supposed* to be hoppy! hops is the preservative
>> that allowed ale to survive shipping.
>> granted most Americans want beer that tastes like the grains & hops
>> walked through the boil with boots on...
>> lee
>
> When we lived in Germany, the "beer man" would even come to your house
> to deliver cases of local brew (which was quite a feat when you consider
> how they hauled those heavy cases of glass bottles up a LOT of flights
> of stairs!) and yet there were still *some* Americans who preferred to
> buy Budweiser shipped over from the us. Mind boggling!

That is not too surprising. Most beer drinkers are hooked on their
particular brand. Having drank my share of beer and knowing lots of beer
drinkers, I think that lot of it has to do with being able to down
large quantities without suffering side effects. Advertising has a lot
to do with it, and goodness knows that popularity with the masses
doesn't mean superior quality.

About 10 years ago I travelled to Europe with two of my brothers. While
both are very brand loyal, the older one suggested that we drink only
local beers, preferably those made in the towns we were in, or nearest
to them.

On Apr 11, 9:18*pm, "modom (palindrome guy)" >
wrote:
> Today was the 6th annual chili cook off here in Cow Hill. *As you may
> or may not know I've entered before. *
[major snippage]
> The best local chili award went to a team from Kennesaw Georgia.
>
> WTF?!!!?
>
> The best chili in Cow Hill Texas was made by a team from Kennesaw
> Georgia? *Who's running this thing?
>
> We were robbed.

Get the Texas Rangers involved. Awarding a Georgian team. Who's
brother-in-law was on the panel?

I've been to two chili cook offs and the winners' chili was so
freakin' hot it blistered my mouth -- and I appreciate spicy food! In
both cases, the "judges" weren't looking for chili but heat which a
shot of straight capsican would have sufficed.

On 2009-04-12, Goomba > wrote:
>
> When we lived in Germany, the "beer man" would even come to your house
> to deliver cases of local brew (which was quite a feat when you consider
> how they hauled those heavy cases of glass bottles up a LOT of flights
> of stairs!) and yet there were still *some* Americans who preferred to
> buy Budweiser shipped over from the us. Mind boggling!

Truly!

Look back at Limey and Yankee beer history. There was a time in our
industrial revolution histories when youngsters would deliver pails of beer
to the worker at the factory every day at lunchtime. Beer was and is, in
fact, a form of nourishment. Literally, liquid bread.

nb

Dave Smith wrote:

> About 10 years ago I travelled to Europe with two of my brothers. While
> both are very brand loyal, the older one suggested that we drink only
> local beers, preferably those made in the towns we were in, or nearest
> to them.

How'd that work out? Did you all enjoy the local brews better than the
standby favorites?

On 2009-04-12, Dave Smith > wrote:

> That is not too surprising. Most beer drinkers are hooked on their
> particular brand. Having drank my share of beer and knowing lots of beer
> drinkers, I think that lot of it has to do with being able to down
> large quantities without suffering side effects.

That's definitely part of it, but I don't believe it to be the main reason.
I think it's primarily maturity and education. New beer drinkers do not
like beer. They have to develope a taste for it. Likewise, when they gain
a certain level of appreciation/acceptence, they tend to stick with a known
brand, never knowing of the pleasures of finer alternatives.

My daughter and SOl were confirmed Bud and Corona drinkers. Drove me nuts.
My SIL eventually moved up to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, a good entry level ale,
but he then got stuck in that level rut. Finally, I introduced them to a really
great IPA, Drake's, a local SFBA microbrewer. Wow! They began to tell
their friends, etc. I'm not saying they are hard core ale zealots, but they
at least are willing to try other beers, now. I've done this with other
friends over and over. Try a good wheat beer (heffe-weizen), witbier
(Coor's Blue Moon), etc. There is life beyone Canoe Lite!

nb





Advertising has a lot
> to do with it, and goodness knows that popularity with the masses
> doesn't mean superior quality.

notbob wrote:

>
> That's definitely part of it, but I don't believe it to be the main reason.
> I think it's primarily maturity and education. New beer drinkers do not
> like beer. They have to develope a taste for it. Likewise, when they gain
> a certain level of appreciation/acceptence, they tend to stick with a known
> brand, never knowing of the pleasures of finer alternatives.
>
> My daughter and SOl were confirmed Bud and Corona drinkers. Drove me nuts.
> My SIL eventually moved up to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, a good entry level ale,
> but he then got stuck in that level rut. Finally, I introduced them to a really
> great IPA, Drake's, a local SFBA microbrewer. Wow! They began to tell
> their friends, etc. I'm not saying they are hard core ale zealots, but they
> at least are willing to try other beers, now. I've done this with other
> friends over and over. Try a good wheat beer (heffe-weizen), witbier
> (Coor's Blue Moon), etc. There is life beyone Canoe Lite!
>
> nb
>

I didn't know Blue Moon is a Coor's product. Granted, I don't really pay
attention to those things. I like it and is my preferred beer when I go
out - if I am having beer that is.

I have a friend who brews his own beer and it is quite good. I think he
makes a heffe-weizen. He makes all sorts. I'll stick to making
limoncello. Way easier.

Tracy

On Apr 12, 9:46*am, enigma > wrote:
> Michael Siemon > wrote
> .au:
>
> > Yeah; that's _good_! Beer is _supposed_ to be bitter. (Not the
> > standard American swill, to be sure -- as far as I can tell that
> > has nothing going for it at all, it's just deodorized
> > horse-****.) I'm not all that fond of many of the micro-brewery
> > IPA products -- too hoppy by far, in most cases.
>
> too hoppy?! IPA is *supposed* to be hoppy! hops is the preservative
> that allowed ale to survive shipping.
> *granted most Americans want beer that tastes like the grains & hops
> walked through the boil with boots on...
> lee


Chili needs V8 juice, a little Kitchen Bouquet or molasses, and a
couple of tablespoons of creamy peanut butte . . . and bison if you
can get it.
"Don't worry . . . be hoppy!"
Lynn in Fargo

On 2009-04-12, Tracy > wrote:

> I didn't know Blue Moon is a Coor's product. Granted, I don't really pay
> attention to those things. I like it and is my preferred beer when I go
> out - if I am having beer that is.

The big boys are finally taking notice. Coors is a ahead of the curve with
its excellent Belgium-style witbier (white/wheat beer -- Blue Moon).
Budweiser finally blinked and has brought out its American Ale. There can
be no doubt the big boys know how to do it. It's always been a case of,
"why should we?", when they are raking in gazillions in profits from the
canoe-lite loving masses. Why educate drinkers away to better beer that's
not made with rice, corn, and sugar and other low cost ingredients? Money
from crap!! It's the Amercian way. But, the worm has turned. Americans
are discovering GOOD beer.

In CA, canoe beers used to have 85% of the shelf space in supermarkets.
Now, it's more like 20%! I realize CA is not Middle America, but CA has
always been the precurser. Likewise, NY and the East Coast. NY has some
killer microbreweries. A NY brewery, Ommegang, is the first state to
successfully market an excellent line of Belgium style beers. For you of
you who don't know, Belgium is the center of the beer universe. They are to
beer what France is to wine.

nb

modom (palindrome guy) wrote:

> I should have tasted the Georgia chili, but I didn't. No telling what
> they put in it.

Coca Cola?

--
Janet Wilder
way-the-heck-south Texas
spelling doesn't count
but cooking does

Dave Smith wrote:

> About 10 years ago I travelled to Europe with two of my brothers. While
> both are very brand loyal, the older one suggested that we drink only
> local beers, preferably those made in the towns we were in, or nearest
> to them.

We made a point of tasting the local beers when we went through Bavaria
on the river barge cruise. Most of them were wonderful and I don't like
the popular German imports we get here. The ones in Germany were totally
awesome. We even did a couple of beer tastings at breweries. The cruise
line also had one on board for our entertainment.

They make a wheat beer there that is scrumptious!

--
Janet Wilder
way-the-heck-south Texas
spelling doesn't count
but cooking does

Goomba wrote:
> Dave Smith wrote:
>
>> About 10 years ago I travelled to Europe with two of my brothers.
>> While both are very brand loyal, the older one suggested that we drink
>> only local beers, preferably those made in the towns we were in, or
>> nearest to them.
>
> How'd that work out? Did you all enjoy the local brews better than the
> standby favorites?

It worked out well. We had some really tasty beers along the way.
FWIW, Carlsburg Elephant beer was their favourite.

notbob wrote:

>
> In CA, canoe beers used to have 85% of the shelf space in supermarkets.
> Now, it's more like 20%! I realize CA is not Middle America, but CA has
> always been the precurser. Likewise, NY and the East Coast. NY has some
> killer microbreweries. A NY brewery, Ommegang, is the first state to
> successfully market an excellent line of Belgium style beers. For you of
> you who don't know, Belgium is the center of the beer universe. They are to
> beer what France is to wine.


I am still kicking myself for not finding out what brand of beer I had
in Ypres, Belgium when I was there. It was a hot day in mid May when we
went into a small restaurant by the town square and I ordered a beer. It
was incredible. It was by far the best beer I had ever tasted in my
life. I jsut wish that I had asked what kind it was in case I might be
able to pick some up here.

Janet Wilder wrote:

> We made a point of tasting the local beers when we went through Bavaria
> on the river barge cruise. Most of them were wonderful and I don't like
> the popular German imports we get here. The ones in Germany were totally
> awesome. We even did a couple of beer tastings at breweries. The cruise
> line also had one on board for our entertainment.

I buy quite a few different German beers here. Most of them are pretty
good. Ironically, they are usually cheaper than the domestic beers. They
cost more per can, but they are 500 ml cans.

In article >,
"modom (palindrome guy)" > wrote:

> >EW! Have you ever tasted that crap? It tastes like earwax!
> >Even Coors is better!
> >Dos Equis is some of the nastiest beer on the market. I honestly don't
> >know how it sells at all.
> >
> I misspoke; it was Shiner Bock I used in that losing batch of chili.
> Not that it mattered.

Ok, that's better, but I've never personally used beer in chili.

V-8 juice is what Bob used to win the prize last time. :-)
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

In article
>,
The Ranger > wrote:

> On Apr 11, 11:05*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> [snip]
> > But it's so BITTER!
>
> Is Lone Star the standard you hold against other beers?
>
> The Ranger

No, Kirin Ichiban.
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:18:42 -0500, "modom (palindrome guy)"
> fired up random neurons and synapses to
opine:

>Today was the 6th annual chili cook off here in Cow Hill. As you may
>or may not know I've entered before.
>
>I've lost.

Bob, I'm so sorry for your <eternally losing> result in <yet another>
chili cookoff. You might want to consult with Barb S. as to how to
sweeten judges' minds in such things, not that she has ever done such
a thing herself, has no need to and would never dream of such a thing,
but she certainly knows all four corners of a cooking competition.

As to next year's competition, isn't there a reason you Texans have a
town called "Cut and Shoot"???

Just askin',
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

--

"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as
old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the
waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner."

- Duncan Hines

To reply, replace "meatloaf" with "cox"




'

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:57:50 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> "modom (palindrome guy)" > wrote:
>
>> >EW! Have you ever tasted that crap? It tastes like earwax!
>> >Even Coors is better!
>> >Dos Equis is some of the nastiest beer on the market. I honestly don't
>> >know how it sells at all.
>> >
>> I misspoke; it was Shiner Bock I used in that losing batch of chili.
>> Not that it mattered.
>
>Ok, that's better, but I've never personally used beer in chili.
>
>V-8 juice is what Bob used to win the prize last time. :-)

So you've said. What was that competition like? Was it
CASI-sanctioned? Was it municipal? What town?

My losing batch this time was made with water and stock we made from
pork neck bones during the cooking. Also in the pork stock were some
pasilla chiles, shallots and a couple of tomatoes.

The real pain of losing this time was that the rubes running things
here let an out-of-state team enter the local competition. The
Georgians scored enough points in the CASI-sanctioned event yesterday
that (together with earlier small cook off wins) they qualified for
Terlingua. Those guys were serious.

Since it was a blind judging, the judges had no way of knowing who won
until the winning entry number was announced. I don't mind a
Terlingua qualifier winning a chili cook off. What chaps my ass is an
out-of-state team winning a local contest.
--

modom

On Apr 12, 5:59*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> In article
> >,
> *The Ranger > wrote:
> > On Apr 11, 11:05*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> > [snip]
> > > But it's so BITTER!

> > Is Lone Star the standard you hold against other beers?

> No, Kirin Ichiban.

Don't let them Wes' Tex'ns know. You'll be tarred 'n feather'd, and
then branded a commie and unAmerican.

In article >,
"modom (palindrome guy)" > wrote:

> On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:57:50 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > "modom (palindrome guy)" > wrote:
> >
> >> >EW! Have you ever tasted that crap? It tastes like earwax!
> >> >Even Coors is better!
> >> >Dos Equis is some of the nastiest beer on the market. I honestly don't
> >> >know how it sells at all.
> >> >
> >> I misspoke; it was Shiner Bock I used in that losing batch of chili.
> >> Not that it mattered.
> >
> >Ok, that's better, but I've never personally used beer in chili.
> >
> >V-8 juice is what Bob used to win the prize last time. :-)
>
> So you've said. What was that competition like? Was it
> CASI-sanctioned? Was it municipal? What town?

New Braunfels Texas and it was a hospital competition between
departments. The Lab rats won. :-) There were several departments
competing. Nursing, radiology, etc.

>
> My losing batch this time was made with water and stock we made from
> pork neck bones during the cooking. Also in the pork stock were some
> pasilla chiles, shallots and a couple of tomatoes.
>
> The real pain of losing this time was that the rubes running things
> here let an out-of-state team enter the local competition. The
> Georgians scored enough points in the CASI-sanctioned event yesterday
> that (together with earlier small cook off wins) they qualified for
> Terlingua. Those guys were serious.
>
> Since it was a blind judging, the judges had no way of knowing who won
> until the winning entry number was announced. I don't mind a
> Terlingua qualifier winning a chili cook off. What chaps my ass is an
> out-of-state team winning a local contest.

I totally understand!
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

In article
>,
The Ranger > wrote:

> On Apr 12, 5:59*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> > In article
> > >,
> > *The Ranger > wrote:
> > > On Apr 11, 11:05*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> > > [snip]
> > > > But it's so BITTER!
>
> > > Is Lone Star the standard you hold against other beers?
>
> > No, Kirin Ichiban.
>
> Don't let them Wes' Tex'ns know. You'll be tarred 'n feather'd, and
> then branded a commie and unAmerican.

<snicker>

Dad spent 6 years in Japan when he was in the military and developed a
taste for Japanese beer!
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

Michael Siemon wrote:

> too hoppy by far, in most cases.

Then Arrogant ******* ale would put you in a coma. Double ******* ale
would probably kill you. You are such a wuss!

me > wrote in
:

> Michael Siemon wrote:
>
>> too hoppy by far, in most cases.
>
> Then Arrogant ******* ale would put you in a coma. Double
> ******* ale would probably kill you. You are such a wuss!

he's not worthy!

we have to go out of state to get Stone Brewery beers. NH charges by
the label to sell here (it was $500 per label, but i think that was
raised to $1000 last week in the big tax increase bill)
lee

On Apr 11, 11:18*pm, "modom (palindrome guy)" >
wrote:
> Today was the 6th annual chili cook off here in Cow Hill. *As you may
> or may not know I've entered before. *
>
> I've lost. *
>
> I'm a champeen chili loser, in fact. *I made chili with red wine in it
> only to discover the deep truth that you don't serve red wine to red
> necks. *I made chili with Dos Equis in it only to learn that you don't
> serve THAT to chili judges either. *In short I'm a chili chowderhead
> when it comes to contests like this. *My chili isn't what counts in
> competition circuits. *I could lose a chili contest in my sleep. *If
> Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, and Wolfgang Puck were cooking chili with
> me, we'd lose. *

Wolfgang Puck is a piece of trash.

> modom

--Bryan
The album, "School of the Americas" is now available online.
Go to: http://www.thebonobos.com/
Click on the album cover to purchase. This is a fold out case
with a
lyrics booklet for only $9.99. That's right folks, only $9.99.

On Apr 12, 12:48*am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
> *"modom (palindrome guy)" > wrote:
>
> > Today was the 6th annual chili cook off here in Cow Hill. *As you may
> > or may not know I've entered before. *
>
> > I've lost. *
>
> > I'm a champeen chili loser, in fact. *I made chili with red wine in it
> > only to discover the deep truth that you don't serve red wine to red
> > necks.
>
> <lol> Even _I_ know better than that. ;-)
>
> > I made chili with Dos Equis in it only to learn that you don't
> > serve THAT to chili judges either.
>
> EW! Have you ever tasted that crap? *It tastes like earwax!
> Even Coors is better!

It is not worse than Coors, and is better than Corona. The only
Mexican beer that I's say is actually good is Negra Modelo.

> --
> Peace! Om

--Bryan
The album, "School of the Americas" is now available online.
Go to: http://www.thebonobos.com/
Click on the album cover to purchase. This is a fold out case
with a
lyrics booklet for only $9.99. That's right folks, only $9.99.

modom (palindrome guy) wrote:
> On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:57:50 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
>> In article >,
>> "modom (palindrome guy)" > wrote:
>>
>>>> EW! Have you ever tasted that crap? It tastes like earwax!
>>>> Even Coors is better!
>>>> Dos Equis is some of the nastiest beer on the market. I honestly don't
>>>> know how it sells at all.
>>>>
>>> I misspoke; it was Shiner Bock I used in that losing batch of chili.
>>> Not that it mattered.
>> Ok, that's better, but I've never personally used beer in chili.
>>
>> V-8 juice is what Bob used to win the prize last time. :-)
>
> So you've said. What was that competition like? Was it
> CASI-sanctioned? Was it municipal? What town?
>
> My losing batch this time was made with water and stock we made from
> pork neck bones during the cooking. Also in the pork stock were some
> pasilla chiles, shallots and a couple of tomatoes.
>
> The real pain of losing this time was that the rubes running things
> here let an out-of-state team enter the local competition. The
> Georgians scored enough points in the CASI-sanctioned event yesterday
> that (together with earlier small cook off wins) they qualified for
> Terlingua. Those guys were serious.
>
> Since it was a blind judging, the judges had no way of knowing who won
> until the winning entry number was announced. I don't mind a
> Terlingua qualifier winning a chili cook off. What chaps my ass is an
> out-of-state team winning a local contest.

Gee, I just had a couple of wild and probably useless thoughts. I
wonder if you could add some spare ribs or pork chops during the
cooking--and some big hunks of carrot? Then they could be dredged
out. I am thinking of how they benefit spaghetti sauce....

--
Jean B.

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:54:42 -0700, Lin >
wrote:

>Janet Wilder wrote:
>
>> DH had some of the amber for the first time last weekend. He said it was
>> pretty good, but no where as good as Modelo Negro
>
>Negro Modelo is my FAVORITE Mexican beer. Bob can keep his Dos Equis! ;-)
>

High five on the Negro Modelo, Lin. That's what I order too.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Apr 13, 12:34*am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article
> >,
> *The Ranger > wrote:
>
> > On Apr 12, 5:59*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> > > In article
> > > >,
> > > *The Ranger > wrote:
> > > > On Apr 11, 11:05*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> > > > [snip]
> > > > > But it's so BITTER!
>
> > > > Is Lone Star the standard you hold against other beers?
>
> > > No, Kirin Ichiban.
>
> > Don't let them Wes' Tex'ns know. You'll be tarred 'n feather'd, and
> > then branded a commie and unAmerican.
>
> <snicker>
>
> Dad spent 6 years in Japan when he was in the military and developed a
> taste for Japanese beer!

While both my uncles (one from the Center of the Universe --
Pittsburgh -- and the other from the Real Center of the Universe --
Lubbock) were stationed in Japan finishing off their tours, neither
would ever say anything beyond, "Good fer Jap [insert expletive]."
Neither changed their attitudes even though they ended up traveling
the world in their later years and became very cosmopolitan. Go figure.

On 2009-04-13, me > wrote:

> Then Arrogant ******* ale would put you in a coma. Double ******* ale
> would probably kill you. You are such a wuss!

Mmmmm..... AB! My favorite $4 bullet.

I used to think AB and the rest of Stone Brewing's products were just named
to appeal to rebellious youth, that silly gargoyle theme being a come-on for
the goth crowd and video game recluses looking for a beer break. Silly me.
Stone is one of the best brewers in the US and I'm happy to relate they not
only brew great beers, but have excellent distribution. Here in CO, I can
find AB and Stone IPA in almost any backwater burg with a liquor store.
Thank god for gargoyles and Stone Brewing!

nb

In article
>,
The Ranger > wrote:

> On Apr 13, 12:34*am, Omelet > wrote:
> > In article
> > >,
> > *The Ranger > wrote:
> >
> > > On Apr 12, 5:59*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> > > > In article
> > > > >,
> > > > *The Ranger > wrote:
> > > > > On Apr 11, 11:05*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> > > > > [snip]
> > > > > > But it's so BITTER!
> >
> > > > > Is Lone Star the standard you hold against other beers?
> >
> > > > No, Kirin Ichiban.
> >
> > > Don't let them Wes' Tex'ns know. You'll be tarred 'n feather'd, and
> > > then branded a commie and unAmerican.
> >
> > <snicker>
> >
> > Dad spent 6 years in Japan when he was in the military and developed a
> > taste for Japanese beer!
>
> While both my uncles (one from the Center of the Universe --
> Pittsburgh -- and the other from the Real Center of the Universe --
> Lubbock) were stationed in Japan finishing off their tours, neither
> would ever say anything beyond, "Good fer Jap [insert expletive]."
> Neither changed their attitudes even though they ended up traveling
> the world in their later years and became very cosmopolitan. Go figure.

Dad still misses Japan.

Might be due to the women tho'. <g>
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

In article >,
enigma > wrote:

> me > wrote in
> :
>
> > Michael Siemon wrote:
> >
> >> too hoppy by far, in most cases.
> >
> > Then Arrogant ******* ale would put you in a coma. Double
> > ******* ale would probably kill you. You are such a wuss!
>
> he's not worthy!
....

I'm mostly not interested. And I prefer balance to excess (same
with wines -- exaggerated CA cabs and zins and chardonnays are
frankly very unpleasant to drink, _especially_ with food!) My
primary venue for beer tippling is at pubs with teammates after
some vigorous Morris dancing.

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:28:04 -0400, Tracy wrote:
>
> I didn't know Blue Moon is a Coor's product. Granted, I don't really pay
> attention to those things. I like it and is my preferred beer when I go
> out - if I am having beer that is.
>
> I have a friend who brews his own beer and it is quite good. I think he
> makes a heffe-weizen. He makes all sorts. I'll stick to making
> limoncello. Way easier.
>
> Tracy

but it's hard to sit down and drink a half-dozen limoncellos. or harder to
stand up afterwards, anyway.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:59:08 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:

> Michael Siemon wrote:
>>But Dos Equis amber is not bad
>> for a major industrial product.
>
> DH had some of the amber for the first time last weekend. He said it was
> pretty good, but no where as good as Modelo Negro

if been keeping a half-eye out for that in the d.c. area, but haven't seen
it as yet.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:00:11 GMT, James Silverton wrote:

> blake wrote on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:41:55 GMT:
>
>>> Om wrote:
>>>
>>>>> I made chili with Dos Equis in it only to learn that you
>>>>> don't serve THAT to chili judges either.
>>>>
>>>> EW! Have you ever tasted that crap? It tastes like earwax!
>>>> Even Coors is better!
>>>> Dos Equis is some of the nastiest beer on the market. I
>>>> honestly don't know how it sells at all.
>>>
>>> That's obviously a matter of taste. I like Dos Equis in the
>>> amber bottle; don't care for their green-bottle stuff. I
>>> can't say I've ever been reminded of earwax when drinking
>>> either one.
>>>
>>> Bob
>
>> i'm not crazy about dos equis, but coors doesn't even taste
>> like beer.
>
> Dos Equis is not inferior to Budweiser but that's not saying much.

i'm mostly staying out of this because i like rolling rock.

your pal,
blake

blake wrote on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:31:01 GMT:

> On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:28:04 -0400, Tracy wrote:
>>
>> I didn't know Blue Moon is a Coor's product. Granted, I don't
>> really pay attention to those things. I like it and is my
>> preferred beer when I go out - if I am having beer that is.
>>
>> I have a friend who brews his own beer and it is quite good.
>> I think he makes a heffe-weizen. He makes all sorts. I'll
>> stick to making limoncello. Way easier.
>>
>> Tracy

> but it's hard to sit down and drink a half-dozen limoncellos.
> or harder to stand up afterwards, anyway.

Blue Moon was made in Texas but now is made in Canada by Molson's.
Despite others' opinions, it is just as good as Belgian Hoegaarden (or
however they spell it). Wit beers are quite pleasant on a hot day, IMHO,
as are Hefe Weizens. Not all domestic beers called Hefe Weizen have the
proper taste because they don't use the correct yeast and sometimes are
even filtered clear.


--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:23:05 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

> On Apr 12, 10:46*am, "modom (palindrome guy)" >
> wrote:
>>
>> I should have tasted the Georgia chili, but I didn't. *No telling what
>> they put in it.
>>
> If you don't taste the winning entry, how can you find out what the
> judges seem to be looking for? Or are the judges different every
> time?
>
> In any case, chili still eludes me. I'm sure I have carefully
> followed dozens of recipes and haven't come close to the layers of
> flavor I like when others make it. There's some basic idea I'm not
> grasping .... I need a really simple starting recipe, one that
> includes exactly how to treat exactly which chiles, and then guidance
> as to how to enhance it from there. -aem

jeez, you might open the floodgates with that.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:12:47 -0500, Janet Wilder wrote:

> modom (palindrome guy) wrote:
>
>> I should have tasted the Georgia chili, but I didn't. No telling what
>> they put in it.
>
> Coca Cola?

<snort>

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:08:33 -0500, modom (palindrome guy) wrote:
>
> Since it was a blind judging, the judges had no way of knowing who won
> until the winning entry number was announced. I don't mind a
> Terlingua qualifier winning a chili cook off. What chaps my ass is an
> out-of-state team winning a local contest.

that's free enterprise for you.

your pal,
blake

"blake murphy" > wrote :
>
> i'm mostly staying out of this because i like rolling rock.
>

Samuel Smith's Nut Brown. Or Taddy Porter.

Omelet wrote:
> Dad still misses Japan.
>
> Might be due to the women tho'. <g>
>


One of my friends had to place her mother in a nursing home; her father
passed away many years ago. She was cleaning out her mother's home in
Schenectady, when she came across her father's journal. She began
reading it at night, and discovered that her father visited prostitutes
when he was working as an engineer when they built the Grand Canyon. She
promised she would not mention this to her mother.


Becca

Becca wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
>> Dad still misses Japan.
>>
>> Might be due to the women tho'. <g>
>>
>
>
> One of my friends had to place her mother in a nursing home; her
> father passed away many years ago. She was cleaning out her mother's
> home in Schenectady, when she came across her father's journal. She
> began reading it at night, and discovered that her father visited
> prostitutes when he was working as an engineer when they built the
> Grand Canyon. She promised she would not mention this to her mother.
>
>
> Becca

Oooops, he worked on the Hoover Dam. He wasn't _that _old.


Becca