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American's obsession with fruity wines... (pg. 4)
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| RJT |
I'm a Grolsch kid. Can't get enough of it.  |
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| basd |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
I'm a Grolsch kid. Can't get enough of it. |
Been drinking almost nothing but Grolsch for eight years, that's what you get for going to university in the city where the brewery is located.
It's pretty good, a little on the bitter side though. There's certainly better beers coming from Holland, if you ask me. |
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| Zoso |
| I am fond of Sam Adam's Brown Ale, although I can't get it where I live. FTL. :( |
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| Clovis |
| quote: | Originally posted by basd
Heineken's . The export stuff (which you lot get) is a little less , but still, it's .
Wondering what Dutch stuff you DO like then. |
Thats weird I thought it tasted better when I was at Dance Valley :p
Grolsch pop-tops ftw...! |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by basd
Been drinking almost nothing but Grolsch for eight years, that's what you get for going to university in the city where the brewery is located.
It's pretty good, a little on the bitter side though. There's certainly better beers coming from Holland, if you ask me. |
Yeah - Loads of reasons beyond taste why I like it as well.
To summarize: Grolsch tastes like freedom to me. |
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| Clovis |
| Thats not what the Budweiser ads lead me to believe RJT :mad: |
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| enferno |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
The problem with wine culture in the U.S. is that outside of Northern California, there really isn't a substantial wine culture in this country. Sure, every big city has fine wine bars, but the fact of the matter is that for the majority of Americans, wine is not a beverage of choice - and especially not a hobby. |
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on a semi related note:
in college, i remember going to a Napa valley wine/car show
stupid pair of shows, but it was bitchin! some AMAZING wine, and some AMAZING cars though |
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| basd |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
To summarize: Grolsch tastes like freedom to me. |
Referring to your stay in Holland?
Can't say I have the same reminiscent feelings thinking about Bud or Miller, sorry. The only decent beers I've had whilst in the US were Irish / Scottish :) |
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| Omega_M |
| quote: | Originally posted by Clovis
This is the second time you've accused me of flip flopping when in reality I've had the same position all along. But its okay, I have friends with reading difficulties, I feel you. :) |
Reading difficulty arose because of your vague statement. :)
| quote: | Originally posted by Clovis
Its generic, its easy to drink, refreshing since it tastes like water, and most importantly it doesnt you up nearly as fast as a good beer. That's why. |
Hardly clear whether you are explaining your obsession or in general America's (but not your) obsession for the beer. The way you put it, you seem to lean more towards approval than towards a dislike for these beers. |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by basd
Referring to your stay in Holland?
Can't say I have the same reminiscent feelings thinking about Bud or Miller, sorry. The only decent beers I've had whilst in the US were Irish / Scottish :) |
You didn't try very hard then ;)
(Experience in Holland + Grolsch) * (Recovering from Mono + Grolsch) = Freedom :) |
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| Clovis |
| quote: | Originally posted by Omega_M
Reading difficulty arose because of your vague statement. :)
Hardly clear whether you are explaining your obsession or in general America's (but not your) obsession for the beer. The way you put it, you seem to lean more towards approval than towards a dislike for the beer. |
You said you didn't know why people liked it, and I provided the answer.
I don't see where I said people should drink it, or that I did. |
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| basd |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
You didn't try very hard then ;)
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True, didn't really have the time to go beer hunting. I had to go with what the pub we were in at that moment had to offer, which, sadly, wasn't that impressive.
I'd love to go back to the US and try some more, though. |
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