Beer People and Wine People

Awesome thread, many valid points. For my 2 cents, I'll just say that whenever I see some drinking a Bud Light or something along those lines, at least at a restaurant with a variety of options, it represents laziness and close-mindedness.

I didn't know I was so lazy and close minded. I appreciate the gratuitous insult. I will do my best to change so that you will think better of me.

Not necessarily meant as an insult. Perhaps you've been drinking a certain beer forever, or perhaps you're drinking a low-cal option. Maybe you've tried other beers and just prefer a BL because that's what your palate is used to. Or maybe you just don't expect beer to taste good so you drink whatever's cheap.

However, I will stand by my statement that for the most part, I believe that people drink those kind of beers because they're too lazy or close-minded to think outside of their little comfort zone. The same can be said for people who eat at Applebee's, Olive Garden, Denny's, etc

I used to be the same way, my favorite beer was Budweiser for years. The last time I drank one of those I had trouble getting it down; PBR or Falls City tastes 1,000x better IMO.

I consider myself a beer and wine guy... though admittedly beer first.

The mere fact the the OP selected "Bud" as an example demonstrates a lack understanding of the beer world. The light domestics really are a different animal than most of the microbrews available today. ...and I say this as a guy who enjoys a Coors Light on a hot day at ball game.

When we use the term "beer snob" we are not talking about people who drink only Bud, Coors, etc. so I just don't think the comparison is logical.

IMO the real snobs are the Scotch guys who look down at all other whiskeys.

The mere fact the the OP selected "Bud" as an example demonstrates a lack understanding of the beer world.

Not true. I selected "Bud" as an example because I felt confident I could spell it correctly.

There is nothing not to like about Bill P! I would love to buy you and Vito a beer sometime. Does Vito prefer domestic or craft?

Not true. I selected "Bud" as an example because I felt confident I could spell it correctly.

Fair enough. Still--and I'll stick to the mass-produced--Bud is not the same thing as Sierra Nevada Pale Ale just as Andre Cold Duck is not the same as Seven Deadly Zins.

I don't think either of us would give much credence to a connoisseur who rates Cold Duck a 96 or Bud Light an A+.

In my opinion the reason the two crowds are so different also stems from their respective industries histories. I may be wrong, but besides Gallo is there a hand full of macro vintners that dominated the wine market so much that they nearly drove all others out of the business? If the wine industry had gotten to the point where your choices were narrowed to Gallo, Mondavi, Rothchild products wine folks might have a better idea what beer folks have been through. But who knows, jmo.

Dean Corbett drinks Bud Light. So, it must have something to recommend it.

Nope.

You'd be surprised how much corporate America rules wine - both importing and production. Constellation Brands and some of the other big boys control a huge percentage of the wine produced and distributed here.

Awesome thread, many valid points. For my 2 cents, I'll just say that whenever I see some drinking a Bud Light or something along those lines, at least at a restaurant with a variety of options, it represents laziness and close-mindedness.

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However, I will stand by my statement that for the most part, I believe that people drink those kind of beers because they're too lazy or close-minded to think outside of their little comfort zone. The same can be said for people who eat at Applebee's, Olive Garden, Denny's, etc

I used to be the same way, my favorite beer was Budweiser for years. The last time I drank one of those I had trouble getting it down; PBR or Falls City tastes 1,000x better IMO.

I don't find it close minded or lazy. Truth be told... if I can get a pitcher of Bud Light for $6 or a pint of fancy-schmancy craft beer for the same price, I'm going with the Bud Light. If I'm going to pay craft beer prices, I'd rather drink bourbon.

And you'd never catch me in an Applebee's or Olive Garden. Denny's maybe... after a few too many Bud Lights.

What about us whiskey people.

We are clearly superior to both beer and wine people. They're all wimps and lightweights.

If I can get a pitcher of Bud Light for $6 or a pint of fancy-schmancy craft beer for the same price, I'm going with the Bud Light.

Quantity over quality.

If I'm going to pay craft beer prices, I'd rather drink bourbon.

Quality over quantity.

Well, will you make up your mind?

(On second thought, using the words "fancy-schmancy craft beer" probably already answered my question.)

Quantity over quality has it's place just as quality over quantity does. I'm just telling you how I apply them based on mood and budget.

Quantity over quality has it's place just as quality over quantity does. I'm just telling you how I apply them based on mood and budget.

agreed.. I don't find that ordering Bud is close minded or lazy. That kind of statement sounds like reformed smokers (or similar) insisting that anybody different is lazy or stupid. Really a dumb attitude.

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