The Beer Thread

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And if that's not Bobcat, I think we should arrange a challenge match........

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BEER AND THE WHEEL -- A HISTORY LESSON!

The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel. Beer required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed.

The wheel was invented to get man to the beer and vice versa. These two were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups:

1. Liberals
2. Conservatives

Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to BBQ at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement.

Other men who were less skilled at hunting (called 'vegetarians' which was an early human word meaning 'bad hunter') learned to live off the Conservatives by showing up for the nightly BBQ's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hairdressing. This was the beginning of the liberal movement.

Some of these liberal men “evolved” into women. Others became known as girlie-men. Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of democrat voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that Conservatives provided.

Over the years Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the jackass for obvious reasons.

Modern Liberals like special flavored beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine spritzers or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: many liberal women have higher testosterone levels than their men.

Most college professors, social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, film makers in Hollywood, group therapists and community organizers are liberals. Liberals meddled in our national pastime and invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat.

Conservatives drink real beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are members of the military, big game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, engineers, corporate executives, athletes, airline pilots, and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives who own companies hire other Conservatives who want to work for a living.

Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in Europe when Conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.

Here ends today's lesson in world history. It should be noted that a liberal may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to this post.

A Conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth of this history that it will be shared immediately to other true believers and to just piss-off more liberals

And there you have it. Let your next action reveal your true self, I'm going to grab a few beers and grill some steaks! Right after I forward this message.



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[Serious News]

[rschap1]

real American hero


talented

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[Bobcat]

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BEER PRICES TO SOAR DUE TO ‘OFF THE CHARTS’ INFLATION


On February 16 Heineken revealed its 2021 results and although sales were up 11.3% and beer volume increased 4.6% over the year, it was the company’s concerns going forward that got our attention.

The Amsterdam-based global brewer said beer prices will go up as it faces “crazy increases” in the cost of ingredients, energy and transportation.

Citing inflation that was “off the charts” and overall costs it expects to would increase by about 15%, Heineken explained that it would be forced to charge more for its beer, an action which could potentially lead to lower beer consumption.

Beer Prices To Soar Due To "Off The Charts’ Inflation", Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink, told the Financial Times: “In my 24 years in the business I’ve never seen anything like it, not even close. Across the board we are faced with crazy increases. There’s no model that can handle this kind of inflation. It’s kind of off the charts.”

https://www.americancraftbeer.com/be...rts-inflation/

[rschap1]

Lets go Brandon

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I stopped stocking my beer fridge. Haven't had many visitors lately.

[Ratickle]

Well, if you have no beer, Bobcat will probably stay away.....

[Bobcat]

One can sense these things...

[rschap1]

Cause and effect

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Modelo with lime salt on the rim. The best !

[Ratickle]

Yep, beer is getting expensive!!!


Samuel Adams’ Utopias is the most expensive beer produced in the United States. The venerable beer is made with Moravian, Vienna, caramel, and Bavarian smoked malts and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Spalter, Saaz, and Tettnanger hops.

Batches are released in even-numbered years after they have been aged in Cognac, Port, and Scotch barrels for 18 months. The limited-edition brew is presented in a ceramic bottle resembling a copper brewing kettle.

Price: $239 a bottle

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Less beer; more gas

[Ratickle]

Looks like Bobcat's trap worked!!

[Bobcat]

Looks like Red Horse(High Octane)....When I was there I was strictly San Miguel...

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The 50 most popular beers in the United States

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The Great Beer Debate continues to serve up opinions, with millions of people across the U.S. weighing in on which brew is the best. And few places sift and sort the data better than YouGov, which not only asks if you like a particular beer (popularity) but if you've even heard of it in the first place (fame). What's the best of the best? Based on the YouGov Ratings as the fiscal calendar waved adios to Q4 in 2021, here are the top 50 (ties included) most popular beers in the United States. (Note: We have questions about a few of these—marked with an asterisk—but overall, it's a sturdy list, proverbially poured to perfection without much spillage.)

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Concern brewing about a beer shortage in the U.S.

Like many other industries, beer brewers have been hit hard thanks to supply chain disruptions. Everything from a spike in the cost of bottles and cans to concerns over grain supply thanks to the war in Ukraine have been causing trouble for beer makers lately.

What is causing the beer shortage?

Now there is another worry bubbling to the surface – a shortage of carbon dioxide.

Carbon dioxide is critical to creating the bubbly brews that so Americans have fallen in love with.

A major source of natural CO2 is Mississippi, and the area is experiencing a contamination issue with its supply. That coupled with railroad labor disputes in the Midwest makes it tough to get the limited supply where it needs to go. Now, breweries are reporting it’s getting tougher to track down the carbon dioxide they need.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddri...us/ar-AA10iLhd