In college, we had a time of day devoted to the stuff: “balcony-bro-brew-time.” It is one of my favorite memories from that worry-free existence. We would get home from class, put on some tunes, and just hang out on our balcony with a couple of six packs and the setting sun. Six girls just livin’ the dream (in a cozy two bedroom apartment– yes, that really successfully happened)
Beer is good.
It is composed of four main ingredients: water, hops, malt, and yeast—each uniquely contributing to its flavor, aroma, color, and viscosity. For me, it was definitely an acquired taste…and just as with anything–be it cheese or makeup–I started with the cheap stuff. And I kept getting the cheap stuff until I figured out I actually really like the stuff (I once bought a block of $30 cheese. May have been a mistake on my part but it’s only when I discovered I really LIKE cheese that I was willing to upgrade & expose my tastebuds to the “finer” more expensive aged milk).
Beer is old.
It dates back to 7000 BCE. People were hunting-and-gathering basically right up until they discovered the stuff. Probably with due reason– beer is best enjoyed without those pointy-spear-headed things getting in the way. Seriously, the stuff is old. Time-tested. Your (future) mother approved 🙂
Beer is androgynous.
In ancient Egyptian culture (or something like that) if a woman drank a beer offered by a man – they were then married. Times have changed. Otherwise, I’d be considered a bit of a hop-digger. However; a part of that ancient history translates seamlessly into the present: a good man buys the first beer, and a great man also buys the second for your best friend.
Today, either gender is free to enjoy the stuff without judgment or constraint.Or entering matrimony with the neighborhood bum that got it for him/her.
And this girl particularly, can enjoy the hoppy goodness of ale just as much as the guy sitting next to her. Because if he didn’t enjoy—no—really appreciate the stuff as much as I, he’d be less likely to be sitting there to begin with.
No matter the gender – beer should be savored and enjoyed. You just have to find your perfect pairing. It’s a bit like picking a mate: some like em’ sweet, rich, earthy, or maybe a bit more tough, with a nice bitter finish.
Beer is responsible for Thanksgiving?
Running low on beer was the primary reason pilgrims pit-stopped (and eventually settled) at Plymouth Rock. We need to cheers to that more often.
Becoming your MOM! 