Never really liked beer. Had a few token glasses from time to time in early decades, just to be sociable. Just never found the same enjoyment others did. Couple fingers of Jim Beam or Chivas Regal eventually became my go-to on occasion. Been a long time since the last shot of either. S-i-i-i-g-h
A History of the World in 6 Glasses, a 2006 book by Tom Standage, tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st Century through each epoch’s signature refreshment: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola.
Beer is first because our hunter-gatherer ancestors about 10,000 years ago discovered that fermented grain holds its nutritive value thruout the winter months, whereas the just plain grain tends to rot or get eaten by rodents (thus leading to our adoption of cats, but that’s another story). But sticking around in one place long enuf to grow grain meant that they had to develop agriculture and more or less permanent communities, so it’s not a big stretch to say that love of beer led to civilization as we know it today.
stairsteppublishing 6 days ago
Yes it is caffeine free but it loaded with calories. Which do you want or not want?
oldpine52 6 days ago
But just like coffee, you can never buy it, only rent it for a short time.
ꜝ 6 days ago
Ⅰ get a ꙳ʜɪᴄ꙳ out of these two
BadCreaturesBecomeDems 5 days ago
Beer: it is not just for breakfast anymore!
sandpiper 5 days ago
Never really liked beer. Had a few token glasses from time to time in early decades, just to be sociable. Just never found the same enjoyment others did. Couple fingers of Jim Beam or Chivas Regal eventually became my go-to on occasion. Been a long time since the last shot of either. S-i-i-i-g-h
uniquename 5 days ago
Somehow I wouldn’t be surprised if caffeinated beer became a thing.
wirepunchr 5 days ago
He’s hoppy to keep on trying them.
diskus Premium Member 5 days ago
I love beer, can’t stand alcohol though, too bad
dbrucepm 5 days ago
I like beer
It makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer
It helps me unwind
And sometimes it makes me feel mellow
(Makes him feel mellow)
Whiskey’s too rough
Champagne costs too much
Vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain
Should help me explain
As a matter of fact I like beer (he likes beer)
Tom T Hall
personally, I never liked the taste
elvira.alejandro 5 days ago
Kampai!
JeromeBlue Premium Member 5 days ago
Monty Python said American beer is like making love in a canoe. It’s ducking close to water.
Count Olaf Premium Member 5 days ago
But does it taste great or is it less filling?
InTraining 5 days ago
That beer looks good on you two…!
poppacapsmokeblower 5 days ago
There are a number of beers brewed with coffee (beans?), which I suspect contain caffeine.
bigplayray 5 days ago
Beer is good Food!
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT 5 days ago
That’s why I don’t drink it.
thejanith Premium Member 5 days ago
Love it! Thanks for a good laugh.
kathleenhicks62 5 days ago
Drank beer my whole life. Off it now though.
Richard S Russell Premium Member 5 days ago
A History of the World in 6 Glasses, a 2006 book by Tom Standage, tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st Century through each epoch’s signature refreshment: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola.
Beer is first because our hunter-gatherer ancestors about 10,000 years ago discovered that fermented grain holds its nutritive value thruout the winter months, whereas the just plain grain tends to rot or get eaten by rodents (thus leading to our adoption of cats, but that’s another story). But sticking around in one place long enuf to grow grain meant that they had to develop agriculture and more or less permanent communities, so it’s not a big stretch to say that love of beer led to civilization as we know it today.
KEA 5 days ago
another reason I don’t drink it (you know, in addition to the smell, the taste, and …)
JudyAz 5 days ago
“In heaven there is no beer…”
(Someone had to say it)