[OFB Cafe] Cheers!

[Rick Bowers]

Back in college, if it had alcohol, I drank it.  In the late 1970s 
and early 1980s I mostly drank mixed drinks.  In the mid-1980s or so 
I switched to beer.

I've never been particular about anything before. If it's beer, I'll 
drink it. It a movie is playing, I'll go see it. If there is food on 
the menu, I'll eat it. If music is playing, I'll listen to it.  I'm 
just not picky about things.

About 5 years ago, I changed that slightly -- when it comes to beer 
or beer-like beverages (ale, stout, etc.). I've taken a liking to 
Guinness and prefer that over any other "beer"-type beverage. As a 
close second, I enjoy wheat-based beers, primarily from the mid-west.

My problem with Guinness is it is difficult to find a good bartender 
that knows how to properly pour a good Guinness. there *is* an art to 
it, and many bartenders tend to pour it like they do a Budweiser or 
any "American beer". Poured that way, a Guinness simply doesn't taste 
the same. So I guess I have become a bit of a Guinness snob.

A few years ago my company sent me to Dublin, Ireland -- but only for 
2-1/2 days. While I was able to drink some really good Guinness, I 
never made it to the factory for a tour :-(

S, here is an opportunity for people to talk about their favorite 
beer -- or wine, if you prefer.

Hopefully this won't provoke the same emotions my question on Bio-fuels did.

Cheers,

~Rick/Hick