As with so many aspects of the US, we export mostly our garbage beers to the world. I know so many non-US folks who have come here and been shocked by both the variety and quality of beers on offer in really any given city at this point.
I'd say this is actually true of most countries
I very much doubt Heineken has a great reputation among serious beer drinkers in the netherlands
guiness might in Ireland but the way people describe it makes it sound like they're getting a different, superior product
Now if the US would just start to get the fuck over the IPA obsession we could all relax and enjoy ourselves (at least göse and saisons are becoming more fashionable recently, which is something)
Remember the summer where every single brewer was screaming at you about how many IBUs they were able to fit into their beer, while actively putting more hops into your mouth?
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IPAs are even my favorite beer and it annoys me that they're all you see everywhere.
As with so many aspects of the US, we export mostly our garbage beers to the world. I know so many non-US folks who have come here and been shocked by both the variety and quality of beers on offer in really any given city at this point.
I'd say this is actually true of most countries
I very much doubt Heineken has a great reputation among serious beer drinkers in the netherlands
guiness might in Ireland but the way people describe it makes it sound like they're getting a different, superior product
I was startled to realise how little good Australian wine is available overseas. Apparently dealing with wine and beer import/export and transportation is such a pain in the butt that only really large producers bother, and they are gonna prioritize the product that’s cheapest to produce and has the most “mainstream” (aka pointless) flavour profile.
I had a long talk with a shop owner in MA about why you can’t often find dry German Rieslings in the states, it was very illuminating.
Remember the summer where every single brewer was screaming at you about how many IBUs they were able to fit into their beer, while actively putting more hops into your mouth?
If your tongue isn’t numb after each sip it needs more hops
Remember the summer where every single brewer was screaming at you about how many IBUs they were able to fit into their beer, while actively putting more hops into your mouth?
If your tongue isn’t numb after each sip it needs more hops
WE FOUND FOUR VARIETIES OF HOPS FORBIDDEN IN AUSTRIA
Great now I’m going to need to revitalize my tongue with hot sauce made from illegal peppers
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Zxerolfor the smaller pieces, my shovel wouldn't doso i took off my boot and used my shoeRegistered Userregular
I had maybe one IPA that I actually liked as opposed to tolerate at best, some real fruity one whose brand is a complete mystery. Unfortunately because I ain't about to chug an unknown cans of that stuff to find it, a mystery it will forever remain.
The IBU craze is like...8 years old at this point. There was a recent push for hazy's 3-4 years ago but that was in response to a wave of sours the flooded the market.
The IPU craze is like...8 years old at this point. There was a recent push for hazy's 3-4 years ago but that was in response to a wave of sours the flooded the market.
Shortytouching the meatIntergalactic Cool CourtRegistered Userregular
I don't care for IPAs, generally, but I do get a craving for one every once in a great while, and when I do, I want it to be so bitter it's just on the edge of undrinkable
sometimes you just have to show your tastebuds who's boss
the brewery down the street from me makes an outta-this-world hazy pale though, it's been my go-to six pack for like a year now
My favorite local brewery does a really great cream stout, and they also have an offshoot of that where they infuse it with my favorite local coffee roaster's beans, producing a really nice strong beer that gives you a good caffeine hit too. It's two of my favorite drinks! At the same time!
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I don't care for IPAs, generally, but I do get a craving for one every once in a great while, and when I do, I want it to be so bitter it's just on the edge of undrinkable
sometimes you just have to show your tastebuds who's boss
the brewery down the street from me makes an outta-this-world hazy pale though, it's been my go-to six pack for like a year now
I love the really citrusy, but not bitter IPAs. Every now and then ill get a craving for a sticky fingers IPA and damn is it good. Straight up coats the mouth in hops goodness.
The West Wing is what we wish the (American) government was like.
Yes Minister is, judging from the D&D thread, an entirely accurate documentary of how the (British) government actually is.
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Munkus BeaverYou don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPAregular
Is yes, minister the one with the bit about going over how they will respond to their lack of response in a crisis?
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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Shortytouching the meatIntergalactic Cool CourtRegistered Userregular
people used to think that about the west wing
people also still think it ought to look like that, which is also fucked up
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PiptheFairFrequently not in boats.Registered Userregular
I think that to be honest it's a pretty decent analysis about how in most countries you tend to get a professional civil service and politicians and there's often a massive disconnect between the two, because their objectives, methods, codes, concerns etc just don't match up.
And of course how government policy is hugely messy and complicated and riddled with personal and interdepartmental politics, just like everywhere else.
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Shortytouching the meatIntergalactic Cool CourtRegistered Userregular
The West Wing is what we wish the (American) government was like.
Yes Minister is, judging from the D&D thread, an entirely accurate documentary of how the (British) government actually is.
I think The Thick of It is unfortunately a little more accurate for the current administration, but Yes Minister definitely represents the baseline level of effectiveness.
in Australia we had a few seasons of The Hollow Men, which I remember being ok. Similar vibe.
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Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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David_TA fashion yes-man is no good to me.Copenhagen, DenmarkRegistered Userregular
I wanted to see if Yes Minister was streaming on Prime in Denmark and apparently my membership expired in May when my old credit card did the same.
It's €6 a month but still, good way to figure out what streaming services you don't need is by seeing which ones you don't notice expiring. Apparently.
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I'd say this is actually true of most countries
I very much doubt Heineken has a great reputation among serious beer drinkers in the netherlands
guiness might in Ireland but the way people describe it makes it sound like they're getting a different, superior product
I was startled to realise how little good Australian wine is available overseas. Apparently dealing with wine and beer import/export and transportation is such a pain in the butt that only really large producers bother, and they are gonna prioritize the product that’s cheapest to produce and has the most “mainstream” (aka pointless) flavour profile.
I had a long talk with a shop owner in MA about why you can’t often find dry German Rieslings in the states, it was very illuminating.
If your tongue isn’t numb after each sip it needs more hops
WE FOUND FOUR VARIETIES OF HOPS FORBIDDEN IN AUSTRIA
I do love me a good middle of the road hazy.
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Get that Hoppsecutioner bullshit outta here though.
sometimes you just have to show your tastebuds who's boss
the brewery down the street from me makes an outta-this-world hazy pale though, it's been my go-to six pack for like a year now
I love the really citrusy, but not bitter IPAs. Every now and then ill get a craving for a sticky fingers IPA and damn is it good. Straight up coats the mouth in hops goodness.
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It's bullshit.
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
beat them up and throw things at them
You breed your beer with Ditto?
You slam them down your throat?
If anyone wants to watch the best British comedy of all time, then I recommend it
That’s the D in DIPA right
Even as an american Yes, (Prime) Minister feels just as topical and relevant today as it did a decade ago and 2 decades ago and 3 decades ago.
Incredible cast, scripts and performances.
The West Wing is what we wish the (American) government was like.
Yes Minister is, judging from the D&D thread, an entirely accurate documentary of how the (British) government actually is.
people also still think it ought to look like that, which is also fucked up
where do you live my dude
That sounds like a Yes, Minister bit even if I can't recall the specific bit
And of course how government policy is hugely messy and complicated and riddled with personal and interdepartmental politics, just like everywhere else.
*warning* it will ruin the show for you.
The four stages
I think The Thick of It is unfortunately a little more accurate for the current administration, but Yes Minister definitely represents the baseline level of effectiveness.
in Australia we had a few seasons of The Hollow Men, which I remember being ok. Similar vibe.
It's €6 a month but still, good way to figure out what streaming services you don't need is by seeing which ones you don't notice expiring. Apparently.