Am I the only Canadian that doesn't like beer?

Sorry, not a big beer drinker.

I've tried different kinds, cold warm or otherwise, and it all just tastes like gym socks to me. Not my cup of tea at all. I drink, but not beer.

Just thought it was funny that a few friends pointed that out the other day, how it's somehow un-Canadian of me to not like beer (don't worry, I still like hockey!)

 

I don't trust women that don't drink beer.

 

Yeah, beers something that kind of grows in you. Same with any alcohol, you drink enough you learn to love it. Then you start tasting the goodness of beer. Its actually quite sweet and refreshing, and good for any time of the day.

 

Just because I don't drink beer doesn't mean I can't outdrink ya

I've never been one to have tastes grow on me. I've tried different beers, as I said, but it still kinda tastes weird to me. It's like people who hate seafood. No matter how much of it you have, still tastes like seafood.

 

*I* don't like beer either, Sabrina.

The only time I ever enjoyed it was the last day of Bonnaroo and my neighbours handed my dehydrated self a cold coors and I could have kissed their feet.

 

Ew! Boourns on beers. No thanks. I'm a proud wino type

 

I hear ya on the seafood crap. Most fish sucks. Except Salmon. I LOVE salmon.

But about outdrinking me, you name the pub and the time and we'll have to see. I'm not saying I'll win, cause I'd probably get distracted by the hot bartender and try to wheel her, but I'll put up a good fight.

 

haha wakinglife I just had to add your quote to my sig, it was so fitting...lol


I have a friend who doesnt like beer either so yeah cerridwen and her ... you two are the only ones!

 

I dont trust the beer that women drink.

 

I know a few people who don't like beer. It's strange, I taste nothing wrong with it.

Slam back a few Labatt Blue's or Alexander Keiths and it's all good.

 

Hi guys and gals, i'm not into beer either, normaly if i want i little buzz i guess.. i'd just take an oxy and be happpy most day... hehe, but i find beer bitter, just something a can't get by.

 

i dont drink beer.. or at all really.. when i do drink its whiskey... mmm whiskey.

 

Strangely, the only time I've had beer and enjoyed it, it was Aussie beer. I prefer pretty much everything but beer usually.

 

i prefer wine or some nice scotch and orange juice (am i the only one who adores this?) or of course some jager. i havnt quite developed a taste for beer, but i dont hate it.

 

nah, there must be something wrong with you. every self-respecting canadian worth their salt has beer running through the veins.

communist!

 

Most Canadians drink beer that isn't much better than the beer the average American drinks. Beers like Molson and Labatt are only marginally better -- if even that -- than the average American swill. If you want a quality Canadian beer, aim for something by Unibroue. Labatt and Molson are mass-produced beers that are aimed at an audience that isn't very well schooled in beer and looking for something that goes down like water.

The notion that Canada has great (or even strong) beer is really unfounded. Here in the states, we have far more micro and craft breweries that brew exceptional, high-quality ales. It's just that when the average person thinks of American beer, they think of Budweiser, Miller, or Coors.

 

That is false. We have some great micro brews here, and we get many of the beers that you do in the USA. Steam Whistle, Alexander Keith's, Moosehead, Kokanee, etc. are all great Canadian beers.

And we do have stronger beer. We label our alcohol content and the brewing plants operate differently than they do in the USA.

Take a look if you doubt me:

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/

 

That's a link to The Beer Store. So?

Most of the beers you listed are available here in the states. Moosehead is a decent lager, and Alexander Keith's is a rather average pale ale. I wouldn't say they're "excellent," rather better than average. I have never had Steam Whistle or Kokanee, but I have heard of them.

A beer's alcohol content depends on the type of beer and the amount of fermentable sugars before the fermentation process. The country it's made in has nothing to do with alcohol content. When most people think of "stong Canadian beer," they think of Molson XXX, which is available here but not really worth drinking unless you're only out to get drunk. It's really nothing more than malt liquor and will give you one hell of a hangover if consumed in quantity.

There are plenty of beers made in the states that are 7-9% alcohol, and some that are even 10%+ alcohol. Sam Adams, which is an American brewery, makes Utopias, which clocks in as the strongest beer in the world at 24% ABV.

 

kokanee is a sub-par beer.

 

Keith's Indian pale ale, isn't even a real India pale ale. But I happen to think their red amber ale is excellent. Steam Whistle is a pilsner-lager type beer that tastes like a pilsner to me only more dirtied and hopsy.

Have you ever tried an ice beer, Pressed_rat?

I tasted some once, a German brand. It tasted like a regular lager beer times 2.

I do apologize. I posted the link with the intention to compare American brands with the stuff we have at home. My brain is a little spun these past couple of weeks with other matters, but I do apologize. So let us compare, shall we?

I'll pick some popular brands and post the ABV percentage on the beer labels here.

Budweiser - 5.0%, Labatt Blue - 5.1%, Molson Canadian - 5.0%, Stella Artois - 5.2%, Sam Adams Boston Lager - 5.1%, Coors Light - 4.0%.