gumunkuluswhy do people like beer?
buhalaTastes nice to me. Different taste innit
Historically? So they don't get dysentery.
As a fan of craft beer, I like the taste. It’s like drinking different types of bread.
When I toured Europe, I found the beer was definitely lighter there.
Hops are tasty if you like citrus, dank, or bitter
Hopped ice tea is good a little sweetened with a bitter dank hops
I normally don't like hoppy bears, but I've had some hops tea and it's delicious. Lagonista, I think, makes one and it's really pleasant.
Lagunitas makes a very good non-alcohol IPA, too. I’ve been impressed with the variety and quality they produce. Good stuff.
magnetosphere I like the taste of good beer (but let’s not get bogged down in what “good” means; everyone has different tastes), plus it has strong, pleasant associations. For me, a good beer is a reward, or something I enjoy with friends. It’s not the taste alone, but the feelings and memories that go along with it.
If it tastes like piss then you're drinking the wrong beer.
What beers would you suggest to someone who doesn't like beer?
Am I the only one who gets unimaginably bad gas from beer? I drink one glass of it and it feels like my tummy grows a balloon the the size of a watermelon in it
beerdI just have seen a video that demonstrated how much gas remains in there if its poured gently/drank from a carefully opened can, by sticking a piece of paper in the cup and thus basically exploding it. When you pour it out somewhat fast it loses almost all of that gas.
Gradually_AdjustingAs Mojo Nixon said, "beer ain't drinkin".
Everyone has a different palate. You might just be more sensitive to bitterness than others. Have a white claw or whatever you'd rather drink, don't worry about what other people prefer.
NotSteve_You can't get drunk off it? You'd have to have a really high alcohol tolerance unless you're drinking really light beer.
Also, I like the taste of beer and so do most people who drink it, as I'm sure you know. I'm not sure what the point of you asking this is
Yeah the "you can't get drunk off it" makes me think OP is only drinking like, bud light or something.
A nice German Weizen on a warm summer day, a Dutch Bock in fall or spring or Belgian Tripel after a hard day's work. The right beer for that moment can be extremely satisfying and delicious, but it's not something I always enjoy.
I mean fundamentaly your question is "Why do people have different preferences? " and I think that's a very interesting question, with philosophical as well as economic implications.
All we can say for sure is that individuals do indeed seem to have different preference, without clear criteria across individual people.
For example, if Jill has the opportunity to purchase either wine or beer, and both are the same price, same alcohol content, same social implications etc, we have no way to predict which Jill will choose based on the information available in the world outside of Jill consciousness.
However Jill herself may have an obvious and consistent preference, and I'm not sure anyone fundamentally knows the reason for that, other than Jill thinks wine tastes better.
RentlarAfter trying big brands of beer, they mostly taste awful. The craft beers from local breweries Ontario actually taste pretty good to me and are an interesting way to buy and experience local stuff.
I've found I really enjoy the lime-like taste of Hoppy beer so India Pale Ale-style is my go to. I really dislike carbonation so I don't drink soda, or any sparkling drink but beer is fine for me.
James_HarmonyWell, craft beer is special but I wouldn't say it's representative of "liking beer". I like cheapo beer, and I like craft, it's just that each one has a different vibe
Absolutely, people drink and enjoy the familiar taste of brand-name beer, otherwise it wouldn't sell, right? I guess I just wanted to suggest to OP to try craft beers because it's what I enjoy a lot.
Extremely hot take: it's toxic masculinity. Bitter alcoholic drinks are associated with masculinity and sweet ones with femininity, and femininity is denigrated.
Track_ShovelThere is certainly that with the mega high IBU IPAs. Bruh this has 94,000 IBU, it's so good! To those people, I like to stick it them by saying never send a beer to do a whisky's job
Like coffee, it is an acquired taste. Large brands aren't very good. They may have a good beer in their lineup, but it's rare.
I believe that basically anything that is alleged to be an acquired taste is only professed to be enjoyed due to a combination of social pressure, addiction, and cope.
Ok but you can still catch me eating olives out the jar at 2 am and I'm sure as hell enjoying it
I'll fight anyone who tries to take my century eggs away from me.
Eyes rolling to the back of my head on the idea that beer is "toxic masculinity". Some people just like bitter flavors. My entire family drinks black coffee, so I always have. Maybe genetic or learned behavior but no one's trying to prove anything at the breakfast table lol.
Huge fan of good/craft beers (and not just IPAs) so I'm a but defensive on that take. There's such a wide range of flavors to experience and trying something new is a big part of the enjoyment. Same goes for wine, cheese, or any "luxury" food really.
That's right. Proof: women never drink beer. Literally never. Checkmate, beer drinkers.
(this is sarcasm)
No, just ... No. Ya know, here in the real world, women drink beer too. Plenty of it. Plenty of guys drink sweet spirits too. Some people just like beer bruv, no need to be making this an issue of "toxic masculinity".
techwithjakeI think you're only drinking certain types of beers and not venturing out, or don't have the opportunity to.
One of my favorite beers to drink is actually a mixture. A dark nitro stout beer mixed with chiltipean (spicy) beer. Tastes like a mildly spicy chocolate drink.
There's 10%+ beers out there that will absolutely get you drunk. Also, you might be drinking your normal beers to slow or have a very high tolerance if you're never getting buzzed/drunk.
circuitfarmerYou can definitely get drunk off of it.
Yes but you'd get fat first.
I don't like beer either, but your post sounds more like "you should not like beer" than "why do people like beer" and that's not very nice.
SilvallyA bunch of my friends at university, including my now fiancee, frequent craft beer pubs. Apparently craft beer tastes better than the big-brand lagers and beers.
Over time I've probably tried tens if not over a hundred different beers. But to me they all taste the same. To me they all taste overwhelmingly like straw which I assume is actually the hops.
My fiancee likes the taste of beer so much he drinks non-alcoholic beer on occasion. He also drinks black tea and coffee which makes me think maybe he tolerates/enjoys bitter tastes more than me.
There is certainly an argument that can be made that this is a toxic masculinity thing. I don't associate with people who are extremely self-conscious about their masculinity so I can confirm this certainly wasn't the case for my group of friends. They just genuinely like the taste and the vibe of craft beer pubs.
jrubal1462Tastes overwhelmingly like straw
That might be the most hilarious description of beer I've heard.
But if I had to guess, I'd say it's probably the malted barley that tastes like straw to you, especially if you taste it in EVERY beer. I don't think all beers have hops, and my wife describes hops as tasting like pine cones, soap, or flowers.
The two beers I've tried which I actively liked and would drink again were Schofferhofer and Doom Bar. Just had a quick look at their ingredients to see if they contain a lower amount of malted barley.
Doom Bar describes itself as having a "lightly roasted malt taste with succulent dried fruit" whilst Schofferhofer I struggled to find info for but I remember it being more sweet and fruity too.
In the future I'll keep an eye out for beers that describe themselves as being lightly/subtlety malty maybe I'll be able to find some more beers I like :D
Well, if you ever tried uncarbonated piss, I'm sure you'd come to appreciate beer more.
green_witchI never liked beer, growing up. That being said, I never cared for liquor either. I cannot stand the bitterness, or the heavy carbonation.
I tried all sorts of good beers, bad beers, etc and simply never understood the point. I had/have no desire to be drunk or in any sort of altered mood, so there was no incentive for me.
In recent years (idk maybe because I'm getting old lol) I started to casually try beer here and there with friends and such, at outtings and such.
What I discovered is I do not like beer, but there are specific beers I really enjoy. There's maybe only 2-3 beers I drink, and actively will enjoy.