Turning down Coors

[Beer-lord]

Last night we went out to watch some boring pre-season football and some college games at Lager's (local pub) and during our time, 2 nice young women passed our table and said that they were having a promotion and offered each of us a bottle of Coors and a koozie. We took the koozie.
I noticed a few other tables did the same. I wonder if they were going to have to carry all that beer back somewhere.

[Dawg LB Steve]

Last night we went out to watch some boring pre-season football and some college games at Lager's (local pub) and during our time, 2 nice young women passed our table and said that they were having a promotion and offered each of us a bottle of Coors and a koozie. We took the koozie.
I noticed a few other tables did the same. I wonder if they were going to have to carry all that beer back somewhere.

Same last season at the Browns Backers bar for our away games, Bud light promo.
Promo Girl: Would you like a free beer?
Me: Where?
Promo Girl: (tray full of bud lights) One of these
Me: Sorry, that's not beer.
And that was even before my brewing days began.

[Chuck N]

Yes!

Last week-end I had the chance to put my new resolution to the test. It was my daughter engagement party and it was going to be held at her future in-law's home. I'd never met them but talked to the wife on the phone and offered to supply the beer for the occasion. I bought several cases of Grain Belt Premium (my "go to" beer when all else fails) that I knew would be enjoyed by many and a few cases of PBR (not good craft beer but not crappy BMC beer either) for those who didn't like the Premium. I wasn't about to buy any lite beers.

When I showed up the future father-in-law had several cases of Coors Lite and MGD lite on ice. He told me he was afraid I was going to bring beer that not everyone liked and I told him that I offered to bring the beer because I was afraid he'd have beer that not everyone liked and that it appeared we were both right. We both got a good laugh out of that and I now have a new good friend. Even if he drinks crappy beer.

[Foothiller]

As part of studying for the BJCP exam, I have been doctoring samples to recognize flavors at the threshold of barely being able to recognize them. Coors Light is common for this purpose because it tastes somewhat like beer while not masking the flavors that are barely perceptible. Last night I had added potassium metabisulfite for a sulfur flavor. My wife tried the sample of plain Coors Light, then tried the doctored sample, and said "that tastes better". I guess that says something!

[DaYooper]

As part of studying for the BJCP exam, I have been doctoring samples to recognize flavors at the threshold of barely being able to recognize them. Coors Light is common for this purpose because it tastes somewhat like beer while not masking the flavors that are barely perceptible. Last night I had added potassium metabisulfite for a sulfur flavor. My wife tried the sample of plain Coors Light, then tried the doctored sample, and said "that tastes better". I guess that says something!

While preparing for a weeklong backcountry hike, I did a lot of research on water purifiers. I ended up going with the First Need Deluxe. The guy who reviewed it said it made Coors taste good. If it could do that, just imagine what it could do with taking moose pee out of the water. I felt very safe!

[Yankeedag]

even my wife understood that one DaYooper

[zorak1066]

guess I'm an alcoholic then. I would never pass on free beer.. or anything else free. heck I even stop to pick up pennies on the ground in parking lots. haven't started garbage picking yet though. I draw the line at dumpster diving for food. things haven't hit that point yet. I would've taken the coors and dumped about 3 packs of Real-Orange powder into it, closed my eyes and tossed it down with a muttered prayer to the beer gods for better times.

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[FrozenInTime]

Turning down Coors is not turning down beer. Your turning down Rocky Mountain Goat Piss. I've camped in those mountains in my younger days, have been guilty of adding to the flavor of those streams. Just think, you could be sipp'n some old FIT DNA. Yea, I think Coors is that nasty.

[zorak1066]

frozenintime... but..but... it's free goat swizz! besides brewing makes water (and goat swizz) safe to drink!!! while I agree that some "beers" commercially available do not deserve to be called 'beer', I could never turn my nose up on anything free. (as long as I don't have to ask for it. I don't take charity..never have .. never will. I'd sell my bone marrow before I begged for a handout. yes.. im pridefully stupid that way I guess.)

[FedoraDave]

For me, it would depend on the circumstances. If I was at a beer expo, or somewhere where a corporate shill offered it to me, I'd have no problem turning it down. If I was at a friend's, or some other social gathering, I might politely decline, but I also might accept, depending on a number of factors.

I'd hate to see any of us cross that border from Beer Aficionado to Beer Snob. It's a thin line, I think, and it's pretty easy to become a douche about our beer. Of course, how you decline helps define the Beer Snob, so let's be polite at all times.

[Yankeedag]

I have been offered "other" beers in the zone of Coors. I find no problem with turning them down. I will drink water before I drink Coors Light or any other nasty tasting wiz water. I already know what it tastes like, and have no desire at all to taste it again. Now, if offered a Red Hook IPA, then we have something to drink.

[gwcr]

Can't say I've ever turned down a beer that has been offered. I have my favorites, but have found very few beers that are completely undrinkable.

[Kealia]

I would have turned it down, too. I like the beer I drink for the taste and aroma and the overall experience of the drink. I don't drink just to drink, so drinking something that I don't like doesn't make any sense to me. If somebody offered me a cranberry juice I would turn that down too as I've never liked the stuff.

I would be turning down something I dislike (just as if it were a porter or stout), not turning it down just on principle of what it is (BMC, corporate devil, etc.). I only order a beer with dinner when out if there is something that I like/want. I won't order just anything just to have a beer.

[RickBeer]

Even though you don't like Porters or Stouts, we'll let you stay on the forum.

I nearly always order a beer when dining out (which we don't do often anyway), but if all they offered was BMC then I wouldn't order one. Sam Adams would be my safety, or a Killians (yes, it is made by Coors)...

[swenocha]

For me, it would depend on the circumstances. If I was at a beer expo, or somewhere where a corporate shill offered it to me, I'd have no problem turning it down. If I was at a friend's, or some other social gathering, I might politely decline, but I also might accept, depending on a number of factors.

I'd hate to see any of us cross that border from Beer Aficionado to Beer Snob. It's a thin line, I think, and it's pretty easy to become a douche about our beer. Of course, how you decline helps define the Beer Snob, so let's be polite at all times.

I agree with this totally, but I will add that it's a health thing for me as well. I don't want to waste calories on things I don't enjoy. I have to watch these kind of things, and if I'm going to take in the calories, it's going to be for something I like. I know a lot of people go the other way... going the Mich Ultra/Bud 55/whatever. That's their thing, and I'm fine with that. I'm not out to change people's personal preferences (though, if I'm comfortable with my relationship with them, I may suggest they try a lower gravity craft). I understand the not wanting to offend someone tact though... If I think going to cause hurt feelings, I'll nurse a Mich whatever for the sake of friendship, but that really doesn't happen near as much as it used to.