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om@our_blessed_lady_mary_of_the_holy... _facility.org says... snip ...Didn't Somalia used to be the Belgian Congo? Hell, those national names in Africa change at the drop of a dictator anyway. I thought that what used to be the Belgian Congo became Zaire. But I could be wrong. Doug |
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In article , Scott Hedrick wrote: Which has what to do with what was said? If Canadians are Americans, then they need to start drinking our beer. I tried drinking US beer once ... it was an awful experience, the alcohol content is so low, that I was sobering up faster than I could drink the stuff ... :-) You must have a pretty strong constitution -- it's quite easy to get and stay drunk on American beer, if you drink it fast enough. I speak not only from personal experience but also from personal observation. Seriously though, the only main-stream beer down there that seem potable is Samuel Adams. The rest seem even worse than our mass-market Labatt and Molson products (which I didn't think was possible!) I like a good Sam Adams every once in a while -- it has a good taste. But not only is Budweiser beer the biggest seller in the U.S., I believe it's one of the biggest selling beers worldwide. I can't explain it -- the stuff is weak and watery, and I won't drink it unless it's the *only* beer available. As is most American beer. But Miller Genuine Draft actually has a decent flavor for being a weak American beer, and there are some American ales (such as Summit Ale) that have a really fine, full-bodied flavor. (which reminds me ... how come they don't put the alcohol content on US beer bottles ... and just how low does a light beer get there? Light beer is arrived at by using less sugars and grains in the brewing process, IIRC, thereby reducing the overall calories. However, I believe that beer in the U.S. has a standard alcohol content that all brands are supposed to match. If a beer doesn't have that specific alcohol content (something like 6%, or 12 proof), it is marked as such; for example, in many states they have what's called "3.2 beer" that has a 3.2% alcohol content. In Minnesota, for a long time, you could serve 3.2 beer without getting a full liquor license. Personally, my favorite beer is Foster's. I know that the Foster's I drink here in the States isn't made in Australia, it's made in Canada (by the Molson company, IIRC), but I just happen to like the flavor. It's got a decent alcohol content (something in the range of 10-12%) and has a full-bodied grain taste that's not completely overwhelmed by the bitter hop taste that ruins so many full-bodied beers for me. Doug |
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says... "Nicholas Fitzpatrick" wrote in message ... In article , Scott Hedrick wrote: Which has what to do with what was said? If Canadians are Americans, then they need to start drinking our beer. I tried drinking US beer once ... it was an awful experience, the alcohol content is so low, that I was sobering up faster than I could drink the stuff ... :-) It gets worse- try the Americanized versions of imports. I've had imported Killian's Irish Red- the crap that Coors passes off is Coors Light with food coloring. Bass is just plain sneaky. You can toss down a half-dozen and pass a breathalyzer- then it attacks all at once. Yeah, Bass can be sneaky that way. Personally, I prefer Summit to Bass, but maybe that's because Summit is made in Minnesota and I get it fresh. I have to add one particular product to my list of favorites, though. Caffrey's Irish Ale. But only if you can get it in the UK. I traveled to England once and fell in love with Caffrey's -- it's a full-bodied dark ale with such a smooth consistency that it's a joy to drink. The version you can get in the States is a passable copy, but the creamy flavor and texture just aren't there. Doug |
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Doug... wrote: In article , says... In article , Scott Hedrick wrote: I tried drinking US beer once ... it was an awful experience, the alcohol content is so low, that I was sobering up faster than I could drink the stuff ... :-) You must have a pretty strong constitution -- it's quite easy to get and stay drunk on American beer, if you drink it fast enough. I speak not only from personal experience but also from personal observation. Well, to tell the truth, on the occasion in question, I'd already had three or four regular 5% beers ... and by that point, I'm pretty happy, having quite a low tolerance to alcohol, and I just don't consume beer that fast at that point ... about one an hour to stay happy ... however I was actually sobering up ... it was quite surprising! I like a good Sam Adams every once in a while -- it has a good taste. But not only is Budweiser beer the biggest seller in the U.S., I believe it's one of the biggest selling beers worldwide. I can't explain it -- the stuff is weak and watery, and I won't drink it unless it's the *only* beer available. The same is true in Canada. The best selling beers, traditionally have been Molson's and Labatt's products, that have poor taste, and/or a terrible aftertaste. In the 1970's, it seems that was all that was available ... but I don't understand how anyone can drink the stuff these days, with the choices now. As is most American beer. But Miller Genuine Light beer is arrived at by using less sugars and grains in the brewing process, IIRC, thereby reducing the overall calories. However, I believe that beer in the U.S. has a standard alcohol content that all brands are supposed to match. If a beer doesn't have that specific alcohol content (something like 6%, or 12 proof), it is marked as such; for example, in many states they have what's called "3.2 beer" that has a 3.2% alcohol content. In Minnesota, for a long time, you could serve 3.2 beer without getting a full liquor license. Well, it was Florida I was in, that I was surprised to see a lack of alcohol %'s. (perhaps I've never noticed before). Personally, my favorite beer is Foster's. I know that the Foster's I drink here in the States isn't made in Australia, it's made in Canada (by the Molson company, IIRC), but I just happen to like the flavor. It's got a decent alcohol content (something in the range of 10-12%) 5-6%, surely ... Nick |
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says... Scott Hedrick wrote: It gets worse- try the Americanized versions of imports. I've had imported Killian's Irish Red- the crap that Coors passes off is Coors Light with food coloring. Bass is just plain sneaky. You can toss down a half-dozen and pass a breathalyzer- then it attacks all at once. Try Canadian Moosehead, that stuff packs a wallop also. SCTV parody ad: "And another one's gone, And another one's gone, Another one drinks a Moose." The key with good American beer is to avoid the major manufacturers and go for the smaller breweries- who actually can make stuff that doesn't have to be inoffensive to all and sundry; in that group there are some very good beers, ales, and porters available. Yeah, there are a lot of very good small and microbreweries in the U.S. That may be one reason why there are no large beer brands that feature really good beers; the high-end beer market is served by the small and microbreweries, while the big guys (like Anheuser Busch and Miller Brewing) make their money off the high-volume sales of the weak-ass crap that Americans like to drink. Seriously though, the only main-stream beer down there that seem potable is Samuel Adams. SA's pretty good. Maybe it's gotten more robust, but when they first brought it out I had some, and I found it weak in character. I dunno, I thought it had a decent bite. I do think it's gotten more full-bodied as time has gone on, though. The rest seem even worse than our mass-market Labatt and Molson products (which I didn't think was possible!) The best thing about Lablatt is the commercials. ....and the worst is "The Skunk"; an unpleasant smell that most Canadian beer seems to develop if it's not consumed fairly quickly after it's bottled. Skunky beer isn't limited to Canadian beer. I once spent an entire Minicon (Minnesota's large science fiction convention) with nothing available from the con suite except for Pig's Eye Beer (made by a local small brewery). That stuff smelled and tasted so skunky, it was beyond belief! Got you drunk, though. Pig's Eye, by the way, was the original name of the small settlement that later became known as St. Paul, Minnesota. snip If I were a trucker, I'd keep a case of Guinness handy as an emergency source of diesel. Aye lad, Guinness! Now that's what a man _should_ be drinking... :-) Now, I like the taste of Guinness, but it has an aftertaste that I really hate. I compare it to someone taking some Mississippi riverbottom mud and adding a good dollop of Everclear to it -- it's a nasty, flavorless, bitter-and-nothing-else kind of aftertaste that I just cannot stand. However, add a good amount of Bass or Summit Ale to a glass of Guinness, and you get a black-and-tan that I just LOVE! For some reason, the lighter ale makes the Guinness lose that aftertaste, for me. Doug |
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Well, there is the issue of who knew, which (pending new information that could pop up any moment) suggests that only a few low-level prison guards did nasty things, vs. those who should set policy such that it is abundantly clear that torture chambers and rape rooms are absolutely, unequivocally, *NOT* acceptable. The latter goes to the very top. Not just the Secretary of Defense, but to the President, and even the entire American voting public. The Geneva conventions, the FM on the Law of Land Warfare, and a number of Army Regulations make it abundantly clear that those things are not acceptable. There was a failure to properly educate the soldiers involved in the correct and legal procedures. I *know* that anyone who graduates from an American service academy has been well-trained in what constitutes an illegal order, and how to respond if you are given an illegal order by your superiors. I also know that recruits and draftees *used to* get a lecture on the subject as part of their classroom studies (at least they did 30 years ago). Is there anyone out there reading this ng who has gone through basic training recently and can tell us if they still train the grunts on what an illegal order is and what you should do if you receive one? BTW -- one of the things about illegal orders is that, should you decide to obey an illegal order, you can not under *any* circumstances avoid prosecution for your actions using the defense of "I was just following orders." So, even if you are *ordered* to commit atrocities and/or torture prisoners, if you obey those orders you are, indeed, responsible for your actions and can be prosecuted for your violations of the U.S. Military Code. Doug |
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"Doug..." wrote in message ... That's not a question of kosher, Pat -- it's a question of edible. I think the most commonly available food that violates the most kosher rules in one package is a bacon cheeseburger. The most unkosher, and unhallal, cuisine that I've had is Portuguese. Everything has either cream sauce, wine, pork, shellfish, or possibly all four. And for our Mormon and 7th Day Adventist diners, dinner is usually followed by espresso. |
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"Doug..." wrote in message ... That's not a question of kosher, Pat -- it's a question of edible. I think the most commonly available food that violates the most kosher rules in one package is a bacon cheeseburger. The most unkosher, and unhallal, cuisine that I've had is Portuguese. Everything has either cream sauce, wine, pork, shellfish, or possibly all four. And for our Mormon and 7th Day Adventist diners, dinner is usually followed by espresso. I have to say that, from a dietary standpoint, I am quite glad I've never been in a position to have to try and keep kosher. (I was going to say "I'm glad I'm not Jewish," but I have eaten and enjoyed quite a few traditional Jewish foods. I just like a lot of things that kosher rules prohibit.) For example, when I was visiting Europe a few years ago, I went to a nice, small hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Antwerp that featured a very basic meal of beefsteak and potatoes -- but with a Bernaisse sauce that made it the most memorable meal of my life. I could happily eat that Bernaisse sauce on every single thing I east for the rest of my life, it was that good. Of course, that would be quite non-kosher... Doug |
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"Pat Flannery" wrote in message ... Aye lad, Guinness! Now that's what a man _should_ be drinking... :-) Always ask for a second glass and keep some pantyhose handy for filtering. |
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