A tad fed up with Beer snobs....but, what the hell.........it's a holiday!! :)

I grew up in Flint, Michigan. Not precisely the culture hub of the universe. I've lived in Chicago for many years, now, but I make no pretenses as to my beginnings.  If anything, I'm quite proud of my roots. 

Beer.

I grew up around Stroh's, PBR, Schlitz...the occasional Miller, seasonal German Bocks, and even homemade from neighbors.  Christ, I'm from hale and hearty Michigan/Canadian Scottish and German stock....we like our beer and such.  As far as I can imagine, most of you grew up with similar local favourites, also.  Do any of you know beer snobs? You know, the folks who wouldn't be caught dead with a domestic American brew in their hand?? Granted, I do like microbrews and imports. I'm not denying that.  I guess my point is that I am not a beer snob.  When the situation calls for a cold one, I drink what is handed to me....and quite often I am satisfied.

Tonight, I was out doing the last of the holiday shopping.  Soooo, I'm in Walgreens. They have a store-brand beer, called Big Flats 1901 Premium Brew Lager Beer.

Sounds a tad iffy, right?

Hmmmmm.......$2.99 a six......had to try that.

Soooo, I get up to the register. I bump into a friend, who, of course....is a big beer snob.  Now even though she's the type to spend $10-15.00 for a six of some fairly exotic microbrew, I seem to recall that at the end of any party we've both attended over the years, she just as ass-dragging, knee-walking wasted as someone who drinks the average swill. 

She had quite the amused attitude at my purchase. "Wow, Laura....day before payday?? heh heh heh..."

Yeah, ok, whatever.  My point is....not the best, not the worst. Beer. At $2.99 a six.....rather decent. Not unlike the lagers that I remember folks drinking when I was a kid. And, hey, at the same price as Ice beer or a nasty malt......you can't really go wrong.  Seriously, after six or so of these, can't much go wrong in the universe regardless, eh?? ;)

And on that note...........have a lovely evening, all.....hope you enjoy part 5 of the holiday music, and when you awake tomorrow, my best wishes are with you for a lovely Christmas Eve.

My day will be consumed with cooking, and 2 masses at St. Gerts, one of which my daughter is singing in at 5 PM.  I hope to get on here and post a few things, but if I miss you.....I wish you all the best. And, again, a big THANK YOU to everyone who visits, reads, comments, requests.....I really appreciate you all so very much. :)