What alchohol do you drink and why?

Faustianideals · Dec 24, 2004, 10:46

What is your choice of alchoholic beverage?
Mine is bacardi or any sort of vodka I can get my hands on.
Why do I drink?
I do it to escape from my ****** reality every friday. What about you?

Maciamo · Dec 24, 2004, 10:54

I wanted to start a similar thread too. I drink wine or sake (nihonshu) and occasionally also some cocktails. I don't really like other alcohol, especially beer, shochu or whisky.

Faustianideals · Dec 24, 2004, 10:58

I would love some sake but I can't find any where I live.

TwistedMac · Dec 24, 2004, 12:04

I drink all sorts of shots, I like alot of beer and I drink vodka... why?.. to get drunk I guess...

Bob in Iowa · Dec 24, 2004, 13:00

In my younger days, I drank all sorts of alcoholic beverages, and I did so frequently and with great gusto, but now I seldom drink any alcohol at all. I do occaisionally imbibe, however, and when I do, it is with either beer, wine, sake, or cognac.

Beer is my alcholic beverage of choice -- why? because I like the taste of beer, and I like to get a bit of a buzz now and then. A beer buzz goes well with listening to music, especially live performances, sporting events, fishing, hanging out on the beach, sitting around a bonfire, having a few laughs with a group of friends, or just when -- dammit, I feel like tossing back a few brews.

I sometimes drink wine with a meal, but I do this to enhance the flavor of the food, and seldom to the point of feeling any hint of an altered state.

I love to drink hot sake in the company of others who like sake, and I find it to be a wonderful conveyance to transport oneself to a point of pleasant inebriation. Not blind-assed, knee crawling , commode hugging drunk, mind you, but just achieving that pleasant sensation of being slightly goofy high while still lucid enough to make sense in a conversation. You know what I mean, that state of mind when one is able take comfort in the chaos and see the humorous aspect of almost any situation -- now I try to do that when I am sober too, but sometimes alcohol enables that vision to come about a little easier.

The other category that I selected is brandy, specifically cognac. Although I only have a snifter or two of the delicate spirits a few times a year, I find it to be a most pleasant way to warm up on a cold winter night.

I prefer to leave all the other stuff alone, as in been there, done that, and survived the trip.

mad pierrot · Dec 24, 2004, 13:28

My alcoholic drink of choice? Beer! Mind you, I mean good beer. Not the watered down, weak-tasting urine that most people favor. Nosiree, only the good stuff for me. I LOVE a ice cold brew after hot bath. Or better yet, while I'm in the bath!
Secondly, I like to drink wine with dinner. I'm not sure why, but a few glasses is alway pleasent with a big meal.
After that, I don't mind the occasional wiskey or vodka.

That being said, I really don't drink that much.

**acquiredtarget** · Dec 24, 2004, 14:32

My drinks of choice are beer (okay, Guiness is the only beer that I allow myself to drink, guess I'm a beer snob,

), sake, aquavit, and wine.

TwistedMac · Dec 24, 2004, 15:11

Originally Posted by acquiredtarget

aquavit

They carry that in america? O_o or do you have ties in Sweden?

DoctorP · Dec 24, 2004, 15:14

A good ice cold draft is the way to go!

With that said, I was like Bob, I used to drink most anything. Now it is strictly beer though, and sometimes Awamori.

In my younger days though vodka and rum were my drinks of choice! I still say that an Ice cold draft in a frosty mug can not be beat!

Meshane · Dec 24, 2004, 15:29

Whisky or scotch is my preference.

**Duo** · Dec 24, 2004, 22:18

i liked alcohol a lot more in my younger days, like 16-18.5 but now i don't really like it anymore, i'll just drink sometimes with friends like a beer maybe, which i only like a couple of belgian ones, kriek and leffe, and maybe hoegaarden, then wine of course, maybe sm nice strong drink, but not like vodka, better tequila i'd say. That's about it, not much of a drinker actually.

**acquiredtarget** · Dec 25, 2004, 01:56

Originally Posted by TwistedMac

They carry that in america? O_o or do you have ties in Sweden?

Yeah, its fairly easy to get in the more larger cities. I've got ties to Norway and have visited Denmark and Sweden often

Ardeo · Dec 25, 2004, 02:03

LOL, I like this thread.
I am the manager of a wine and spirits shop. I have drank so many things that I keep going back to beer and cognac. A good Remy Martin on a cold night will do you some good. Or, if im in a beer mood, a Guinness or Samuel Smith Oarmeal Stout. Bourbon whiskey is big here so most people drink it...too sweet for me....

Brooker · Dec 25, 2004, 11:20

Why? I drink because I'm an alcoholic and I'll take it any way I can get it. But I prefer, beer (I love the cheap stuff but will sometimes go for a Guinness), red wine (Merlot), Martinis (with plenty of olives), and good ol' Red Bull and Vodka (so I can keep drinking all night). Man, I need a drink.

Kamisama · Dec 25, 2004, 11:58

The sweet stuff. I like it better. Beer taste like water after a while. I don't like water. Wine is ok zingy but bland and annoying after a while.

<--- notice age.

Lina Inverse · Dec 25, 2004, 13:16

I prefer sweet liquors like Bailey's, Verpoorten (egg cream liquor) or Limoncello (Italian lemon liquor).
With wine, I absolutely can't stand the dry stuff and only like the really sweet one like the Greek Samos.

**Duo** · Dec 25, 2004, 13:53

Originally Posted by Lina Inverse

I prefer sweet liquors like Bailey's, Verpoorten (egg cream liquor) or Limoncello (Italian lemon liquor).

Yeah, i forgot to mention that i also like it; limoncello is really quite good

mad pierrot · Dec 25, 2004, 14:02

What is everyone's favorite beer?

I am partial to 3 micro-breweries in Wisconsin; New Glarus, Berghoff (in Monroe), and South Shore in Ashland. I've been to all three breweries. Great stuff! I like to visit breweries, as I plan to brew my own when I finally settle down. The worst brewery I've been to? Miller, in Milwaukee.

My hopes weren't very high, but boy, did that suck.

Flashjeff · Dec 25, 2004, 20:56

I guess I'm the exception of the lot, but I don't drink any sort of alcohol, nor have I ever understood the passion people have for it either. I tried beer once, and only once, back in 1977 and hated the taste, never touched a drop of it since, nor have I ever indulged in wine or spirits. The strongest thing I've drank since that curiosity laced experiment in '77 was Jolt Cola. All things considered, I can live without the stuff.

Maciamo · Dec 25, 2004, 23:03

Does anyone know Pisang ? That's a sweet alcohol made of banana and it's deep green. It's usually mixed with orange juice. It's originally from old Indonesian recipe, but a Dutch company manufactures it (Indonesia was a Dutch colony).

Faustianideals · Dec 26, 2004, 03:57

No, I've never heard of Pisang but it sounds good.

Lina Inverse · Dec 26, 2004, 13:23

Originally Posted by Maciamo

Does anyone know Pisang ? That's a sweet alcohol made of banana and it's deep green. It's usually mixed with orange juice. It's originally from old Indonesian recipe, but a Dutch company manufactures it (Indonesia was a Dutch colony).

Banana liquor with orange juice? Sounds weird

Never heard of that stuff, even though the Netherlands aren't all that far here...

miu · Dec 27, 2004, 05:41

I usually drink dry cider because my body doesn't deal with alcohol very well ^^; Girls usually drink cider here (and I Hate beer

) I could never imagine drinking vodka or something... Even if it's mixed with soemthing else, I start feeling sick pretty or get a headache quickly after drinking it - it's weird

I don't like really sweet stuff either because it makes me sick.

Maybe the next best thing would be to drink dry champagne at all times? And eat strawberries.

I don't drink a lot, though. I hate hangovers and I get them easily >_<

**Uncle Frank** · Dec 27, 2004, 06:36

Originally Posted by flashjeff

I guess I'm the exception of the lot, but I don't drink any sort of alcohol, nor have I ever understood the passion people have for it either. I tried beer once, and only once, back in 1977 and hated the taste, never touched a drop of it since, nor have I ever indulged in wine or spirits. The strongest thing I've drank since that curiosity laced experiment in '77 was Jolt Cola. All things considered, I can live without the stuff.

In the Navy, I tried to find something I liked; tried about everything. I never did find anything that tasted great to me. Since my parents drank themselves to death, I'm a little afraid of booze anyway. I'll stick to Pepsi!

Frank

misa.j · Dec 31, 2004, 02:12

I had a long list of various drinks I got into before I finally lost interest in drinking anymore just recently. It used to take at least five drinks for me to get drunk, and I just drank away very often.

My husband and I brewed several beers, and most of them came out as good as or better than many imported expesive beer; we tried to copy a few Bilgian style which we liked the best. Home brew is a lot of fun with your last batch in your hand, but you need to be patient enough to let your beer grow mature, and sometimes it's hard when you have it right in your kitchen.

I have found seltzer to be very refreshing and a perfect substitute for a beer, and that is all I drink besides tea and coffee.

View Poll Results: What kind(s) of alcohol do you prefer ?
Beer	41	51.90%
Wine (incl. Champagne)	32	40.51%
Sake (= Nihonshu)	24	30.38%
Shochu (ie. potato spirits)	5	6.33%
Vodka (i. potato, rye or wheat spirit)	23	29.11%
Whisky (ie. wheat or barly spirits)	24	30.38%
Brandy (ie. fruit spirits)	13	16.46%
Pastis (Ouzo, Ricard, etc.)	2	2.53%
Sweet liquor (Martini, Umeshu, etc.)	19	24.05%
Cocktails	19	24.05%
I don't like/drink alcohol	22	27.85%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

Dec 24, 2004, 10:46	#1
Faustianideals Comfortably Ignorant Join Date: Jul 15, 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Age: 21 Posts: 762	What alchohol do you drink and why? What is your choice of alchoholic beverage? Mine is bacardi or any sort of vodka I can get my hands on. Why do I drink? I do it to escape from my ****** reality every friday. What about you?

Dec 24, 2004, 10:54	#2
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	I wanted to start a similar thread too. I drink wine or sake (nihonshu) and occasionally also some cocktails. I don't really like other alcohol, especially beer, shochu or whisky. __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

Dec 24, 2004, 12:04	#4
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	I drink all sorts of shots, I like alot of beer and I drink vodka... why?.. to get drunk I guess... __________________ 夜露死苦! www.orz.eu I find affence at your post as I ware eyeglass and have lmited site. Sankyuu~! http://japan.orz.eu - A site for my trip to Japan.

Dec 24, 2004, 14:32	#7
acquiredtarget Um...okay Join Date: Sep 27, 2004 Location: California Posts: 173	My drinks of choice are beer (okay, Guiness is the only beer that I allow myself to drink, guess I'm a beer snob, ), sake, aquavit, and wine. __________________ "People say common sense will fix things, but sense has not always been common." - Chuck D

Dec 24, 2004, 10:58	#3
Faustianideals Comfortably Ignorant Join Date: Jul 15, 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Age: 21 Posts: 762	I would love some sake but I can't find any where I live.

Dec 24, 2004, 13:00	#5
Bob in Iowa Lurker Join Date: Nov 25, 2004 Age: 59 Posts: 154	In my younger days, I drank all sorts of alcoholic beverages, and I did so frequently and with great gusto, but now I seldom drink any alcohol at all. I do occaisionally imbibe, however, and when I do, it is with either beer, wine, sake, or cognac. Beer is my alcholic beverage of choice -- why? because I like the taste of beer, and I like to get a bit of a buzz now and then. A beer buzz goes well with listening to music, especially live performances, sporting events, fishing, hanging out on the beach, sitting around a bonfire, having a few laughs with a group of friends, or just when -- dammit, I feel like tossing back a few brews. I sometimes drink wine with a meal, but I do this to enhance the flavor of the food, and seldom to the point of feeling any hint of an altered state. I love to drink hot sake in the company of others who like sake, and I find it to be a wonderful conveyance to transport oneself to a point of pleasant inebriation. Not blind-assed, knee crawling , commode hugging drunk, mind you, but just achieving that pleasant sensation of being slightly goofy high while still lucid enough to make sense in a conversation. You know what I mean, that state of mind when one is able take comfort in the chaos and see the humorous aspect of almost any situation -- now I try to do that when I am sober too, but sometimes alcohol enables that vision to come about a little easier. The other category that I selected is brandy, specifically cognac. Although I only have a snifter or two of the delicate spirits a few times a year, I find it to be a most pleasant way to warm up on a cold winter night. I prefer to leave all the other stuff alone, as in been there, done that, and survived the trip.

Dec 24, 2004, 13:28	#6
mad pierrot I jump to conclusions Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Location: The world via Chi-town Age: 28 Posts: 1,333	My alcoholic drink of choice? Beer! Mind you, I mean good beer. Not the watered down, weak-tasting urine that most people favor. Nosiree, only the good stuff for me. I LOVE a ice cold brew after hot bath. Or better yet, while I'm in the bath! Secondly, I like to drink wine with dinner. I'm not sure why, but a few glasses is alway pleasent with a big meal. After that, I don't mind the occasional wiskey or vodka. That being said, I really don't drink that much.

Dec 24, 2004, 15:11	#8
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by acquiredtarget aquavit They carry that in america? O_o or do you have ties in Sweden?

Dec 24, 2004, 15:14	#9
DoctorP Regular Member Join Date: Jun 3, 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 1,793	A good ice cold draft is the way to go! With that said, I was like Bob, I used to drink most anything. Now it is strictly beer though, and sometimes Awamori. In my younger days though vodka and rum were my drinks of choice! I still say that an Ice cold draft in a frosty mug can not be beat!

Dec 24, 2004, 15:29	#10
Meshane Regular Member Join Date: Jul 7, 2004 Location: Lethbridge Age: 22 Posts: 34	Whisky or scotch is my preference.

Dec 24, 2004, 22:18	#11
Duo As the Rush Comes Join Date: Apr 25, 2003 Location: The EU capital Age: 25 Posts: 1,288	i liked alcohol a lot more in my younger days, like 16-18.5 but now i don't really like it anymore, i'll just drink sometimes with friends like a beer maybe, which i only like a couple of belgian ones, kriek and leffe, and maybe hoegaarden, then wine of course, maybe sm nice strong drink, but not like vodka, better tequila i'd say. That's about it, not much of a drinker actually.

Dec 25, 2004, 01:56	#12
acquiredtarget Um...okay Join Date: Sep 27, 2004 Location: California Posts: 173	Originally Posted by TwistedMac They carry that in america? O_o or do you have ties in Sweden? Yeah, its fairly easy to get in the more larger cities. I've got ties to Norway and have visited Denmark and Sweden often

Dec 25, 2004, 02:03	#13
Ardeo Regular Member Join Date: Nov 10, 2004 Posts: 45	LOL, I like this thread. I am the manager of a wine and spirits shop. I have drank so many things that I keep going back to beer and cognac. A good Remy Martin on a cold night will do you some good. Or, if im in a beer mood, a Guinness or Samuel Smith Oarmeal Stout. Bourbon whiskey is big here so most people drink it...too sweet for me....

Dec 25, 2004, 11:20	#14
Brooker Anjin Join Date: Apr 10, 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Age: 32 Posts: 1,327	Why? I drink because I'm an alcoholic and I'll take it any way I can get it. But I prefer, beer (I love the cheap stuff but will sometimes go for a Guinness), red wine (Merlot), Martinis (with plenty of olives), and good ol' Red Bull and Vodka (so I can keep drinking all night). Man, I need a drink. __________________ For information on the pros and cons of teaching at Nova English schools in Japan, check out "The Unbiased Truth About Nova"

Dec 25, 2004, 11:58	#15
Kamisama Ooh, i'm a green belt. Join Date: Oct 6, 2004 Location: シカゴ,Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 216	The sweet stuff. I like it better. Beer taste like water after a while. I don't like water. Wine is ok zingy but bland and annoying after a while. <--- notice age.

Dec 25, 2004, 13:16	#16
Lina Inverse Hentai Koutaishi Join Date: Apr 29, 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 1,141	I prefer sweet liquors like Bailey's, Verpoorten (egg cream liquor) or Limoncello (Italian lemon liquor). With wine, I absolutely can't stand the dry stuff and only like the really sweet one like the Greek Samos. __________________ Try out the new style!

Dec 25, 2004, 13:53	#17
Duo As the Rush Comes Join Date: Apr 25, 2003 Location: The EU capital Age: 25 Posts: 1,288	Originally Posted by Lina Inverse I prefer sweet liquors like Bailey's, Verpoorten (egg cream liquor) or Limoncello (Italian lemon liquor). Yeah, i forgot to mention that i also like it; limoncello is really quite good

Dec 25, 2004, 14:02	#18
mad pierrot I jump to conclusions Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Location: The world via Chi-town Age: 28 Posts: 1,333	As long as we're at it... What is everyone's favorite beer? I am partial to 3 micro-breweries in Wisconsin; New Glarus, Berghoff (in Monroe), and South Shore in Ashland. I've been to all three breweries. Great stuff! I like to visit breweries, as I plan to brew my own when I finally settle down. The worst brewery I've been to? Miller, in Milwaukee. My hopes weren't very high, but boy, did that suck.

Dec 25, 2004, 20:56	#19
Flashjeff Pink Lady's Number #1 Fan Join Date: Dec 28, 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 50 Posts: 1,377	I guess I'm the exception of the lot, but I don't drink any sort of alcohol, nor have I ever understood the passion people have for it either. I tried beer once, and only once, back in 1977 and hated the taste, never touched a drop of it since, nor have I ever indulged in wine or spirits. The strongest thing I've drank since that curiosity laced experiment in '77 was Jolt Cola. All things considered, I can live without the stuff. __________________ "It's better to try and fail than to never try at all." -Jeffrey C. Branch, crackpot philosopher Interested in old school J-Pop? Please visit my website: Pink Lady: The Website! Many thanks to Ayu-youkou for this mondo cool banner!

Dec 25, 2004, 23:03	#20
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Does anyone know Pisang ? That's a sweet alcohol made of banana and it's deep green. It's usually mixed with orange juice. It's originally from old Indonesian recipe, but a Dutch company manufactures it (Indonesia was a Dutch colony).

Dec 26, 2004, 03:57	#21
Faustianideals Comfortably Ignorant Join Date: Jul 15, 2004 Location: Illinois, USA Age: 21 Posts: 762	No, I've never heard of Pisang but it sounds good.

Dec 26, 2004, 13:23	#22
Lina Inverse Hentai Koutaishi Join Date: Apr 29, 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 1,141	Originally Posted by Maciamo Does anyone know Pisang ? That's a sweet alcohol made of banana and it's deep green. It's usually mixed with orange juice. It's originally from old Indonesian recipe, but a Dutch company manufactures it (Indonesia was a Dutch colony). Banana liquor with orange juice? Sounds weird Never heard of that stuff, even though the Netherlands aren't all that far here...

Dec 27, 2004, 05:41	#23
miu Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 26 Posts: 123	I usually drink dry cider because my body doesn't deal with alcohol very well ^^; Girls usually drink cider here (and I Hate beer ) I could never imagine drinking vodka or something... Even if it's mixed with soemthing else, I start feeling sick pretty or get a headache quickly after drinking it - it's weird I don't like really sweet stuff either because it makes me sick. Maybe the next best thing would be to drink dry champagne at all times? And eat strawberries. I don't drink a lot, though. I hate hangovers and I get them easily >_<

Dec 27, 2004, 06:36	#24
Uncle Frank You SPAM/We BAN ! Join Date: May 21, 2003 Location: State of Maine Age: 59 Posts: 6,715	I'm With You Flashjeff!! Originally Posted by flashjeff I guess I'm the exception of the lot, but I don't drink any sort of alcohol, nor have I ever understood the passion people have for it either. I tried beer once, and only once, back in 1977 and hated the taste, never touched a drop of it since, nor have I ever indulged in wine or spirits. The strongest thing I've drank since that curiosity laced experiment in '77 was Jolt Cola. All things considered, I can live without the stuff. In the Navy, I tried to find something I liked; tried about everything. I never did find anything that tasted great to me. Since my parents drank themselves to death, I'm a little afraid of booze anyway. I'll stick to Pepsi! Frank __________________ TAKE WHAT I SAY WITH A GRAIN OF SUGAR !! I USED TO BE FUNNY, BUT MY WIFE HAD ME NEUTERED!

Dec 31, 2004, 02:12	#25
misa.j Regular Member Join Date: May 6, 2004 Location: NYS, US Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Blog Entries: 4	I had a long list of various drinks I got into before I finally lost interest in drinking anymore just recently. It used to take at least five drinks for me to get drunk, and I just drank away very often. My husband and I brewed several beers, and most of them came out as good as or better than many imported expesive beer; we tried to copy a few Bilgian style which we liked the best. Home brew is a lot of fun with your last batch in your hand, but you need to be patient enough to let your beer grow mature, and sometimes it's hard when you have it right in your kitchen. I have found seltzer to be very refreshing and a perfect substitute for a beer, and that is all I drink besides tea and coffee.

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