I’d just cracked open the first of the day while out in the garage when the Amazon delivery arrived with another damaged product . I walked outside to retrieve the package and the driver responded with ” Ya drinking a beer ? ”
” Yeah , now that I’m retired I can start at 2:00 p.m. any time I like. It’s an IPA , they probably smell a bit stronger than other beers .”
” Ya got that right ” he said and quickly sped off leaving me wondering what the hell I smell like after five as I headed back to the beer in the garage.
Plain and simple I like my beer and Lagunitas IPA is hands down the present favorite and with that in mind let’s explore that a moment. That favorite is an IPA which stands for India Pale Ale and ales do traditionally have a bit more punch than Lagers or Pilsners and heavier flavor . India Pale Ales, or IPA’s step it up a bit and earned that monicker when the British learned a century and a half ago that it needed to beef up the alcohol content if the beer were to last on the long voyage from England to it’s troops serving in India .
My favorite is brewed in California and it’s origin holds no importance to me because I simply like it . I’ve never seen an advertisement for Lagunitas on TV, or anywhere and as far as I’m concerned they can save their money as I’m a habitual buyer anyway . Previous “Bud” drinkers seem to be on a different level so please forgive me if I offer an opinion of them ….. or don’t forgive .
For a start I’ve yet to see the famous TV commercial which caused Bud Lite drinkers to abandon their favorite brew and harm Budweiser stocks simply because they are lemmings and told to do so. I’ll tell you right now that if Lagunitas posted ads aimed towards gays, Republicans , Dem’s , anti this or pro whatever I’d still be quaffing my Lagunitas for one simple reason …. I like it. The brewers views and opinions on anything apart from how to impart that wonderful hoppy flavor are of zero interest to me . It’s my favorite beer and the “News” has zero chance of changing my mind on that .
Just thought that I’d tell all of you beer drinkers who’ve allowed non political issues become political issues to the point of giving up something you like that there is a Craft Beer lover enjoying his favorite … while looking down his nose at you.
