I'll add myself as a pizza snob. that has to be annoying for others.
I don't mind beer snobs, whiskey snobs, any snobs other than regular snobs - they suck.
the good thing about subject snobs is i like what I like, but I always like to try new things (except cigars, holy shit do they suck - I smoked a Cuban in Aruba because everyone I was with said "you have to smoke a Cuban" - I woke up at 4am from a sound (drunken) sleep because my breath was so bad and I had a taste in my mouth that I imagined was like if a cat shit in my mouth. all day the next day that awful smokey taste was with me). the other snobs sometimes have good recommendations.
beer snob I can confirm beer snobs are the worst. The community is toxic with people who don't drink beers unless they're purposefully obscure or garner a certain level of respect within the community. A former coworker of mine wouldn't drink a beer unless it's rating on beeradvocate was a 4.5 star or above.
I'll add myself as a pizza snob. that has to be annoying for others.
I don't mind beer snobs, whiskey snobs, any snobs other than regular snobs - they suck.
the good thing about subject snobs is i like what I like, but I always like to try new things (except cigars, holy shit do they suck - I smoked a Cuban in Aruba because everyone I was with said "you have to smoke a Cuban" - I woke up at 4am from a sound (drunken) sleep because my breath was so bad and I had a taste in my mouth that I imagined was like if a cat shit in my mouth. all day the next day that awful smokey taste was with me). the other snobs sometimes have good recommendations.
Its one thing to just have good tastes but when your pallet is above all others that you actually make the beer drinking experience less fun you have crossed a line.
I'll add myself as a pizza snob. that has to be annoying for others.
I don't mind beer snobs, whiskey snobs, any snobs other than regular snobs - they suck.
the good thing about subject snobs is i like what I like, but I always like to try new things (except cigars, holy shit do they suck - I smoked a Cuban in Aruba because everyone I was with said "you have to smoke a Cuban" - I woke up at 4am from a sound (drunken) sleep because my breath was so bad and I had a taste in my mouth that I imagined was like if a cat shit in my mouth. all day the next day that awful smokey taste was with me). the other snobs sometimes have good recommendations.
Nothing tops the recs of jeans snobs!
LOL, I lump all Men's fashion snobs into one shitty group.
Couldn't agree more but that does not make you a snob, imo
Example, just went on vacation with some friends and one couple are massive beer snobs. Other friend brings a Weyerbacher sour as a gift to said beer snobs. Beer snobs insult brewery and beer and do not drink gift beer because it "tastes like piss" and one of them explains how their pallets are more refined than ours. I enjoyed the beer but what do I know.
I do strive to find things that are better for myself. But don't be a dick about what other people like. Everyone should just enjoy whatever beer or food they like. You like Bud Light? Cool. You drink that and I'll drink this 5 dollar can of craft beer and we can debate the merits of the Daniel Jones pick.
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Life is too short to drink sub-par stuff.
Couldn't agree more but that does not make you a snob, imo
Example, just went on vacation with some friends and one couple are massive beer snobs. Other friend brings a Weyerbacher sour as a gift to said beer snobs. Beer snobs insult brewery and beer and do not drink gift beer because it "tastes like piss" and one of them explains how their pallets are more refined than ours. I enjoyed the beer but what do I know.
You are describing a true snob and some general assholish behavior.
I really enjoy high-end beers and will do research whenever I'm travelling or even just in NYC as to where the best tap lists are nearby. It matters to me and I'll always try to steer a group to one of these places.
You can't always get your way though. Most beers these days at least have something good. Nobody is going to break out a violin and I'm not going to complain if I have to settle for Alagash White instead of the latest Other Half limited release.
then I hung around my Brother in law way too much. He ONLY drinks Bud Light, so I went back to Coors Light. Now, heavy beer makes me feel disgusting.
I'm more of a wine snob now. I barely drink white's, and really have a tough time drinking a red that falls in that $10-$14 a bottle price range. If I have a cheaper bottle, I have to only drink cheap wine. If I start with a good bottle, then go cheap, I can really taste the difference.
I do strive to find things that are better for myself. But don't be a dick about what other people like. Everyone should just enjoy whatever beer or food they like. You like Bud Light? Cool. You drink that and I'll drink this 5 dollar can of craft beer and we can debate the merits of the Daniel Jones pick.
This.
I love a good IPA/craft brew and if it's something I haven't tried...even better. Couldn't care less if you want to indulge in some Miller Lite and once in a while I'll probably even join you!
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Life is too short to drink sub-par stuff.
Couldn't agree more but that does not make you a snob, imo
Example, just went on vacation with some friends and one couple are massive beer snobs. Other friend brings a Weyerbacher sour as a gift to said beer snobs. Beer snobs insult brewery and beer and do not drink gift beer because it "tastes like piss" and one of them explains how their pallets are more refined than ours. I enjoyed the beer but what do I know.
Sounds like their invite for the next vacation may be lost in the mail.
It's like they have a never ending search to find a band or musical act that no one else likes so they can claim that band as "theirs".
and when they find that band they tell you how awesome that band is constantly and then if by chance that band finds commercial success the person then distances themselves from that band and searches for a new undiscovered band.
I worked with a bunch of people like this at a tech start up and it almost seemed like once the band achieved commercial, mainstream success they were embarrassed they liked them at all.
I used to mess with them all the time and claimed I liked every single shitty unheard of band they named.
I've come to realize that there are different TYPES of beer snobs. Â
No. I don't like IPAs. (Just don't enjoy the after-taste ... yes I've tried plenty ... no I don't want to fucking try YOUR idea of what you believe will finally, once and fucking for all, make me like IPAs.)
I liken them to religion salesmen. I know you said you're not really interested in organized religion, but listen to MY take and I think you'll finally see the light.
are the specific whiskey snobs who have been to numerous distilleries and if you haven't, welllll, you really need to get yourself there.
Also, the whiskey snob who is constantly telling me how great rye whiskey, and which new rye whiskey discovery he's stumbled upon when why I need to ...
If you don't like IPAs, they have the same comeback, almost without exception: "Oh, I guess you can't handle some flavor, go back to your Budweiser"
I don't buy mass-produced domestic beers. I like lots of beer styles. I just don't care for insanely bitter IPAs. There actually are a few that I like, but most of them seem to be the result of a bet to see who can jam the most hops into a beer.
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It is widely supposed that this phrase originated with cake-walk strutting competitions, which were commonplace in the black community of the southern USA in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In those, couples would be judged on their style in the 'cake-walk'. The winners were said to have 'taken the cake', which was often the prize.
If you don't like IPAs, they have the same comeback, almost without exception: "Oh, I guess you can't handle some flavor, go back to your Budweiser"
I don't buy mass-produced domestic beers. I like lots of beer styles. I just don't care for insanely bitter IPAs. There actually are a few that I like, but most of them seem to be the result of a bet to see who can jam the most hops into a beer.
Two of my top go-to beers: Spaten Optimator and Innus & Gunn. Not IPAs and not exactly without flavor, or Bud-esque. But yeah.
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It is widely supposed that this phrase originated with cake-walk strutting competitions, which were commonplace in the black community of the southern USA in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In those, couples would be judged on their style in the 'cake-walk'. The winners were said to have 'taken the cake', which was often the prize.
to understand just because you like something, that other people may feel differently? I am picky about beers because some I love drinking and some I don't enjoy at all. But if I am with someone at a bar with plenty of great beers on tap and they order a Bud Light because that is what they enjoy, I would never criticize it. If you would, you aren't a beer snob, you are just a dick.
Now substitute beer for whiskey, pizza, fashion, etc.
are the specific whiskey snobs who have been to numerous distilleries and if you haven't, welllll, you really need to get yourself there.
Also, the whiskey snob who is constantly telling me how great rye whiskey, and which new rye whiskey discovery he's stumbled upon when why I need to ...
Shut up. I don't like rye whiskey. And fuck off.
thats fine - the conversation is over if you pull out a coors light though.
Cigar snobs particularly rub me the wrong way. “I only smoke Padron” types in particular. I find them and My Father to be particularly over rated.
So many other great brands and blends to try.
padrons suck though - thats the worst of ALL kinds right there, someone who partakes in an objectively BAD product, thinks its great, and looks down on you for not seeing their light.
So i don't know too many snobs, most people my age are drinking cheap shit to black out. Me personally, i like 2-3 glasses of tequila on the rocks, fresh lime, no salt. Beer is good but i moderate it. I love Omme Gang out of Cooperstown. Their Rare Vos is delicious.
I've grown into red wine. Love it. I'd like to learn more about wine. I've been told by some savvy vets knowing your wines is a plus with women.
I don't mind beer snobs, whiskey snobs, any snobs other than regular snobs - they suck.
the good thing about subject snobs is i like what I like, but I always like to try new things (except cigars, holy shit do they suck - I smoked a Cuban in Aruba because everyone I was with said "you have to smoke a Cuban" - I woke up at 4am from a sound (drunken) sleep because my breath was so bad and I had a taste in my mouth that I imagined was like if a cat shit in my mouth. all day the next day that awful smokey taste was with me). the other snobs sometimes have good recommendations.
I freely admit to being one & don't plan on changing anytime soon.
I don't mind beer snobs, whiskey snobs, any snobs other than regular snobs - they suck.
the good thing about subject snobs is i like what I like, but I always like to try new things (except cigars, holy shit do they suck - I smoked a Cuban in Aruba because everyone I was with said "you have to smoke a Cuban" - I woke up at 4am from a sound (drunken) sleep because my breath was so bad and I had a taste in my mouth that I imagined was like if a cat shit in my mouth. all day the next day that awful smokey taste was with me). the other snobs sometimes have good recommendations.
Nothing tops the recs of jeans snobs!
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I'll add myself as a pizza snob. that has to be annoying for others.
I don't mind beer snobs, whiskey snobs, any snobs other than regular snobs - they suck.
the good thing about subject snobs is i like what I like, but I always like to try new things (except cigars, holy shit do they suck - I smoked a Cuban in Aruba because everyone I was with said "you have to smoke a Cuban" - I woke up at 4am from a sound (drunken) sleep because my breath was so bad and I had a taste in my mouth that I imagined was like if a cat shit in my mouth. all day the next day that awful smokey taste was with me). the other snobs sometimes have good recommendations.
Nothing tops the recs of jeans snobs!
LOL, I lump all Men's fashion snobs into one shitty group.
That makes you a Snob Snob.
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That makes you a Snob Snob.
I don't like sub-par snobs. Only the best snobs I will converse with.
Couldn't agree more but that does not make you a snob, imo
Example, just went on vacation with some friends and one couple are massive beer snobs. Other friend brings a Weyerbacher sour as a gift to said beer snobs. Beer snobs insult brewery and beer and do not drink gift beer because it "tastes like piss" and one of them explains how their pallets are more refined than ours. I enjoyed the beer but what do I know.
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Life is too short to drink sub-par stuff.
Couldn't agree more but that does not make you a snob, imo
Example, just went on vacation with some friends and one couple are massive beer snobs. Other friend brings a Weyerbacher sour as a gift to said beer snobs. Beer snobs insult brewery and beer and do not drink gift beer because it "tastes like piss" and one of them explains how their pallets are more refined than ours. I enjoyed the beer but what do I know.
You are describing a true snob and some general assholish behavior.
I really enjoy high-end beers and will do research whenever I'm travelling or even just in NYC as to where the best tap lists are nearby. It matters to me and I'll always try to steer a group to one of these places.
You can't always get your way though. Most beers these days at least have something good. Nobody is going to break out a violin and I'm not going to complain if I have to settle for Alagash White instead of the latest Other Half limited release.
I'm more of a wine snob now. I barely drink white's, and really have a tough time drinking a red that falls in that $10-$14 a bottle price range. If I have a cheaper bottle, I have to only drink cheap wine. If I start with a good bottle, then go cheap, I can really taste the difference.
This.
I love a good IPA/craft brew and if it's something I haven't tried...even better. Couldn't care less if you want to indulge in some Miller Lite and once in a while I'll probably even join you!
All man here, but I don't mind a raspberry beer though.
You just insulted most of bbi.
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Life is too short to drink sub-par stuff.
Couldn't agree more but that does not make you a snob, imo
Example, just went on vacation with some friends and one couple are massive beer snobs. Other friend brings a Weyerbacher sour as a gift to said beer snobs. Beer snobs insult brewery and beer and do not drink gift beer because it "tastes like piss" and one of them explains how their pallets are more refined than ours. I enjoyed the beer but what do I know.
Sounds like their invite for the next vacation may be lost in the mail.
Filthy peasants. Pork cracklings is where it's at.
I call them music snobs.
It's like they have a never ending search to find a band or musical act that no one else likes so they can claim that band as "theirs".
and when they find that band they tell you how awesome that band is constantly and then if by chance that band finds commercial success the person then distances themselves from that band and searches for a new undiscovered band.
I worked with a bunch of people like this at a tech start up and it almost seemed like once the band achieved commercial, mainstream success they were embarrassed they liked them at all.
I used to mess with them all the time and claimed I liked every single shitty unheard of band they named.
No. I don't like IPAs. (Just don't enjoy the after-taste ... yes I've tried plenty ... no I don't want to fucking try YOUR idea of what you believe will finally, once and fucking for all, make me like IPAs.)
I liken them to religion salesmen. I know you said you're not really interested in organized religion, but listen to MY take and I think you'll finally see the light.
Fuck off. And give me another Spaten Optimator.
Also, the whiskey snob who is constantly telling me how great rye whiskey, and which new rye whiskey discovery he's stumbled upon when why I need to ...
Shut up. I don't like rye whiskey. And fuck off.
I love IPAs. I'll only drink them. But I'm not going to ram my love of them down your throat. I don't give a damn what you're drinking.
I love IPAs. I'll only drink them. But I'm not going to ram my love of them down your throat. I don't give a damn what you're drinking.
As it should be. Get your IPA ... I'll get what I like ... and we'll all live happily ever after. lol
I don't buy mass-produced domestic beers. I like lots of beer styles. I just don't care for insanely bitter IPAs. There actually are a few that I like, but most of them seem to be the result of a bet to see who can jam the most hops into a beer.
It is widely supposed that this phrase originated with cake-walk strutting competitions, which were commonplace in the black community of the southern USA in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In those, couples would be judged on their style in the 'cake-walk'. The winners were said to have 'taken the cake', which was often the prize.
I don't buy mass-produced domestic beers. I like lots of beer styles. I just don't care for insanely bitter IPAs. There actually are a few that I like, but most of them seem to be the result of a bet to see who can jam the most hops into a beer.
Two of my top go-to beers: Spaten Optimator and Innus & Gunn. Not IPAs and not exactly without flavor, or Bud-esque. But yeah.
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It is widely supposed that this phrase originated with cake-walk strutting competitions, which were commonplace in the black community of the southern USA in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In those, couples would be judged on their style in the 'cake-walk'. The winners were said to have 'taken the cake', which was often the prize.
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Now substitute beer for whiskey, pizza, fashion, etc.
so what are you complaining about? insufferable booze and hooch is FAR worse than the insufferable asshole talking about it.
So many other great brands and blends to try.
Also, the whiskey snob who is constantly telling me how great rye whiskey, and which new rye whiskey discovery he's stumbled upon when why I need to ...
Shut up. I don't like rye whiskey. And fuck off.
thats fine - the conversation is over if you pull out a coors light though.
So many other great brands and blends to try.
padrons suck though - thats the worst of ALL kinds right there, someone who partakes in an objectively BAD product, thinks its great, and looks down on you for not seeing their light.
I've grown into red wine. Love it. I'd like to learn more about wine. I've been told by some savvy vets knowing your wines is a plus with women.