Your cart is currently empty!
Steven Coulson
Steven has been drinking beers, wines and spirits for decades and has a propensity to go about them at length after a few drinks.
Latest Posts
- 57/m: Love beer, but it doesn’t love me as much anymore
- No Stupid Questions Wednesday – ask anything about beer
- Does anyone else get treated like a beer snob for ordering literally anything that isn’t a macro lager?
- Is there a polite way to refuse a beer that’s being served in the wrong glassware without making everyone at the table uncomfortable?
- # What’s the most pretentious thing you’ve ever said about beer that you secretly didn’t understand yourself?
Categories
Tags
Social Links
A Close Call with Pineapple Beer: A Hilarious Mix-Up
Just imagine the scene: my mother, a staunch non-fan of beer, expressed interest in a beverage choice that almost led to a comical mix-up. Known for her strong aversion to hops, the very thought of her enjoying a frosty pint is almost laughable.
While I was busying myself with other tasks, I heard her voice from the kitchen, casually asking, “Can I have this pineapple beer?” Naturally, without much thought, I shouted back, “Sure!” It wasn’t until a moment later that the realization struck me: I had no pineapple beer in my fridge.
In a panic, I dashed to the kitchen, only to discover that she was moments away from opening what I fondly refer to as my “not-so-pineapple beer.” It turns out that not all beer styles are created equal, and this particular brew was far from the fruity delight she was envisioning.
Fortunately, I made it just in time to avert what could have been a disastrous choice for both of us. Who knows how she would have reacted! This little episode serves as a reminder that sometimes, communication is key—even in the world of craft beverages. Cheers to dodging that bullet!