The Drunk Pirate

Steel Reserve

Shit-faced drunk for less than $3. That’s probably the easiest way to sum up the genius that is Steel Reserve. I can imagine the birth of this wonderful high-gravity lager right now.

“Hey boss?…What is it Johnson? Boss I have a great idea for a new beer…..Ok Johnson, I’m listening. Let’s make a lager and let it ferment for 28 days until it has an alcohol content so high that only the most seasoned drinkers can handle it.” The boss ponders this, slams his fist on the desk and bellows, “Goddammit Johnson! That’s the best idea I’ve heard all day! I’m making you Vice President of Cool.

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Popularity: 9% [?]

Poor Man’s Black and Tan

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I absolutely love a good Black and Tan. However, it’s hard to find a bartender that can actually pour it right. The only option is to make one yourself. The problem is Black and Tan’s are made up of two beers that are pretty expensive unless you buy them in bulk at Sam’s Club. It’s the classic “catch 22.” Drink shitty $5 B&T’s at the bar or spend a fortune making them yourself at home.

They say necessity is the mother of invention. Or is it curiosity is the mother of invention? Either way, last night it was necessary that I have a B&T. The only problem was that I didn’t have all the ingredients for a traditional B&T. What I did have was three Natty Lights, two 24 oz Steel Reserves and a blatant disregard for my own well being. Oh, and of course curiosity.

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Popularity: 2% [?]

Tiger Lager Beer

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Maybe it’s because I just finished reviewing Longboard Island Lager which scored great reviews, but I just wasn’t that impressed with Tiger Lager Beer. Whereas Longboard’s taste was bold and memorable, Tiger was flat out boring. Keep in mind that I didn’t say Tiger is a bad beer—just boring. If you’re looking for something fun and interesting—a beer to get people talking, I would maybe try something with a little more taste to it.

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Popularity: 1% [?]

Longboard Island Lager

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Ah Longboard Island Lager. Let me just say what a great name for a beer. Puts me in just the right mindset–I can just imagine myself sitting on a beach somewhere, beer in hand with my feet propped up, without a care in the world.

Full Disclosure: I’m writing this post at the local Panera a solid two hours after downing Longboard Island Lager along with several slices of DiGiorno, slow-rising crust pizza in my girlfriend’s apartment.

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Popularity: 1% [?]

Presidente Beer

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On my way home yesterday I passed a new billboard touting Presidente beer as being cool and refreshing or something to that effect. Since the mercury was still well above 90 degrees at 6pm, I figured why the hell not. I pulled into my local Publix supermarket and grabbed a sixer of Presidente along with all the makings for some great blue cheese burgers. (More on the awesome burger recipe later)

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Popularity: 1% [?]