Cider Mag - November 2013 | Page 16

issue 37 working_Layout 1 11/1/2013 1:17 PM Page 16 Bud Light fans READ ON! I’m going to share something with you. Not many people, think back now, drank their first beer and thought… “That is delicious!” With that being said, I’d like to present a challenge of sorts. As a veteran bartender I have witnessed firsthand, dozens of people rejecting my beer suggestions until I finally found one for them. Then, they spread wings and took flight! They would come back and tell ME about new beer that they loved or hated. Beer, let’s face it, is an acquired taste. You may hate one, cringe at another, refuse to drink some. Here’s a great thing that’s happening now with beer… samples. Most bars will allow you to taste beer before purchasing your pint of choice. So why not try?! Taste! Enjoy the ever growing range of styles and flavors in beer; one of the finest liquids on the planet! Ask bartenders, talk to people about what they like and don’t, but mostly, experience choice, variety, change, options and the full spectrum of available beer. Ok, I’m wicked thirsty now. Let’s move on to November’s beer. Time to raise your glass high beer drinkers! This one goes out to STONE BREWING COMPANY; my choice for November’s beer and brewery of the month! I really try to stay local but this brewery has been a favorite of mine for so long, that I just have to do a bit of gushing over the romantic journey we’ve shared together all these years. First of all what’s not to love? Arrogant Bastard Ale has to have been in your Cider’s monthly beer column