Weizguy
Barley Bomber
Are U a beer evangelist? 
Don't answer yet. I'll give you the description, and ask again later.
It's not a new religion, and it's not blasphemy (although it might get U stoned).
What does a beer evangelist do?
Well,...according to an article entiled "Praise the Brew" by Thomas J. Miller [Note: cannot find URL] in May-June 2003 BYO magazine, you must lead the meek into the valley of IPA, take the weak to stare down the shadow of stout, and lead the pilzner-weary into the paths of weizen-ness, but always you must spread the good word about good beer.
So BROTHERS, I'm here to testify.
How many people have you initiated into the righteousness of a truly flavourful cleansing ale?
How many times have you taken a mate to the pub and, for the first shout, brought back something that would challenge the tastebuds/sensibilities of the recipient. Then, have you guided them through the experience: pour it gently into your glass, take a sniff, swirl it a bit, sniff again, take a small taste and hold it in your mouth, let it warm a little, you may wish to swirl it, pass it slowly down the tongue, milk the flavour from the beer, tell them what to expect before they taste it, teach them that beer can be a symphony of flavours, I'm opening your mind to a new experience. Embrace it and move forward. In other words, hold their hand through the experience.
Sorry,... beer evangelism fervour.
I have instigated a culture of good beer at my work. We actually got Coopers beer at my Social Club Christmas bash. OK, I wanted Goat or LCPA or Urquell (which was on special for about $40 that week), but you take a small win when U can.
At my previous office (public effin' servant), we had a weekly meeting of FAZU (Friday Arvo Zymocenosilicaphobics United). Not an association devoted to the culture of the Friday p1ss-up, but a support network for people who cannot face the sight of an empty beer glass, That is, sufferers of zymocenosilicaphobia, which is an irrational or unnatural fear of an empty beer glass. Ah, I see you nod in recognition. Weekly, I would introduce a carton of quality beer (on ice) and charge cost price for the beer,as well as provide information and guidance for a quality beer experience. The boss at my current office is a wine winker, if U know what I mean, and would not be impressed with the concept. He would not like to see people having a single (quality) beer before going home on a Friday, so FAZU is down for a while.
So we have a SEBAGO meeting about 8 times a year, or sometimes less often.
We are SEBAGO - the Society for the Enhancement Of Beer Appreciation & Good Oratory (IOW, beer and bullshit). We are also known as the Socially Excluded Blokes Allegedly Going Off, and many other names. We spend a few hours at a pub after work on a Friday, sup a few beers and relax over a few tales and occasionally, a Cuban cigar (for some of us). You can drink the house beer or whatever you choose, although some do choose Cointreau and lemonade, or gin and tonic. OK, it's only one guy, but I've got him sussed.
[EDIT (forgot this bit last nite) ]: I visit Sydney a few times each year with friends, and we will visit the Belgian beer cafe or James Squire brewhouse or the Lowenbrau Keller, or a number of these. We have been known to do a pub crawl around The Rocks in Sydney. Other brewpubs are fair game, too.
Seems that Paddy's might get a run, in the new year, as well as Redoak. You can do it too; take some friends to a new place and let them challenge themselves with the beer menu. It's a good idea to get some food in too, to avoid unpleasant memories of sick bellies and inability to enjoy oneself due to excessive consumption. [end EDIT]
Get in touch with people and point them in the direction of a quality beer. Some may be fortunate enough to produce their own fine product (HB). Share your beer and be prepared to have one with them. Find out what they normally drink, and then tell them what to look for inthe beer you are offering.
Be prepared to brew enough, or more often, to have some to share.
Attend events, such as beer dinners and festivals, Oktoberfests held by local Germanic Clubs, and take a party along with promises of great beer and good company.
I see some people coming forward already.
Do you feeeeel the power! Then, share the luuurv...
Testify, brother,... testify!
Brother Seth :chug:
P.S. should I replicate the original article and post it?
Don't answer yet. I'll give you the description, and ask again later.
It's not a new religion, and it's not blasphemy (although it might get U stoned).
What does a beer evangelist do?
Well,...according to an article entiled "Praise the Brew" by Thomas J. Miller [Note: cannot find URL] in May-June 2003 BYO magazine, you must lead the meek into the valley of IPA, take the weak to stare down the shadow of stout, and lead the pilzner-weary into the paths of weizen-ness, but always you must spread the good word about good beer.
So BROTHERS, I'm here to testify.
How many people have you initiated into the righteousness of a truly flavourful cleansing ale?
How many times have you taken a mate to the pub and, for the first shout, brought back something that would challenge the tastebuds/sensibilities of the recipient. Then, have you guided them through the experience: pour it gently into your glass, take a sniff, swirl it a bit, sniff again, take a small taste and hold it in your mouth, let it warm a little, you may wish to swirl it, pass it slowly down the tongue, milk the flavour from the beer, tell them what to expect before they taste it, teach them that beer can be a symphony of flavours, I'm opening your mind to a new experience. Embrace it and move forward. In other words, hold their hand through the experience.
Sorry,... beer evangelism fervour.
I have instigated a culture of good beer at my work. We actually got Coopers beer at my Social Club Christmas bash. OK, I wanted Goat or LCPA or Urquell (which was on special for about $40 that week), but you take a small win when U can.
At my previous office (public effin' servant), we had a weekly meeting of FAZU (Friday Arvo Zymocenosilicaphobics United). Not an association devoted to the culture of the Friday p1ss-up, but a support network for people who cannot face the sight of an empty beer glass, That is, sufferers of zymocenosilicaphobia, which is an irrational or unnatural fear of an empty beer glass. Ah, I see you nod in recognition. Weekly, I would introduce a carton of quality beer (on ice) and charge cost price for the beer,as well as provide information and guidance for a quality beer experience. The boss at my current office is a wine winker, if U know what I mean, and would not be impressed with the concept. He would not like to see people having a single (quality) beer before going home on a Friday, so FAZU is down for a while.
So we have a SEBAGO meeting about 8 times a year, or sometimes less often.
We are SEBAGO - the Society for the Enhancement Of Beer Appreciation & Good Oratory (IOW, beer and bullshit). We are also known as the Socially Excluded Blokes Allegedly Going Off, and many other names. We spend a few hours at a pub after work on a Friday, sup a few beers and relax over a few tales and occasionally, a Cuban cigar (for some of us). You can drink the house beer or whatever you choose, although some do choose Cointreau and lemonade, or gin and tonic. OK, it's only one guy, but I've got him sussed.
[EDIT (forgot this bit last nite)
]: I visit Sydney a few times each year with friends, and we will visit the Belgian beer cafe or James Squire brewhouse or the Lowenbrau Keller, or a number of these. We have been known to do a pub crawl around The Rocks in Sydney. Other brewpubs are fair game, too.Seems that Paddy's might get a run, in the new year, as well as Redoak. You can do it too; take some friends to a new place and let them challenge themselves with the beer menu. It's a good idea to get some food in too, to avoid unpleasant memories of sick bellies and inability to enjoy oneself due to excessive consumption. [end EDIT]
Get in touch with people and point them in the direction of a quality beer. Some may be fortunate enough to produce their own fine product (HB). Share your beer and be prepared to have one with them. Find out what they normally drink, and then tell them what to look for inthe beer you are offering.
Be prepared to brew enough, or more often, to have some to share.
Attend events, such as beer dinners and festivals, Oktoberfests held by local Germanic Clubs, and take a party along with promises of great beer and good company.
I see some people coming forward already.
Do you feeeeel the power! Then, share the luuurv...
Testify, brother,... testify!
Brother Seth :chug:
P.S. should I replicate the original article and post it?
