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Tony_FLADEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:27 PM
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My mom just told me to stop drinking Pepsi
I then said what should I drink beer?

She said beer is better than pepsi because it doesn't have sugar and it cleans out your system.

So tomorrow I'm going to go out and buy some beer.

Any suggestions on a good brand?

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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:29 PM
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1. Sam Adams is a blue company.
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BeatleBoot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:31 PM
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2. Alcohol is Sugar
Fermented sugar.

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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 04:03 PM
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30. With microbes eating it all up!
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DIKB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:35 PM
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3. Depending on what your tastes are
I have a number of suggestions

I like Guinness, but it's a pretty heavy beer. Double Stout is a great source of Iron.

Negra Modelo comes to mind, great flavor.

Killian's Irish Red is a good ale.

Sam Adams has interesting flavors, I like their Cream Stout for a nice relaxing "dessert" beer. I also like Winter Ale, and the traditional Boston Lager. I wasn't too fond of the Summer blend.
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PittPoliSci Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:37 PM
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4. beer has lots of sugar in it.
try diet soda.
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Spinzonner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:41 PM
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5. Good idea

Then he can get preached and lectured to about Aspartamane, etc.
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PittPoliSci Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 02:03 AM
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14. i'll take my chances with cancer.
Edited on Wed Aug-17-05 02:04 AM by PittPoliSci
by the time i develop it, there will be a cure
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:51 PM
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6. Pretty much any flavored beverage has sugar in it
and if it has no sugar than it has a sugar substitute like Nutrasweet. If you really want to clean out your system, water is your best bet. But if you are looking for a good beer, may I recommend some Sam Adams or Sam Adams Light. The light has less calories and tastes much better than most other light beers.
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JohnnyBoots Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 08:52 PM
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7. Anything but Coors Light, it is GOP heavy
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Telly Savalas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 09:04 PM
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9. Don't let politics dictate which beer you drink.
The reason to avoid Coors products is that they taste like watered down goatpiss.
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DIKB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 09:08 PM
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10. ^ this was the correct answer n/t
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JohnnyBoots Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 03:57 PM
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29. No, it is usually what is left over from my paycheck that decides.
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Bassic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 07:43 AM
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16. And it tastes like water
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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 09:04 PM
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8. How about sparkling water?
I've gotten addicted to this stuff:



http://www.crystalgeyserwater.com/smw/smw_page.html

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Roland99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 09:09 PM
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11. Guinness, Leffe, Duvel, Grimbergen
Those will do just fine!
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democracyindanger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 09:11 PM
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12. Olde English 800
It'll clear out your system good and proper. Fast-acting.
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Merrick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 09:15 PM
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13. Beer has sugar. Try Coors Light - it doesnt have any beer in it
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Throckmorton Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 07:16 AM
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15. I recommend pure grain alcohol and rain water myself,
As to not sap and in-purify my precious bodily fluids.
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Bassic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 07:44 AM
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17. Get some canadian beer, it is stronger and just plain better
:) :toast:
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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 07:47 AM
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18. All I wanted was a stupid Pepsi
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alarcojon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 06:07 PM
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39. ....and she wouldn't give it to me
just one Pepsi....

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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-18-05 08:59 AM
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42. and she wouldn't give it to me
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 08:19 AM
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19. Dude. Your mom's hot.
Beer over Pepsi? Whoa. :wow:
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Evergreen Emerald Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 08:29 AM
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20. a shot of tequila
will also clean out your system!
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 09:38 AM
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28. my kind of gal!
bring it on!
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 04:20 PM
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33. Especially Patron!
Although Patron fucks with your head if you drink more than one shot.

Believe me, I know from experience.
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Dora Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 08:49 AM
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21. Sugar is everywhere
It's the kind of sugar you have to worry about.

Pepsi and all other widely distributed/popular soda products contain High Fructose Corn Syrup. That stuff is poison. Everyone should avoid it as much as possible, which is harder than it seems. It's in nearly all processed foods. The best way to avoid it is to cook for yourself.

Beer has no HFCS. Cheers: here's mud in your eye.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 09:10 AM
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22. Miller Genuine Draft....forget about the fancy stuff.
:hi:
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 09:14 AM
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23. Puke
:puke:
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 09:19 AM
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26. Beer snob.
:eyes:
















:hi: You're lucky you have a ton of other redeeming qualities...:loveya:
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 09:21 AM
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27. LOL! Yep, that's me.
:loveya:
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henslee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 09:16 AM
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24. Pepsi is coming out with a great new beer.
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 09:18 AM
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25. If your not a regular beer drinker start with something not too strong
A nice balanced lager or ale. Sam Adams is good or Sierra Nevada pale ale. SN has more hop bitterness but is still nicely balanced. Bass Ale would be another good choice. Since it's summer time a lot of micro breweries are putting out wheat beers which are a really tasty.
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MissMarple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 04:07 PM
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31. Pepsi rots your bones, beer can destroy your liver.
I say go for the scotch, or the chardonnay.
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 04:38 PM
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34. And your teeth too. All pop is bad for your teeth,
whether it's sugared or sugar-free.

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edbermac Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 04:15 PM
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32. Pilsner Urquell
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ksilvas Donating Member (310 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 04:57 PM
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35. Let's get started off on the right foot.
Most domestic american beer blows. The best cheapest mass produced beer is
Coors. But like people above have mentioned it is deeply rooted in Right wing Evil.
Sam Adams is good for a macro-brew, but may be a bit much for the novice. Sam Adams
Lite, is a good start. My advice though, for starters is Amstel Light, it's got good
real beer flavor, it's Dutch, and it's light on the alcohol. Word of advice though, don't
drink beer like soda although it dos'nt contain corn syrup and thats good.
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WeRQ4U Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 05:04 PM
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36. Availability has a lot to do with where you are located.
For instance, New Belgium Brewery has a fairly decent selection of Macro beers, but you can't find them anywhere around where I live. Lienenkugels, GLueks and SUmmit make good beer as well, but you can't find them anywhere on the West Coast. Just try some lighter ones that you can find where you live.

If you're looking for widespread options, I would go with Amstel, Sam Adams, Kilians. If you want something dark, try Amber Boch.
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faithnotgreed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 05:41 PM
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37. as everyone is debating brands of beer may i ask
so your mother said ok to beer in response to no more pepsi

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LeftyDarthBrodie Donating Member (941 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 06:05 PM
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38. Don't drink Pepsi cause it sucks
Drink Coca-Cola.
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TufNeck Donating Member (194 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 06:53 PM
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40. Pepsi sucks anyways.
Coke is way better. Might I suggest water? Sodas with caffeine make you more thirsty anyways. Start drinking water and you will gradually stop drinking Pepsi. Beer is good but I only drink on occasion.
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Strawman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 08:47 PM
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41. "All I wanted was a Pepsi..."
"and she wouldn't give it to me!"
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BiggJawn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-18-05 09:03 AM
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43. Pepsi doesn't have sugar in it...
Edited on Thu Aug-18-05 09:03 AM by BiggJawn
It's "High Fructose Corn Sweetner", and it's WORSE than sugar for your health.
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