How to Properly Drink a Beer

I thought, since I’ve been purchasing 24oz Budweisers at next to nothing here in Shanghai, I would share some of my beer drinking secrets to the working class peoples.   Below you will find a few tips for increasing your beer drinking satisfaction.

1. Choose the right beer for the occasion – While I have been known to drink a Natty Ice at a formal gala, selecting the right beer can make a big difference in personal gratification and social perception.  My rule of thumb is nothing cheaper than Sierra Nevada at a black tie event, and nothing more expensive than Miller while chillin at home.  Now I know a lot of you beer aficionados are saying:
   

   I like to drink a heavy micro brew while browsing the web.

   Totally cool, I used to do the same myself but the stuff can get expensive.  I’m happy with college grade brews for recreational enjoyment.

2. Location location location – Next step is to find a suitable location for brew consumption.  My personal favorite is on my most comfortable chair with my laptop…on my lap.  Put on my iTunes beer drinking play list and roll it out it flat.
3. Drinking the beer – Alright, let’s slow down a little.  This is the most important part!  The moment of truth.  Are you comfortable?  Got that music playing?  OK, pop the cap on the brew and make it happen.  Start with just a sip.  Let your mouth taste the delicious flavor and crave more.  Then give it what it wants, take a nice healthy gulp and think to yourself:
   

   So this is what it’s like.

   Because this is what’s it’s like.  Enjoy.

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