an excellent answer

this was in the february 2007 issue of beeradvocate magazine:

Q. i'm taking part in a local beer-drinking contest. it is the first one in our neighborhood, ever. i myself am onl 5'9" and 185 pounds, and part of a five-man team. i'm probably the smallest guy in the competition. i have a pretty good tolerance for beer, i believe, but i have never had to drink beer as fast as i m going to have to for this competition. it is a quarter-keg race with four people of the five-man teams drinking at all times. the fifth man is a sub. the kicker is that you cannot throw up or you are disqualified. are there any tips you can give me to "hang with the big boys?" anything helpful would be appreciated. thank you. -bill in new jersey

A. yeah, i have a tip for you: you're all pathetic.

i had a good chuckle over the answer beeradvocate gave this guy. you see, they are purists. their motto is "respect beer". the answer they gave bill in new jersey relates to their disposition of the normal, typical beer drinking done in the states. they are not for crappy beers, $.50 draws, or drinking to get drunk. the big breweries put out cheap, low grade beer. like most things american, it is marketed to be consumed excessively. i like the magazine. it gives beer the right credibility it deserves.

cheers . . ..