That's what I was thinking. I like my shandy's but normally they are mixed with carbonated sodas. Flavored beers normally just have an additive. I have had some good and really bad flavored beers. I'm glad to hear that you are thinking of giving the shandy's a go, I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I was 16 when I had my first full beer. I don't remember what brand it was but I did enjoy it and found that it was very filling. It seemed like liquid food at the time.
It really does. Next time you have some whiskey try it out. Have whiskey in two different glasses and if you let it breath it will change taste as well.
Yes one of the Japans whiskey makers has won that prize. It was a big shock for the whiskey community but japan has been making whiskey for over a century. It was about time it was recognized as a whiskey making country.
Yes, I once made my own ginger beer. It was fun but it was some time ago. Unfortunately I didn't activate the yeast before I put it into the bottle so the carbonation wasn't very high, but besides that it was the best ginger beer I have ever had.
Going through the same. I have been avoiding very alcoholic drinks because I am taking in more liquids then I would normally. The Shandy's are working out quit well. :)
The reason the bottles are so expensive isn't because of the beer itself. I guess it probably only costs a few dollars to make. Auctions are a great way for a foundation to make extra money. After all no one wants to be outbidded.
There was a time it was common place but you don't see that many people walking around with flasks anymore. I think the fact that you can get booze practically anywhere is killing off the use of the flask.
That is certainly true and it doesn't have to be aged in a barrel it can be aged in a bottle. There are a lot of people that keep bottles of wine if they did the same with whiskey they would find that it becomes a whole lot better.
I think if you have a predisposition to develop a beer gut you might be able to put it off for a while but it will eventually develop. Most people that I know that have a beer gut don't even drink that much beer.