Beer and bingo

Francis Hand,
While you can certainly have your opinion, you definitely a misconception about beer.

Most people won’t like the taste of the stronger beers anyway because they are so use to the swill they’ve been forced to drink in the state of Alabama for so many years.

I presently live in Arizona, due to an extended project for my job.  While in Alabama, in order to get good tasting beer, we often ordered beer kits and brewed our own, because it was so much better.

Those of you that have never ventured beyond the borders of the state don’t have a clue… there’s a REAL world out there. 

In some countries, like Germany, Ireland, Scotland, and Austria, beer is very much a part of their culture. 

When I first got out here, I visited a Walmart. I decided to check out the beer section. As I was going down the isle, and suddenly I got a warm fuzzy, because on the same isle, were rows and rows of liquor… imagine that!  Liquor sold in a grocery store… and on Sunday!!!
Why oh Why would I want to return to a backwards thinking state like Alabama?

10 minutes from my home I have a choice of 3 Casinos…

But, back to the beer…

Stronger beer is usually a heavier, thicker, more hearty beer.  You can’t drink nearly as much as the light swill, budweiser, miller, and coors.

The cost is often upwards of $6 - $8 a bottle.

Alabama is the only state where you cannot purchase 98 of the top 100 beers.

I’ll let you in on a little tidbit so you won’t get your panties in a wad so quickly.  Raising the alcohol content is only half the battle.  You see, most of the micro-brews (that’s what the good beers are called) are packaged in 22 oz bottles.  Alabama still has a law on the books that limits the size of the containers to 16ozs.  (the ONLY state with a container limit).

Don’t worry about the kids.  When I was a kid, we couldn’t afford a lot of liquor, so we would by Everclear at 190 proof… that goes a lonnnnngggg way.

What an effin’ idiot! Just because a beer is stronger doesn’t mean it makes you drunker! You just don’t have to drink as much beer to get drunk… And also don’t forget that Jager is 35%, Vodka is 40%, Wild Turkey is 50.5%, Bacardi 151 is 75.5%, and Everclear is 95%. So who gives a sheet if the beer alcohol limit goes from 6% to 14%???

Also,
Beer with more alcohol costs more money, and most people are not willing to pull out that extra to few bucks to get that extra 4%. Natural Light 4.2% ABV = $6.00 per 12 pack. Chimay White 8.0% ABV = $8.00 per 4 pack. Only avid beer drinkers will buy this.

I have watched the history of the world and in it Moses came off the mountain with fifteen commandments.  He dropped one tablet leaving him with the two tablets that only included the now famous 10.  Since you have only recovered 3 of the missing 5 I think I have been able to find the last 2.  #14 resist all those amongst you who bring opportunity for they are evil and living in a community that seeks to thrive is sinful.  #15 Preach hate and unforgiveness towards those who do not agree with your agenda and bring about a state where those of the not sharing your views are stoned.

Atta’ girl Frances.  Kudos to you and others in agreement with your article.  For Ed. Childress, I believe one legend has Moses descending from the mount carrying 3 tablets with 5 commandments each. While approaching his followers he spoke saying that he had received 15 command…when he dropped one of the tablet which broke and fast thinking, he instead said 10 commandments.  Now, I finally know the contents of the missing 5 commandments. Thank you.

Dear Mrs. Hand,
the weak beer companies did not donate millions to rileys campaign therefor he was able to support a stronger beer…  ; )