For me its probably Gaming - I’ve been trying to master civ 6 and Dots 2 lately and I also enjoy reading - Been trying to read the Singularity is near, but this book is just very academic and its taking a while lol

  • 😈MedicPig🐷BabySaver😈@lemmy.world
    202·
    8 months ago

    Beer. I’ve visited 100’s of micro-breweries in 18 states and 4 countries. This January will be the 5th country (Mexico).

    It’s kinda like Raiders of the Lost Ark… I’m looking for the most delicious fresh beer.

      • acockworkorange@mander.xyz
        7·
        8 months ago

        Weird: German Rauchbier. Literally smoked beer. Actually good, but you can’t really drink much of it. It was designed as an accompanying drink for smoked food and / or cigars.

          • 😈MedicPig🐷BabySaver😈@lemmy.world
            2·
            8 months ago

            I personally don’t like smoked beers. Tried it. Yuck. Not worth rubbing.

            Sours can be delicious if it’s a perfect balance. Unfortunately, that’s extremely difficult to pin down. My local place near Boston has a great one called Harvester Scythe. It has nice flavor at front end of the tongue, yet a clean smooth finish.

    • IninewCrow@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      Sounds like all that alcohol is getting to you if you started with beer and now working yourself towards beets.

      Personally I don’t drink alcohol and during a trip to Germany … I’ve never had so many people laugh at me for refusing to drink, so they offered me a beer which I declined, they laughed some more and offered me wine which I said no to and they continued laughing. It’s a fun memory because our next stop was the north of France right in wine country … a tour guide gave us endless plans surrounding wine tours and tasting, we kept saying no and she finally got frustrated and asked us what we were doing there.

      • Shambling Shapes@lemmy.oneEnglish
        162·
        8 months ago

        Drinking alcohol does not always equal problematic drinking. I consider beer a hobby. I keep tasting notes on beers I try, I read books on brewing techniques and history, I search out beers with specific ingredients and of specific styles. All while staying within recommended limits for people of my age, weight, and gender.

        How is that not a hobby?

        • 😈MedicPig🐷BabySaver😈@lemmy.world
          1·
          8 months ago

          I even brought my Mom out to a couple local breweries to show her how I get flights of beer to taste. Only a few ounces each and I don’t finish those that I don’t like. None of the macho BS of not leaving beer behind. I can walk out of some places with 8oz or less in my fat gut.