@thirdwind its 18 here in the UK for sure (dont worry, ive been legal a couple of years now, man, where has that 2 years gone?) france, i believe it is 18 as well, but you can have a drink with a meal from 14 there (dont quote me on it as i am not sure)
Yes it is. But some countries are also less strict than in others. When I was 15 I could get some drinks with my brother's ID... But they are more strict now I think.
It's an Italian light larger. I'm quite the fan of it. When cold I find it 'hits the spot' quite nicely, and it's also very smooth. And also, unlike a lot of largers, it doesn't taste like absolute wank when warm too. Mythos though, which is a Greek larger, is made by supermen I think, and any person who doesn't like it is no friend of mine.
You know, just last week someone told me that certain beers taste better when warm. Colder temperatures actually dull the flavor, which is why whisky critics suggest drinking whisky at room temperature. I'm sure it's the same way with beer, though instead of room temperature it would be cellar temperature. Also, I'd like to grab a beer with @Burlbird. We could talk about music.
How does that work? Like you can go to bars at 18, but you can't buy any alcohol from shops until you're 21? In Finland, liquors are for 21+, but beer, cider, wine etc can be purchased at 18. @ChaosReigns Wow, Scandinavian fruit ciders? Aren't they expensive in the UK? Like Kopparberg? In a completely warped way that's so metal ('cause all the chicks drink them at rock festivals). I like British dry apple ciders. Thatcher's produces some tasty ones. There used to be this French cider called Dagan in stores over here, but it has disappeared, which is a shame 'cause I liked it. Maybe I was the only one in the entire country who drank it.
Exactly, and to be completely honest, I think it is even more confusing than that. I'm not a hundred per cent sure about this, but I think you're actually allowed to drink no matter of your age, it's just that when you're under 18 years it's illegal to get your hands on any alcohol in any way. (So if you drink it and can explain how you did not get hold off it, it should be alright, ).
Same here. What would the cops do anyway? There's no punishment for it. At most they tell the parents to watch after their kid better (if they need to give a kid a ride home or something), but it'd take a lot more than that to call social services. I was 17 when we took a sophomore cruise to Stockholm, and most of us were completely shitfaced and underage. It was acceptable, for some reason, even though there were teachers aboard as well. I don't know if it's stricter nowadays, though.
postman ain't me bringing me any invitations any time soon but probably because I've neglected you guys lately. the guys here I'd hang out with know who they are but the last thing I'd want to talk about is books. lets just get hammered and do karaoke on the counter till we sneak out of someone's bathroom window at 6am..
I'm sure I'd be one of the people doing the walk of shame. It would be ok as long as I already had breakfast at about 2 a.m. before the act.
The only karaoke song I'll be willing to sing is 'Whiskey in the Jar.' Metallica version. I'm sure at least @T.Trian will join me...
Well I don't drink.....but either way if I had to or if I was just hanging out in general.... Then.... @JessWrite @lixAxil @Exzalia @TheApprentice @mmarage @Love to Write @Pheonix @Kaitou Wolf @Keitsumah @Crumpets That all seems about right If I missed any...SORRY!!
I have had people use my user name in real life. (I keep it across almost all forums/websites.) I've had beer with folks I've "known" in another writer's forum, and it was really cool. Lastly, the best beer is, of course, a good stout. (Not Guiness.)
Cardhu, though I haven't been able to afford it in years. Or Glenmorangie. (Gawd. Seems I can smell it on the breeze, and I haven't had a nip in years.)
I think it's difficult to name just a few. My watch list includes some like-minded people who I get on well on the forum, and all of them immediately pop to mind as people I'd have lots to talk with. But you know how it is with parties, you never know who out of people you never thought you'll get on with, will become your new best friend. So I'd invite all of you to my house. I live on a lovely island between UK and France, and the summer is coming in a few days, so we have beaches, festivals, incredible seafood and some of the best ales England has to offer. I'd make a massive feast of Indian food, lots of watermelon cocktails, mojitos, beers. I have a big garden with bean bags, trees, kitchen garden and a new hot tub. Plenty of room for our resident musicians to set up a stage and jam. I think it'd be fun
I could honestly say I would have a beer with the vast majority of people on this site I am particularly close to - @Lemex (who I've known and chatted with as far back as 2010/2011), @obsidian_cicatrix (I'm pretty sure we'll meet some day, and I look forward to it all the same. I know we'll have loads to talk about), @jannert (A really genuine, nice lady. Wouldn't have a bad word to say about her), @thirdwind (We seem to share similar book interests and I also find myself nodding with a lot of advice he dishes out. Seems like a guy who you could really learn something off), @123456789 (As much as his username pisses me off, his posts on the forum are quite revealing and I have a clear picture of what type of person he is. I've gotten to know him over the past year and he's another person who I know I'd get on very well with), and @Wreybies (Another highly intelligent guy with very careful, considered views. Despite this, also gives off the impression that he'd be a lot of fun). I could go on and on, so sorry if I've missed anybody! Lastly, I'll leave you with a poem from Flann O'Brien that's very relevant to this thread "When things go wrong and will not come right, Though you do the best you can, When life looks black as the hour of night - A pint of plain is your only man. When money's tight and hard to get And your horse has also ran, When all you have is a heap of debt - A pint of plain is your only man. When health is bad and your heart feels strange, And your face is pale and wan, When doctors say you need a change, A pint of plain is your only man. When food is scarce and your larder bare And no rashers grease your pan, When hunger grows as your meals are rare - A pint of plain is your only man. In time of trouble and lousey strife, You have still got a darlint plan You still can turn to a brighter life - A pint of plain is your only man.
