The Making of a Beer Snob - part 1

It all started in High School in the late '70s when one of my buddies scored a sixer of Schlitz Malt Liquer - yep, The Bull!!

I discovered that this malted barley substance was, indeed, delicious - and I was hooked.

Following was the college years where $5.00 got you a red plastic cup and entrance to "the kegger"  I remember the "big event" when in 1984 it was legal to sell Coors in Oregon and ... oh the parties on 01/01/1984 ... Having spent my formative years in Oregon, we had ready access to Blitz Weinhard beer and stocked up on it in the dorm rooms by the case at $5.00 per 24-pack (on sale).  It was during that time when I discovered (or could afford) import beers - i believe that is the starting point of beer-snobbery in my life and it hasn't been the same since.

I don't over-indulge or make a fool of myself, but do enjoy a great beer from time to time.

(to be continued)