I am a 21y/o female, and have had 425 distinct beers and remember everything about each individual one of them. I have even kept a list, (see comments). AMA

whoami9 · 7 months

Just out of curiosity, how do you remember them all? Do you have eidetic memory?

Also...awesome.

Booze-And · 7 months

How many redditors/internet people ask you out/to marry them based on descriptions like, "home brewing, beer nerd, science geek girl" never having met/interacted with you in any way?

Chanz · 7 months

Very impressive. My roomate and I were keeping a list but let it fall behind and haven't been able to catch up. What would you say your top 5 from that list are, which should obviously be a very easy question to answer.

bythepint · 7 months

Do you consider yourself a beer ticker? I mean, do you actively seek out beer you haven't had so you can mark it off the list? I didn't know there were such people until about a year ago when I saw the beer ticker movie. I didn't really see the point in just counting beers without any other info (like a picture or tasting notes, etc)...

discontinuuity · 7 months

What's your favorite beer from England?

Favorite from US?

Favorite from Colorado?

Favorite from Belgium?

Favorite from another country?

Favorite that you've homebrewed?

Extract or all-grain?

brystmar · 7 months

Favorite style? And favorite beer(s) of the style?

I noticed the quality of beer improved dramatically after your return to the USA ~121. Was this a conscious choice (getting sick of lagers), or simply due to availability in England?

What inspired you to keep a log of each beer?

TheRealFender · 7 months

PSA: http://untappd.com is a nice way to keep track of your beers.

Edit: damn auto-correct.

dadmachine · 7 months

How was Wild Blue?

AtheismFTW · 7 months

Almost missed the qualifier "mostly" when your first "American craft brew" was La Trappe. You may proceed.

BTW, how did you not manage to lose your same pen through that whole time?

Lithras · 7 months

I wish there were more people like you in the world.

Or perhaps I should be more specific - I wish there were more single 21y/o females like you in the world.

But seriously though, this is awesome! How did you get started doing it? Also, what are you studying for your PhD?

dbtizzle · 7 months

Noticed you made the trip to Goose Island and Three Floyds, you from around Chicago? I live in NW Indiana, two towns away from 3F, and think that the area, say around Lake Michigan, has a fair amount of (surprisingly) decent breweries.

sudo_cmd · 7 months

What did you think of Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron? It was definitely one of the more interesting beers I've tried.

bunburya · 7 months

What did you think of Smithwicks?

Also, if you're looking for a few more Irish beers to try, I would recommend Galway Hooker, Metalman, Headless Dog, O'Hara's Stout and Black Rock Stout. There are plenty of others of course, but those are the ones that jump off the top of my head.

acrocanthosaurus · 7 months

I'm the same way.

28 y/o and have reviewed 1200 beers, probably tried over 2000 unique beers an can remember most of them and/or tell you when and where I had them.

radioshaq115 · 7 months

TIL you can have 425 different beers and not have tried any beer from Maine. You should though. Allagash, Gearys, Sebago, Grittys and Shipyard. That is about 50+ more beers you can add to your list!

Spreo_superbus · 7 months

That's quite a list, and I'm glad to see so many familiar names. I counted just under 100 that we've "shared", and if I were keeping my own list I'd probably have 200 more - but I've had a bit more time to fill out that list. Great work, and good luck with the next 400+!

I might have skimmed past it, but I didn't see a single Bud, Miller, Coors, or PBR-like beer on there, no "unknown Solo cup from the Beta Theta keg" listing or fake import Heineken, Harp, or Bass, not even a respectable small US-regional brewer like Yeungling or Leinenkugel.

Most people encounter non-nerd beer occasions at some point in their lives (lame parties, ballgames, restaurants), and faced with the unthinkable option of having no beer at all (gasp!) they'll raise a glass or six of whatever is on hand.

How is it that you've missed many of the more pedestrian (i.e., crap) beers?

Given that you seem to have avoided fouling your palate so far, I'd be really interested to know what your second or third choice beer would be at, say, TGIF or Ruby Tuesday's - assuming they're out of the token craft-like brew (Sam Adams, usually), what would you drink?

greendolphin · 7 months

As someone of comparable age who has tried a similar number of beers, congrats. Any whales that you hunted for awhile?

withstereosound · 7 months

You just reminded me that I miss Staropramen.

Sad.

Great list though! I was a little sad to see you didn't get to try Doom Bar while in the UK, I loved it.

Guustaaf · 7 months

It's crazy to see how many US beers there are, I'm still happy to be in the Netherlands/close to Belgium though. Ok the AMA part:

A test for your memory on two similar beers I'm quite familiar with: Amstel and Grolsch, tell me the differences and which you liked best :)
What is your favorite dubbel so far? I recently discovered a place just a 3min walk from me that has Westmalle Dubbel on tap, it's my favorite so far, except for the westy 8 but that was a one time thing probably.
How did you like the Duchesse? I was really surprised by it, I don't like all sours but this one I really enjoyed, could be because it was a hot day.

PS: How dare you call Desperados a beer :P Well I guess it's technically a beer, I'm just biased cause I have some supressed memories involving Desperados as a teenager.

stphni · 7 months

Man, you make me want to start keeping notes. I hate how I can never remember much about the beers I've tried.

mmj1085 · 7 months

I am 25 and have had over 800. I remember about 2/3s. I keep a spreadsheet (nerd!).

MartinFields · 7 months

Homebrewer here, I can tell each kind I've brewed (around 60 I think) by taste.

However, I barely remember my childhood.

auralcoral · 7 months

I am also a painful list-keeping beer nerd. My list is over 1000 right now but I'm 25. I'll post a link when I get home.

fs2k2isfun · 7 months

Where do you live? I'm always looking for other beer nerds to talk shop and drink with.

dannysays · 7 months

You waited 312 beers to have Pliny the Elder???!?!?!?!

MrScantron · 7 months

How tall are your parents?

baconheadband · 7 months

my list is only at about 50 since I started keeping notes, how often do you try a new brew? and where do you go for new brews? ps are you a west coaster? they have a wider micro brew selection

champs · 7 months

Friend my username on Untappd and see the 327 unique beers I've drunk in not quite half a year. I think you can actually snoop my profile without friending, but whatever.

DrunkandIntolerant · 7 months

Greene King was your third? You save the best for last!

eyabs · 7 months

What are you doing Saturday night?

Eilif · 7 months

Ithaca beers, but nothing from Saranac... I'm not sure I've even seen Ithaca-branded beer before.

shaurz · 7 months

79 - Brains? Is that zombie beer?

weinerjuicer · 7 months

where were you when you first had bud light chelada? if nowhere, do you want to meet up under a bridge in florida? i will be there next week only. i offer to pair them with a platter of "soft-shell crabs," which is an under-the-bridge term for spiders. we will light a nice little trash fire and you will never forget the night you had the chelada.

jazdingo · 7 months

Hey, eyeballing the list I didn't see, though perhaps it's there, De Dolle Extra Export Stout. It's a Belgian stout, and rocked my world the two times I had it. I love your list and wish you well on expanding your palate even further!

gekkou · 7 months

If you have an iPad, the Bento software is fairly cheap (I think $5), so you can import your thoughts, the list, and a label for each of the beers for a nice database of it. I have done this and it is pretty cool to be able to flip back through and see what I thought of things a few years ago.

jtfine · 7 months

Do you have a favorite IPA?

beernerd · 7 months

Marry me. I'm sure my wife won't mind.

Looks like you haven't ventured into Texas yet. When do you plan on trying Shiner, St. Arnold's, or Real Ale Brewing Company?

Also, is Westvleteran worth the trip?

DANGERFroggy · 7 months

Currently a good ways into the USA list, probably 50%. Amazing list, but if you're open to suggestions I've noticed that there's no Cigar City, out of Tampa. While this particular beer is hard to find even in Florida, it's probably the most inspired Imperial Stout that I've ever had. Also, I'm drinking a Stone 15th right now. Love, love love Black IPAs. Good luck on the rest of your beerticking!

Spreo_superbus · 7 months

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bkay17 · 7 months

Two you need to try that I don't think I saw on your list: Innis & Gunn, and Innis & Gunn Rum Cask. I'm not quite sure I've tried as much beer as you, and I don't have a list, but these two are far and away the best beers I've ever tasted.

PileOwnz · 7 months

Being from Ohio (I'm originally from Cleveland area.) what's your favorite "home grown" brewery from the state? A lot of awesome ones: Great Lakes, Hoppin' Frog, Thirsty Dog, Jackie O's, and the list could go on for a while.

santasdick · 7 months

i don't know about you but i am also 21 and very broke, most of the time.

what is your cheap beer of choice?

brewtang · 7 months

pfffft NOOB

zillah1985 · 7 months

What is your opinion on macro brews? Any particular that stand out?

Fortuo · 7 months

im so incredibly jealous of not being able to cross any Westvleteren off of my to-drink list.

larsga · 7 months

Interesting that it's 425 beers. I'm a 37y/o male and have rated 4250 distinct beers.

Spreo_superbus · 7 months

Come down to LA/San Diego and we'll hang out - would love to have a female beer geek peer :)

Drinking at Stone's Tap Room is a ton of fun and there are so many amazing beers to choose from on tap. And Green Flash is a revelation in IPAs.

davaca · 7 months

I noticed 'Leffe' on the list. Which one?

ZOMGITSABEAR · 7 months

marry me? no, seriously...

no.. serously...

forever a cone

Duraz0rz · 7 months

Hey, I know you :)

I see you've had the Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard. I've been wanting to try that! Know of anywhere in Columbus that sells the stuff so I can try it?

Can you name any beers that taste similar to Stone Arrogant Bastard?

Favorite Oktoberfest-style beer? So far, I've had CBC, Great Lakes, Sam Adams, Dogfish Head, and one from Germany...the name eludes me (it was a bit different than what I was expecting).

Spreo_superbus · 7 months

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dlm · 7 months

What advice would you give to someone who wants to learn how to love beer? Where in the beerosphere should they begin?

dlm · 7 months

There aren't many women with a deep appreciation for beer. Why do you think that is?

hornytoad69 · 7 months

Do you travel a lot? What is your favorite region for beer?

I live in Maryland. I love the great craft and micro brews like Heavy Seas and Flying Dog, but there is something nostalgic about the cheap local beers like National Bohemian. Do you have a favorite "cheap beer?"

catrickbateman · 7 months

I did the same thing! My memory is shitty, so I just add them as I drink them, but its only like 300, not 4. Jesus girl, and I'm a year older.

ajd6c8 · 7 months

I keep an updated cellar inventory with info on ABV, purchase date, style, etc. I find it to be very tedious even though it only hovers around 100 bottles. I couldn't imagine logging every (unique) beer I've ever consumed. You must be one meticulous woman.

CorgisaurusRex · 7 months

Am I correct in saying I see no Delerium Tremens on this list? Check it out if you haven't.

What would your recommend to someone who is a big fan of Belgian abbey ales and trippels?

Also yay for all the Sierra Nevadas on the list. I live in Chico :)

michaelrayspencer · 7 months

Very nice. I love that the last pic is with a bottle of Pliny. I lived right down the street from the Russian River Brewing Co. for quite a while and I know that beer as well as most of their others pretty well.

shutyourface · 7 months

Judging by the beers you have been drinking towards the end of the list im pretty sure you must be in NYC.

bobnudd · 7 months

Favourite Cambridge pub?

Spreo_superbus · 7 months

I've been to the mitre. I lived in Downing College so the Regal Wetherspoons was right around the corner!

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