Captain Of The Tailgate: The Drinks
Before the holiday, I wanted to sneak in another one of our tailgating posts. So far I've covered the basics, the games, and the food that you can use while tailgating for an NFL football game. None of this would be complete however, without drinks. Below are just some that make for an interesting time:
Beer: The great thing about beer, is that it's universally accepted by most football fans, and it can be relatively inexpensive. It comes in an assortment of bottles and cans. The brands are endless. It all depends on which type you are interested in. My choice would be Michelob Ultra for its smooth taste, Corona with lime and salt, or Bud Light since you can get it anywhere. Yours however, is up to you. Don't forget that the effects of beer makes games more enjoyable and food more delicious -- at least to me it does. Beer can also be used in most games like beer pong, or your own made up drinking game. Last but not least, it comforts you after a disappointing loss.
Liquor: I don't see it often while tailgating, but some people would prefer downing a quick shot rather than chugging a few bottles of Budweiser on Sunday. Don't forget that you can mix liquor into some of the best mixed drinks around. Which Liquor? I don't know, maybe Captain Morgan? As for which drinks, I may need some help with that. I don't mix very often, but when I do I prefer Redbull and vodka, cranberry juice and vodka, or some sort of fruit juice and alcohol concoction.
Water and soda: If you're like me, then you don't like mixing food and alcohol at the same time. In that case, taking soda and water to a game would be very important. You also need to account for minors and those who just don't like the takes of alcohol. Anther important reason to take water to a game is the heat. Drinking and doing nothing but drinking under the Arizona-sun can have deadly effects. Drink more water. As for soda, I prefer diet -- gasp -- but an ice cold Pepsi goes down good on gameday.
What is your choice of beer and why? I'm serious with this. How often do we get to just discuss drinks?
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I'm a beer snob.
That being said. You can’t go wrong with a Shiner Bock. Or a Widmer Hefeweizen. For a lighter palette, Rolling Rock is a sound choice. And if you just can’t find that or have picky drinkers who like only what they have heard of, Sam Adams, especially the seasonal ales they seem to have perfected.
Rolling Rock is owned by Anheiser-Busch now.
I was never a fan of it anyway but I won’t drink any product of A-B. First of all because any beer they make gives me a screaming headache before I’m halfway done with one. Secondly because they control 52% of the market. There are so many great beers available on the market today that I’m not wasting my money on an inferior mass produced product.
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My preferences are for Belgian Whites, Hefeweisens and Porters. Deshutes Black Butte Porter is a favorite. I like Kona Pipeline Porter too. I generally stick to craft brews but when left with no other option but a mass produced product I’ll go with Blue Moon, a Belgian White put out by Miller-Coors. Tucson has a local brewery called Nimbus that makes some great beers. Their Monkey Shine is quite good.





















