Comments on: Life Is Far Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer – 10 Ways To Maximize Your Beer Value http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:53:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: An Interview with Al from Hop Talk | Home Brewing Beer Blog by BeerSmith http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-685686 An Interview with Al from Hop Talk | Home Brewing Beer Blog by BeerSmith Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:31:33 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-685686 [...] The Personal Finance Advice blog posted a “how to save money on beer” article that was obviously written from the perspective of someone who doesn’t care a whit for taste and just wants to save a buck. I posted “Tips for saving on beer” in response.(There’s also my guest blog article for them: “Life Is Far Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer

]]> By: howie13 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-638683 howie13 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:27:27 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-638683 I’m a homebrewer and don’t really enjoy American light lagers, but if thats what you like, drink it. If you like your beer with ice crystals in it, drink it that way. If you like it out of a paper dixie cup, drink it that way. My point is, drink for your own enjoyment and tell everyone else to kindly stfu.

]]> By: Uncle B http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-523323 Uncle B Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:56:52 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-523323 I home-brew the finest talor made to my tastes German style beer and will drink no other! After years of carefully recording and refining my technique, I am able to produce, to my tastes, the finest beer ever, and for less than ten cents a glass! Most my friends agree, it is much superior to any that can be bought, locally or otherwise, and well worth the investment of time money and space in my home! I an (GRD) great republican depression-proof, and when the factories resort to cheaper adjuncts, my beer remains, faithfully delicious and wholesome!

]]> By: 25 Tips, Ideas, Resources on Having Fun for College Students — Broke Grad Student http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-397760 25 Tips, Ideas, Resources on Having Fun for College Students — Broke Grad Student Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:02:27 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-397760 [...] 10 Ways To Maximize Your Beer Value at Personal Finance Advice [...]

]]> By: Al http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-265789 Al Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:42:01 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-265789 Thanks all for your kind comments. I see lots of other good suggestions too.

]]> By: links for 2007-10-21 | Brewed Fresh Daily http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-197098 links for 2007-10-21 | Brewed Fresh Daily Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:37:45 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-197098 [...] 10 Ways To Maximize Your Beer Value – Personal Finance Advice (tags: Beer Food) Posted in Uncategorized | [...]

]]> By: 2007 » Hop Talk http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-195498 2007 » Hop Talk Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:39:14 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-195498 [...] may not have been on this blog at all, however. A guest post I wrote for Personal Finance Advice, Life Is Far Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer – 10 Ways To Maximize Your Beer Value, was seen by many, many more people. While I don’t have specific numbers, it generated a [...]

]]> By: Life Is Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer... - Southern Maryland Community Forums http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-166956 Life Is Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer... - Southern Maryland Community Forums Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:33:28 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-166956 [...] In response, he has put together this list of how to get the best value out of the beer you buy. Life Is Far Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer – 10 Ways To Maximize Your Beer Value – Personal Finance A… __________________ "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will [...]

]]> By: How to Make the Best Beer in the World for Under a Buck a Bottle - SavingAdvice.com Blog http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-133483 How to Make the Best Beer in the World for Under a Buck a Bottle - SavingAdvice.com Blog Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:01:56 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-133483 [...] Note: This guest post came about from discussion of the article Life Is Far Too Short To Drink Cheap Beer – 10 Ways To Maximize Your Beer Value where several readers commented that brewing your own beer gives the best value for your [...]

]]> By: jim http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/09/14/life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value/comment-page-1/#comment-129765 jim Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:55:37 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/09/14/101767_life-is-far-too-short-to-drink-cheap-beer-9-ways-to-maximize-your-beer-value.html#comment-129765 i must respectfully disagree with point 7.

I was trained to pour pints in Scotland, at a pub that hosted Real Ale (CAMRA) sponsored events. We had extensive training on how to pour each of our 30+ beers.

Although each beer varied according to the pump style , the rule of thumb was to begin the pour with the beer flowing at 45 degree angle to the glass. When the ale got to approximately 3/4 full in the glass, finish the pour with the liquid flowing into the middle, so as to create a head that was about 1 finger wide. This method was usually prescribed for bottles, but depended on brand (and we served little from the bottle)

Pouring by the method you describe usually results in a lot of waste by creating an excessive head

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