The Queue: I'll see your Deathwing, and raise you a **distracted by puppies**
by Adam Holisky 
Jun 14th 2011 at 11:00AM
A lot of people have been asking about the next expansion. We've known for a while now what it is, and I'm happy to reveal it all to you today. The fourth expansion is called Wor... **distracted by puppies**
Maymer asked:
Today I turn the big ol' 21. Now, of course by mandatory law of America, I must drink a beer. That's cool. However, what beer should I drink?
Happy birthday, man.
I recommend a Guinness as your first legal beer. It's rich and heavy taste will be something that you can become intimate friends with over your lifetime. God only knows that properly poured Guinness has gotten me through numerous rough raids and long family dinners.
If you're going for something light, pick up a Corona. I know that some people are going to chastise me for suggesting that, but hey, it's a nice beer to drink while cooking a burger out on the deck.
And finally, don't hesitate to ask the bartender. I've learned a helluva lot from talking with a smart bartender for five minutes.
Also, don't drink too much, and don't drive even after one beer. You're young. Speaking from experience, you are a target for cops to pull over and breathalize, especially if they see you walking out of a bar -- and they always see you. One time I was headed out of a bar with some college friends, and a cop along with a half dozen of his buddies were sitting right at the corner, having a "random sobriety checkpoint." We were getting a ride from our sober professor (I had a few really cool profs in college), and everything went fine. But there were lots of people who, rightfully, got caught that evening.
Raginghobo asked:
Will we ever see a third faction?
Hell will likely freeze over before we get a third playable faction. Blizzard has commented on this many times before, and it's not something in the cards.
Tturff asked:
Do you ever think Blizzard will allow players to show two titles at once? Titles are prefix and suffix style names so I was thinking something like, Ambassador the King slayer. There are multiple possibilities.
I know that people have talked about this at Blizzard, and several folks over there like it, but we don't know if this is a proposed feature for the future or not. Wouldn't be too bad of a thing to have really, and it's just one step away from having last names too -- which I think would be great.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 14)
whitfield Jun 14th 2011 11:06AM
"I recommend a Guinness as your first legal beer."
What is this shit? ಠ_ಠ
Go find somewhere with craft beers. Your self respect will thank you.
Devin Jun 14th 2011 11:58AM
I recommend (if possible) to go to Old Chicago and do the World of Beer tour. You'll get to try beers from all over and find the style and tastes you enjoy.
Jrd246 Jun 14th 2011 11:19AM
Agreed.
Yr Mom Jun 14th 2011 11:20AM
Yes, this. The problem, though, is the selection can be quite daunting if you're not very knowledgeable about beers. So for the newbie, I'd recommend the big guys: Sam Adams, new Belgium, and sierra Nevada. If you're in Colorado or the west coast just close your eyes and pick something; it'll prolly be pretty good.
And don't be shy to talk to a bartender or shop clerk. They'll help you find something that you'll like; there's a beer out there for everyone.
DonNochay Jun 14th 2011 11:21AM
I thoroughly enjoy the blacked out response, considering it is completely and utterly true.
Zero respect for anyone who consumes:
A. Guiness
and
B. Corona
For. Real.
Fingal Jun 14th 2011 11:21AM
I'll guess he's getting voted down because he sounds like a beer snob.
However.. a good local beer is almost always going to be better than one of the big names. It's not a "big names are evil thing" it's a local beer traveled about 5' to get to you - thing.
You'll avoid having the "beer tastes like piss" issue that Tim in the comments below us had.
Kar On E Jun 14th 2011 11:26AM
He may come across as a beer snob, but I don't fully disagree with Guinness being an awkward choice for the first legal beer. Although I think everyone should at least try a Guinness once in their lives (and many more times for some of us), I wonder if it might not be a bit strong to start out with.
Maybe it's just because I have a sweet tooth, but I'd highly recommend a good Mead. If you for sure must have a beer, Adam's got the rest right IMHO...Corona is a good starting beer, and advice from friends and bartenders usually does great too!
matthewggrammer Jun 14th 2011 11:26AM
Wait wait, hold on.
Corona takes so bad you have to put fruit in it to drink it, but what in God's name is wrong with Guinness?
I know it's mainstream, but it's a solid stout. I can name about 20 craft lines that make better beers (and hell, better stouts), but you can't find them everywhere. Guinness is in every grocery store in the world, and it's damned good.
Hell, it's not quite noon, but I'm going to the fridge to have a Guinness now, just to stick up for my old friend.
rice2007 Jun 14th 2011 11:27AM
I suggest what Fingal said. A local brewery will usually have a wide variety of beer styles. This is a great place to get a baseline for your tastes for the different styles. In my experience, local/micro is probably going to better than its macro counterpart.
Rai Jun 14th 2011 11:35AM
Yeah, how dare you guys have different opinions to each other.
whitfield Jun 14th 2011 11:37AM
To the guy who said "put a fruit in it" don't even get me started on the lime/lemon in a beer shit, it started in Mexico as a means to keep insects out of drinks. Not to add flavor. Any properly made beer should be drank as is.
And I'm not a beer snob, I drink craft to IPAs to main stream beers alike, but Guinness as a first choice is a terrible recommendation.
Also I hate Guinness thanks to a night of around 10-11 carbombs, so now it always tastes like cigarette ash.
(cutaia) Jun 14th 2011 11:40AM
Wait, wait...so from what I gather here, people have different opinions and taste is subjective?
*calls New York Times*
STOP THE PRESSES, GUYS!
matthewggrammer Jun 14th 2011 11:43AM
"To the guy who said "put a fruit in it" don't even get me started on the lime/lemon in a beer shit, it started in Mexico as a means to keep insects out of drinks. Not to add flavor. Any properly made beer should be drank as is. "
I know that. You know that.
The frat boys have no idea.
Bynde Jun 14th 2011 11:49AM
Also, too. Any brew darker than amber gives me the runs. I'll stick with tequila, thanks.
lividmonkey Jun 14th 2011 11:47AM
The problem with going for great beers at the beginning is that it will ruin you for all other beers in the future. My best advice is to just avoid anything with the word "Light" (or "Lite") in the title. When it's 4 am and cash is running low: PBR.
Bynde Jun 14th 2011 11:48AM
I make it my business to upvote blackened out posts. Not becasue i necessarily agree with the post, but becasue I find the darkening out of the post where no one can read it to be childish and anti-American.
Wulfkin Jun 14th 2011 11:47AM
I would thoroughly approve of the Guinness advice if it wasn't for the fact that Guinness in the US is an aberration of Guinness's true form. Altho to be fair, it still beats most of the other beers available in America, but it still just pales in comparison.
Now now, Americans, I'm not hating. I love your heart-attack inducing food to death. It's just that your beer takes like soda. Watery soda.
Adrammelech Jun 14th 2011 11:48AM
My first beer was Lindeman's Framboise Lambic.
My second was Sam's Cream Stout.
My third was a Blue Moon.
Kunikenwad! Jun 14th 2011 11:50AM
I really like Amber Bock, to be honest. I know it's a "big company beer" but I just really enjoy it, especially on the deck while grilling dogs and burgers.
Amaxe Jun 14th 2011 11:58AM
Guinness was a beer I never really cared for.
Of course (in admission which will probably disqualify me from being a judge), most of the things I labeled a good beer are actually classified as a malt liquor.