Snobs vs. Geeks

My wife and I spent a rather enjoyable evening together. We decided to go out for a burger and a beer. We ended up at Granite City, for they have equally, good burgers along with good crafted beer. I thoroughly enjoy a good microbrewed bock or IPA. So I happen to be blogging under the influence of some fine adult libation. Now, we also enjoy good wine, though we hardly spend the money on such. But when we do, there are a few we've had that make your taste buds dance, and turn one's countenance upward. Please keep in mind, I'm no expert when it comes to wine or beer. I just know what I like, and I'm not afraid to try anything once. But when I happen to find myself in the company of those who know wine (or at least know more than myself), I feel a little inadequate. It's as if I'm being told subliminally that I'm not qualified to drink this lovely beverage. So many wine connoiseurs live up to the stereotype of being snobs. On the flip side, you have the beer geeks. This crowd seems to be a little more accepting of my ignorance. I don't feel the need to withdraw because I have a question, but am too terrified to ask. Ask away, and chances are, you're going to end up with a free drink. And maybe a second, just so you understand exactly what you're tasting:) Regardless of your poison, whether you have a sophisticated palette, or just a taste for something carbonated, you should wake up with the exact same headache. The hangover doesn't care whether you're a wine drinker or a beer drinker, just as long as you worked your liver over, and woke up next to the cold porcelain pillow you are hugging.