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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By chris keen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 10:13 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

My husband is a beer drinker and would like to know the beer choices he will have in Bonaire. He enjoys a pale rather than a dark beer.He would like to have a cold beer when we arrive!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly Lott (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #529) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 10:33 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chris, tell your husband to definitely go for the Amstel Bright. With a lime. Happy hour at City Cafe, they are two for one. ;)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By C. Kritagent (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #169) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 10:49 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

With a lime ?!!??!?! that's a Woozy beer !!!! Amstel straight off the boat from Curacao, cold and quick. The only way !!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly Lott (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #531) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 11:01 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

What is a woozy beer?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By C Poteet (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #141) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 11:11 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chris -

We discovered a beer from (dare we say it?) Aruba, Balian, that we really liked. You can find it at the major supermarket on the island, Cultimara, and probably other places.

I actually prefer Balian and Polar (from Venezuela) over Amstel, but everyone has their own preference. In addition to these regional beers, your husband will find Heniken's, Corona and several others on the island. And they all taste better under the equatorial sun.

Your husband is going to like the cervezas of Bonaire!

Charles Poteet
Dallas

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dean Botsford (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #270) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 12:00 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

woozy beer? sounds like another spelling for what we used to call in high school 'woosie' like if one of your buds refused to do something dangerous or stupid (they go hand in hand) you would call him a 'woose'...get it now?

Another use, future tense: right now I am hopeing that the hurricaine 'wooses' out on us...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dean Botsford (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #271) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 12:44 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

oh, to make it even more clear, woosie, could be considered a varient of the word 'sissy'(in polite circles) or rhyming word that starts wih a 'P'. Of course I only travelled in polite circles back then ;)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chet Wood (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #398) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 12:52 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chris,
Over the past 6 years, I’ve bought at least 11 different beers on Bonaire during our mid-winter (usually in Feb/Mar) visits:
Amstel
Amstel Bright
Amstel Light
Coral
Duval
Guinnes
Heineken
Oranjeboom
Polar
Rubano
Tuborg
So, you can see from this list (and Charles, I'll try to find Balian next trip) there is a wide variety of beers available on Bonaire.

02beer

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By C. Kritagent (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #170) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 1:16 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Woozy beer = Amstel Bright with a "Lime" stuff in it.. Horrid thing to do to a semi-decent beer.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly Lott (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #532) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 2:32 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chet, I think you have a drinking problem. We must band together.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8634) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 2:45 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chet, I like the size of the Heini in the middle...my kind of beer...OH, and C.K....here is Kelly after she "woozied" out on a bunch at City Cafe:-)
cam.jpg

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly Lott (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #534) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 2:52 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Now, Cynde, beer was on sale for god's sake. This was not my fault.

Wow that pic. sure brings back the memories! Remember that awesome sunset you got the picture of from the road? Wowww. I wanna be there ! Waaaaaa

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly Lott (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #535) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 2:54 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Ahhhh..... wussy.... I get it now. I was pronouncing it like he spelled it "woozie", rhymes with Floozie... hey mister I ain't no wussy! ;)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #226) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 3:08 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

If you go to 'Lions Den' Kirk gets beer from the UK called Speckled Hen. Bob would recommend it highly, He drinks it at home but warns it's quite strong.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By C. Kritagent (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #171) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 3:24 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Kelly, did not say you wuzz a wuzz, just da lime. And somebody correct me if I am wrong (and I know they will).. but it is my understanding most of the imported beers (anything no brewed in Curacao) contains a preservative, which vaguely tastes like formaldehyde..but then again, drinking enough beer wil preserve anybody.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8638) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 3:28 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Kelly, I still have those sunsets on my camera and have to post them! Ahhh...memories...and I like "woozied" out....you certainly ain't no
wussy"...now pansy...that's another story! LOL!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Baker (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #474) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 3:44 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Amstel is brewed in Curacao.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly Lott (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #538) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 3:44 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I have not personally tasted formaldehyde, so I must refrain from opining.

I have heard, however, that the origination of the lime in the beer was to kill the bacteria around the rim of the bottle; another story was to put the lime in the opening to keep out the flies! Ick!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Baker (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #475) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 3:55 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I brew my own beer and have brewed with a brewmaster at a local Brewpub and know several people who are in the brewing business and have never heard of any preservatives used. Hops in themselves are a natural preservative and with filtering techniques and flash pasteurization there is very little need for a preservative.

Aquaman aka Brewmaster

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8640) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 4:09 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Barry, I think that is why Michael brews his own beer...he knows exactly what's in it! LOL! C.K...you have me worried now...ewwww!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly Lott (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #539) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 4:15 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I think it's official, I have preserved my liver for posterity.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Baker (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #476) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 4:24 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

In my home brew club we have 17-20 certified beer judges and we review different styles every month. There is no classification on the judging sheet for "to much preservative". More than likely someone got some skunky beer and thought the flavor was supposed to be there and just attributed it to preservative. The "skunk" in skunky beer comes from a chemical reaction when the hops are exposed to light, that is why beer is usually bottled in dark bottles. Then you ask what about Amstel Bright and the others that are in clear bottles. Those brewers use a hop oil instead of the loose, plug or pellatized hop and the specific chemical that causes the skunk is no longer there.

aka Brewmaster

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chet Wood (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #399) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 4:31 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Kelly,
Hey! I collected my bottles over a couple weeks and the list over 6 years; besides, following a light beer with a dark beer cancels them out so you need to start over.
Cynde,
At least with that big one, I was able to put the cork back in an keep it in the refrigerator for a couple days.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8644) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 4:46 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chet, didn't notice the cork! Now that's my kinda beer!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By spongebob (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1158) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 5:29 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

the amstel from curacao is made from de-salinated sea water and is very fresh and very tasty - can be made as cold as you like and is a nice "clean" buzz - 'specially after a couple of dives...

for some reason, the locals seem to drink more of the polar beer from venu (i can't spell it)...don't know why - does kinda taste like formalahyde (can't spell that either) ;)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #219) on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 5:47 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chet ... I had no idea about you and the beer -- now I am really looking forward to February! Will we have time to sample the local SJ beer when we meet before our Bonaire flight?? Kelly ... love the picture -- my kind of vacation shot -- have a few of those from lots of places with lots of local brews! I knew this thread would get fun!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Baker (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #477) on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 11:05 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

The Beer Prayer

Our lager,
Which art in barrels,

Hallowed be thy drink,

Thy will be drunk,

(I will be drunk),

At home as I am in the tavern.

Give us this day our foamy head,

And forgive us our spillage's,

As we forgive those who spill against us,

and lead us not to incarceration,

But deliver us from hangovers,

For thine is the beer,

The bitter and the lager,

Forever and ever,

Barmen.

aka Brewmaster

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ruth van Tilburg (BonaireTalker - Post #89) on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 11:26 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hey, y'all forgot Salitos...... (and I think the Arubian beer you were thinking of is called "Balashi" not Balian?)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Niki Harris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #961) on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 2:17 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Giggle! Aquabrewmaster, that's hilarious. Rolls blasphemously off the tongue. I love word play (and I don't love sanctimony...) :-)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8657) on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 2:39 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Barry, I am sending that to Michael immediately so he can begin praying:-) hee hee

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By C Poteet (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #142) on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 4:04 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Ruth -

Yes, you are quite correct, "Balashi."

Thank you, I know the Keens are looking for accurate information and I'm glad you were watching.

Charles Poteet
Dallas

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By chris keen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 9:42 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

We appreciate all of your input!! My husband likes Amstel and will try Amstel Bright and Balashi.
Thanks so much!!!
Chris & Steve

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jamie Barber (BonaireTalker - Post #72) on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 3:11 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Formaldehyde in beer?
See http://www.nd.edu/~ndmag/can1su00.htm

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By C. Kritagent (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #182) on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 8:02 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Now we all know where the term "pickled" came from..

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry Besco (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 4:16 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Chris you are a thoughtful wife. Mine could learn a thing or two from you. The next time in Bonaire I'm bring a six pack of 24 oz. MGD to start before the Amistels kick in. Love Bonaire but prefer an all American like MGD!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wally and Eva (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #206) on Monday, November 24, 2003 - 9:10 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

To beer drinking husband (by-passing thoughtful wife)....beer is available....nuff said

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Baker (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #492) on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 1:00 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I started drinking the Oranjeboom this trip.

Bigger cans.

Nuff said.

Aquaman

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9512) on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 8:50 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Barry...no green beer?

Nuff said

Cashless Cynde

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By gregg brewer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #390) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 3:38 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Jerry,

I always beg for folks to bring down extra Miller Lites for me...I found MGD at the Warehouse grocery (near Lisa Gas) in Sept 03

 


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