Q: Scott,
Is Pabst Blue Ribbon really the best tasting beer as the GABF determined
this weekend?
– Chris
SCOTT: First, let me say that I’m honored to receive important, well thought-out questions on such urgent issues facing the world. Thank you for that.
To research your question, I figured I should start with knowing exactly what the GABF is. At first I was thinking “Gay and Bisexual Foundation” or something along those lines, but that left me wondering what Gays and Lesbians have to do with beer (wait, don’t go there).
I decided to turn to the good ol’ Internet, where I learned GABF is the Great American Beer Festival, held in Denver, aka “the Napa Valley of Beer.” Who knew? Not me; I’ve been traveling.
I bet you didn’t know GABF also stands for Greater Akron Baseball Federation, though. It’s true! OK, back to beer.
The irony is that I was on my way to the liquor store when I received your e-mail (seriously, no joke), so I decided I’d pick up some PBR per the GABF. I like beer, actually, and have always been drawn towards foreign brews: Harp, New Castle, Sapporo, Guinness.
I went through a microbrewery stage a few years back but that was just a phase, sort of like girls. Oh, I do also like Mexican and German beers by the way. They’re a staple.
I’ve never lied to my readers and I’m not about to start now. The truth is I’ve never tasted PBR and that circle was beginning to close in on me. I was starting to feel isolated and decided I must give it a fair shot.
I won’t keep you in suspense any longer: it was OK. It’s light and very carbonated.
Is it the best? No. But I don’t want you to feel sorry for me. After all, you did turn me on to the GABF where I’m certain many a tasty beer can be found.
Count me in next year.