Beer and my thoughts about my experience

I don't drink beer. Actually, until this month, most I have remember tasting was budwiser when I was a wee child. I didn't like it. Over the years of an adult, I have tasted rum, martinis, and wine... Neither of which I liked. I did sample Sake, and I didn't mind that too much. Otherwise, never had beer than the early life memory. I've been curious though, why it was sought out by so many young and old adults. The culture behind it. As well, I was just looking for a different taste that I figured beer may have....

So, within the two weeks period, I have purchased Third Shift Amber Lager and Leinenkugel's Orange Shandy within a can. A small can. I see no reason to buy more than what I feel I'd drink. Overall, I'm not too impressed.

Third Shift Amber Lager thoughts: I bought this thinking I'd enjoy it as it'd have a darker taste to it. While I have nothing to compare this too, not even the Orange Shandy as of now, I found it... understandable why someone would drink this. I personally didn't dislike it, but I found myself unable to drink the rest when my stomach was full of deer meat. I would say the taste is slightly like Cooking rice wine, but with a deeper taste. Probably good for cooking. Other than that, I wouldn't know how else to describe it.

Leinenkugel's Orange Shandy: I thought I may enjoy this for the orange flavor, however... I was wrong. It tasted like I would imagine spoiled orange soda would taste like. Although, I don't think orange soda can spoil. Regardless, I found it very distasteful. It was much easier on the stomach though, unfortunately the beer didn't have a strong flavor. I found myself unsatisfied with each sip.


Over all, I'd probably go with the Third Shift Lager if I was forced to drink one or the other as I didn't dislike it. When I think back to the lager, I think to myself... it wasn't that bad, just wasn't that good. In the end, so far... beer hasn't won me over. It's just too... spoiled tasting to me. *shrugs* Maybe I'll find the taste that will wow me... So far, it isn't in beer, definitely not in soda or juices. Cooked food can sometimes do this, but as far as drinks... Mostly misses.