Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.
Trending News
How do you "develop a taste for" wine or beer? What are good ones to start with? Read details...?
I have yet to find a wine that I can enjoy because I just can't stand the taste. I have the same problem with beer, which is frustrating because that means I spend WAY too much money on fancy mixed drinks instead. Or I'm always in the kitchen concocting my beverage while our guests are enjoying their wine or longnecks. Or I'm throwing back shots and dancing on the table before anyone else has their buzz on. LOL
So, what are some wines and beers I can try that will appeal to my pickyness? I have a pretty high alcohol tolerance, so that's not a factor. I just need something that tastes good to me and that I can enjoy without spending the evening with my face looking like I'm drinking gasoline.
Yes, I'm more into the sweet taste. Thanks for asking. lol
7 Answers
- lmnopLv 62 decades agoFavorite Answer
Start with deciding, in general, do you prefer a sweet taste or a bitter taste? Do you like strong drinks or drinks that are more subtle. Wines come in dry (not sweet), semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet, so that would be a starting point.
Do you drink coffee? If so, do you like sugared up latte type things or do you drink it black? If you drink it black, do you like it strong or weak? Dark beers tend to be preferred by people that like stronger drinks and lighter ones tend to be a bit smoother.
Source(s): I hope this helps. At some level its going to come down to trial and error. If you can go to a wine-tasting of some sort, perhaps at a winery, that might also give you a chance at the trial and error without buying a whole bottle each time. Also, micro-breweries will have tastings as well. - 2 decades ago
There are several options. For Wine...I would opt for trying sangria. In a pitcher, mix equal parts red wine and orange soda. add a dash or grand marnier. Float chopped up oranges, apples, cherries, etc. Serve in a large glass full of ice. For Beer...I would opt for a either a shandy 1/2 beer 1/2 soda or opt for a beer that requires a fruit garnish. Blue Moon or a Spaten Wiesse Beer require lemons in the glass. Or you could opt for Carona that requires a lime. Either way ... Good Luck!
- blonde_chick120Lv 52 decades ago
I am like you. I cant stand beer & there are few wines I will drink. My prefered choice of alcohol is Tequila. Although every once in a blue moon I can stand to drink Coronas. They dont taste as bad as other beers especially w/ a Lime (some people drink it w/ lemon, but I prefer lime.) Hope that helps.
- optimismopskiLv 52 decades ago
"Lambrusco" is a really deep, dark, and sweet-as-h*ll red wine. It's definitely one of my favorites! "May Wine", which isn't, as I learned, 'only available in May' (LOL!), is a sweet white wine- another of my favorites!
As far as the 'beer thing'- I'm at a loss there- I have been trying for 15 YEARS and STILL can't get into it! It makes me really sad, too- I have always been jealous of the 'cheap' and for me, 'illusive beer buzz'.
Good luck- let me know what you think of the wines if you think about it! I'd be interested to find out WHICH one finally gets you up on the bar or tables- CHEAPLY!
- How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- 2 decades ago
it depends on what flavors you like...do you like sweet? if so, a good cheap wine is Boone's Farm Melon Ball. Beer often tastes better with food, especially breads, pizza, or pretzels. Try it with that and see if you like it better.
I have found that more expensive wines are more smooth and taste much better, but that doesn't solve your $$ issue.
The only other way is to just keep drinking them...and you will get used to the taste.
- 2 decades ago
both are tastes you have to acquire. wine-id start with white-its not as bitter. berringer is a good one. beer-try a light-they taste more watered down. i like corona w/ lemon. you probably would try a Michelob light.
- 2 decades ago
this will be a short one...
but for wine...I have found that the cheaper the sweeter...start with a sweeter ones
I prefer a merlot
