What beer for Bond?

Herr Michael

So what does everyone think Bond would choose for beer if he had to go slumming with the Blue Collar class one night at the local pub?

In Deutschland? The UK? Other side of the Pond?

I don't know if a choice of beer has ever been mentioned in the novels as I don't read fiction. I don't know if I can remember Bond having a beer in any of the movies. ??

What say ye?

I would think if in the right geographical location in Germany he would choose a Bitburger, or a Paulaner of one flavor or another. Possibly a Belgian Lambic? I don't care for the style myself. Maybe a Belgian ale?

Thunderpussy

Product placement I know but I go for Heineken. He did have a red stripe Beer in Jamaica

Hardyboy

Not sure why you put this in the SPECTRE thread. . .moving it to the General Chat.

Herr Michael

My apologies, I missed it.

Matt S

Bond would go for a whisky. There's nothing wrong with ordering that at a local pub.

Herr Michael

8-) 8-) 8-)

Matt S

Herr Michael wrote:

8-) 8-) 8-)

Yes, whisky. Fleming's Bond famously drank more bourbon than anything else. In the films Bond orders it at the bars he visits in Live and Let Die. Bond has drank beer, but he's not a beer guy.

walther p99

Heineken, Miller high life, Lowenbrau, and red stripe are all beers that Bond has drank before.

James Suzuki

We all know it would be Bundaberg Ginger Beer -{

Golrush007

Because of the Jamaican connection, Red Stripe is a beer that I tend to associate with Bond. Miller High Life as well, as I believe this was a choice of Ian Fleming.

On the commercial side, obviously Heineken is in the limelight at the moment due to product placement. If I remember correctly, there was also a Carlsberg tie-in with The Living Daylights.

CoolHandBond

If 007 was here in The Philippines he would be drinking San Miguel beer which is probably this country's most well known brand name globally.

Loeffelholz

CoolHandBond wrote:

If 007 was here in The Philippines he would be drinking San Miguel beer which is probably this country's most well known brand name globally.

I drank San Miguel in Spain as well I would like him to have a pint of Guinness somewhere. Otherwise, I'm also a fan of Red Stripe ;% ...wouldn't be at all surprised to see him having a Stella Artois, or some very specific 'craft' beer.

Golrush007

In the novel Carte Blanche, when Bond was in South Africa he drank a Gilroy ale which is from a local craft brewery. Shockingly, I still haven't taken the opportunity to sample it. This thread has reminded me that I really need to give it a try. There is a liquor store very near to where I live that has an extraordinary selection of craft beers. I'm sure they must have some Gilroy brews in stock.

Bond44

Being British it would either be Explorer, Gunhill or Wonky Donkey. Or due to his Scottish Roots Shipshaggers, Twisted Thistle or St Andrew Ale. Of course if he wanted to push it at bit then Leaping Legends, Dragon Slayer or Lions Roar. With his Navy connection there is always Admiral Byng, Trafalgar Bitter or Rum Finish. Of course being slightly confrontational there he could go for Hammerhead Ale, Shut thi Gob or Dark Lord. Lastly there are the more traditional English Beers like Budweiser, Carlsberg and Becks!

Cheers :007)

Chriscoop

Red stripe, or birra Moretti, I think he would drink a local beer to where he was, but I just don't see him as a bitter drinker.

always shaken

When we was in Fethiye in Turkey (Skyfall) we drank Efes lager ,its a Turkish brew and the only lager they seem to have ,im sure Bond would have drunk that , by the way its not that good ,but when the temp hits 40 ,its the best .

Higgins

Bitburger is done when the good beermakers are cleaning their barrels and catch up the cleaning solvent

Herr Michael

That's what we say about Budweiser. I find Bitburger to be an excellent Pils. Helps if you like beer.

Higgins

Ask your german pals, Bitburger is considered to be a lady-beer in Germany

Herr Michael

I guess that would depend upon where you are.

Higgins

Err. In Germany?

Herr Michael

Yes. And what do such manly men such as yourself drink when the occasion arises?

Higgins

Well, I've told you what Bitburger is considered to be here. This is not about being manly or not.

I like Flensburger as an example. And Erdinger.

Herr Michael

I've not had the Flens, but the Erdinger is good.

CoolHandBond

Loeffelholz wrote:

CoolHandBond wrote:

If 007 was here in The Philippines he would be drinking San Miguel beer which is probably this country's most well known brand name globally.

I drank San Miguel in Spain as well I would like him to have a pint of Guinness somewhere. Otherwise, I'm also a fan of Red Stripe ;% ...wouldn't be at all surprised to see him having a Stella Artois, or some very specific 'craft' beer.

San Mig (as we shorten it to here) is available in most countries - lots of people actually think it originated in Spain but it was in 1890 that it was first brewed in The Philippines and not introduced to Spain until after WW2. Like many beers it is now brewed in many countries under licence. Cheers to you Loeffs you certainly know a good beer {[]

welshboy78

always shaken wrote:

When we was in Fethiye in Turkey (Skyfall) we drank Efes lager ,its a Turkish brew and the only lager they seem to have ,im sure Bond would have drunk that , by the way its not that good ,but when the temp hits 40 ,its the best .

I remember drinking lots of Efes and lets just say it had a negative effect on me!

welshboy78

Budweiser in the Falklands is actually cheaper then mineral water!

It tastes like water also, so many people drink that crap!

0073

Matt S wrote:

Bond has drank beer, but he's not a beer guy.

Well you of all people should know that drinking is like dressing oneself; it is all about the occasion. And (at least literary) Bond knows pretty well what to drink and when. You know, beer and schnapps with matjes sandwich. Just saying that Bond "drinks whisky..... is not a beer guy..." is equivalent to RM-Bond traipsing around pretty much everywhere in a suit: Bond puts on a suit, he's not a casual guy!!!.

Matt S

0073 wrote:

Matt S wrote:

Bond has drank beer, but he's not a beer guy.

Well you of all people should know that drinking is like dressing oneself; it is all about the occasion. And (at least literary) Bond knows pretty well what to drink and when. You know, beer and schnapps with matjes sandwich. Just saying that Bond "drinks whisky..... is not a beer guy..." is equivalent to RM-Bond traipsing around pretty much everywhere in a suit: Bond puts on a suit, he's not a casual guy!!!.

You misquoted me in your reply, and I think you misunderstood my point.

0073

Matt S wrote:

You misquoted me in your reply, and I think you misunderstood my point.

Quite, but be that as it may, I believe that you misunderstood my point. You said, sir, that "Bond is not a beer guy", when in fact he goes on a beer binge in München. He also imbibes in beer in several other occasions. Further more; Ian Fleming states in no uncertain terms that "Bond is not a qourmand". It is an attitude that is also reflected in his use of adult beverages; he even goes as far as stating that (forgive me if this is a touch inaccurate, I don't have my books handy at the moment) Bond dislikes anything in small portions, especially if it tastes bad. Now that is not a sign of a man who is not willing to suffer alcohol just for its intoxicating effect.
Therefore it is inaccurate to state that Bond is not beer guy. He is IMHO a anything goes -guy! I believe that, had IF written a novel in which the story would have taken Bond in to the steppes of Mongolia, we would be now having an argument.... no strike that, that is not quite accurate... a discussion, about whether Bond is a fermented yak milk -guy! ) ) )

Charmed & Dangerous

I'm not sure I agree with you there, 0073. A 'beer-guy' imo is someone who prefers beer or habitually drinks beer. The Bond of the novels is essentially a spirits drinker, although he consumes champagne just as much as whisky in its various guises which is his most-consumed spirit. Sure he has had a beer, but it's usually for local colour or when little else is available. But that's different from being a 'beer-guy' in my opinion. {[]