[eastcoastsurfer]

Originally Posted by Charger

I have not. I've never put any effort into it. Maybe I will one day.

Part of the fun of wine is the self exploration you do. I'm always on the lookout for bottles that I like for $10 or less. This means I end up drinking a lot of so-so wine, but it's worth it when you find that inexpensive gem. It does require some effort on your part, but I think for most wine drinkers that is part of the enjoyment of drinking wine.

Originally Posted by Charger

I know there are alot of haters, but Bud Light is pretty good, is readily available, and is cheap. That combination works for me most of the time.

If all you're looking for is a cheap way to get drunk then any of american light beers will satisfy that goal (even cheaper would be some low/mid-shelf vodka, but many people dislike liquor). I prefer coors light for this because at that point the goal is to have as little flavor as possible, and to me coors light tastes like plain carbonated water.

Just don't confuse the goal of getting drunk cheaply with the goal of drinking a 'good' beer.

BTW, most grocery stores, at least in my area, carry some pretty good beers. If you have a Whole Foods nearby they tend to carry a lot of very good beers. There are also a couple local bars that carry over 100 different beers. I haven't tried them all yet, but I'm working on it