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    Jack_Burton: Ummm.. If you put beer in a red plastic cup, and a quarter or a ping-pong ball is nearby, women will drink plenty of beer. I've seen it. Srsly, I do k... more »
    elephante: Ummm, "floral" is just an adjective for a certain flavor note, and floral beers are lighter and easier to handle for a newbie. It's not a "But women L... more »
    alwaysapropos: I hope this isn't a rude thing to say, but did everybody who commented here read the whole article? What Smith is saying isn't offensive at all. I'm... more »
    PreposterousHypothesis: Also, NE Jezzies, I had some of this on a trip to Newtown, PA. I am JEALOUS. This stuff was the shit. Do they still have it around? It wasn't all that... more »
    stacyinbean: My favorite beer already comes IN stemware AND has pink on the label AND on the stemware. Just serve all the women DT and we're good! more »
    tscheese: Jezebel, are you in cahoots with my liquor store guy? Yesterday it was Bandit pinot grigio, today it's beer. Are you trying to tell me something? (Lik... more »
    happymisanthrope: Question for Brits out there (because clearly women being seen drinking a proper pint of beer in America is not a problem): there's a chapter in Kate ... more »
    heykoukla: I would love to say this woman's wrong, but I remember the alcopop craze of the early to mid 90s and how many women bought into the "Hey ladies, this ... more »
    tscheese: Good god I sound like a lush. I've been in full fine fettle over the last few days in the booze threads all "LOLOL DIS LADY HAZ A BOOZ LOL." more »
    kemperboyd: I hate beer, the taste is just not for me. But I do like a nice Belgian fruit beer, a cherry or raspberry. more »
    burningdinner: I'm going to ignore the inherent sexism in Smith's plan, and instead say - How do I get that job?!?!?!?!?! more »
    angelheadedhipster: My genitals are on the outside, but I love beers that are often considered "girly." Love wheats and hefs and weisses. Then again, I also spend most of... more »
    Fridge Hussy : Is finally heading back to uni!: I started out drinking Carlton Draught, then moved on to Beck's. No fluffy pink packaging/berry infusions necessary! more »
    Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!: How about less advertising assuming the only people who drink beer are horny straight dudes who need mute models to make themselves feel better? I lik... more »
    Kali Mama: Ladylike presentation? Feh, I like my presentation nothing short of dainty. more »
    seejanerun: ARGHHH Sorry. Anyways, I think the best way to introduce people to beer is to start with more mild flavors like hefeweizens. I started that way and no... more »
    BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): Why stop there? Let's make it yogurt flavored. Let's spray Axe all over it, so that I will rip off my clothes to reveal my string bikini and immedia... more »
    sympathyforthebasementcat: Thank God. I drank so much man-beer last night, that I think I grew balls. Having girl-beer will put an end to those awkward mishaps. more »
    inabook: 1. I hate floral beer. 2. My favorite beers ARE ALREADY served in stemware. Give me some barleywine or something else that's dark, rich and above 1... more »
    hovy: Hell, let's make beer bottles pink. Woman love anything pink. And make the labels in cursive, with little hearts dotting the i's. more »
  • #drinklikeagirl

    Female Beer Inspector: Ale Must Be "Feminized"

    Annabel Smith, Britain's only female beer inspector, wants more women to drink authentic ales. Her plan: starting women off with something "floral," and stemmed glasses at bars for a more ladylike presentation. [TimesOnline]