Beer Jerseys

[Bud]

I know many of us like beer, so what (if any) beer jerseys* do you have and/or which ones would you like to own?

Have: New Belgium Fat Tire
Would Like: Lefthand, Dale's Pale Ale (rumored to exist, but I've never seen it).

(See a pattern here?)

*hey- beer jerseys are way better than those mp primal wear pos things...

[bironi]

your handle, before posing such a question. :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: ,

but not Bud. :beer:

[Jeff N.]

I've got an Arrogant B@stard Ale and Firestone Double Barrel Ale jersey. Jeff N.

[Ginger]

The Bell's Beer MTB Team jersey.

http://bp1.blogger.com/_OZICWiYKarQ/Rd3hJ7fvNTI/AAAAAAAAABA/3r8M1mz8l-o/s1600/2007jerseytopost.bmp

[abritton419]

:rolleyes: When you have got some decent brewerys like we have in the UK, then and only then should you consider riding in a 'beer jersey' :D ;)

Please let me know if any of the following are available in the States:

www.bankssbeer.com

www.envilleales.com

www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk

www.camra.org.uk (campaign for real ale)

[jwb96]

Have: Pacifico
Want: Ommegang

If I were a "serious" rider, my beer and baked goods consumption would be a liability rather than the reward they are now. Who wants to be serious? And besides, I hate the "oh, you're so skinny and ride your bike and you get to eat anything" comments, so it's just another way to rub it in.

[bironi]

I've got an Arrogant B@stard Ale and Firestone Double Barrel Ale jersey. Jeff N.

You're not worthy. :beer:

[goonster]

When you have got some decent brewerys like we have in the UK, then and only then should you consider riding in a 'beer jersey' :D

:rolleyes:

Please let me know if any of the following are available in the UK:

Victory Brewing Co. (http://www.victorybeer.com)

Brewery Ommegang (http://www.ommegang.com)

Troegs Brewing Co. (http://www.troegs.com)

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (http://www.sierranevada.com)

. . . and those are just a few places that, aside from brewing truly world-class product, make jerseys and/or sponsor cycling teams.

No disrespect, but also let us know when the U.K. makes a truly hoppy beer. Or, for that matter, a first-rate lager.

If we have no decent breweries, why does Michael Jackson come here so much? :confused:

Our breweries may be run by kids, comparatively, but they do OK, thanks. :beer:

Beer jerseys are cool if it is a local brewery whose product you consume.

[rwsaunders]

Brilliant!

[Bud]

:rolleyes:


No disrespect, but also let us know when the U.K. makes a truly hoppy beer. Or, for that matter, a first-rate lager.


Beer jerseys are cool if it is a local brewery whose product you consume.

+1 and +1 again. Support your local (hoppy) brewery.

[bcm119]

Goonster is correct as usual. I'd add that its irrelevant which UK beers are available here as they usually don't travel well anyway, which is fine- they are subtle and complex and are best consumed locally, no? :beer:

My official position on beer jerseys is that they are MP.

However, I have 2- both Sierra Nevada. One in pale ale-green and an octoberfest long sleeve in black/orange/red. Both were gifts from my s.o.'s family who live in the sierra foothills.

SN is an all-around great company and I don't mind wearing their jerseys.

[Bill Bove]

Yo, BBDave! you got a Heinie jersey :D ?

[pdonk]

Pumphouse Brewery in Moncton sponsored a local club and they had really cool jerseys. Can't seem to find a picture of one on line though.

[Kevan]

Arrogant B@stard and Duvel.

[scrooge]

The Bell's Beer MTB Team jersey.

http://bp1.blogger.com/_OZICWiYKarQ/Rd3hJ7fvNTI/AAAAAAAAABA/3r8M1mz8l-o/s1600/2007jerseytopost.bmp

Me too. I just wish it wasn't black.

[sc53]

Palincss has a beautiful brown Belgian beer jersey--in retro wool, of course, but I forget the name of the beer. Every time he wears the jersey, i want a good Belgian ale for the ride!

[michael white]

Beer shirts are for teenagers trying to look grown up. I think they're ridiculous.

In cycling clothing--and this is coming from a straight guy--girl's stuff is much more tasteful as a rule. I have no idea why manufacturers think male cyclists are morons, but unfortunately that is the case.

[CNY rider]

Have: Pacifico
Want: Ommegang

If I were a "serious" rider, my beer and baked goods consumption would be a liability rather than the reward they are now. Who wants to be serious? And besides, I hate the "oh, you're so skinny and ride your bike and you get to eat anything" comments, so it's just another way to rub it in.

I got my Ommegang at the factory last fall (I live about 5 minutes away). Really nice short sleeved jersy. I'll bring it to Open House. Are you attending? Let me know if you want one.

[palincss]

Palincss has a beautiful brown Belgian beer jersey--in retro wool, of course, but I forget the name of the beer. Every time he wears the jersey, i want a good Belgian ale for the ride!

New Belgium.

I just checked their web site, and the wool jersey isn't currently available.

[bcm119]

Beer shirts are for teenagers trying to look grown up. I think they're ridiculous.

In cycling clothing--and this is coming from a straight guy--girl's stuff is much more tasteful as a rule. I have no idea why manufacturers think male cyclists are morons, but unfortunately that is the case.
Dude, you're like totally harshing my buzz. ;)

Seriously, I disagree w/you on both points. Beer shirts look ridiculous on teenagers, but not on everyone. Okay, maybe Tecate jerseys. But why is a beer company any less ridiculous to advertise on your back than any other corporate logo if you're not sponsored? Personally I'd rather have a local brewery's logo on my shirt than that of a giant corporation I know nothing about.

As for women's cycling clothing, I think most of it is horrible. Its all pink and powder blue and violet. Why would women want to look girly on a bike? My s.o. can hardly find any womens jerseys that she'd wear. Most of them have that maternity wear style. have you flipped through the women's section of Colorado Cyclist? How about the "biker chick" jersey with a hatchling chicken on it? Thats worse than a Tecate jersey atmo.

That said, jerseys are jerseys, ya wear what ya wear.

[michael white]

well, I went to the Colorado Cyclist website, and this is one of the first gal's jersey's I saw. It's a fairly good example of a jersey designed with some flair and taste. Some decorative skill, as opposed to a bottle, shark's jaws, or some other juvenilia as is the case with boy's jersey's. That's all I ask, that designers try to sell products for the over-16 crowd.

I don't ride pro, so don't care to promote a logo, esp an ugly one. I don't mind wearing something that says Campagnolo, but anything else, and it's an ironic gesture or joke, and I'm usually not in the friggin mood.

best,
mw

[mflaherty37]

Sierria Nevada - the dude was a dedicated bike mechanic befor a brewer. How cool is that?

http://www.sierranevada.com/eStore/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=50