Talking about beer during an interview

[happyparty]

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I consider myself to be a beer aficionado and I am always curious whether or not my acquaintances are as well. The topic usually leads to good conversation, but may also give a bad impression.

So, I wonder: would it be acceptable to ask an interviewer about their alcohol preferences?

 

[FlowRate]

I'm not quite sure I'd go about it that way, but I don't think that it's a super taboo topic.

 

[LizzyM]

I consider myself to be a beer aficionado and I am always curious whether or not my acquaintances are as well. The topic usually leads to good conversation, but may also give a bad impression.

So, I wonder: would it be acceptable to ask an interviewer about their alcohol preferences?

If you are asked what you do for fun, it might be appropriate to mention if you brew beer or have a blog about beer or some involvement besides just drinking it. The point is, if prompted you should talk about you and if the interviewer wants to continue the conversation by discussing personal preferences then that's fine, but I think that asking outright might be considered a bit to chummy and unprofessional.


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I like ale and stout.

 

[Slack3r]

Anything with EtOH will do it for me. 😳

 

[texahn]

I talked about this in my interview at UTSW. My interviewer was from around Milwaukee so I basically was certain he liked beer.

 

[BigRedBeta]

If you get asked by an interviewer what your hobbies are and you go beyond just throwing keggers, than yes, it's probably appropriate to discuss. Homebrewing is intriguing to a lot of people and you can easily compare it to cooking/baking. Personally I've gotten into beer tastings/pairings with food and host dinner parties where each course is paired with a beer and a wine choice. It comes off as more sophisticated than just going out to get popped (which I also enjoy).

It is not appropriate for you to bring up the topic though. The old rule for college girls going through sorority recruitment is to avoid the 4 B's: Bibles, Booze, Boys and Bank accounts. The same (with a few tweaks) is appropriate for med school applicants during interviews.

 

[Medwell]

Sounds good to me as long as you've over 21. 😀

 

[333926]

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[oar2386]

Talk about it? psshh. Bring in a keg and turn that interview into a party

 

[wristbandMD]

I mentioned brewing beer when asked about activities and my interviewer didn't seem to care either way. Made sure to mention only over 21.

I'm a bit worried about putting this on my amcas. (not brewing beer, but making wine). I'm not yet 21, but my family owns a winery and I am a big wine connoisseur. Winemaking is a big hobby of mine and I feel it's pretty unique. When I fill out the amcas I will be 21, but I don't know if I should put the years that I was mainly interested (~2008-present).

 

[Bacchus]

@wristband. They might not pick up on it, but don't risk it. Adcoms know college students drink illegally but they don't need to be reminded so.

 

[the duck]

I'm a bit worried about putting this on my amcas. (not brewing beer, but making wine). I'm not yet 21, but my family owns a winery and I am a big wine connoisseur. Winemaking is a big hobby of mine and I feel it's pretty unique. When I fill out the amcas I will be 21, but I don't know if I should put the years that I was mainly interested (~2008-present).

I think if you stress that it's part of the family business and the "classy" aspect of it, its okay. Since that makes it seem rather more professional than what most college students consider "drinking."

 

[45408]

I'm a bit worried about putting this on my amcas. (not brewing beer, but making wine). I'm not yet 21, but my family owns a winery and I am a big wine connoisseur. Winemaking is a big hobby of mine and I feel it's pretty unique. When I fill out the amcas I will be 21, but I don't know if I should put the years that I was mainly interested (~2008-present).

You could spin it correctly. I know where I went to med school (Wisconsin), it's legal for parents to give their kids booze. You can even go to a bar with your parents and drink.

 

[Parts Unknown]

Made sure to mention only over 21.

That just makes you look like a liar.

 

[wristbandMD]

I think if you stress that it's part of the family business and the "classy" aspect of it, its okay. Since that makes it seem rather more professional than what most college students consider "drinking."

You could spin it correctly. I know where I went to med school (Wisconsin), it's legal for parents to give their kids booze. You can even go to a bar with your parents and drink.

Yeah, that's true. I kind of feel that since it is wine rather than beer it won't look as bad. Haha. As duck said, it's "classy". Although most of my college drinking consists of wine, anyway. lol.

I'm not sure what the law is in Washington, but it's definitely something to look into. Whenever the family is out to eat and uncorks a bottle I always get a glass, but I don't know if this is because I commonly get mistaken for being older than I am or if I'm allowed to drink with my parents...

 

[Beets]

Not sure about your state's laws, but in Texas, you're allowed to drink with your parents, even at a restaurant, sitting at the bar... as long as you're constantly with them.

Check out your own state laws, but if you mention it's part of the family business and keep it along "classy" lines, I think it could be appropriate and interesting.

 

[Playa]

It could work out for you, find out what his/her favorite beer is and send a couple to them after your interview as a thank you.

 

[Poliscidoc]

I think if you talked about micro brews or something like that it would be ok. But saying that me and my buddies go South paw or Old Milwaukee every weekend to get ****ty probably wouldn't work.