Jot Haters Anonymous Reviews Jot-beer

In the spirit of how shittily (is that a word?) the economy doing lately, we here at JGH have decided to venture into the previously unknown world of cheap jot beer.  We've selected three gems to sample tonight, and those are: the venerable Bud Ice Light, the obscure Southpaw Light, and a legend in its own right, Old Milwaukee.  Without further adieu...

First up: Bud Ice Light

Thoughts:  This exceedingly light beer failed to wow us yet also failed to offend us.  It doesn't have a lot of flavor, which also makes it easy to drink.  Its existence seems a bit redundant, considering it's pretty much Bud Light/Ice sans flavor and alcohol content.  Also comes in a bit light at 4.1% (while its mainstream cousin Bud Light comes in at 4.2%).  The gimmicky bottle, while kinda cool to look at, adds nothing to the beer (in fact, you can't return it for money in bottle bill states).

Bottom line: Rather inoffensive, though a bit light on the flavor.  Nothing special.

Jot-o-meter: 6/10 - Fairly jotty.

Next up: Southpaw Light

Thoughts: Frankly, this purchase was a mistake. This seemed to be our most promising beer, but we were epically let down.  We originally were attracted to it because of its mildly appealing name and packaging, however we were quickly disappointed.  It was described by our expert panel as "stale" and that its "shitty metallic flavor just plain sucks."  Also, at 123 calories, its anything but light.  Its only redeeming quality was that it contains alcohol, and will certainly get you drunk as shiiiit.

Bottom line: Just brutal.  I would strongly recommend not buying this.

Jot-o-meter: 10/10 - Most jotty.

Finally: Old Milwaukee

Thoughts: Probably the best of the three we've reviewed.  It has the most flavor and is not completely offensive.  We were impressed by it being sold in a 30-rack (which you usually don't see in VA).  The packaging was also pretty appealing, especially with the official seal and the diamond inside the 'O'.  We also strongly suspect it's a beer for rednecks. Overall, a decent, cheap, light college beer.  Given the choice though, I'd still go with Natty.

Bottom line: Classic college beer.  

Jot-o-meter: 2.5/10 - Not so jotty.

That's all.  Hopefully you wont make the same mistakes we did and actually spend money on this garbage.

People Who Waste Good Beer on Drinking Games and Act Like Dicks About It

Listen, I love good beer just as much as hte next guy.  In fact, I prefer it to shitty beer (shocking, right?)

But shitty beer has its place in society.  Sometimes, you just need to rage hard.

And sometimes, when raging hard, you're going to play drinking games.  Maybe flip cup, maybe beer pong, maybe chandelier- whatever's your cup of tea.  And when you're slugging down beers, it's foolish- and jotty- to waste a real beer on it.  You don't play flip cup with a hefeweizen, or beer pong with IPAs. It's a waste.

And then, on top of that, to make a big deal out of how you're drinking "good beer" during one of these games while others are drinking "watery beer"-- well, that's just plain jotty.