The only real difference that I can see between a Gourmand and a Populist is that the Gourmand is willing/likes to drink macro-swill AND quality made beer. That makes me a Gourmand.

Geek. Definitely geek. I can't stop wanting to try and to know. Definitely always wanting to know what others like and how I can help them find what they like. Definitely like keeping the conversation going, and also like changing the topic up so it doesn't stagnate. Love little tidbits like what's history of brew terminology, dating beer labels by art, differences in hops. Homebrew and even homemalt.

I was in the geek category for years. But then grew tired of chasing every possible new beer and rating every terrible fruit wheat and wit at brewpubs. However, I still think it is awesome to see the enthusiasm of people that are still chasing new and quality brews! I try new stuff, but not with the passion or gusto that I used to have when everything was new to me. Like jlozier, I see very little difference between Populist and Gourmand. I am probably more on the Gourmand side just because I am too cheap to always buy quality.

Polulist for sure. At stores I often see people just staring at the micros. I nearly always ask if I could help them. This time of year most of them want a lighter more crisp brew for the beach. I point out 5-6 brews that they might enjoy. Beer is about fun. But I just can't drink those macro brews anymore.

quote: Originally posted by slowrunner77 Somewhere between a populist and a geek for me, though maybe 1% snob, as evidenced by my previous strikeout of foam's comment [:D]

quote: Originally posted by FoamDome This would make a very interesting Poll Question, no?

if i drank a tecate (i didnt buy it) to get a badge on Untappd, and i took notes so i can rate it, does that make me a Geek or Gourmand? [:p] 55% geek, 45% populist

O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us. To see oursels as ithers see us!

quote: Originally posted by fretwalker O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us. To see oursels as ithers see us!

I guess if I had to choose one I would be leaning towards the gourmand.