scrubbedexpat141

Is anyone on here vegetarian?

Would you want to eat this? Veggie burger that 'bleeds' (BBC)

DXBtoDOH

I'm not a vegetarian but I eat meat sparingly.

Would I eat it? Sure. I'd give it a try.

I don't seek substitutes for meat because it sort of defeats the purpose, but there is a place for meat replicas. Environmentally it'd be great. I can see a time coming when most meat intake is replaced by fake meat and real meat is reserved for special occasions.

scrubbedexpat141

Funny one isn't it. Manufactured meat doesn't appeal hugely to me, but would try it.

DXBtoDOH

So much of the meat people eat are burger patties and chicken tenders or strips of meat in stir fries. When you get down to it, a lot of it is already heavily processed so making that jump to eating fake meat substitute that can provide similar flavour and texture isn't that large of a jump. Just look at most bangers, after all. They're practically already vegetarian

TheShed

If God had intended us to be vegetarians, he would not of made cows out of beef.

Bahtatboy

I put it in pretty much the same camp as non-alcoholic beer. What, honestly, is the 'king point of non-alcoholic beer?* It doesn't taste like beer, and I'm guessing the vegetarian "meat" doesn't taste like meat, either. Nevertheless, I'm in favour of vegetarian protein sources to replace meat, but to replicate it is just daft.

*And those non-alcoholic beer TV adverts in countries where the locals aren't supposed to drink -- Jesus (or insert deity of your choice) wept.

DXBtoDOH

I largely agree with you but I do know vegetarians who occasionally break down when they get a massive craving for a juicy burger or steak. A lot of people do crave the taste and texture of meat. There's been big strides in the quality of meat substitutes and if that makes it much easier for people to switch to a largely vegetarian diet (much better for the environment and more sustainable) then I'm all for it.

scrubbedexpat141

Preach.

weasel decentral

Becks non alcoholic beer tastes like beer in my opinion. Is there a point? Not really but it does taste the same.

DXBtoDOH

If you could drink your favourite beer completely alcohol-free, would you still drink it?

Or do we only drink beer for the alcohol?

Bahtatboy

Sometimes I drink to remember, sometimes I drink to forget.

scrubbedexpat141

Genuinely never thought about it.

In simple terms, beer is too sacred to dick around with.
In more complex, thoughtful terms I guess going and having a beer with mates and drinking non-alcoholic would be pleasant enough. But there is part of it is getting a bit boozy and having a laugh and getting that 'buzz'.

I'd rather they invented a new type of alcohol that doesn't give you a hangover.

DXBtoDOH

The alcohol is the essence of the beer. Without it there is no point to beer. We only think it's good because of the alcohol. And that's the sad reality.

Same with wine. It's just sour fermented grape juice. The alcohol is what makes it worth drinking.

weasel decentral

So I called up the Captain, please bring me my wine

weasel decentral

Yes but the taste of the beer is what makes us drink one type rather than another.