When I think of Saturday Night Live, my thoughts do not go to wine. I would probably head to spirits first and the stronger the better but the winemaker Lot18 has teamed with SNL to release four wines with iconic characters on the label plus the more generic Live from New York blend.
Debbie Downer, The Californians and Stefon all get their own styles from Chardonnay, Merlot and Beaujolais. But what characters other than Stefon (who is the best) should get the beer treatment and what style?
Matt Foley – if you are going to live in a van down by the river, might as well chill your beer there too. I would go with a can from Oskar Blues for this. Maybe the Hotbox Coffee IPA.
Ambiguously Gay Duo – I still can’t believe this recurring skit made it to air but I would pick something like maybe a hoppy pilsner, like Pivo. Bubbly and light but with a hit of bitter.
Toonces the Driving Cat – if a character was deserving of a reboot, it would be Toonces. The cat certainly had nine lives which it needed because you shouldn’t put a cat behind the wheel. Staying super local for this beer choice Cat’z Pajamas Brewyard.
Sean Connery on Jeopardy – what is worse? Connery’s foul mouth or his poor command of trivia? Either way a nice strong Scottish Ale with thistles would be good.
Miss Rafferty – I don’t know what aliens like to drink when it comes to beer but I am sure that poor Miss Rafferty who always seems to get the raw deal when abducted would probably want something strong, maybe a Belgian Dark Strong Ale.