Lucky Find in Lucky Beer

I've discovered a new brew.

Earlier this summer, while poking around in my local liquor store, I happened across a solitary bottle in the shape of a fat and jolly Buddha.

The green glass Buddha held beer and the word "Lucky" was stamped over his head. I immediately smiled. How could I not buy this, bring it home and give it a try?

As I scooped up the bottle, a niggling thought did worm its way into my head, however. Would hubby be as happy to see this bottle as me?

I don't profess to be a religious expect, but I have picked up a few nuggets of Buddhist wisdom from Quang, a man who was raised in a Buddhist home.

Drinking alcohol, I've learned, results in demerit points. In other words, it's a bit of a sin.

It is indeed a rare event when Hubby decides to drink. My very own alcohol consumption has dropped dramatically since we said the "I-dos."

I couldn't help but wonder if a Buddha-shaped bottle of beer wouldn't be considered sacrilegious by some. And as it turns out, I guessed right. When I showed the Buddha beer to Quang, he smiled, even ventured a little laugh, but as soon as I cracked the top and offered a gulp, he declined.

"Would you drink beer out of a bottle shaped like Jesus?" he asked.

Would I? Yes, for novelty's sake. But he did have a point. I wouldn't feel right downing a six-pack of Jesus beer.

But that didn't stop me from downing the Buddha beer. It was easy enough to do as the beer was really quite tasty. Not too bitter. Not too thick. Perfect for a hot summer day.

I enjoyed it so much, in fact, that I actually went back to the liquor store and bought up the last of their bottles.

In the grand scheme of things, I decided, I really am a good girl and I could probably do with a few demerit points.