I'm downing some Rye.
I went with the Bulleit.
New Belgium Trippel. I wanted NBB's Lips of Faith (Clutch) 9.0%, but they dint have it.
Went to pub for first time in a while last night, I had many many pints of domestic cooking lager...
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And then some black bottle
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Now my head hurts.
Started out with a couple local micros and then went to a sauvignon blanc and then a vinho verde
Quote from: Jor el on October 08, 2011, 11:34:00 PM
I'm downing some Rye.
I went with the Bulleit.
Like this?
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I'm going with this tonight:
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Mixed with Kroger Diet Ginger Ale.
genny cream ale..
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Sleeman's Original Draught.
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Shit's good. Tastes like a schwartzbier, but drinks like a Guinness.
Quote from: I,Galactus on October 12, 2011, 08:59:59 PM
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Shit's good. Tastes like a schwartzbier, but drinks like a Guinness.
I've got some of this at the house. It's really good, but I like the Shiner Black slightly better.
Guinness black lager?! Never seen that before, not in the shops here anyway - but I do live in the arse end of nowhere... Will see if I can get hold of some of this, most intruiging.
Schlitz "Classic 60's Formula!!", beer # nine of twelve
Did Shitz not contain alcohol in the 60's? Holy shit, at least I'm hydrated
Quote from: Metal and Beer on October 14, 2011, 12:04:38 AM
Schlitz "Classic 60's Formula!!", beer # nine of twelve
Did Shitz not contain alcohol in the 60's? Holy shit, at least I'm hydrated
I drank some of that recently. Not how I remember my old man's Schlitz tasting.
Quote from: I,Galactus on October 12, 2011, 08:59:59 PM
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Shit's good. Tastes like a schwartzbier, but drinks like a Guinness.
If that's the same stuff they were flogging as "Guiness Draught" out here, that shit is
awful
Quote from: deaner33 on October 14, 2011, 07:52:15 AM
Quote from: Metal and Beer on October 14, 2011, 12:04:38 AM
Schlitz "Classic 60's Formula!!", beer # nine of twelve
Did Shitz not contain alcohol in the 60's? Holy shit, at least I'm hydrated
I drank some of that recently. Not how I remember my old man's Schlitz tasting.
I pounded all twelve and barely caught a buzz. Schitz Classic Fail Formula
had me a McMenamins Thundercone fresh hop, then went to Mt. Tabor brewing and had their P5 pale, Now I'm having Deschutes Brewing Jubelale. I have 11 left of that. Let's see what i post in about 3 hours. Fair warning.....
genny..
Chateu du Breil Calvados.
French Apple Brandy. After years of Whiskey & Rum, this is my new favourite spirit.
Right now? Coffee. It's 7:30 am. yeah I know what a sissy.
White Birch Brewery's Hop Session
Not too shabby
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Australian craft brewers would be screwed without New Zealand hops and US brewing styles. This is very nice indeed. Just my sort of American Pale Ale
My wife picked this up for me:
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I don't know how new this is, but it's new to me. I like it, but then again it is wheated and I've found that it is my favorite style of bourbon.
Ice Harbor Fresh Hop IPA from Kennewick Washington
Super small batch very rare never again available. super good
Got in from local pub an hour ago, had same as last time;D
In one weekend :P
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My dad scored some homemade whiskey (bout 1/2 a bottle) from somebody at his work. Shit was awesome and 140 Proof.
We took 1/2 of a shot the first night and our tounges went numb. Burned so good.
Next night we moved up to full shot (1/2 of our square JD shot glasses) and our mouths started to tingle when we were walking away.
Then finally on Friday we finished it up with my younger brother and his friend and we all had double shots.
I went "Hey, my mouths not tingling anymore." Then my brain started to tingle.
Awesome stuff though, you can tell its strong but it mainly tastes like honey. It was a pretty mellow high too, didn't crush me like I thought it would. The thing that got me the most is when my dad made me dring the drop thats left in my shot glass afterwards, I was like "Woah, for only one drop this is fucking me up more than the whole shot did."
Right now at home we're kinda stacked we have a case of Troeg's Dream Weaver, Peroni & Stella Artois.
Also my brother brought home a growler of Magic Hat Humble Patience from the brewery in Vermont when he visited his girlfriend, so we'll be drinking that on Friday.
And I think my dad may be getting more of that whiskey this weekend, the guy said we can barter with a case of Woodchuck Cider.
My dad and I went to this Brauhaus on South St. this past weekend I had him try Franziskaner for the first time and now we'll be getting a case of the dark kind and the lighter one.
Quote from: grimniggzy on October 27, 2011, 11:08:21 AM
My dad scored some homemade whiskey (bout 1/2 a bottle) from one of the mechanics at his work. Shit was awesome and 140 Proof.
We took 1/2 of a shot the first night and our tounges went numb. Burned so good.
Next night we moved up to full shot (1/2 of our square JD shot glasses) and our mouths started to tingle when we were walking away.
Then finally on Friday we finished it up with my younger brother and his friend and we all had double shots.
I went "Hey, my mouths not tingling anymore." Then my brain started to tingle.
Awesome stuff though, you can tell its strong but it mainly tastes like honey. It was a pretty mellow high too, didn't crush me like I thought it would. The thing that got me the most is when my dad made me dring the drop thats left in my shot glass afterwards, I was like "Woah, for only one drop this is fucking me up more than the whole shot did."
Right now at home we're kinda stacked we have a case of Troeg's Dream Weaver, Peroni & Stella Artois.
Also my brother brought home a growler of Magic Hat Humble Patience from the brewery in Vermont when he visited his girlfriend, so we'll be drinking that on Friday.
And I think my dad may be getting more of that whiskey this weekend, the guy said we can barter with a case of Woodchuck Cider.
My dad and I went to this Brauhaus on South St. this past weekend I had him try Franziskaner for the first time and now we'll be getting a case of the dark kind and the lighter one.
Did he make it with marijuana? Is that possible? A THC infused whiskey would be awesome.
Nah no weed, the guy said he used berries, sugar, honey and some other stuff in old oak barrels. Then he lets it ferment a week and wooollahh. Sadly, I've been off weed for a good few months except for one weekend I let myself partake with my brothers about a month ago. I've been trying to find a new job so its mainly just been me getting shitty with my dad.
From my understanding THC doesn't dissipate in liquids like other drugs. It gets taken on by oil or butter when you boil it in there, then strain out the weed to make brownies so I'm assuming that may be possible.
The "high" i was speaking of was alcohol induced. B/C this shit is so strong I thought it was appropriate.
My dad brought home homemade wine from the same guy last night. That shit was more potent than the whiskey. No way I'd drink a whole glass, I'd be afraid to wake up feeling like my head was ran over by a mac truck. But a little bit, maybe a shots worth was kind of enjoyable.
I'm enjoying part of a growler I had filled yesterday of Boneyard Brewing(Bend Oregon) Skunk Ape IRA. then I'm going to open a Ninkasi (Eugene oregon) Sleigher.
Fraziskaner Dunkel &
Fraziskaner Narturtrub
some good fucking German beer.
Also my dad got 2 more bottles of whiskey, one has a honey flavor and the other tastes like berries. Both a little stronger than the last batch.
where the fuck is your dad hooking up with all this whiskey..??
Oakshire Overcast Espresso Stout
Quote from: mortlock on November 10, 2011, 08:06:52 PM
where the fuck is your dad hooking up with all this whiskey..??
some dude he works with makes the stuff.
Alaskan smoked porter
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and a few high life's.
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Fremont Brewing Interurban IPA, Universal Pale-Seattle Earth
Peak Organic Pale Ale
I just tied some hard cider.
JK's Scrumpy Hard Cider. From some organic orchard in Flushing Michigan.
Tasty. Too easy to drink.
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1-2 shots Vodka
1 shot acai berry juice
1 shot tart cherry juice
shake with ice
pour in martini glass
pour about a shot of club soda back in shaker and swirl.
pour back into glass. enjoy
Thatchers Cider, as usual.
Cold Gin.
I also drink stuff that doesn't have songs written about it but tonight it happens to be G&T.
Captured By Porches- Invasive Species IPA
A change from the normal beer and whisky tonight. Cider plus port and brandy. It has been nice knowing you all...
I'll be sipping on some nice IPA's tonight along with some Rumple Minze
Been drinking heinous amounts of hot buttered rum. May have started a new XXXmas tradition...
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1 tsp powdered sugar
1 Tbsp butter
2 oz. dark/spiced rum (I'm using some Koloa I brought back from Kauai)
Stir, fill mug w/ boiling water, stir again. Garnish w/ cinnamon sticks if'n ya got 'em. Fucking delicious.
One of those drinks that doesn't hit you until you try to stand up. :)
What to choose today?
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Ain't had nothin yet but that's about to change here real quick.
Allrightey here we go. Just got back from the pub havin a couple IPA's picked up a half rack of Sierra Nevada Celebration and Newcastle Broon. Gonna wrap some presents and head over to the lady's place for a bit of pre funk and then onto her familias
im visiting my sis in s. pa for christmas..she got me a case of national bohemian..best present ever..
Didn't know they sold it in PA.... Make a Baltimore margarita and dip the rim in old bay before cracking the tab! (my bro in law in Baltimore says to try it)
I busted oot the Salmonella-Nog I mixed just before Thanksgiving.
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That looks scary.
Turned oot extra good this year.
This was the third time I've made it.
It lost that yellow egg colour by the time I cracked the lid.
So how do you make it?
I bottle/refrigerate it on Thanksgiving and serve it on Christmas Eve.
I give the bottle a good shaking at some point each day.
Although I like fancy-pants bourbons, I use Jim Beam.
Beam & Nog just go so nicely together.
12 Egg Yokes
2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Heavy Cream
5 Cups Whole Milk
3 Cups Bourbon
1/2 Cup Dark Rum
Combine Yolks & Sugar and whisk until blended and creamy.
Add Cream, Milk, Bourbon, and Rum.
Bottle & Refrigerate.
Enjoy!
Ima finna go ez on da booze till New years.
Did you over do it on Xmas?
Not so much on xmas but xmas eve i drank and smoked myself silly. I try and tone it down the older I get.
##EDIT## Fuck it. I just cracked a Newcastle.
Quote from: Jor el on December 26, 2011, 12:23:47 PM
I bottle/refrigerate it on Thanksgiving and serve it on Christmas Eve.
I give the bottle a good shaking at some point each day.
Although I like fancy-pants bourbons, I use Jim Beam.
Beam & Nog just go so nicely together.
12 Egg Yokes
2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Heavy Cream
5 Cups Whole Milk
3 Cups Bourbon
1/2 Cup Dark Rum
Combine Yolks & Sugar and whisk until blended and creamy.
Add Cream, Milk, Bourbon, and Rum.
Bottle & Refrigerate.
Enjoy!
Does the alcohol preserve it? No cooking involved?
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Quote from: deaner33 on December 26, 2011, 07:57:51 PM
Does the alcohol preserve it? No cooking involved?
No cooking.
Check oot this video:
http://www.adashofbitters.com/2009/12/18/aged-eggnog-safe-or-not/
Very interesting.
Widmer pitch black IPA!
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"black as night, black as pitch, blacker than the foulest witch!"
H20
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Quote from: libertycaps on December 31, 2011, 02:57:18 AM
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Have you had the Racer 10 double IPA. had it @ The Horse Brass and Saraveza. Super good. Double good.
Yes. AKA Racer X. Don't see it in bottles much. Maybe John's Market has it in bombers.
My local is the Concordia Ale House. They have it on occ. too. Ale House is walking distance from my house. Here's their current tap list (more or less..)
http://www.concordia-ale.com/draft.php (http://www.concordia-ale.com/draft.php)
I'll prolly go have a few sometime this weekend. But not too many. Moderation is good.
Dude I'm at the Concordia often. Just got back from Saraveza. Had a Natian "Old Groghamz" winter ale (brewery is a nano brewery across from the Sandy Hut. They only do like 2 barrels every 2 weeks). Also had a Weihenstephaner Korbinian Doppel bock.
Last night I had a Ft. George Omegatex. Double Vortex IPA. Amazing.
**Pro Tip** Saraveza has a keg of Pliney that will be on next day or two.
Jeeeebus. Sounds like we should hang out. (If you'll have me...) Gotta say your food related posts are quite impressive. Do you cook for a living?
I'm definitely a foodie and craft ale geek too. I stay away from Saraveza though because 1) i want to continue to support my local pub & 2) my ex-wife is a server there. We're still friendly, but...you know the rest.
btw, Tyler will prolly drink half that keg of Pliney while on shift! :)
Let's see. Your ex is not Kate so Erica or Alexia?
No I don't cook professionally........yet. There is an offer on the table for me though at a new snobby beer joint that is in the works. It's in the 'couve. beer culture is exploding in the 'couve. Could be a great opportunity for getting in on the ground floor. I will run back of house. Executive duties. Won't be for a while yet though.
gimme a shout next time you're at Concordia.
Erika is my ex. Sweet girl. Too bad shit hit the fan, etc...i still love her, etc.
I work up in teh "Couv" too. Sad beer culture is so lacking up there as well as down in Salem. Good op, though.
I'll give you a shout-out next time i wanna hit the local pub. I'm stayin' home tonight and crying. One of my DQ-10 speakers just went shit. :(
It's a hard road being a vintage Audiophile.....
Homebrew dark ale. I will avoid whisky at all costs tonight!
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Had this last night.
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Quote from: RAGER on January 09, 2012, 01:27:30 PM
Had this last night.
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WANT!
*Redacted for dickishness... Apologies - carry on!
That sir is the correct glass
Quote from: RAGER on January 09, 2012, 04:39:16 PM
That sir is the correct glass
For a Hefeweizen? A Weissbier? Not where I'm from (Passau, DE).
S'pose that's what I get for callin' y'all out, though. Probably just spleen-ventin' due a distinct case of Lagunitas-envy. I'm lucky just to get the IPA every once in a while, and I've only seen the sumpin' sumpin'
once. :(
Green Flash Brewing Co. West Coast IPA. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
Quote from: I,Galactus on January 09, 2012, 05:01:02 PM
Quote from: RAGER on January 09, 2012, 04:39:16 PM
That sir is the correct glass
For a Hefeweizen? A Weissbier? Not where I'm from (Passau, DE).
S'pose that's what I get for callin' y'all out, though. Probably just spleen-ventin' due a distinct case of Lagunitas-envy. I'm lucky just to get the IPA every once in a while, and I've only seen the sumpin' sumpin' once. :(
When's the last time you had a 9% hefeweizen son? This here's a doppel with a true bavarian yeast strain from Rolec. i scoff at east coast beer.
137 micros breweries in Oregon 145 in Washington. that;s just the ones that qualify. Not counting the
Macro breweries.
tonight:
blue moon
this is aside from lone star one of the most taste free beers Ive ever had.
Maybe 10 years ago it had some weiss in it.... now, garbage.
I had 3, i'll probably get a hangover, and I deserve it
How ive fallen.....
Quote from: RAGER on January 09, 2012, 09:39:03 PM
When's the last time you had a 9% hefeweizen son? This here's a doppel with a true bavarian yeast strain from Rolec. i scoff at east coast beer.
137 micros breweries in Oregon 145 in Washington. that;s just the ones that qualify. Not counting the Macro breweries.
Scoff it up, fella. That's DE as in Deutschland, not Delaware. Passau's in southeast Bavaria on the Czech/Austrian border. Last time I had something that high test was probably at Andorfer (http://www.weissbraeu-andorfer.de/index.cfm?resid=1&res=&sid=2&skt=1291) last time I was back home (in '07, I live in Arkansas now).
Their Claudiator Weizendoppelbock legally has to be at least 18% wort, is only sold during Starkbierfest (forget October, you want to go to Germany and drink in March and April: stronger beer + less people = victory), and is
always served in a 0.5L Weissbierglas, whether it's vom Fass (draught) or bottled.
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There's five major breweries in Passau (which in a town of about 50k is a pretty good ratio imo). Andorfer would probably be the only that qualifies as micro, since they only do Hefeweizen and they don't advertise or distribute (gotta go to the source to pick it up).
I was thinking about this the other day... Germany doesn't really
do craft beer. All beer is craft. Either you pasteurize the shit out of it and make export, or you don't and keep it for yourself and your community.
...
I'm going to go ahead and apologize/redact my previous juvenalia. Ye Olde Food and Drinke Forumme deserves to be treated with veneration and civility. I can't begrudge y'all your purism since my hackles get raised every time MJS "infuses" something into his old fashioned. (It's America's oldest cocktail and it deserves your respect goddamnit!)
Sixpoint Brewery Bengali Tiger. Real nice.
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Green Flash brewing Company
India Pale Ale
"A menagerie of hops is layered throughout the brewing process: Simcoe for unique fruitiness and grapefruit zest, Columbus for strong hop pungency, Centennial for pine and citrus notes and Cascade for floral aroma. A multi-dimensional hop experience."
^^That is a good all around go to IPA.
I'm gonna find me some Pliney today.
Had some green flash a few weeks back and loved it. Drank a bottle of 2006 aged dogfish 120 which tasted really sweet and hit the spot and had two 120s on tap over Christmas which was like a 6 pack to the head. Great shit when you can find it.
Had a few pints of the 90 minute this week at my local tap room
Quote from: RAGER on January 09, 2012, 01:27:30 PM
Had this last night.
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That is stunningly good beer and i'm not a LagUnitas fan much anymore. It's got that banana/clove thing that thee CLASSIC Weinstephaner Hefeweiss has going for it too, but at a whopping 9%! Reminds me to stop off at one of the local corner stores that has a line of it that noone is buying but me. I think it's $3.95 a bomber. Not telling where either.
Yep. $3.95 each. I bought the last 3 and will savor each one in the proper glassware, natch.
bought a 6 pk of southern tier Phin & Matts tonight.
Solid if unremarkable American style pale.
102 I.B.U. 4 U!
For me actually.
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Quote from: Mr Neutron on January 19, 2012, 08:13:04 PM
bought a 6 pk of southern tier Phin & Matts tonight.
Solid if unremarkable American style pale.
Very precise critique. i agree. though quite quaffable.
Quote from: neighbor664 on January 19, 2012, 08:22:50 PM
102 I.B.U. 4 U!
For me actually.
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I'm losing my affinity for most Lagunitas these days. but yes massive IBU with this one. Can you acquire Russian River Pliney the Elder?
Smithwicks after Smithwicks at the tavern across the street from my apartment.
Pliny on tap and in bottles goes fast. There is bottle shop in NE PDX that has it more often than not and a pub that may still have it as a regular rotator due to a special relationship said pub has with a certain someone at Columbia Dist. But that's my secret. That said, i think i've got a bit of Pliney fatigue myself.
Had a few Makers 46 old fashioned's over the weekend. May pick up some vermouth and switch to Manhattans soon. That 46 may just too damn smooth for OFs, the lack of rye kick is noticeable.
funny, last night was a number of old fashioneds for me, as well.
yesterday was a nice little brew tour :)
Quote from: khoomeizhi on February 20, 2012, 04:03:51 PM
funny, last night was a number of old fashioneds for me, as well.
Applauded. Great minds drinkin' alike and whatnot.
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Really dark. Chocolatey tasting stout. I like 8)
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It's 10:30 and I'm enjoying a Lompoc C-Note Imperial Pale Ale
Pyramid Outburst Imperial IPA 8.5%. It's not bad but not the best.
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Drinking Stella Artois. It is far from my favorite. It is more of an experiment. I find I feel kind of crappy after drinking lagers. Of course I have totally botched the experiment by drinking half a dozen shots of Jameson.
C'est la vie!
Tried some Carta Blanca with chicken quesadillas last night.
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Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma beers were on sale at my local. Pretty decent lager, but nothing to rave about.
The mainstream Mexican lagers are nearly identical, but I like 'em okay (I'm a So. Cal guy, where they're priced along w/ U.S. giganta-beers, here in the South they're priced much higher)
I go back and forth from beer to wine, about three-week to a month cycles. Currently in a wine phase, cheap bastard so it's bag-in-a-box delights for me !
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^^I've got 3L Bota Box of cabernet on my counter right now :P
One mag of Liberty Creek shitass wine for $6 doesn't actually taste bad, plus hello drunk. Calimoxos are awesome. Ice, Coker Coler and cheap red wine.
This warm weather demands that draught Guinness is off for a while and beers are back on. At the weekend I was enjoying some rather fine wheat-beer. On draught at a new place so I dunno what it was called.
Cocktails are enjoying a come-back, most especially lime-juice ones: Pisco sours and Caprinhas. Most refreshing.
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I've never been the biggest NB fan, always felt there were better options, but I've been hooked on this shit for a couple months now. They really did the Belgian flavor right.
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Green Flash "Palate Wrecker"
Evil Twin Wet Dream
my usual..genny beer.
Pacific Coast Columbus Ale
both were on sale for 6.99 at the local liquor store.
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had one of these the other night..
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Nothin' for me tonight. I'm chillin dry
^gay
^ lol
I'm swillin' a sixer of this jazz...9.3% ABV = hell yeah
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Don't worry Imma finna cure the gay today.
A big ass michelada then I'm goin for some Boulevard IPA
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Still finding 6 packs of this in Vantucky! Those WAnkers know nowt 'bout good beer. heh!
^^ Had my fill of that stuff already. it was just ok. 2009 batch was very good.
I'm tellin ya. The Boulevard Single Wide IPA is good
@ $6.88 a 6'er, it's hard to say no. That's minus WA tax! :)
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I don't know why it's called Vinyl? It's an amber lager that's easy to drink, and very easy to like, IMO.
^ To capitalize on the current vinyl trend? Many vinyl aficionados also like craft beers, cross-marketin' mayhaps..
I found the "Clutch Beer" (Lips of Faith) but it's incredibly cost-prohibitive for me; I love and can afford killer beer but I can't do eight bucks a quart on principle..
I'm enjoyin' NBB's ol' trusty Trippel; beer snobs scoff at it I'm sure, but I dig the strength/taste ratio
Try out that NB Abbey then, I'm sure you'll be pleased.
I like the Abbey just fine, and the 1554, but the Trippel is slightly stronger with quite similar taste/body. I haven't tried NBB's lighter fare yet...(there's a new pale lager in 16 oz cans, couldn't find the ABV number so I passed, lest it be 4% or such ;)
Oh - so Magic Hat also has "Demo" too. Music theme? They call it a 'black IPA'.
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Goes down easy. It's good.
It's spring and summer's right around the corner.
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Campari & orange juice
Quote from: Lumpy on April 16, 2012, 12:39:01 AM
Oh - so Magic Hat also has "Demo" too. Music theme? They call it a 'black IPA'.
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Goes down easy. It's good.
Ah the black IPA phase. We call them Cascadian Dark Ale. CDA
Quote from: Volume on April 16, 2012, 04:19:42 AM
It's spring and summer's right around the corner.
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Campari & orange juice
I love me some campari. I've never met another person that likes it at all. I'll usually get campari and soda with lemon. Very nice before a good meal.
Other than that I've been drinking the following beers all of which are really good:
Maui Coconut Porter
Dogfish Head Aprihop
Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA3
It's actually good. Can't believe I like a beer from Missouri.
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Quote from: RAGER on April 16, 2012, 11:53:09 AM
Quote from: Lumpy on April 16, 2012, 12:39:01 AM
Oh - so Magic Hat also has "Demo" too. Music theme? They call it a 'black IPA'.
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Goes down easy. It's good.
Ah the black IPA phase. We call them Cascadian Dark Ale. CDA
If Deschutes hadn't crafted such a fantastic beverage I doubt the black ipa thing would've taken off. Drinking a black ipa,a friend and I made a month ago.
Hmmmmm. I'm dubious. I don't think Deschutes has done fuck all for my beer palate in aboot 15 years. There are much better but I'm curious to hear more of your experience.
/local/snob
Lagunitas IPA pairs well w/ the saturated wash coming out of my new el capistan.
^^nice dude
/thread mashup
Victory's Hop Devil. Solid non-PNW IPA.
Quote from: libertycaps on April 16, 2012, 11:17:14 PM
Victory's Hop Devil. Solid non-PNW IPA.
Yep, that's a tasty brew. Def a solid go to beer.
Quote from: RAGER on April 16, 2012, 08:16:34 PM
Hmmmmm. I'm dubious. I don't think Deschutes has done fuck all for my beer palate in aboot 15 years. There are much better but I'm curious to hear more of your experience.
/local/snob
that was a senseless statement I made to be honest. the only black ipa i have had is deshcutes, and the one we made. the deschutes was really good. I thoroughly enjoy Uintahs Baba Black Lager.
Deschutes Mirror Pond is a beer I enjoy quite a bit though.
You have Mirror Pond
15 years ago
on cask
The Abyss stuff is pretty baller. Going to the real deal in Bend is usually the best bet, but I like Inversion IPA a lot. A lot.
^^ick
Green Flash WC IPA. Local corner store now carries the 4-packs!
All i want anymore is a really fucking good IPA. ;D
Had a Walking Man IPA and a Good Life Descender IPA @ Horse Brass and a Longs IPA @ Cheese Bar yesterday.
Had a Sixpoint Sweet Action last night. It's defined as a cream ale, but it's hoppy as hell. Pretty good, actually. I've also recently had Sixpoint Resin, which is their IIPA I believe. I'm thinking all their beers are pretty hoppy, actually.
Also had a Brew Kettle White Rajah, which blew away a Pliney(and others) in our recent taste test. Good stuff indeed.
Mediocre Bordeaux. :-\
Might have to remedy that with a dram of single malt after dinner.
Quote from: lftwng4 on April 19, 2012, 12:44:46 PM
Had a Sixpoint Sweet Action last night. It's defined as a cream ale, but it's hoppy as hell. Pretty good, actually. I've also recently had Sixpoint Resin, which is their IIPA I believe. I'm thinking all their beers are pretty hoppy, actually.
I haven't had those Sixpoint beers but I've had the Bengali Tiger which is an IPA (so yes, it's hoppy too). I like when good beer comes in cans -- it's easier to carry home on the subway.
Quote from: I,Galactus on March 26, 2012, 08:37:53 AM
Tried some Carta Blanca with chicken quesadillas last night.
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Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma beers were on sale at my local. Pretty decent lager, but nothing to rave about.
Carta Blanca is my fave Mexican brew, followed by Negra Modelo. Dos Equis Amber is good. Dos Equis lager & Corona are alright.
I need some Bohemia, though, because I'm a Bohemian.
Though I've become a full blown beer snob, I still enjoy a corona on hot summer day. I know I shouldn't.
Different beers for different occasions, right ?
I too am a beer snob but I absolutely love Mexican beers. I do not care for Corona. My top favs are
Modelo Especial
Pacifico
Victoria
Bohemia
Sol
I love micheladas
Belgian beer fest today in Portland. I will attempt to report back later
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Don't normally drink cider, but don't mind this stuff. One bottle went in the food, other in me :D
im drinking this today..... dee licious
apple pie flavor
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there were a shit ton of beers and I had ten of em fuck off!! Whadda ya want from me . some sucke d and some wer egreat fuckit.
Quote from: James1214 on April 21, 2012, 06:45:37 PM
im drinking this today..... dee licious
apple pie flavor
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40 proof? Store bought 'shine? I'm try not to be a "death to false (insert noun)" types, but c'mon...
for what its worth I mixed with everclear and ice. nit a fan of super sweet booze. nice and refreshing, given it was close to 90 today.
Aptly named because it ruins you for other beers.
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Quote from: neighbor664 on April 22, 2012, 02:48:34 AM
Aptly named because it ruins you for other beers.
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Actually, it's their brett IPA that does that. (Forgot the name. It's a tough one to remember.)
Palate Wrecker is drinkable compared to that....
IMO, Palate Wrecker is so tasty that all other beer tastes like shit after drinking it. There's better?
Maker's 46 in a hot bath. Take that, lower back pain!
Quote from: James1214 on April 22, 2012, 02:31:36 AMfor what its worth I mixed with everclear and ice.
Well played, sir. S'pose that's what I get for hatin'.
Quote from: neighbor664 on April 22, 2012, 07:51:28 PM
IMO, Palate Wrecker is so tasty that all other beer tastes like shit after drinking it. There's better?
I'm gonna have to say: Fuck yes. Look to Belgium, young man. The newer hybrid WC inspired Belgian IPA's especially. :)
fyfe & drum beer..
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genesee brought it back in the heritage series.
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Quote from: libertycaps on April 22, 2012, 09:42:18 PM
Quote from: neighbor664 on April 22, 2012, 07:51:28 PM
IMO, Palate Wrecker is so tasty that all other beer tastes like shit after drinking it. There's better?
I'm gonna have to say: Fuck yes. Look to Belgium, young man. The newer hybrid WC inspired Belgian IPA's especially. :)
No I realize that there is better beer, particularly Belgian stuff.
I was just surprised that Green Flash had something yet better than the Palate Wrecker.
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That, my friend, is the shit in my world. Don't be hasty. Let the lovely merangue-esque head half before you partake too. All good things in all good time. :P
^ I just looked it up, all the BevMos by me don't have it in stock. I need to search or get it shipped. Fok!
Had my first Windmer Bros beer yesterday. I only had to go to Kauai to get it. Had their black ipa. It was alright.
Quote from: rayinreverse on April 23, 2012, 01:32:28 PM
Had my first Windmer Bros beer yesterday. I only had to go to Kauai to get it. Had their black ipa. It was alright.
Kauai is awesome. Enjoy!
Quote from: I,Galactus on April 23, 2012, 05:00:53 PM
Quote from: rayinreverse on April 23, 2012, 01:32:28 PM
Had my first Windmer Bros beer yesterday. I only had to go to Kauai to get it. Had their black ipa. It was alright.
Kauai is awesome. Enjoy!
You're not kidding this place is amazing. I've had an array of beverages.
10 Barrel ISA right now.
Holy shit!! So my new employers also have a bottle shop. They had a small fire about a year ago in their storage area where he had a shit ton of beer cellared. some of the labels were damaged and he had heat concerns but not really. To cover his ass he had to write off a bunch of the beer. Got paid out on insurance so he can't legally sell it but he can give it away. So yesterday i took a case of mixed things and i can go back for more. there are hundreds of bottles here's a few I came away with.
2009 Deschutes Mirror Mirror 22oz.
1999 J.W.Lees Harvest Ale Ltd.
Allagash Belgian Trippel batch# 155
Orval Trappiste Ale
Port Brewing collab. with De Proef Brouwerij ,Belgium. Signature Ale
Southern Tier Backburner Barleywine
Goose Island Pepe Nero Belgian
and a few others....oh happy day
edit* the Mirror Mirror is '09
New Belgian 'Ranger India Pale Ale'
Me no like-y.
i pretty much steer clear of the New Belgian stuff
You are a wise man, sir.
I veer clear of both New Belgium and cellared beer. Meh.
I don't. Now drinking: 1554.
/ballin' on a budget
Quote from: libertycaps on April 26, 2012, 07:41:17 PM
I veer clear of both New Belgium and cellared beer. Meh.
I certainly will from now on. It was a 'blind buy'. I like to do that once in awhile. Sometimes I find stuff that's really good. This wasn't one of those times.
Quote from: libertycaps on April 26, 2012, 07:41:17 PM
I veer clear of both New Belgium and cellared beer. Meh.
Oh come on dude. This Allagash I'm havin right now is epic.
Cellaring only augments those cloying notes in ale i don't care for and kills the hops.
All i want anymore is a really fucking solid IPA. I only allow myself 2 after work during the week.
So they better kill.
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Like this one. Damn glad a 6'er of same is always walking distance from the house.
Ok fine then. You'll be happy to know that before my Allagash I was @ the bottle shop and had Maharaja which was magical as always and i tasted the Sierra Nevada Hoptimum and didn't care for it. A bit phenolic and too bitter a finish. I tried the Firestone Walker Double Jack. it was a bit phenolic to the nose but not as bitter finish. Speaking of Finnish. I tasted a Finnish porter that was good. But ended the visit with and 8oz. Lost Abbey
Been pounding these back tonight.
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This is waiting for tomorrow.
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Sixpoint Righteous Ale
Quote from: RAGER on April 26, 2012, 11:29:21 PM
Ok fine then. You'll be happy to know that before my Allagash I was @ the bottle shop and had Maharaja which was magical as always and i tasted the Sierra Nevada Hoptimum and didn't care for it. A bit phenolic and too bitter a finish. I tried the Firestone Walker Double Jack. it was a bit phenolic to the nose but not as bitter finish. Speaking of Finnish. I tasted a Finnish porter that was good. But ended the visit with and 8oz. Lost Abbey
My weird beer phase is over. I know what i like now and pretty much stick to it.
That said, i'll always try a new local or Belgian I/IPA.
Proud local distillery FEW has done so well they petitioned to ramp up to the legal production limit set by the state. The local liquor stores only get a FEW bottles per week. $60. Crazy successful.
My kids went to Francis E Willard elementary, the mother of Prohibition.
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A review I found:
This is how I spent Black Friday: Tasting and buying the new aged whiskeys from Few Spirits. When I first visited Evanston's first distillery, owner Paul Hletko was just beginning to set aside some whiskey for aging in newly cooped charred white oak.
Hletko was non-committal when pressed for a time frame for the aged rye and bourbon to be ready for market. Five months later, Few has rye and bourbon whiskey bottled in time for the holiday season.
For young aged whiskeys, both have an amazing balance to them due in large part to the barrels. "The cooper I eventually chose to make our barrels won 24 out of 25 categories at a spirits competition I visited," Hletko said. "I'm no math major, but that's the cooper I want to make our barrels."
The number three char on the barrels gives Few's aged whiskeys a rounded sweetness to balance the spice imparted by the grains. Hints of plum, cherry and vanilla lay gracefully on the palate. The bourbon, distilled from a mash of 70 percent corn, 20 percent barley and 10 percent rye, has a lingering spice on the finish that intensifies the longer it hangs around.
But it's the rye, made from 100 percent rye grain, that will have whiskey fans talking. The spice of the grain cuts through the flavors imparted to the whiskey from barreling with ease, making it an ideal alternative for folks who keep Templeton in their bar as their rye of choice.
Look to pay an extra penny or two for these when they hit retail shelves. The rye will sell for $55 while the bourbon will retail for $65. But they're worth the money and further proof that Chicago's local craft spirits scene is growing nearly as fast as its craft beer industry. Few is currently selling the aged whiskeys at their tasting room. They also have a launch party scheduled for Dec. 13 at Delilah's (2771 N. Lincoln Ave.)
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This just turned up at my liquor store:
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Nice and smooth.
I've been sad ever since Allagash lost distribution in Michigan. Good thing I can still get their beers and the other Maine export Moxie out in California.
Anyone else here dig imo shochu - sweet potato spirits from Japan. My go to drink, fragrant and very clean drunk too.
Portuguese Vinho Verde
Is there anybody who makes a good "summer" ale, or is that an oxymoron? So far, I've only liked the Samuel Adams variety ('grains of paradise' FTW). Of the few brands that I've tried, they have tasted like piss. I understand the purpose of a "lawn-mowing beer" but if I need one of those, I don't need to spend 10 dollars on a six pack... I'll just get some Tecate. Who makes a good Summer Ale? Even the old reliable Brooklyn Brewery's summer ale sucks. IMO.
Maybe I just don't like that style.
Oh, that "Hell or High Watermelon" was okay, if you're only having one beer, and not eating anything. And you're hot and thirsty.
After looking at Rate Beer.com for a minute, I can see that "summer ale" is not a style. :-[
None of the beers with "summer" in their name seem to rate very highly, in any case.
I've always thought of Hoegaarden as a summer beer.
Caldera Lawnmower Lager from Caldera Brewing Ashland Oregon if you can find it. Yesterday I was in the Columbia River Gorge again, Swung by Double Mountain Brewing.
Goose Island IPA
Blue Point Hoptical Illusion
My homebrewed Red IPA to celebrate putting it's third incarnation into the fermenter today.
Quote from: NCR600 on May 19, 2012, 09:42:14 AM
My homebrewed Red IPA to celebrate putting it's third incarnation into the fermenter today.
I like reds and I like IPAs. Two great tastes that taste great together?
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Me like. Nice rich, dark porter.
Dogfish Head 90 Min IPA....
Quote from: GodShifter on April 26, 2012, 03:59:38 PM
New Belgian 'Ranger India Pale Ale'
Me no like-y.
What's problematic for you about Ranger? I haven't drank any since December, but I appreciated the softness of the hops and the overall palate across many bottles in 2010 and 2011, and it's the most appealing of any of the New Belgians I've tried. I enjoy a heavy dose of bitter on occasion but find myself more and more easily burnt-out (and "I need a glass of water" dried-out) by IPAs with aggressively astringent finishes in the last few years.
Ranger isn't thirst-quenching like the light lagers I consider "everyday drinking" despite its approachability.
Every day several lagers, mostly Stella and Jupiler. It's cheaper than water.
I've been having Beer Valley Leafer Madness on cask here at my local place while it's on tap. Damn good IPA
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Got a Boulevard sampler. Forgot how much I dislike witbier. :-\
Vodka and Limonata back to back with micheladas con Modelo especial
i love wheat beers..the zon looks amazing..
Quote from: RAGER on May 28, 2012, 07:54:06 PM
Vodka and Limonata back to back with micheladas con Modelo especial
I do the same thing with the vodka and limonata. Try the grapefruit and blood orange san pell's as well. Go great with vodka. I also tried some of that firefly sweet tea vodka with limonata and it was pretty damn refreshing.
^^I'll try it. But right now I'm having this 2009 Redhook Treblehook.
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A lot of white russians of late. Turns out they're cheap and tasty.
Quote from: RAGER on May 22, 2012, 10:55:17 AM
I've been having Beer Valley Leafer Madness on cask here at my local place while it's on tap. Damn good IPA
First found that at a beerfest in ID a couple years back, it stood out in a large crowd of samples I tasted. That and Black Flag something something...
yeah, this, both out of BFE Ontario, OR.
http://beervalleybrewing.com/beers.shtml
...also, drinking a triple americano at 4pm.
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When I went to Italy, all I brought back was a coffee mug from a cat sanctuary in Rome, and one of those^^^.
Lanticus hipped me to this jazz, daddy-o, it's incredibly (and dangerously) smooth, 125 pr....savin' this jug for the weekend
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Quote from: juan11 on June 14, 2012, 07:27:14 PM
When I went to Italy, all I brought back was a coffee mug from a cat sanctuary in Rome, and one of those^^^.
I've been using that same bialetti to make coffee for the past 13 years and it still works like a champ. I love the taste of the coffee it makes. Nice and strong. And there is something I appreciate about the ritual that goes into making it, i.e. grinding the beans myself etc.
I've been using mine for years now. I have a 1, 3 and 6 shot. Nothing compares to the mud that comes from a really fine grind in that thing.
Truely, a champagne of beers.
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Quote from: juggernaut on June 15, 2012, 12:15:02 PM
Quote from: juan11 on June 14, 2012, 07:27:14 PM
When I went to Italy, all I brought back was a coffee mug from a cat sanctuary in Rome, and one of those^^^.
I've been using that same bialetti to make coffee for the past 13 years and it still works like a champ. I love the taste of the coffee it makes. Nice and strong. And there is something I appreciate about the ritual that goes into making it, i.e. grinding the beans myself etc.
Totally. No one's sure where my grandpa's went, so I made it a priority to get one when I could finally go back (39 years old).
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Much better.
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I feel like I am back in college.
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Quote from: I,Galactus on June 14, 2012, 04:24:28 PM
A lot of white russians of late. Turns out they're cheap and tasty.
Oof... overdid it on Saturday (pounding russians while watchin' russians rush to try and beat those greeks). No more dairy in my rotgut liquor plz. :P
Picked up a sixer o' these for back porch drankin:
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And a couple of these for ducking out early on Friday and cheering on Müller, Schweinie, und Özil et al in the semis:
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Hooray summer!
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Pretty fucking delicious
I've been drinking these a lot despite the unending ball busting from my friends. They think it tastes like shit and is gay. Just means more for me.
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A couple a months ago a friend turned me into this Lithuanian beer. It's one of my favorites now:
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Hop harvest time.
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Did you grow some hops? Did they take over the world? My Dad was growing us some but they grow insanely and ate half his garage so he's pulled them out.
My hops story is as follows.
I grew some nice cascade hops that were trailing up my front railing nicely a few years back. The ex and I went on vacation and left her pill popping mother to watch the cats and dogs. When we got home a few days later, she had cut them all back in a oxy/soma haze thinking she was helping out and doing a bit of weeding. `fin
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Quote from: juggernaut on August 17, 2012, 04:10:50 PM
I've been drinking these a lot despite the unending ball busting from my friends. They think it tastes like shit and is gay. Just means more for me.
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I've been drinking a ton of Pyramid apricot wheat ale lately. Awesome. Really into the wheat ales, hefeweizen, weizenbocks and one or two fruit beers. It's also fun to sample some of the pure wheat beers where they summon flavours of grapefruit, lemon, banana, etc without adding anything.
Today I'm drinking some nice vodka but need to make it my last bottle till my next vacation. :) Way too easy to get messed up on that stuff and not hit a limit. Must be that bit of Ukrainian blood in my background.
Quote from: fallen on September 13, 2012, 02:06:26 AM
Quote from: juggernaut on August 17, 2012, 04:10:50 PM
I've been drinking these a lot despite the unending ball busting from my friends. They think it tastes like shit and is gay. Just means more for me.
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I've been drinking a ton of Pyramid apricot wheat ale lately. Awesome. Really into the wheat ales, hefeweizen, weizenbocks and one or two fruit beers. It's also fun to sample some of the pure wheat beers where they summon flavours of grapefruit, lemon, banana, etc without adding anything.
Today I'm drinking some nice vodka but need to make it my last bottle till my next vacation. :) Way too easy to get messed up on that stuff and not hit a limit. Must be that bit of Ukrainian blood in my background.
Yeah I dig that Pyramid Apricot as well. Been a while since I had one. If you like that kind of thing you should try a few sour beers. I'm just getting turned on to them. I posted a really good one just above this post. If you want a good introduction to the style Petrus Oud Bruin is a good one to start. It's mild on the sour but still really good. The one I posted above is a bit more complex. If you want something uber sour, try the Petrus Aged Pale. Really good but def an acquired taste.
Had some Old Rasputin on tap last night. PHENOM.
Quote from: juggernaut on September 13, 2012, 11:10:34 AM
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I've been drinking these a lot despite the unending ball busting from my friends. They think it tastes like shit and is gay. Just means more for me.
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I've been drinking a ton of Pyramid apricot wheat ale lately. Awesome. Really into the wheat ales, hefeweizen, weizenbocks and one or two fruit beers. It's also fun to sample some of the pure wheat beers where they summon flavours of grapefruit, lemon, banana, etc without adding anything.
Today I'm drinking some nice vodka but need to make it my last bottle till my next vacation. :) Way too easy to get messed up on that stuff and not hit a limit. Must be that bit of Ukrainian blood in my background.
Yeah I dig that Pyramid Apricot as well. Been a while since I had one. If you like that kind of thing you should try a few sour beers. I'm just getting turned on to them. I posted a really good one just above this post. If you want a good introduction to the style Petrus Oud Bruin is a good one to start. It's mild on the sour but still really good. The one I posted above is a bit more complex. If you want something uber sour, try the Petrus Aged Pale. Really good but def an acquired taste.
Raspberry Sour Puss from 10 Barrel Brewing in Bend Oregon is amazing
That Rasberry Sour Puss sounds tasty. I'm guessing it's only regionally available.
probably yeah. Pyramid brewing used to be located just 20 minutes North of me in Kalama Wa. used to go get kegs from there 15 years ago. Their Pale Ale was fab. This was of course long before they got bought by the Big Boyz.
Captain Lawrence Kolsch, and Captain Lawrence Freshchester Pale Ale. Everything I've tried from them seems good. (east coast brewery).
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Started by sharing a Portuguese bottle of Pancas:
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And now I'm downing a Puerto Viejo on my own:
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At 4 am on a Tuesday morning
Can I just say that pumpkin ale sucks...
I actually had a pretty good one the other day (Southern Tier Pumpking) which had plenty of pumpkin (and pie spice) flavor. But it tasted like a dessert beer. Kind of gross, and hard to finish the pint. So, even the good ones are no good.
Quote from: Lumpy on September 18, 2012, 05:32:17 PM
Can I just say that pumpkin ale sucks...
I actually had a pretty good one the other day (Southern Tier Pumpking) which had plenty of pumpkin (and pie spice) flavor. But it tasted like a dessert beer. Kind of gross, and hard to finish the pint. So, even the good ones are no good.
I'm willing to concur, despite never having tried the "good" ones.
Just found this subsection and thread...
Not a fan of pumpkin ales either but I can enjoy a pint or so per season when the beer is quality. Just had a local one the other night, Upslope's Pumpkin, and it was pretty good. A nice flavor without being to aggressive. With that said, I am now done with the style for the season.
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went camping last week, drank a lotta this stuff, pretty damn good cabernet. admittedly i was sucked in by the gimmickry of it, and being a rock climber i thought it was amusing on that level.
i really like that it is easily attached to a backpack via a carabiner, beats the weight of bottles too.
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Just finished some DuganA....enjoyed it this time around but not a huge fan of Avery's IPA's. Their bitter profile is just too much for me, personally.
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Now onto some Marble's Red. Decent but I was hoping for a little more from this.
been on a Stone Arrogant Bastard kick. The oaked version as well.
It's fresh hop season you idiots. You should be drinking everybody's fresh hop ales. I've had so many I've lost track. I had 3 different ones today alone. I think I've gained 5 pounds.
Heres my fresh hop offering.
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Deschutes Hop Trip, a fresh hopped pale ale. Can't wait to try their fresh hopped IPA, Chasin Freshies, tomorrow.
My favorite Portuguese beer:
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I'm a sucker for central American coffee beans.
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I'll be having more fresh hops ales today duh.
Quote from: Soundgardenia on October 06, 2012, 11:14:28 PM
My favorite Portuguese beer:
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Is that a grilled peach half on the plate?
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Another fresh hop offering from Deschutes. Enjoyable but I'll stick with Hop Trip.
Quote from: juggernaut on October 07, 2012, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: Soundgardenia on October 06, 2012, 11:14:28 PM
My favorite Portuguese beer:
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Is that a grilled peach half on the plate?
It's a little pastry with a custard fill. :)
Started off tonight with some Deschutes Hop Trip.
Now onto some Odell Isolation Ale.
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Portuguese bottle of Dão, Grão Vasco vineyard.
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Quote from: RAGER on October 03, 2012, 10:33:41 PM
It's fresh hop season you idiots. You should be drinking everybody's fresh hop ales. I've had so many I've lost track. I had 3 different ones today alone. I think I've gained 5 pounds.
So what are the hallmark characteristics of a fresh hopped beer? I've never had one and am curious what they are like.
Quote from: juggernaut on October 10, 2012, 04:23:12 PM
Quote from: RAGER on October 03, 2012, 10:33:41 PM
It's fresh hop season you idiots. You should be drinking everybody's fresh hop ales. I've had so many I've lost track. I had 3 different ones today alone. I think I've gained 5 pounds.
So what are the hallmark characteristics of a fresh hopped beer? I've never had one and am curious what they are like.
Different hops have different characteristics, but for me, a fresh hopped IPA has a certain brightness and cleanness, and balance to the taste, if that makes any sense.
I scored a couple bottles of that Stone "Enjoy by 11-09-12" today, drinking one now. Not bad, probably not worth the hype, but not bad. Alcohol is hidden nicely, although it wouldn't bother me if it were lower.
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Quote from: juggernaut on October 10, 2012, 04:23:12 PM
Quote from: RAGER on October 03, 2012, 10:33:41 PM
It's fresh hop season you idiots. You should be drinking everybody's fresh hop ales. I've had so many I've lost track. I had 3 different ones today alone. I think I've gained 5 pounds.
So what are the hallmark characteristics of a fresh hopped beer? I've never had one and am curious what they are like.
The status quo of brewing is to use either dried hops or hop pellets with the later being the norm. More bang for your buck if you will in pellets. Very concentrated hop flavors, more square footage. But fresh hopping or wet hopping is using the hops within hours or moments of being harvested depending on how close you are to the hop farm. This is tradition and a chance to use the hops right off the vine. they have to be used within 24 hours. Using the fresh hops straight from the vine gives a more delicate hop characteristic with a fresher nose and lighter fruit and grassy flavors. not so pungent as heavily hopped or dry hopped beer. Lots of breweries bottle their fresh hop ales but I think the way to really enjoy them is on tap right at the source in an Imperial Pint.
Quote from: lftwng4 on October 10, 2012, 08:11:46 PM
I scored a couple bottles of that Stone "Enjoy by 11-09-12" today, drinking one now. Not bad, probably not worth the hype, but not bad. Alcohol is hidden nicely, although it wouldn't bother me if it were lower.
I also had one of those Stones earlier today. I thought it was good and worthy of the hype but also found myself not enjoying it as much as I'd have expected.
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Also hit up Odell's taproom and checked out their latest Woodcut offering, an oak aged American Ale with Mosaic Hops, as well as a Peach IPA. Enjoyed both beers quite a bit.
fine reporting sir
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Quote from: juggernaut on October 10, 2012, 04:23:12 PM
Quote from: RAGER on October 03, 2012, 10:33:41 PM
It's fresh hop season you idiots. You should be drinking everybody's fresh hop ales. I've had so many I've lost track. I had 3 different ones today alone. I think I've gained 5 pounds.
So what are the hallmark characteristics of a fresh hopped beer? I've never had one and am curious what they are like.
The status quo of brewing is to use either dried hops or hop pellets with the later being the norm. More bang for your buck if you will in pellets. Very concentrated hop flavors, more square footage. But fresh hopping or wet hopping is using the hops within hours or moments of being harvested depending on how close you are to the hop farm. This is tradition and a chance to use the hops right off the vine. they have to be used within 24 hours. Using the fresh hops straight from the vine gives a more delicate hop characteristic with a fresher nose and lighter fruit and grassy flavors. not so pungent as heavily hopped or dry hopped beer. Lots of breweries bottle their fresh hop ales but I think the way to really enjoy them is on tap right at the source in an Imperial Pint.
Cool. Thanks to you and lftwing for the info. I'll have to track one down and give it a try.
went to Brixx...it was $3 pint night and New Belgium pint glass night. Spent $6 and had two beers(Ranger IPA and a Fat Tire) and received a free sweet ass New Belgium glass.
I have a name for people who drink Fat Tire. i call them Fat Tire Drinkers. that's bad enough. icccckkkkkk!!!
Icy cold shot of Rumpleminze.
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more hop trip
I drank a bottle of Hard Cider last night withoot even realizing it.
Too easy.
Quote from: Soundgardenia on October 06, 2012, 11:14:28 PM
My favorite Portuguese beer:
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At first I read that bottle as SUPER ROCK.
More importantly - The Pastry
Are they called Natas?
Whenever I am in Montreal, my brother's colleague hand delivers a box of those to me.
I go through them like Skittles.
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Quote from: Soundgardenia on October 06, 2012, 11:14:28 PM
My favorite Portuguese beer:
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At first I read that bottle as SUPER ROCK.
More importantly - The Pastry
Are they called Natas?
Whenever I am in Montreal, my brother's colleague hand delivers a box of those to me.
I go through them like Skittles.
Yes! I love pasteis de natas! With cinnamon on top :)) I'm going to attempt to do a batch soon! The toughest part will be doing the puff pastry.
I've never tried the cinnamon sprinkle.
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Oh, it's a requirement! Try it next time! Those look so nice and warm!!
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Found some of this Deschutes The Stoic still hanging around in a local shop.
^ I'm with this cat. this page is weird without reading the previous page.
so, back on topic:
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yep, it tastes like Islay stuffed with hops. not to shabby.
apologies if this already been posted, but.... I'm not sure I want to read the previous pages.
:o
That looks Fancy™
This should be one for you beer snobs. A somewhat rare Belgian Stout. This has been cellared since 2007. Black Albert Belgian Stout. Look it up. fantastic!
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Deliciousness
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Hoppy, definitely very hoppy... Not usually into this kind of flavor but it's sliding down pretty well...
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^^That stuff is terrible rookie. You want hops? oh sister there's hops in this town. You have to go to the Horse Brass while you're here
Nah, I just want more cider :) but I'll definitely check out that place!
I'm gonna go to this place in a few for a quick bite and a drink.
http://interurbanpdx.com/
then I'm gonna go here for a pint
http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/41697744/portland_or/amnesia_brewing.html
then I'll probably go here
http://www.breaksidebrews.com/
Any suggestions on Indian food? Been craving it like crazy!
Still not sure what spots we're hitting today... Yesterday the car wouldn't start so we just hit Safeway for drinks.
Inversion isn't an IPA I seek out, and there are tons of much better IPA's out there granted, but it is far from a terrible beer.
Well, we don't have any of these brands in Cali, so I'm trying as I go...
Quote from: Soundgardenia on October 27, 2012, 03:25:23 PM
Well, we don't have any of these brands in Cali, so I'm trying as I go...
I am a big fan of Deschutes, personally, but find that my interest in them is based around half their offering, the other half just doesn't do it for me. Inversion does fall on the meh side for me, personally, but it certainly isn't a terrible beer. If you like porters their Black Butte Porter is the everyday beer of theirs currently available that I'd suggest. I also like their current fresh hop APA offering, Hop Trip, a good deal. And if you are feeling adventurous check out The Dissident, a sour brown, provided its still available.
Quote from: Soundgardenia on October 27, 2012, 03:01:53 PM
Any suggestions on Indian food? Been craving it like crazy!
Still not sure what spots we're hitting today... Yesterday the car wouldn't start so we just hit Safeway for drinks.
Check out Vindalho in SE on Clinton or East India Trading Co. if you wanna go downtown. or a place on Alberta called Bollywood Theater.
Quote from: Adam on October 27, 2012, 03:23:13 PM
Inversion isn't an IPA I seek out, and there are tons of much better IPA's out there granted, but it is far from a terrible beer.
Well I'm from this area and what is offered in the bottle these days is a mere mockery of what it was 15 years ago. Even when I'm in Bend I don't drink Their beer. There's a whole bunch better breweries in Bend.
Get Big, Go to Shit.
Quote from: RAGER on October 27, 2012, 03:39:27 PM
Well I'm from this area and what is offered in the bottle these days is a mere mockery of what it was 15 years ago. Even when I'm in Bend I don't drink Their beer. There's a whole bunch better breweries in Bend.
Get Big, Go to Shit.
That's too bad. Would have loved to have tasted some of their stuff when they were at the top game.
That said, their winter seasonal Red Chair was absolutely delicious, IMO. I tried so many great new beers this year and Red Chair remains my favorite discovery. I could drink that beer year round.
Yes. They were something to behold back in the day. Black butte was a constant and I always looks forward to jubelale
Couldn't find Bollywood, only a skate shop in that corner... Ended up at Halibuts because it started raining pretty badly.
At Breakside brewing right now
Hey SG,
I haven't had Angry Orchard...thinking of picking some up. Have you tried the Apple Ginger?
Tonight I'm enjoying some Woodchuck (oot of Vermont)
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The Angry Orchard was way better than the Julian cider I've been drinking in LA. It's still not like my favorite cider (El Gaitero, Spanish cider), but it's definitely the best I've had so far in the US.
Haven't tried the apple ginger yet, but I'll definitely get it if I see it :)
if only motherfuckers would make decent still cider. only ever found one kind of still cider, and it was something like 6 or 7 bucks for a 16 oz bottle, and it wasn't still anyway. guess i'll have to make it myself.
Tried some Woodchuck cider the other day but it wasn't very good... Good cider is hard to find...
You ain't kiddin' Sister
Still haven't found Apple Ginger :(
Looks like the Horse Brass has Magners Irish Hard Cider and Amnesia brews their own that's usually on tap.
Angry Orchard makes the Apple Ginger.
Butternuts Heinnieweisse... meh. Tastes like heinnie.
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Had a couple of these today. not as dry as I would like but not bad. I like em a little less sweet. Like champagne. I like the ones with champagne yeast.
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I was actually going to have those tonight but the bar I was at was out, so I had strongbow instead. Now I'm back at my buddy's pad having Angry Orchard.
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I'm not digging it... :/
Dry cider is as easy as hell to make. Just dump some yeast into a bottle of apple juice and let it do it's thing for a few weeks. You don't have to bottle it either. Just drink it flat from the fermenter, Scrumpy style.
I'm drinking Mountain Goat IPA
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I was a bit wary of this when I saw it had Galaxy hops, but the Citra restrains the fruit salad of the Galaxy nicely.
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This one is kind of grape-ish..
I'm back to my favourite.
JK's Scrumpy oot of Flushing, Michigan
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I'm back home and the store next to my place only had this one:
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It's actually not terrible!
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That looks pretty fucking delicious (probably because it's warm cider).
I'm drinking this beer that falsely advertises to be the champagne of beers...
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Tried some Angry Orchard tonight based on the recommendation. Seems good, but the last time I had hard cider was ages ago, so I'm not a good judge. Not very sweet (good) but I expected more bubbles, perhaps wrongly. Ginger and Crisp styles (mixed 6 pack)
/need more practice ;)
Is it some sort of legal requirement that the US ciders are labelled as "Hard". All the other ciders I've seen from Aus, NZ, England, France, Spain and other EU countries don't label them as "Hard". They used to sell non alcoholic ciders here years ago labelled as cider, but the government made them label those as "sparkling apple juice" so I assume it's some sort of reverse of that situation. They used to sell that Mike's hard Lemonade crap out here, and I thought that the "hard" part was because lemonade is traditionally non alcoholic, or was some sort of marketing gimmick.
just 'cider' in the US is usually referring to pressed-but-not-filtered non-fermented apple juice. so, yeah. opposites.
Last nights offering. not too bad this year. Had it on tap a couple days ago and it was awesome.
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One of my faves
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not usually a big fan of Sam Adams, but their winter lager was surprisingly good for it's price.
Hey SG,
Do you have Whole Foods near you?
I believe they carry JK's Scrumpy hard cider (oot of MI).
I will do a little trip to it... I usually avoid it just because of how overpriced it is, but I guess I should check out the booze collection.
Had Fire Eater last night, a cinammon bourbon that is dangerously delicious.
I wish I was drinking this right now. Had it for the first time recently because the label read well, and it certainly delivered.
http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/90-minute-ipa.htm
Quote from: mutantcolors on November 13, 2012, 01:41:38 AM
I wish I was drinking this right now. Had it for the first time recently because the label read well, and it certainly delivered.
http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/90-minute-ipa.htm
Can really ever go wrong with dogfishhead. I prefer the 60 min for every day drinking but the 90 is very tasty. I couldn't drink the 120 because it's way too strong.
Dos Equis lager . Drinking at lunch isn't illegal just frowned upon
Well as long as you;re just having one like these responsible gents
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That's about right
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Vinho verde
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Just because I felt like a smooth sparkle but been abusing the cider too much... This is a nice alternative.
Have had lots of that exact Vinho. Another good one to try is Famega. Also we've been on a Prosecco kick. We like the really dry Bruts.
Had this last night. Uuuuggghhhhh!! man I remember when this was good beer. just terrivle these days.
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I'll try the Famega. Is it also a green?
This one is really cheap at Trader Joe's and it's from home, but there are better ones. If you like them drier, try Casal Garcia. I think it's available at Bevmo.
Yeah the Famega is a vinho verde. Also there was a proesecco we had recently that was very cider like and I thought of you. I think this is the stuff. You should try it.
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Or maybe it was this one.
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One of them we found at Trader Joes. I think that was the one that was like a dry cider
You know what? I actually had the first bottle in my cart for a couple of minutes and decided to drop it last minute a week ago or so while doing grocery shopping. Guess I'll go back for it! Thanks for the heads up!
Ha! Well I hope that's the one. Either way Prosecco is nummers. I prolly drink too much of it. :-\
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Quote from: Chovie D on November 14, 2012, 01:35:03 PM
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And? any good?
I am no conisuer. It was recommended by someone who thinks they know about absinthe and Ive seen it in absinthe bars.
It tastes good to me. I have one of those see-saw decanters for the cold water, I dont use sugar.
I cant seem to get the drink cold enough tho..it should be a bit colder than I manage to get it.Ive tried prechillin the water, running it over ice thru the see-saw..still not quite cold enough
Had Jubleale also. I wouldn't call it terrible by any stretch but my mind wasn't blown. Then again, it never really was by Jubleale, but hey the price was right.
Quote from: mutantcolors on November 16, 2012, 01:41:52 AM
Had Jubleale also. I wouldn't call it terrible by any stretch but my mind wasn't blown.
I'd agree with this.Tried it for the first time a few weeks (maybe a month) ago. Still have one left in my fridge that I can't find the motivation to finish. It wasn't terrible but can't say I was much of a fan of it.
I'll stick with Odell's Isolation Ale when in the mood for a winter warmer. That one is pretty straightforward and simple, but enjoyable nonetheless.
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Strawberry margarita
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So good.
Quote from: Soundgardenia on November 16, 2012, 09:15:20 PM
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Strawberry margarita
A blended margarita!!?? :o
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Having a Shirley temple :)
I am going to get some Vita Coca and Cachaça and have some Caipirinha's. I still have the bag of sugar given to me as a gift in Sau Paulo (your sugar, she is a not the right).
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4 Lime wedges
2 tablespoons Sugar
Cachaça
Vita Coco Tangerine
I got some Midori yesterday, the vodka went with it good, but the white rum not so much. I will use for girly martinis. Look, Kim Kardasian is a spokesperson. Crazy Frenchmen....
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I enjoyed quite a lot of Double Mountain Fa la la la la on Saturday. Outstanding winter ale from DM.
This drink recipe website is great. I like the ones that are specific to one main ingredient, rather than a generic side ingredient like Triple Sec.
http://liquor.com/recipe-type/classics/?post_type=recipe (http://liquor.com/recipe-type/classics/?post_type=recipe)
Never heard of caipirinhas with tangerine juice, but it does sound pretty delicious :)
Trying out the Rosé by that same brand that does the Vinho verde I was drinking the other day... It's not bad for the price... Not sweet at all, pretty refreshing.
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Arizona Iced Tea added a Cherry Lime Rickey flavor, just add Gin I guess.
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Ingredients
6 fresh cherries, pitted
1/2 lime, cut into 3 wedges
Simple syrup
3 ounces gin
1 cup crushed ice
Directions
Put the cherries, lime, and sugar into a large rocks glass. Muddle the fruit and sugar by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until juicy and fragrant. Add the gin and crushed ice. Cover with a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Serve.
I've never had a Lime Rickey with booze, but the non-alcoholic version I had was disgusting.
For one thing, cherry and lime don't go together.
Quote from: Lumpy on November 20, 2012, 04:31:37 PMFor one thing, cherry and lime don't go together.
Sez you. 8 jillion SONIC customers can't be wrong.
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I've only had one Lime Rickey (from that 24 hour place in the East Village that sells egg creams, egads I'm losing cred and memory at the same time) but it was awful.
Gin and lime and cherry....
Quote from: MadJohnShaft on November 20, 2012, 10:06:53 AM
Arizona Iced Tea added a Cherry Lime Rickey flavor, just add Gin I guess.
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MMMM High Fuctose KoRn Syrup and Corporate Chemicals <3. I'm sending Cris Carter to your house for Thanksgiving.
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Arizona Iced Tea added a Cherry Lime Rickey flavor, just add Gin I guess.
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MMMM High Fuctose KoRn Syrup and Corporate Chemicals <3. I'm sending Cris Carter to your house for Thanksgiving.
The only fruit associated with that drink is the person drinking it.
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Back to the ciders... This one is a little bland... Meh.
Some of what I'll be enjoying tomorrow
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Beers:
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Beers i cannot get that make me cry: New Glarus, Kindl, Sprecher, Brooklyn chocolate Stout :'( :'( :'(
Rochefort 10 very nice but I cannot do SnowCap. icky.
I have a 12ver of that, its the everyday "gettin drunk" beer, the others are the fine ones.
what dont you like aboot it?
There is a rochefort 12 by the way, and its incredible, but its hard to find in the USA.
Just recently I was associated with Washington's best bottle shop (voted by some beer organization) and they couldn't get the 12 but i'd bet the owners have some cellared. no way I could talk them oot of any.
To be honest, I haven't had Snowcap in the last few years because it was soooo bad the last time I had it. Something just happens to the great beers that get mass produced. Seen it happen with Jubelale, Ebenezer, and a couple Widmers. if you want a good mid priced everyday beer available right now I would suggest Sierra Nevada Celebration. It's really good this year. 2 years ago it wasn;t very good but this year it is.
This is what I got for tomorrow:
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Lazy Bones cab from Cali... Never tried it before
Moulin de Beauséjour merlot from France.. Also me never tried before
Amour de Paris peach sparkling wine... It works awesome with orange juice, so that's what I'm having for breakfast
Evenus, Zinfandel port from Cali... Curious about port's that aren't from Portugal....
Quote from: RAGER on November 21, 2012, 07:12:25 PM
Just recently I was associated with Washington's best bottle shop (voted by some beer organization) and they couldn't get the 12 but i'd bet the owners have some cellared. no way I could talk them oot of any.
To be honest, I haven't had Snowcap in the last few years because it was soooo bad the last time I had it. Something just happens to the great beers that get mass produced. Seen it happen with Jubelale, Ebenezer, and a couple Widmers. if you want a good mid priced everyday beer available right now I would suggest Sierra Nevada Celebration. It's really good this year. 2 years ago it wasn;t very good but this year it is.
Cheers! I forgot, i have a sixer of celebration also! Snowcap can be a bit cloyingly sweet...other than that i find a good cold weather brew.
Just downed half a bottle of this with my neighbor
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It has some sort of a vanilla after taste...
damn :o
better warn dirty pillows her guest is gonna be smashed ;)
Her guest has the alcohol tolerance of an old russian man :)
The tequila was last night... mimosas are for this morning, the wine is for the actually dinner :)
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Negroni Cocktail
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Campari is the key to this great short gin cocktail that makes one of the best aperitifs. The Negroni can be an acquired taste that some people love while others will not. The nice thing about this Campari drink is that the sweet vermouth offsets the bitterness of the Italian spirit.
It is widely believed that this drink was created and named for Count Cammillo Negroni in the 1920's when he ordered an Americano with gin at Cafe Casoni in Florence, Italy. The Negroni can also be shaken and served in a cocktail glass with a lemon twist.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
1 1/2 oz Campari
1 1/2 oz gin
Orange slice or twist for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Garnish with the orange slice.
Quote from: MadJohnShaft on November 25, 2012, 08:41:02 PM
Negroni Cocktail
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Campari is the key to this great short gin cocktail that makes one of the best aperitifs. The Negroni can be an acquired taste that some people love while others will not. The nice thing about this Campari drink is that the sweet vermouth offsets the bitterness of the Italian spirit.
It is widely believed that this drink was created and named for Count Cammillo Negroni in the 1920's when he ordered an Americano with gin at Cafe Casoni in Florence, Italy. The Negroni can also be shaken and served in a cocktail glass with a lemon twist.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
1 1/2 oz Campari
1 1/2 oz gin
Orange slice or twist for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Garnish with the orange slice.
I love me a good negroni. I'm a big Campari fan in general but I feel like I'm the only person on earth who drinks it these days.
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Given it's 41C, (thats 106F) today, I'm on my 9th
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and I feel as sober as when I woke up.
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Enjoyed one of these last night.
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Having this with Mr Tom Oz
Uh Oh! Relapse?
Nah, just hanging out.
;) oh good
plain ol' jack and coke
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice is excellent this year, as AV products always are. Delightful nutmeg/carmel action.
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genny cream ale
Magic Hat - Heart of Darkness
Bourbon Furnace
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^ that time o' year innit? Maker's 46 here instead of Bulleit, but cheers all the same.
I do try to enjoy life a bit. cheers to you too.
Hey that makers 46 is just aged a bit longer in different oak staves right?
Had some Fireball whiskey (cinnamon whiskey) earlier... now just drinking jack and coke zero.
Quote from: RAGER on December 13, 2012, 09:15:28 PM
Hey that makers 46 is just aged a bit longer in different oak staves right?
Yessiree
Raimat-Spanish tempranillo. its a common table wine in spain, found some here in the usa agin. under $10 a bottle.
more bourbon.
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Trying them all
^^Good luck!! One of the things I drank last night.
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This is 4 blocks from my place in Boise. Not bad not bad.
http://payettebrewing.com/
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Solid, though not my favorite.
Couple of these cute little guys last night:
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Pretty damn tasty.
Having this and watching It's Always Sunny
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A saison from Funkwerks. Great stuff.
Quote from: I,Galactus on December 20, 2012, 09:38:27 AM
Couple of these cute little guys last night:
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Pretty damn tasty.
Brewed by Full Sail out here. it's ok.
I'm considering a bloody mary. It's not quite 9 o'clock ::)
On my second cup of shitty coffee from two different coffee shops.
Had two bottles of this last night with dinner:
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And bringing this
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(As per Rager's suggestion)
And also bringing this to Christmas lunch today:
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Along with a bunch of desserts.
Got a bottle of that Darkhorse in a gift basket from a friend who is a wine steward. he said the color is really something to behold also.
We ended up not opening it because of this
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I had to take a pic of the label because it was one of the most delicious beers I've ever tasted and I know I wouldn't remember the name.
The prosecco was pretty good!
GOOD STUFF INDEED!
If you ever come across Oude Beersel or Boon, each has a Geuze that will knock you off your feet. The Boon brewery especially has some varieties not be missed, e.g. Geuze Marriage Parfait (made from mixing the best barrels).
Gotta try to find those... I love beer too much ::)
Quote from: juggernaut on September 11, 2012, 12:36:03 PM
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Quoting myself for Soundgardenia. Glad someone else loves this beer as much as I do. Every other person I've had try it is pretty meh about it but it's like crack to me. I will drink the whole bottle in like 15 minutes.
Yes, it's dangerously delicious, therefore, easily chuggable.
People that are "meh" about it probably lack taste buds.
Quote from: Soundgardenia on November 30, 2012, 06:15:51 PM
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Having this with Mr Tom Oz
Did it come in the felt bag? I used one of those for years to carry my CD's to work.
Quote from: The Bandit on December 28, 2012, 12:09:59 PM
Did it come in the felt bag? I used one of those for years to carry my CD's to work.
Yep!
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Been a want of mine for too long but Founders has always been outside my market so never been able to try it. Finally got a bottle and living up to the hype.
Drinkn this Finnriver from way up here in the PacNW. Super kill and dry hopped Apple Cider from heirloom apples. Dry and tart. this my new fave. Don't know if you can get this outside of here but.....damn!
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Can't find decent cider in LA... it's frustrating... I miss Portland just because of the cider abundance. :'(
I'm having a wee Moscow Mule right now. I don't have any plans for tonight so just going to stay in and drink. Once i get back to work I'm knocking the drinking on the head again for at least a couple of months.
Yep, I'm gonn chill on the booze a bit too.
Got a couple of these for tonight:
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I do like a good Cava, but I'm on the amaretto's now.
Homemade chaga-shiitake mead. It's black and tastes like an awesome flat porter.
That cider that Rager posted has been haunting me, so I went to the store and grabbed the only decent cider they had there:
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it's kinda close to hop slam, but no cirtrus
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surly is a local brewery that all-in-all is pretty damn good if you're a hop head.
The question is what am I not drinking?
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Started off with a 90 Schilling from Odell. Now onto the latest wild ale from Crooked Stave, L'Brett D'Or and then CS's Saison Vieille Artisanal.
Longhammer in a can and pretty fucking happy about it.
Last night for my girls birthday we ended the evening with a nice bottle of actual champagne. not sparkling wine or prosecco but champagne.
At $60 is wasn't the most expensive or the cheapest by far. Very nice.
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Nice!
Went to a tavern last night and had this from the draft:
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It was pretty decent.
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A new beer from Odell, Lugene Chocolate Milk Stout. Tastes just like chocolate milk with a kiss of vanilla, yum.
does the world really need a beer that tastes like chocolate milk?? it does look interesting but not very beer-like.
some people like things that taste good...some like genessee. ;)
Quote from: mortlock on January 06, 2013, 08:46:20 PM
does the world really need a beer that tastes like chocolate milk?? it does look interesting but not very beer-like.
If you are familiar with the style of beer (milk stout....aka sweet stout, cream stout), it fits the style.
Quote from: khoomeizhi on January 07, 2013, 08:42:29 AM
some people like things that taste good...
And there's that.
Lugene is a little sweeter than I generally care for, wish they would have kept the roastiness that was present in some of the pilot batches they brewed to lead up to this, but still very tasty and enjoyable.
I met the O'Dell brewmaster and his cohort a year ago in June. They were having a contest over the weekend, anyone who drank a pint of all 12 of their beers was entered into a drawing for an expenses paid tour of their CO facilities. Quite the challenge, 12 pints and all. That's 8 12oz servings of hefty beer two nights in a row. Not too bad if you're an alkie like I/most of my friends hahaha.
Not a bad contest to win at all.
I actually still haven't taken the brewery tour at Odell, despite it being the local taproom I have hit up the most often.
This beer is FANTASTIC. You can tell just by the aroma the moment the cap comes off.
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http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/267/66436
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Quote from: Soundgardenia on December 30, 2012, 11:44:04 PM
Can't find decent cider in LA... it's frustrating... I miss Portland just because of the cider abundance. :'(
I'm not sure if this is any decent or not but my wife just sent me this article and while on lunch break I found a liquor store that sold them and I picked up two different bottles of it. Can't wait to try it out.
http://citypaper.com/eat/in-cider-trading-1.1426621
The best news is that I found another top notch liquor store to frequent. I had never been to this one before and I was blown away. It had an amazing variety of top shelf EVERYTHING. On a whim I decided to ask if they had one of my favorite but almost impossible to find beers. Sure enough guy points over my shoulder and I see this beauty waiting for me. Picked up two bottles. Soundgardenia, if you like the Leifmans you should try to give this one a shot. It's definitely more sour but so good.
(http://www.beerplanet.eu/catalog/images/beers-1/101201005-PETRUS-AGED-PALE-beer.jpg)
That Petrus Aged Ale as well as their Oud Bruin are all over the local shelves here in Fort Collins. Surprised its hard to find elsewhere.
And I think I am the only person who is not a huge fan of Odell's Myrcenary. LOVE their IPA, probably my favorite beer from Colorado, but Myrcenary just doesn't do it for me, personally. I am definitely in the small minority on that one.
Just picked up my first 6 pack of Deschutes's Red Chair earlier...one of my favorite beers, so happy it is back on the shelves. Going to likely crack some of that later tonight along with either a Great Divide Espresso Yeti Stout or Left Hand Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead Stout.
Quote from: Adam on January 16, 2013, 04:16:58 PM
That Petrus Aged Ale as well as their Oud Bruin are all over the local shelves here in Fort Collins. Surprised its hard to find elsewhere.
I think it's probably a very different beer scene where you live. Most liquor stores around here don't carry a ton of obscure stuff. There is one amazing store right near where I live and while they carry a huge variety of beers, the Petrus aged pale is like the one beer I haven't been able to find there. They carry the Oud Bruin but not the Aged Pale.
Quote from: juggernaut on January 16, 2013, 04:27:28 PM
Quote from: Adam on January 16, 2013, 04:16:58 PM
That Petrus Aged Ale as well as their Oud Bruin are all over the local shelves here in Fort Collins. Surprised its hard to find elsewhere.
I think it's probably a very different beer scene where you live. Most liquor stores around here don't carry a ton of obscure stuff. There is one amazing store right near where I live and while they carry a huge variety of beers, the Petrus aged pale is like the one beer I haven't been able to find there. They carry the Oud Bruin but not the Aged Pale.
Very possible; Colorado does have a very healthy beer scene.
Quote from: Adam on January 16, 2013, 04:47:47 PM
Quote from: juggernaut on January 16, 2013, 04:27:28 PM
Quote from: Adam on January 16, 2013, 04:16:58 PM
That Petrus Aged Ale as well as their Oud Bruin are all over the local shelves here in Fort Collins. Surprised its hard to find elsewhere.
I think it's probably a very different beer scene where you live. Most liquor stores around here don't carry a ton of obscure stuff. There is one amazing store right near where I live and while they carry a huge variety of beers, the Petrus aged pale is like the one beer I haven't been able to find there. They carry the Oud Bruin but not the Aged Pale.
Very possible; Colorado does have a very healthy beer scene.
I'm guessing that's it's probably one of the best in the country along with the pacific northwest.
yeah we do ok here on teh beer scene. 8) We're not called beervana for nothing.
http://draftmag.com/features/america-100-best-beer-bars-2013/
Jack Daniels Honey old fashioneds - orange bitters and Canada Dry in my Mad Men rocker glasses. I feel so sophisticated.
Jack Daniels?? Who are you, Nikki Sixx?
Nothing worse than getting your hopes up about something. I tried that cider last night and take my first sip and it's completely flat. Tasted like someone left a glass of white wine out in the sun for a few hours. So I figured that something must have happened with the bottling of it so I email the people who make it and ask if I just got a bad bottle. Nope. Apparently it's an uncarbonated cider.
Why the fuck would anyone make that? The annoying thing is out of there three ciders they make, only one is naturally carbonated and it's the one I didn't get. Going to bring the one unopened bottle and see if I can exchange it.
Different strokes for different folks i suppose. You prolly don't like cask conditioned or nitro tap beers either but many do.
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drooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllllsssssssssssssssssss
I have to wait until next week.
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Quote from: juggernaut on January 17, 2013, 11:43:18 AM
Nothing worse than getting your hopes up about something. I tried that cider last night and take my first sip and it's completely flat. Tasted like someone left a glass of white wine out in the sun for a few hours. So I figured that something must have happened with the bottling of it so I email the people who make it and ask if I just got a bad bottle. Nope. Apparently it's an uncarbonated cider.
Why the fuck would anyone make that? The annoying thing is out of there three ciders they make, only one is naturally carbonated and it's the one I didn't get. Going to bring the one unopened bottle and see if I can exchange it.
wait, what cider are we talking about here? i've been trying to find a decent still cider and have failed so far.
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Quote from: Lumpy on January 18, 2013, 01:35:37 AM
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Good. Fucking. Game. One of the finest.
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Colorado just started getting Goose Island this past year. Unfortunately, Bourbon County Barrel Aged Stout was not included in the lineup that came out. Hopefully next year because this beer is delicious (got this one as part of my mail order I made about a month ago).
Makers
Quote from: Adam on January 19, 2013, 07:36:05 PM
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Colorado just started getting Goose Island this past year. Unfortunately, Bourbon County Barrel Aged Stout was not included in the lineup that came out. Hopefully next year because this beer is delicious (got this one as part of my mail order I made about a month ago).
Oh fuck yeah. that's some shit right there!!
outta Bend
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Quote from: juggernaut on January 16, 2013, 03:40:21 PMQuote from: Soundgardenia on December 30, 2012, 11:44:04 PMCan't find decent cider in LA... it's frustrating... I miss Portland just because of the cider abundance. :'(
I'm not sure if this is any decent or not but my wife just sent me this article and while on lunch break I found a liquor store that sold them and I picked up two different bottles of it. Can't wait to try it out.
http://citypaper.com/eat/in-cider-trading-1.1426621
The best news is that I found another top notch liquor store to frequent. I had never been to this one before and I was blown away. It had an amazing variety of top shelf EVERYTHING. On a whim I decided to ask if they had one of my favorite but almost impossible to find beers. Sure enough guy points over my shoulder and I see this beauty waiting for me. Picked up two bottles. Soundgardenia, if you like the Leifmans you should try to give this one a shot. It's definitely more sour but so good.
(http://www.beerplanet.eu/catalog/images/beers-1/101201005-PETRUS-AGED-PALE-beer.jpg)
I must try the ciders from the article and that beer!
If you happen to come across it, try El Gaitero (from northern Spain). It was the first cider I've ever tried and still one of my favorites.
I got a 4 pak of them there Myrcenaries. It's liquid gold, man.
Quote from: Soundgardenia on January 19, 2013, 10:02:19 PM
Quote from: juggernaut on January 16, 2013, 03:40:21 PM
Quote from: Soundgardenia on December 30, 2012, 11:44:04 PM
Can't find decent cider in LA... it's frustrating... I miss Portland just because of the cider abundance. :'(
I'm not sure if this is any decent or not but my wife just sent me this article and while on lunch break I found a liquor store that sold them and I picked up two different bottles of it. Can't wait to try it out.
http://citypaper.com/eat/in-cider-trading-1.1426621
The best news is that I found another top notch liquor store to frequent. I had never been to this one before and I was blown away. It had an amazing variety of top shelf EVERYTHING. On a whim I decided to ask if they had one of my favorite but almost impossible to find beers. Sure enough guy points over my shoulder and I see this beauty waiting for me. Picked up two bottles. Soundgardenia, if you like the Leifmans you should try to give this one a shot. It's definitely more sour but so good.
(http://www.beerplanet.eu/catalog/images/beers-1/101201005-PETRUS-AGED-PALE-beer.jpg)
I must try the ciders from the article and that beer!
If you happen to come across it, try El Gaitero (from northern Spain). It was the first cider I've ever tried and still one of my favorites.
I'll have to keep an eye out for the El Gaitero. Unfortunately those ciders from that article weren't very good or at least to my palette. Def a bummer because I really wanted them to be good. At least I found a place that sells Petrus so overall it wasn't a wasted effort.
Not very good how? Too maple-ish? Too fizzy? Not fizzy enough?
Quote from: Soundgardenia on January 22, 2013, 03:12:47 PM
Not very good how? Too maple-ish? Too fizzy? Not fizzy enough?
Well two of the three varieties they sell are what the brewer said were called "stills" which means no carbonation at all. I tried one of those (winesap) and it basically tasted like white wine left out in the sun. Not very appealing.
The brewer told me that they had one that had naturally occurring carbonation (ciderberry) so I took one of the unopened bottles and exchanged it for that version. That one was decent but the carbonation was still almost nonexistent. At $15 a bottle it wasn't something I would buy again.
Lemon drops with fresh lemons (of course) satsumas, simple syrup, cognac, and Blueberry Stoli.
\What's to show?
Quote from: RAGER on January 19, 2013, 08:12:33 PM
Oh fuck yeah. that's some shit right there!!
Definitely is. Bought a few bottles of this stuff a month or so ago and now down to my last one. It deserves the hype it gets and maybe even then some.
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Its been a night of favorites.
Quote from: Jor el on October 08, 2011, 11:34:00 PM
I'm downing some Rye.
I went with the Bulleit.
Newcastle brown ale all day
testing out an experimental molasses-ginger wine at its first racking. not bad.
I'm drinking Vodka Tonics for like the 666th night in a row. Although I'm a huge fan of a Bloody Mary (but that's a drink I can only start the night with; maybe two...I can't imagine actually getting drunk on them). I just picked up a case of Bakon Vodka...commercially produced, bacon-infused vodka, for using to make a Bloody Mary or other drinks. Gonna try it out for the first time at home tomorrow (Oklahoma just got approved to carry the brand recently). There's an awesome burger joint here in OKC that infuses their own vodka drinks, one of them being a bacon Bloody Mary, and it's delicious. I had one made with this commercial version when I was in St. Louis, and it was great.
I might post some pics in the next few days of how I concocted it. It's gonna be great.
bacon vodka?? seriously??
jeez, mort, do you not read jacky's posts, or something. stonerrocklives vodka-infusing queen.
Six Point Diesel, very delicious.
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Sam Adams seasonal, pretty good. I've never tried a Sam Adams beer that I've hated (but I've avoided buying the blackberry and cherry wheat varieties, so who knows).
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You try that Sixpoints 3Beans, Lumpy? That beer sounds pretty damn tasty and right up my alley.
Currently enjoying a Hop Rod Rye....this beer only gets better everytime I drink it.
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I haven't seen the 3 Beans for sale anywhere, yet.
I see that Bear Republic beer though, I guess I should check it out.
We got some of that 3 Beans, but haven't tried it yet. Sixpoint has yet to disappoint.
I noticed that the 3Beans is like 10%....not sure I am familiar with another porter that has such a high alcohol content.
Not my photo
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It's good, a little different. I'm not sure if I understand what I'm tasting, to be honest.
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Pistil — Stop and smell the petals Pistil is a beer unlike any other, brewed with a combination of dandelion petals, Pale and Acidulated malts, flaked oats, and Apollo and Northern Brewer hops that results in a one-of-a-kind beer with a slightly sour acidity and a smooth malt body. Perfect for taking down deep thirst.
I just read something about New Belgium about to do a collaboration for the next round of Lips of Faith offerings that is going to be a beer brewed with dandelion. Who would have thought that would become an ingredient used in beerS?
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My favorite thing from Deschutes. Love this beer and wish it was a regular offering and not just a seasonal.
Drinking this with lunch
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Hooray Oregon!
ooooh... i like the way that foam looks... :-*
Quote from: Soundgardenia on February 14, 2013, 03:00:13 PM
Drinking this with lunch
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Probably my favorite porter.
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No pics of the process yet, but I had two great Blood Marys tonight...with Bakon vodka (bacon-infused, obviously), some Zing Zang bloody mary mix, some Chipotle Tabasco sauce, half-a-lime, a tiny bit of Liquid Smoke, and plenty of pepper. Really good shit. And then it was on to VodkaTonics, my favorite for getting hammered.
i still cant get past the bacon flavored vodka..does not sound like a good time to me..sounds like a long night praying to the toilet god..
Quote from: mortlock on February 16, 2013, 02:40:14 AM
i still cant get past the bacon flavored vodka..does not sound like a good time to me..sounds like a long night praying to the toilet god..
It's only for having a Bloody Mary, which I can't imagine getting drunk off of anyway...they're nice with a meal or to kick off the night, but I never have more than two of them. The Vodka Tonics were obviously mixed with standard vodka (Svedka, which is a pretty good vodka for the price).
"...The Vodka Tonics were obviously mixed with standard vodka (Svedka, which is a pretty good vodka for the price)."
I'm no expert/connoisseur, but I have found that most cheap vodkas taste a lot like iodine.
Svedka?
Not so much.
Quote from: black on February 18, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
"...The Vodka Tonics were obviously mixed with standard vodka (Svedka, which is a pretty good vodka for the price)."
I'm no expert/connoisseur, but I have found that most cheap vodkas taste a lot like iodine.
Svedka?
Not so much.
It's pretty good for the price...I drink too much of the stuff to be picking up Grey Goose or Ketel One, haha.
Quote from: black on February 18, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
"...The Vodka Tonics were obviously mixed with standard vodka (Svedka, which is a pretty good vodka for the price)."
I'm no expert/connoisseur, but I have found that most cheap vodkas taste a lot like iodine.
Svedka?
Not so much.
What's your flavorless flavor of choice, brother black?
I haven't bought the stuff in years, but when I did, I'd typically spring for Stoli, because it's fun to over-pronounce.
DA, STOLICHNAYA.
ol' wodka is a ways down my personal list of preferred poisons, but i would probably go for luksusowa if i was currently in the market. decent price (compares with svedka), good quality, 100% potato.
I just bought this monster 1.75L bottle of Ciroc. He helped me for free with a dent in my car bumper...he saved me about $500.
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...that bootle is a 'he' and helped fix you bumper? does sound like a good brand. price?
Quote from: I,Galactus on February 18, 2013, 12:18:02 PM
Quote from: black on February 18, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
"...The Vodka Tonics were obviously mixed with standard vodka (Svedka, which is a pretty good vodka for the price)."
I'm no expert/connoisseur, but I have found that most cheap vodkas taste a lot like iodine.
Svedka?
Not so much.
What's your flavorless flavor of choice, brother black?
I haven't bought the stuff in years, but when I did, I'd typically spring for Stoli, because it's fun to over-pronounce. DA, STOLICHNAYA.
Gotta say I really love a chilled Grey Goose. So smooth.
Dig on the Stoli for much the same reason you do. Especially fun with Hispanic liquor clerks.
Absolut and Skyy are cool when the funds are low. last Xmas my dad gave me an enormous bottle of the Costco brand vodka. Said it was made in France (G. Goose distillery perhaps?) and damn, it was some smooth ass stuff. I don't belong to the Costco, so I don't know the $$ of that stuff (Kirkland or something?)
Despite my strong, Dutch heritage, I never developed a taste for Ketel One. Had that iodine-y taste (to me at least) that the cheap stuff has. And you made me laugh, black aspirin. I couldn't have said it any better myself!
I really want to try some of this though;
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Have you tried it I, Galactus (or anyone else?)
Quote from: khoomeizhi on February 19, 2013, 10:16:47 AM...that bootle is a 'he' and helped fix you bumper? does sound like a good brand. price?
Oh shit I meant to say that I bought it for my neighbor because he fixed my bumper! It was about $50
Right now: Coke out of a can. Still a favorite, I'll get a can even if we have plastic bottles because I like how it tastes.
Vodka/Wodka: Zubrowka with apple juice all day/night long.
Well you are a lucky duck (and i guess not living in the u.s.a.). The real Zubrowka is banned in the U. S. because it contains coumarin, which showed hepatotoxic effects in rats. There's some watered down, artificially flavored stuff on the U.S. market now called, Zu. Haven't tried or seen it, but imagine it pales to the real deal.
I live in Belgium and since Poland is a part of the EU, there's free trade of goods between the countries. I wish I would have bought a bottle when I was in Poland with my class when I was 16 but I was very hardcore punk and thus straight edge so no vodka. Man, I was missing out. Other kids bought bottles though, love our legal drinking age of 16 and no-checking-ID mentality.
Quote from: black on February 19, 2013, 12:27:05 PMI really want to try some of this though;
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Have you tried it I, Galactus (or anyone else?)
Haha, weird timing. I tried that when my Dad bought me a huge bottle of it for Christmas; had never heard of it before. Yeah, I thought it was pretty smooth! Don't know the cost, but I would definitely drink it again (I always try a shot first; when you drink vodka tonics, it's not really as important to have high-quality stuff).
I liked the fact that it comes from Austin, too.
I've heard good stuff about that there Tito's but haven't tried it.
The only cheap yet decent French vodka I've had is Pinnacle. Good enough for mixed drinks, but I wouldn't line up shots of it with a Russky or anything.
I don't get the whole infusion craze. Aside from trying some ABSOLUT PEPPAR (intentional misspelling makes it classy) in a bloody mary, it all seems like gilding the booze-soaked lily. Maybe that marshmallow shit is a real panty dropper? ???
Quote from: I,Galactus on February 19, 2013, 04:18:55 PMI don't get the whole infusion craze. Aside from trying some ABSOLUT PEPPAR (intentional misspelling makes it classy) in a bloody mary, it all seems like gilding the booze-soaked lily. Maybe that marshmallow shit is a real panty dropper? ???
Like you, I don't get it in regard to all the fruity stuff. But I will concur that Absolut Peppar is great for a bloody mary; you should definitely try Bakon Vodka for one, though. Mmmmm.
Is that burger joint with the bacon bloodies you mentioned S&B's perhaps? Drove by there the other day and my better half pointed out that their logo looks exceptionally weed friendly. :)
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Quote from: I,Galactus on February 19, 2013, 04:44:40 PM
Is that burger joint with the bacon bloodies you mentioned S&B's perhaps? Drove by there the other day and my better half pointed out that their logo looks exceptionally weed friendly. :)
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Dude, you gotta go there. That looks like the one near downtown, but I go to the original one that's just South of 63rd and May (in the building that's in the Northeast corner of Best Buy parking lot). Bacon-infused, beef jerky-infused, cucumber-infused and more. Best bloody mary in town, by a mile. The burgers are amazing, too...all very out-there (Elvis burger with peanut butter, for instance).
Hit me up; we'll meet up there sometime. The one on May tends to play a LOT of great music, particularly classic punk rock (Ramones, Misfits, DK, etc.). The owner is really cool.
I like the fact that Tito's is made in Austin as well and I really like the fact that black aspirin's Father, much like mine, gives him booze for a gift!
That S&B's looks pretty boss as well. You cats are in Oklahoma? Might have to check that out next time I'm rolling on I-40.
*cheers!*
That was the first time he had bought me liquor (he doesn't drink). It only took me 41 years, but I'm finally a man! :D
Here's the link to S&B Burger Joint...you can download the burger menu or the Bloody Mary one (they're PDF's).
http://sandbburgersokc.com/
Here's a pic of the Bloody Bacon.
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Quote from: black on February 19, 2013, 06:16:43 PM
I like the fact that Tito's is made in Austin as well and I really like the fact that black aspirin's Father, much like mine, gives him booze for a gift!
That S&B's looks pretty boss as well. You cats are in Oklahoma? Might have to check that out next time I'm rolling on I-40.
*cheers!*
Titos is the vodka of choice in my house , if I hadn't already drank do much I would tell you it's only $32 for a handle.
Nice to know!
This thread got my curiosity going and I actually scored some last night. It was just a few bucks cheaper than what y'all are paying, xina, but it's really smooth and I dig it.
To hell with the utility bill this month!
Fancy pants vodka!!
Quote from: black on February 20, 2013, 02:04:05 PM
Nice to know!
This thread got my curiosity going and I actually scored some last night. It was just a few bucks cheaper than what y'all are paying, xina, but it's really smooth and I dig it.
To hell with the utility bill this month!
Fancy pants vodka!!
the price difference just pissed me right off, i live up the street from them and i pay more. oh well still my favorite and it's better than the other Austin vodka (Dripping Springs).
Brooklyn Brewery Dry Irish Stout
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It's dry alright -- not sweet whatsoever. Oddly enough, it's not very flavorful. It tastes a little bit like Grandpa's attic. Maybe my palate isn't sophisticated enough to like this style. Would not buy again.
Not a fan of Irish Dry Stouts either. Same complains as you.
Homemade Chicha Morada - delicious!
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You can make it alcoholic with Rum, Red Wine, or Cachaça
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Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA. So easy going down, it practically drank itself.
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Racer 5 is a nice IPA.
Just discovered Goose Island's Sofie the other week. It's better with some age on it so that the brett can continue to mature but still mighty fine fresh. Enjoying a fresh one right now.
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A cool cider is nice after sauna.
(http://www.coursesenfrance.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Cidre_Brut_Ecuss_4c2847fb85055.jpg)
Sixpoints 3bean. Strong... 10% ABV. Lordy. It goes down fast.
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Had this 2008 Samichlaus last night. Just....WOW. Amazing..
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To celebrate the death to the Irish I bought some Bushnells yesterday - not bad in a rocker glass with on of my new Giant Ice Cubes
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Got one of these and probably gonna crack in a few. Curious to try a brown ale with some coffee beans and cocoa nibs. In theory, it should be delicious.
Port Brewing can do no wrong
Yeah, this Port beer is not letting down.
I am quite health conscious person,so i always try my best to eat healthy and pure stuff.Also i stay away from drinking and drinks juices,plain water instead of drinking.
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The most expensive beer I've ever bought, 26€. It's good, but not great. 10,5% is a bit too much and apparently I'm not a big fan of beer that's been aged in oak casks, bourbon in this case.
Oh, well, getting drunk tonight. ;)
Quote from: crissgill on March 22, 2013, 12:46:21 AM
I am quite health conscious person,so i always try my best to eat healthy and pure stuff.Also i stay away from drinking and drinks juices,plain water instead of drinking.
So put your favorite juice on the glass or shut up aboot it.
^straight up
currently sipping on a bit of chilled homemade rooibos/lime/ginger mead. dry, just a little sour. started it last spring with drinking it cold on a hot-ass summer day in mind, just bottled it last weekend. gonna be awesome in august (will probably tighten up flavor-wise with a few months of aging, anyway).
Drinking just some plain old jack and coke.... The move is leaving me with no money left for fancy beer or delicious ciders :(
(Which might also be the reason why I lost a jean size in just the past 3 weeks)
Drinking some kind of Abita dealio.
Quote from: Jor el on March 22, 2013, 08:20:40 PM
Drinking some kind of Abita dealio.
Them loosianans make some purty good suds. Their amber is a good fallback.
Been an Odell night for me and now on some 90 Schilling.
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Quote from: Volume on March 22, 2013, 03:26:04 PM
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The most expensive beer I've ever bought, 26€. It's good, but not great. 10,5% is a bit too much and apparently I'm not a big fan of beer that's been aged in oak casks, bourbon in this case.
Oh, well, getting drunk tonight. ;)
Never had that one but have come to love bourbon barrel aged stouts. Love bourbon, love stouts, so its a nice marriage for me.
As for 10.5%, I have come to appreciate a little booziness from such big stouts, personally. What I have found is that is the brewers ability to make that kind of thing work that makes the difference. I have tried some 8% beers where the booziness was too much and killed it the beer, then I had some beers well over 10% where the alcohol was hidden well.
Quote from: Adam on March 22, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
Never had that one but have come to love bourbon barrel aged stouts. Love bourbon, love stouts, so its a nice marriage for me.
Best one of those i've had:
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Gotta give my vote to these two bourbon barrel aged gems. I can't pick one over the other.
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I dig the regular Old Rasputin so would love to try the barrel aged version, but so far I have gotten turned off by the price. Stuff costs no less than $23 a bottle around here, when Parabola comes at around $15 I can sometimes struggle with spending so much more for a beer that I can only hope I will enjoy as much as it. I am sure it's great though.
Quite enjoying this, though it's not really a standout in any way. Their Trout Slayer is one of my all time favorites. I could drink that stuff by the case and be very happy about it.
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Quote from: Lumpy on March 15, 2013, 01:18:43 PM
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA. So easy going down, it practically drank itself.
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I've seen that along with their XP Pale Ale in the Grocery store where I get my Mix-N-Match six packs. I guess i'll finally give them a try.
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Quote from: Adam on March 22, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
Quote from: Volume on March 22, 2013, 03:26:04 PM
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The most expensive beer I've ever bought, 26€. It's good, but not great. 10,5% is a bit too much and apparently I'm not a big fan of beer that's been aged in oak casks, bourbon in this case.
Oh, well, getting drunk tonight. ;)
Never had that one but have come to love bourbon barrel aged stouts. Love bourbon, love stouts, so its a nice marriage for me.
As for 10.5%, I have come to appreciate a little booziness from such big stouts, personally. What I have found is that is the brewers ability to make that kind of thing work that makes the difference. I have tried some 8% beers where the booziness was too much and killed it the beer, then I had some beers well over 10% where the alcohol was hidden well.
I agree stouts and other full bodied beers should have some booziness, but in this case it was a bit too much, or maybe if I didn't have to drink the whole champagne bottle by my self. :) I'm not a huge fan of bourbon, but I do like a good stout. I haven't tried that many barrel aged beers, but Innis and Gunn come to mind and they have some of the same sweet, vanilla vibe that I'm not too fond of.
It might sound like I hated the beer, but that's not the case. It was quite good, but nothing spectacular, especially not for the price.
Quote from: mutantcolors on March 24, 2013, 01:02:25 AM
Quite enjoying this, though it's not really a standout in any way. Their Trout Slayer is one of my all time favorites. I could drink that stuff by the case and be very happy about it.
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Big Sky does good work. Moose Drool is great, in that it both tastes great and is called
Moose Drool.(http://thefullpint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/620_Big_Sky_Moose_Drool_brown_ale.jpg)
^^Sorry but ick!! Too grocery store for me :-\
Yeah, we get it. You say that about every fucking beer I can think of. You are cool. You have impeccable taste. We all wish we were as refined as you. No one cares. Move along.
Also, in b4 "I'm from BEER MECCA."
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Had a couple of these. Pretty good, but I think I'm getting kind of ale'd out.
@ mutie, maybe chill a little? Strokes/folks, LOLpinions, and whatnot. RAGOR's distaste should in no way dampen your enjoyment of any of Big Sky's products.
"Ye Olde Foode Forumme - Shitstorm Free Since Whenever Libertycraps Left"
Quote from: mutantcolors on March 27, 2013, 02:27:43 AM
Also, in b4 "I'm from BEER MECCA."
My taste is my fucking taste and my opinion is my fucking opinion and compared to what is available to me, that is complete shit water. Cunt. Fuck.
Ever heard of an opinion??
Yeah. You make your perceived superiority of yours known, frequently and loudly.
I'm no wallflower cous'
No (food) Fighting In The Food Forums!
(that's what gen disc is for. kinda)
you cant have a beer thread without fighting and "beer snobbery"...I don think the brewers guild allows it.
*I am an admitted beer snob so no ofense meant to any parties involved.
O.K. I'll admit to the wisdom in your statement.
Lumberjack.
All valid opinions, although they lack the proper glassware ::)
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^^Now we're talkin'
Found out tonight that I can't get LAGUNITAS in Oklahoma.
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I am sooo sorry but I'm not surprised.
A Co-Worker of mine is an Okie and told me he has to drive across state lines just to get Fat Tire.
Quote from: Instant Dan on March 28, 2013, 01:16:17 AM
A Co-Worker of mine is an Okie and told me he has to drive across state lines just to get Fat Tire.
Yup, no new belgium either. Not a huge disappointment there, but the weird-ass liquor laws here are really starting to bum me out.
- All beer sold cold is 3.2% ABV
- All full test beer must be sold hot at separate package stores
- Unless you're getting beer on draft, then it varies as to where the beer comes from?
- No sales on Sunday
As a result of all this retardation, many fine purveyors of sudsy goodness refuse to do business here.
Can't say I blame 'em but sux for me. :'(
Shitfuck!! I don't remember. Did you just move to okie for work or some shit? Cuz that shits ain't cool. The finer things in life make the mundane things bearable. I think I'd go nuts if i couldn't get a decent beer. And this no booze sales on Sunday is obviously indicative of a suppressed right wing christian influence and fuck that noise in both ears.
Quote from: RAGER on March 28, 2013, 11:23:04 AM
Shitfuck!! I don't remember. Did you just move to okie for work or some shit? Cuz that shits ain't cool. The finer things in life make the mundane things bearable. I think I'd go nuts if i couldn't get a decent beer. And this no booze sales on Sunday is obviously indicative of a suppressed right wing christian influence and fuck that noise in both ears.
Exactamundo on all counts. There is surprisingly decent beer to be had though, and it's mostly stuff I wouldn't have tried before. Full Sail, North Coast, and Unibroue have been stocking my fridge of late and I've found at least one great gastropub / beer bar type place.
It's just weird hearing "Nope, Lagunitas won't ship us any because everyone knows this is a bud light state." :-\
Quote from: Lumpy on March 27, 2013, 07:38:12 PM
All valid opinions, although they lack the proper glassware ::)
^THIS!!
wow, those are some barbaric beer laws they got in OK.
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot clocks in at about 12%
Have you seen the new beer glass made specifically for American IPA's ?
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Article here. http://www.thekitchn.com/the-first-glass-just-for-ipas-the-spiegelau-ipa-glass-beer-sessions-186658
I love me some fancy beer glasses... In Portugal the bartenders are ok with me taking the glasses home with me (yeah, I'm ghetto like that!). So last time I was visiting I acquired quite a fantastic collection that I failed to pack and bring to the US.. My mom told me my younger brother already broke two of them. :(
I would have thought Utah would have the worst beer laws. Sounds like Oklahoma is right there. Ouch.
And driving out of state to Fat Tire? Hope the guy lives near the state border...is there not another amber ale that is more convenient that he could replace it with? I guess my roommate who loves the stuff could understand, but it just seems like there should be plenty of other ambers available that he could substitute for it.
Fat Tire is kind of meh...
As for glasses, I had bought tulip styled glass from Crate and Barrel (I think it was there) that served me just fine for any and just about all occassions. Then my roommate broke it and I have not been able to find that one universal glass to replace it since. I got 4 or 5 glasses now but none offer the versatility of that generic Crate and Barrel Tulip.
I need to see that IPA glass in person, because the pictures of them do not do it any justice, IMO. I guess the appearance of the glass isn't the point of it though.
Quote from: Soundgardenia on March 28, 2013, 12:21:43 PM
Fat Tire is kind of meh...
I agree...I don't understand how New Belgium got so popular, personally. Especially that particular beer.
I've had a couple of their beers that were ok but Fat Tire is putrid. Oh there I go again with my stupid opinions based on my baseless knowledge of beer while living in BEER MECCA. ;D
Funny thing though, I haven't seen those glasses being used anywhere yet in Portland.
Of New Belgiums regular year round lineup they don't have a single beer I enjoy (Abbey Ale, Trippel, Fat Tire, Sunnshine Wheat - though I hate the style in general -, 1554). Their best stuff is some of their Lips of Faith releases, IMO. Those LoF stuff have plenty of misses in them but also some very nice winners. La Folie is great, I dug their Imperial Coffee Chocolate Stout, Cocoa Mole was solid, Tart Lychee was decent too.
New Belgium just released a IIPA, Rampant, which I have not tried which seems to be getting very mixed reviews. I also have yet to try Ranger, their single IPA.
I think the Shift pale ale is fairly drinkable.
Forgot about Shift...only tried it once as a sample during their brewery tour but agree it seemed decent. Not being much of a lager fan, not a beer I have yet to feel the need to follow up on though. But now that Spring/Summer is coming up, maybe the mood for a can will strike.
Two beers I've had recently that I didn't post pics of were cellared beers.
One was a J.W. Leese Harvest Ale from 1999. Yes 14 year old beer. Had mellowed quite a bit. Very very nice. oldest beer I've had.
The other was a 2009 Deschutes Mirror Mirror. Also quite nice but more boozey.
My favorite U.S. brewery is New Glarus from Wisconsin. their beers are only sold in wisconsin :(
a freind sent me some...but it was kind of torture because it just reminded me how damn good they were and that I cant get more. >:( ...on my deck with shortly befoer they disappeared down my gullet.
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I've had a couple New Glarus beers, Moon Man and their Hefeweizen. I've got a friend whose boyfriend lives in WI and she'll bring me some beers back when I ask. I heard they've got a new facility/brewpub that is pretty nice too.
Currently drinking my last bottle of "Enjoy by". Next up is a bottle of Pliny, then finish off the White Rajah, Headhunter, and Columbus Brewing IPA I've got in my fridge for the weekend. Also got to kill a couple bottle of Great Lakes Alchemy Hour DIPA.
Going to Chicago on Monday, the plan is to stop at Three Floyds for lunch, and score a couple cases of Zombie Dust or GumballHead.
/drinktoomuch
Id kill for a case of their cherry stout...and yeah, the brewery itself looks like an awesome place to visit.
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the whole town of new glarus is like little switzerland. grew up not that far from there.
New Glarus looks awesome and huge....seems a place that big should be able to distribute outside the state.
Quote from: Adam on March 29, 2013, 03:13:55 PM
New Glarus looks awesome and huge....seems a place that big should be able to distribute outside the state.
They are large enough to be able to for sure. I asked the owner once why they dont export out ofd state and got a kind of confusing answer.
My impression was that it was primarily due to stupid wisconsin laws that are built around protecting(like they need any protection?) the mega-shit-brewers in Milwaukee. >:(
someone is selling them on ebay (under the pretense you are buying the full unopened bottle as a collectors item). but of course the price and shipping make it not doable.
Quote from: Adam on March 28, 2013, 12:19:32 PM
And driving out of state to Fat Tire? Hope the guy lives near the state border...is there not another amber ale that is more convenient that he could replace it with?
He lives in Tulsa but he said he only did that during college games in other states.
First beer in over 2 weeks.
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Quote from: Chovie D on March 29, 2013, 04:22:00 PM
Quote from: Adam on March 29, 2013, 03:13:55 PM
New Glarus looks awesome and huge....seems a place that big should be able to distribute outside the state.
They are large enough to be able to for sure. I asked the owner once why they dont export out ofd state and got a kind of confusing answer.
My impression was that it was primarily due to stupid wisconsin laws that are built around protecting(like they need any protection?) the mega-shit-brewers in Milwaukee. >:(
someone is selling them on ebay (under the pretense you are buying the full unopened bottle as a collectors item). but of course the price and shipping make it not doable.
I know (Colorado) gets some Wisconsin beers, like Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company...whose stuff is terrible. And Lakefront...whose stuff I have never tried. Would happily dump those two for New Glarus.
Currently enjoying a Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA.
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Quote from: Instant Dan on March 29, 2013, 09:26:04 PM
First beer in over 2 weeks.
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I'm a fan of the beer and the glassware but don't ever put a beer on my amp >:(
I knew the risk I was taking. Besides, it's not like some of the guys i've seen playing live who do that and watch their mixed drink pour right into the vent.
Didn't get any pics of the beers but was at Double Mountain Brewing in Hood River on Tuesday. Had a couple pints of their molten Lava Imperial IPA. Came away with a growler of Hop Lava. probably my favorite brewery oot here.
What's your opinions on Lindeman's. I haven't had one in 15 years probably. Don't remember liking it very much (it was probably the Raspberry one). But lately, I keep noticing their beer when I walk past 'em in the store. I'm tempted to try it again. Is there even such a thing as good fruit beer?
Not into the fruit beers so to speak. Like raspberry wheats and the like.... But i do enjoy some kreiks, sours, lambics, and the occasional gose.
As far as the Lindemans, no thanks.
The Lindeman's I'm asking about are lambics, I should have been more specific.
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A dessert beer, I guess? Is there added sugar?
I've had that, 'dessert beer' comes to mind. Can't say I would ever actively seek it out.
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some very nice keemun, too fucking early, 7th straight workday.
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Bought this, not realizing I was supposed to cellar it for a year... It didn't last a week. :D
Fruity beers can be hit or miss for me. Never had that, or any, Lindemans. Might not have actually ever had a lambic beer in general, either.
Had a definite winner last week for a fruit beer, a sour/tart ale from Avery that was loaded with passion fruit.
Last time I had Lindemans' (it might have been the first time, too) it was a big bomber of Framboise, and it was real tough to finish the whole thing.
It might be the kind of beer that you're supposed to share with 6 people, I dunno. That's why I'm asking.
I love lambics. Lindemans is fine.
i love sour beers, and lambics are sour...or "tart".
You dont go drink a six pack of raspberry lambic tho.
usually, its kind of a treat. I'll get a cranberry lambic for thnxgiving...raspberry on xmas, have it with some fine cheese and fresh fuit.. I like the peach, the apple, the cassis(grape).
There is a non fruited lambic called Gueze, also Faro... I love that too. very sour.
My favorite style is belgian red...kinda like a lambic brown ale, no fruit.... Try Duchess de Bourgonge to get a sense of that style...
Is there such a thing as a good fruit beer? yeah man..i love them. That Cherry stout was amazing to me, others might find it too sweet or something.
i drink alot of pyramid apricot ale during the summer.Those arent sour, you can drink a few...
One of the great things about beer is that there are many styles..for many occasions. enjoy!
Best use of Lindeman's I've had is a Young's Double Chocolate Stout Float with a shot of Framboise at the Saucer in Little Rock.
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Checking out this new beer from Great Divide, Heyday. Not really a Great Divide fan outside of the Yeti series, and not a fan of white ales as this one advertises itself to be, but surprisingly digging this one. It makes for a light, easy drinking, warm weather sessionable beer, IMO. Serves me well as I am watching some opening day baseball.
Chovie hits the cake: lambic -and especially fruity lambic- is a kind of beer that's a treat and you drink it in company with some cheese. Geuze is more sour and more to my personal liking, also considered more manly over here.
What a simple lager is to a man, is a kriek to the ladies. Available at every bar and easily drinkable. Guys with a kriek in their hand will and must be mocked at.
Personally, the less extra flavours the better in my opinion. Chocolate beer? *facepalm*
A local triple that I enjoy a lot, stole the appropriate glass from a student bar not too long ago ;D (not my pic obviously)
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IN spring and summer, i really enjoy berliner weiss also. another sour style. Unfortunately Kindl is no loner imported to the states, so its a hard style to find. Its often served with some colored and flavored syrup added, but I dont bother with that at home. definetly a girlymans beir..you'd wolf down a couple of these at a cafe on a hot day for lunch maybe
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This is currently the only producer of Berliner Weisse available in the United States that I know of. I much prefered Kindl. :'(
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Locally, here in Colorado, we got a few breweries releasing berliner weisses.
Funkwerks does a berliner weisse, called Leuven, that is mostly on tap but available in bottles at the tap room. Have yet to try that one but I saw that they are currently brewing a new batch of it that should come out this summer, I'll definitely be giving it a try then. I agree, a nice sunny, warm weather drink. Also, Crabtree sells bombers of their berliner weisse for around $4.99 and it is really good. I also got to try their peach berliner weisse on tap, never seen it in bottles, and thought that was great.
Other US distributed berliner weisses, Dogfish Head's Festina Peche....which is good but overpriced. One of the few beers by Dogfish Head I kinda like. Also, never had since they don't come to Colorado, but Bell does a berliner weisse, I think its called the oarsmen?
Thanks Adam ,ill have to try some of those.
This is gonna sound snopbnby but...Im almost always disappointed by american attempts at emulating distinctive european styles tho.
My experience with the style, berliner weiise, is limited and I haven't had any European version so I can't reference how these America one's stand up. I'd assume they probably will be a bit different.
the deal with lambic beers, trappist beers and I think berliner weisse's also is that they are fermented using the natural airborne wild yeasts native to their area, and rely on the water from the area as well and this gives their beers the distinctive tastes and sourness. Its hard to replicate in other areas where the yeasts are different or where they wont allow for that kind of brewing.
id still like ot try one and see how close they were able to come.
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cherry, tobacco, chocolate and coffee... with HUGE sour taste. The sour is like walking into an old wooden grainery that stored bad yeast for ten years.
it. is. delicious.
That's Crazy
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Quote from: peoplething on April 05, 2013, 07:47:22 PM
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cherry, tobacco, chocolate and coffee... with HUGE sour taste. The sour is like walking into an old wooden grainery that stored bad yeast for ten years.
it. is. delicious.
Sounds good.
I tend to prefer sours once the weather gets nice, which it is now doing. Picked up a bottle of Odell's oud bruin, The Meddler, the other day. Tried it last fall when it was released but wasn't in love with it then, hoping a little time will work some magic (its got unpasteurized brett in it, so it should have evolved). Also grabbed an Odell Shenanigans, which was much more tart than sour, but also curious to see how it does with a year unders its belt (its another one with some brett).
craziness indeed. Intense Sour.
I've never had a 'brett' before, at least not one that sticks in my memory. But this one sure hit the spot, I may have to investigate more of these.
I'm not a fan of most bretta beers. They get a little barnyardy to me.
Gonna put on some metal and drink these with a couple of friends:
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^ \m/ ^
Those are all Three Floyd's stuff, right?
Finally tried that Bear Republic IPA and Senor Lumpy was right, smooth and deceptive. :P
This would have been better on a cooler night than last night but still a good take on a Dark IPA.
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Try as I might, I can rarely get into black IPA's.
Big fan of Firestone Walker's Wookey Jack and like Odell's Mountain Standard but those are definite exceptions to the rule. Something about roastiness and hops clashes with me for whatever reason. Tried a Left Hand Fade to Black Version #4, Rocky Mountain Black Ale, the other day and had to dump half the bottle. Can't like everything, I guess.
As for Bear Republic's Racer 5, definitely a nice IPA. Hop Rod Rye remains my favorite from them, personally.
Quote from: Adam on April 07, 2013, 02:26:41 PM
Those are all Three Floyd's stuff, right?
Yeah, it's their band collaboration beers: Pig Destroyer(high alcohol Pale ale) EyehateGod(black IPA), and Municipal Waste(Imperial Stout).
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Had the Odell Shenanigans last night. Got to say, I was disappointed, didn't think it aged well. Moved onto their IPA after that....that hit the spot (like it so often does).
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More Odell tonight, The Meddler.
Bear Republic xpa. Very nice
Hair of the Dog Brewing Blue Dot. Always a fav.
That Bear Republic XPA has failed to appear here in Colorado. Wish it would.
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Been on an Odell kick this week (which isn't all that unusual). Tonights offering is their Myrcenary IIPA.
Tonights entertainment..
Bridge Road Bling Bling Double IPA
Holgate Hopinator IPA
Bridge Road/Mikkeller Dark Harvest
An old favorite
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Stopped by some friends house earlier today and they were already drinkin. Had a couple snorts of this stuff
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Holy shit. Tastes pretty good but a bit sweet so I'd bet the hangover is a motherfucker. They couldn't even talk right and it wasn't even noon. Them people like to drink.
Sweet or not, 50% alcohol in any form is likely to give me a nasty hangover.
Now it's off to Breakside Brewing for some grub and a couple of my favorite locals IPA's. Their IPA is outstanding.
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Spruce shoot schnaps I made last spring. Awesome, if I say so myself. It has some sweetness, citrus and a taste of springtime coniferous forest.
Awesome. I love schnapps. I've got a bottle of austrian apricot in the freezer at home.
That spruce schnapps sounds damn tasty.
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Chicha Morada
box wine from target it looks like...its that or absinthe..only booz ei the house
Cotes de Provence Rose' out back by the chiminea.
Needs more carbonation.
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Blonde IPA?
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Everyone is enjoying delicious alcohol but me.
This is a very nice tap list. This brewery is really bringin' it. They just recently built a 30 barrel system offsite to handle their demand.
Their IPA is an outstanding example. That pils and lager were great examples too as was the kolsch.
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Odell's summer seasonal back on the local shelves. Perhaps my favorite Odell beer.
My favorite anniversary of their's besides the Munich Helles Lager and their Pale Ale.
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I have not ha d enough oh shiner beer. Gotta remedy that.
Only Shiner I have had is their F666 Farmhouse that was the spring seasonal.
I liked it much the same way I liked Yuengling Lager (which was all I ever drank when I lived in Philly)....a solid cheap, sessionable brew with a decent but weak flavor to it. Works great in social situations where you just want something that goes down easy and enjoyably while being "cheap" and sessionable.
Cheap is obviously a relative term....cheap compared to most craft brews, not cheap like the macro's.
I like a good Czech Pils and a good lager
I find most Czech pils to be too bitter. A good pils is German warsteiner on tap. It's not the same in America but the German one went down like water. The best beer comes from these monks up in andechs or something like that. It's a monestary on top of a mountain in Germany. It wins all the awards and everything. The best beer that I've ever had.
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A hopped up Belgian styled amber with some brett from Funkwerks. I really like this one a lot.
Moah Pilz
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Last night was just a few Sol's.
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A new saison from from Funkwerks that's got some nelson sauvin hops and grape muste. One of my favorites I have tried from FW.
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^^ A-fucking-pplauded. Still, it's better on tap ;)
I need to get back into the beer tasting thing.
Scored a 6er of Short's Freedom Of 76 Pure Guava IPA. Took some hunting 'cause people were buyin' out the whole store whenever they found it. Very tasty. Think I might order the Boognish pint glass off Ween.com to enjoy the last couple out of.
Magic Hat Elder Betty. It's a weiss bier with elderberry blah-blah-blah. Had 1/6, seemed fine. I like weiss bier, and I still don't know what elderberries taste like.
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not my pic -- I always find pics online.
Quote from: EGO the Living Planet on May 08, 2013, 09:17:35 AM
Scored a 6er of Short's Freedom Of 76 Pure Guava IPA. Took some hunting 'cause people were buyin' out the whole store whenever they found it. Very tasty. Think I might order the Boognish pint glass off Ween.com to enjoy the last couple out of.
Don't they make that in collaboration with another brewery, one in Chicago?
I had some the last couple of years, it was OK, my drinking buddy really likes it. I didn't taste any difference with the Guava. Not available in Ohio(none of Short's beers are sold in Ohio) but I can go 1 mile over the border and usually get some. Gotta track a sixer down for him.
Cucumber margaritas at my mi casa esta noche
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Quote from: lftwng4 on May 08, 2013, 01:34:40 PM
Quote from: EGO the Living Planet on May 08, 2013, 09:17:35 AM
Scored a 6er of Short's Freedom Of 76 Pure Guava IPA. Took some hunting 'cause people were buyin' out the whole store whenever they found it. Very tasty. Think I might order the Boognish pint glass off Ween.com to enjoy the last couple out of.
Don't they make that in collaboration with another brewery, one in Chicago?
I had some the last couple of years, it was OK, my drinking buddy really likes it. I didn't taste any difference with the Guava. Not available in Ohio(none of Short's beers are sold in Ohio) but I can go 1 mile over the border and usually get some. Gotta track a sixer down for him.
I believe it is collaboration with another brewery. If you let it age a little the hops die off some and the guava comes out more.
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Picked these up in Arkansas last week. Hops, yo!
I dig Avery. Good stuff.
Not booze but good goddamn I love this shit. Not good for ya so Imma finna make my own with good stuff. Fukn Gatorade.
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had this a couple nights ago.... my god.... perfect
seriously - complete balance of malt and hops, just enough malt tang to balance out the hops, without the bitter finish.
it runs at 10%, but after four (plus) you don't feel it the next day.
i might have to divorce the wife and marry a jew
shifter - yer jewish right?.... hold me. please.
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Quote from: peoplething on May 12, 2013, 12:26:32 AM
had this a couple nights ago.... my god.... perfect
seriously - complete balance of malt and hops, just enough malt tang to balance out the hops, without the bitter finish.
it runs at 10%, but after four (plus) you don't feel it the next day.
i might have to divorce the wife and marry a jew
shifter - yer jewish right?.... hold me. please.
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I'll have to keep an eye out for that. I love Rye P.A.s (totally savoring my last 6er of Sierra Nevada's Ruthless Rye) but I don't think I've ever had a double R.I.P.A.
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Picked these up in Arkansas last week. Hops, yo!
Can't seem to get into Avery's IPA's, though I know many love them and its just a taste thing and not a quality thing.
Still, I find Avery to be one of the most inconsistent brewers.....on one side of the table are the greats like Tweak, Oud Floris, Uncle Jacob's Stout, Ellies Brown Ale, Mephistoutales, etc, but right there on the other side are the wastes like Salvation, Karma, Out of Bounds Stout, The Reverand, etc. Sometimes trying their stuff can feel like a total crapshoot.
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The most recent Crooked Stave release, a pale ale with 100% brett. Stuff's pretty great.
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I just had a Boneyard Session Ale, a Caldera Hop Hash, and a Hair of the Dog Blue Dot at The Horse Brass. no stupid pics sorry...ppppffffft
just cracked one of these:
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the description sounds really bizarre, but man, it's tasty.
I'm having Sierra Nevada Hoptimum tonight. Had it on tap a few weeks ago and found a 4-pack at my store today. Holy shit
Quote from: Lumpy on May 08, 2013, 09:56:09 AM
Magic Hat Elder Betty. It's a weiss bier with elderberry blah-blah-blah. Had 1/6, seemed fine. I like weiss bier, and I still don't know what elderberries taste like.
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not my pic -- I always find pics online.
After further review, meh. I think I prefer beer when it's beer-flavored.
Quote from: Adam on May 12, 2013, 06:56:07 PM
Quote from: I,Galactus on May 11, 2013, 07:00:21 PM
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Picked these up in Arkansas last week. Hops, yo!
Can't seem to get into Avery's IPA's, though I know many love them and its just a taste thing and not a quality thing.
Still, I find Avery to be one of the most inconsistent brewers.....on one side of the table are the greats like Tweak, Oud Floris, Uncle Jacob's Stout, Ellies Brown Ale, Mephistoutales, etc, but right there on the other side are the wastes like Salvation, Karma, Out of Bounds Stout, The Reverand, etc. Sometimes trying their stuff can feel like a total crapshoot.
Just had my first hoppy based Avery beer that I dug....a 3.5% abv session pale ale originally called 3point5 Pale Ale. Solid beer for the low abv, maybe its time to give their other hoppy stuff another shot?
Stella. Good old wifebeat ;D
now: Brouwerij West Blonde Belgian Ale, 5.5%
next: Pretty Things Triple Fluffy White Rabbits, 8.5%
Quote from: Adam on May 26, 2013, 12:27:01 PM
Quote from: Adam on May 12, 2013, 06:56:07 PM
Quote from: I,Galactus on May 11, 2013, 07:00:21 PM
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Picked these up in Arkansas last week. Hops, yo!
Can't seem to get into Avery's IPA's, though I know many love them and its just a taste thing and not a quality thing.
Still, I find Avery to be one of the most inconsistent brewers.....on one side of the table are the greats like Tweak, Oud Floris, Uncle Jacob's Stout, Ellies Brown Ale, Mephistoutales, etc, but right there on the other side are the wastes like Salvation, Karma, Out of Bounds Stout, The Reverand, etc. Sometimes trying their stuff can feel like a total crapshoot.
Just had my first hoppy based Avery beer that I dug....a 3.5% abv session pale ale originally called 3point5 Pale Ale. Solid beer for the low abv, maybe its time to give their other hoppy stuff another shot?
I really dig their Maharajah but I hardly ever see it anywhere. :(
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Drinking this Colorado brew right now, and 'American ESB' from Crazy Mountain....one of the more underwhelming Colorado breweries that bottle/can their stuff, but this one I do like.
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Quote from: I,Galactus on May 26, 2013, 10:12:28 PM
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Picked these up in Arkansas last week. Hops, yo!
Can't seem to get into Avery's IPA's, though I know many love them and its just a taste thing and not a quality thing.
Still, I find Avery to be one of the most inconsistent brewers.....on one side of the table are the greats like Tweak, Oud Floris, Uncle Jacob's Stout, Ellies Brown Ale, Mephistoutales, etc, but right there on the other side are the wastes like Salvation, Karma, Out of Bounds Stout, The Reverand, etc. Sometimes trying their stuff can feel like a total crapshoot.
Just had my first hoppy based Avery beer that I dug....a 3.5% abv session pale ale originally called 3point5 Pale Ale. Solid beer for the low abv, maybe its time to give their other hoppy stuff another shot?
I really dig their Maharajah but I hardly ever see it anywhere. :(
The Maharaja is all over the shelves around here, but I guess that is a by product of being in their home state. Would have assumed it would be similar in all markets they were in though...apparently not. It also isn't a year round release though, think it only gets released 2x a year, but could be wrong.
Someone just introduced me to the glorious Pimm's Cup. Been drinking them all week now. Kind of a pain in the ass to make though.
Try a Pimms' Wimbledon. Add a half shot of British Gin.
Quote from: RAGER on May 30, 2013, 01:42:14 PM
Try a Pimms' Wimbledon. Add a half shot of British Gin.
I'll have to give that a try.
I add a shot of vodka to my pimms cups
Quote from: juggernaut on May 30, 2013, 01:35:45 PM
Someone just introduced me to the glorious Pimm's Cup. Been drinking them all week now. Kind of a pain in the ass to make though.
Someone? Insulted.
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Between Marble Brewing and Sante Fe Brewing, some very nice beers coming out of New Mexico*, this oatmeal stout being no exception.
*La Cumbre should probably also be included there, but I have yet to try them so can't speak for them.
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Quote from: juggernaut on May 30, 2013, 01:35:45 PM
Someone just introduced me to the glorious Pimm's Cup. Been drinking them all week now. Kind of a pain in the ass to make though.
Someone? Insulted.
Let me rephrase. You introduced me to the drink but the other person was the first to actually make me one. She also showed me how to make it.
I've been experimenting with mixers and garnishes too. I recently tried the san pell grapefruit flavor as well as the blood orange one and they were really good.
I just bought a new bottle of Pimms before I quit drinking in March too. ;)
I also found Celery Soda - the gross miracle ingredient for Pimms Cups - Dr Browns makes one.
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Quote from: MadJohnShaft on May 31, 2013, 12:18:02 PM
I just bought a new bottle of Pimms before I quit drinking in March too. ;)
I also found Celery Soda - the gross miracle ingredient for Pimms Cups - Dr Browns makes one.
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Dumb question but does it taste like celery?
Yes
You can buy it from a store with Jews or Mexicans - I suppose if you want a fizzy bloody mary that would work too.
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I just had a Perron with Estrellsa Damm and bitter lemon. Also had a sparkling red wine while I was waiting for my to go order from the local Italian bistro. That Perron hit the spot.
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Did Pepsi buy them? I'm seeing this everywhere now. My local supermarket (not exactly a hotbed of gourmet food) sells it in 12-packs now. Etc.
Actually I think San Pelligrino is owned by Nestle. I think it's just a major marketing push. The blood orange and grapefruit are really good. They mix well with gin. And tequila.
I like those lemon ones a lot, great thirst reliever when it's hot and dry.
Not bad for a Kolsch.
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A local store threw a case of the 2012 batch on the shelves prior to the 2013 release coming out. Lucky for me I stopped into that store that day. Now enjoying the spoils.
Aye :P had several different beers today but tonight last night we had some of this. OMGfuknG. Sooo good.
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^My Mom has that in her wine fridge.
This reminds me of grapefruit juice mixed with root beer. Kind of disappointed considering how many people I know love it.
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Is that like a summer radler? German style?
Fruit beer.
At least they did quite well, IMO, with their pale ale.
Ol' standby
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Caldera makes a Lawnmower Lager that is quite chuggable and only like 3.5% or something. Sometimes that's all you need or want.
Thirst quenchers are required where I live.
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I'm dissappointed...They are only making this as part of a limited series. Deserves to be in full production.
Had a very nice wheat by Upright Brewing the other day.
Made these last night. My girl showed me a drink recipe she thought would be good but we didn;t have some of the stuff so I modified it and came up with this. Recipe below
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Fill one the glasses with ice
Juice of 1 lime in a shaker
1 1/2 shots of gin
about 2 tsp of Amarena Fabbri cherry juice
pour out the ice into the shaker and shake
pour into glass and top with a sparkling vinho verde. I used Famega.
Turned out really good. If it's not sweet enoough float a little more cherry juice on top or add a sugar cube to the shaker until it dissolves.
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didn't think it warranted it's own thread
a good read if you're enjoying some good beers
http://deadspin.com/36-cheap-american-beers-ranked-638820035 (http://deadspin.com/36-cheap-american-beers-ranked-638820035)
Quote from: Lumpy on May 31, 2013, 08:32:06 PM
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Did Pepsi buy them? I'm seeing this everywhere now. My local supermarket (not exactly a hotbed of gourmet food) sells it in 12-packs now. Etc.
Quote from: Pissy on May 31, 2013, 09:40:50 PM
Actually I think San Pelligrino is owned by Nestle. I think it's just a major marketing push. The blood orange and grapefruit are really good. They mix well with gin. And tequila.
Man that grapefruit is so good with lime juice, simple syrup and tequila. Kind of like a salty chihuahua.
Vodka Tonics. A shitload of them. AGAIN.
Manhattan, up, sweet! Mmmmm!
3/4 Oz Tequila
3/4 Oz Canton
1/4 Oz Lime Juice
1/2 Oz Pineapple Juice
Orange Flower Water
Plum Bitters
Top with Vita Malt Ginger
I'm not sure what to call it but it was delicious
^WowMom!
What's wowmom? Is there a reference there?
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This is nice once in a while
Holy Shit! Where have you been, SG?
I've been around! :)
Hey, I've been meaning to ask you, do you have your show on podcast or is it just live?
Sixpoint Resin, strong and delicious.
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Trying these out and also having some Angry Orchard
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That Rodenbach Grand Cru is pretty good! Not something I'd drink a lot of though.
I'm currently drinking my own Bourbon/Vanilla Porter, trying to decide if I want to enter it in the State Amateur brewing competition. It's good, but I think the Bourbon might be a bit too strong.
using oak for that?
Nah. Thought about it, but glad I didn't. It'd be way too cloying. If I could get a stave from a bourbon barrel to chuck in the fermenter, or make enough to fill a second hand bourbon barrel, it might work well without adding the bourbon post ferment.
A snooty but good restaurant opened in town by the daughter of the Morton's Steak House guy - called 'Found' people adore this place. Do you like snooty drink menus or are you offended by such Mixology? They were good - I had the weird gin and tonic and Julia got the rhubarb pisco sour.
Drink menu
We believe the best beverage is smart, simple and tasty.
Found's selection of beers, wines and spirits grows out of the restaurant's commitment to clean, bright flavors sourced locally whenever possible.
We are proud to source our beers from the four surrounding states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana. The abundance of acclaimed craft breweries in the Midwest makes selecting the perfect beer to accompany your meal effortless. We also look locally for wine whenever possible. You'll notice that several varietals are sourced from the best vineyards in Michigan. Meanwhile, our spirits program is focused on smaller, local neighborhood producers whenever possible. We love the gins produced nearby at North Shore Distillery, F.E.W. Spirits, and Letherbee!
We should also mention that we do not believe in a soda gun. We even go so far as having our soft drinks made for us by a wonderful, local producer, Filbert's, for a special line of sodas created especially for us using cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
Found's wine, beer, and spirits tell the same story as Chef Nicole's food, smart, simple and delicious.
Screwdrivers ... I'm on the level (x-post to what are you listening to thread.)
I've been drinking Red Snappers lately.
My local beer shop has just made the very dangerous for me and economically viable step of getting a growler station put in. Got a fill of a vey nice Illawarra Brewing IPA made with the new hop varieties Calypso, Mosaic and El Dorado.
This is going to be very bad for my health.
Do you have to finish a growler in one session? Can you cap it up, and come back another day? Or will the beer be flat?
One session only. Probably not good if you only want one beer.
I don't think I can drink 1.5 liters of beer, or however large the growlers are. Well I probably could, but I would be very fucked up.
Quote from: NCR600 on August 02, 2013, 07:07:56 PM
One session only. Probably not good if you only want one beer.
Depending on the style, I have no problem spacing a growler out. Malt forward beers like stouts, porters, some ambers, etc., I don't really need carbonation for. Those I really don't have an issue spacing out over 4 or maybe 5 day. Beers like IPA's, saisons, etc. where carbonation is important for me, I can still allow two days with...though the drop in carbonation by that second day is noticeable and does, admittedly, detract from the beer.
I can't drink a 64 oz growler in one sitting. I tend to be a 2 or 3 beer guy max when at home drinking. 2 is more my average. So those beers where carbonation is an issue I tend to stick with my 32 oz mini-growler. And speaking of it, currently enjoying a dry hopped saison, Hop Fountain, from Odell from it.
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With mine, I notice a big drop in carbonation over the 3 or 4 hours it takes me to drink a 64 of IPA or other strong beer. The screw top ones hold carb well enough to last a week or so unopened in the fridge, but I've never let one sit longer than that!
I've got some caps with ball lock fittings so you can gas the beer up from the CO2 bottle, which are ace for filling 2 litre soft drink bottles with, but I'm yet to find anyone who'll fill one for me.
A "mini-growler" could work.
They will fill up your growler with micro brews at some Duane-Reades now... it's a 'drug store' (aka pharmacy) chain here. And bunches of other places too.
Mini growlers are ideal for me when I want to finish the beer that night. 2 pints is very doable, as long as the stuff aint some ridiculous abv.
Colorodo is definitely a beer friendly state, heck our governer was one of the founders of one of Denver's first micro breweries, Wynkoop Brewing. That said, there are a couple laws in place that kinda suck. One of my biggest gripes is that we can only fill growlers up at a brewery taproom and of their own beer. Wish I could bring my growler to a station or a Whole Foods or a bar and fill it up with something juicy.
Last night was this Kili Wit from Logsdon Farmhouse Ales.
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The latest sour release from Avery, Thensaueum. Aged in rum barrels. I dug it.
Breakside Brewing Citra fresh hop ale last night. ermagerd!
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Last night was a Killer Red. Abso-scrump!
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Shared this with my girl last night. Holy fuck was it good.
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Also had another Killer Green
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A mini growler of a wet hopped IPA from Odell.
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"Roggenbiers were declared illegal in 1516 by the Germanic Lords. The Bavarian purity law outlawed the use of rye for brewing beer. We have resurrected this lost style to create a very refreshing, sessionable and smooth ale."
Made it up to Hood River yesterday. had like 3 imperial pints and came away with 2 growlers. Killer Green in the pint
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Been on the cider lately, but broke away for some Belgian triple:
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There are several breweries here that are doing Belgians, farmhouse ales, sours, krieks, and the like. It's great!
yesterday I mixed a shot of jack with a crispin hard cider.... it was surprisingly good.
had this a couple nights ago. it was so good we got a couple more yesterday.
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a few months ago I discovered Ripa. It immediately went into my top 10. I could drink that stuff all day. the problem is it's almost impossible to find around here.
Imagine my sheer ecstasy when I discovered the last 22oz of this at a store yesterday.... I can't decide if I should save it or drink it now.
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Love Hop Trip from Deschutes, not quite as keen on Chasin Freshies, personally. More a style thing for me as I am not a huge pilsner fan and even despite it being brewed as an ale, I think it drinks much more like an pilsner/lager than an ale.
I've said it before, I just can't hack Deschutes' production beers anymore and don't even recognize Full Sail as a decent brewery. Even most of their small batch is just mediocre. I got a bottle of the Chasin Freshies and did not like it at all. But I usually just drink fresh hop beers on tap. Yesterday I had Ft. George's Fresh Hop OPA (oatmeal pale ale), good but not as good as last year I remember.
Speaking of Deschutes and Full Sail, on Sunday I went to John Harris' new brewery, Ecliptic, (if you're not familiar with John Harris check the link), I was terribly underwhelmed. I'll keep going back because I know what it takes to dial in a brewpub. http://eclipticbrewing.com/our-story/
On Monday I was at The Horse Brass Pub celebrating 37 years with a special beer from Double Mountain.
The rendition of the poster is the famed and late owner/pub rat Don Yonger.
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With all that beer snobbery and such, sometimes I'm just this guy too.
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I like it but prefer Krunkin Pumpkin better.
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Hit up the bar earlier and had a Russian River Blind Pig IPA and a Grimm Brothers Fearless Youth Munich Dunkel. Wanted to close things out with an Epic Big Bad Baptist but the keg had just kicked....so now home and enjoying an Odell Cutthroat Porter.
Very nice! I dig Blind Pig. cheers
Blind Pig is a solid IPA, indeed. Wouldn't expect anything less from the folks at Russian River.
I know I've said before that Pliney is over rated. Good solid IIpa but not the end all. Hair of the Dog "Blue Dot" is still one of my favorites. super inconsistent but almost always good.
Santa Fe Brewing Co. Pale Ale.
meh. Then again, most pale ales are "meh."
Not so. I had a pale brewed with mosaic hops that was fucking phenom. Also just had a fresh hopped oatmeal pale that was super good.
I'm not a a big fan of hoppy brews, esp. IPAs. I prefer malty.
Nevertheless, this is a fairly low-hops pale ale, & my wife bought it for me on my day off, so I'm drinking it.
I was thinking you were looking for more hop character which is what I like about the pales I mentioned. You're more of an ESB guy or lager style beers probably. Any winter styles beers around for you? They're starting to make their appearance around here. A good one to me is darkish, malty, a bit sweet with hints of cocoa and a strong hop nose and above 7%. yum. Two of those and a shot of Rumpleminze will warm your ass up in no time. That and a pipe by the mantle. Quite gentlemanly.
Quote from: RacerX on November 11, 2013, 01:41:05 PM
Santa Fe Brewing Co. Pale Ale.
meh. Then again, most pale ales are "meh."
I agree...not a fan of that one either. Their Imperial Java Stout on the other hand......that is a winner.
Quote from: RAGER on November 11, 2013, 12:01:22 PM
I know I've said before that Pliney is over rated. Good solid IIpa but not the end all. Hair of the Dog "Blue Dot" is still one of my favorites. super inconsistent but almost always good.
Only had Pliny The Elder, but I think its great. My favorite IIPA? No, that goes to Odell's Myrcenary...but I can't complain that such a well balanced, flavorful beer like Pliny is the one that has become the IT beer.
Had one of these last night; absolutely terrible & vinegary. If it wasn't skunked, this is the worst Belgian brewery product I have ever had the displeasure to consume.
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That is typical of a geuze. Methinks you don't like sour beers of this ilk. My Belgian palate has developed over the last several years. i remember I went ot a Belgian fest a few years ago and the beer that everybody was raving about tasted like a barn yard to me. I didn't know much about brettanomyces at the time.
All I know is tonight I'm going for the Duvel. At least it's a known quantity.
*EDIT*
Yeaaaahhhhhhh.
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I know Rager aint a fan, but I absolutely love this beer from Deschutes.
Imma finna pick one up tonight and revisit. I'm not expecting much. I will report back.
Let me know what you think. Personally, i can't get enough of it...but I also like Deschutes.
Tonight onto a good old standby of mine, some Odell IPA.
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The store I stopped at didn't have any hop trip but I did pick up the last 2 six packs of Celebration. Enjoying more than last years. Ill prolly stop at this other bottle shop Sunday or Monday and will pick up a hop trip.
Quote from: Adam on November 11, 2013, 06:17:55 PM
Quote from: RacerX on November 11, 2013, 01:41:05 PM
Santa Fe Brewing Co. Pale Ale.
meh. Then again, most pale ales are "meh."
I agree...not a fan of that one either. Their Imperial Java Stout on the other hand......that is a winner.
Dude, if they put this in "pub cans" (CO2 charged), it would be perfect.
9.777
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^fuck yes. minus the bud.
had redbreast 12yr after the funeral last weekend. a bunch of us did. irish deaths.
don't be hatin' on the Beechwood agin'
Oooooooo I do love some redbreast.
hope you were chasing the beer with the whiskey :D
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(and eating Pad Kee Mao)
Looks like a lot of veggies in there. Where's the beef?
pork, actually. perfect amount of veggies and meat under the tip of that fiery iceberg. and the 20+ whole thai chiles they brung me on the side had me sweatin' like Robert Hays landing a plane in a sauna. first time at that place. I shall return
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A nice sessionable shwarzbier from Utah.
Cheap Aussie Shiraz-Grenache blend.
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Funkwerk's Oud Bruin. Probably my favorite style for a sour.
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Wasatch Devastator dopplebock.
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Very nice.
I read that Wasatch just entered the Colorado market....but have yet to see them in any of my local stores.
I definitely recommend. Sweet. smooth, chocolatey and STRONG.
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Been craving a nice helles lager recently so took a flyer on this local to Colorado helles, Pug Ryans Hideout Hells. Totally hitting the spot.
Looked for that Wasatch Dopplebock, but no luck.
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Now some Odell IPA.
Thanks, Sis.
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Picked up several of these the other day so been drinking this. OMFG!
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holiday homebrew cider.
amazing flavor. cheap. easy.
5 gallons apple juice, (no sorbates, vit-c and pasteurized ok)
5 lbs light brown sugar
1 packet 'cooper's ale yeast'
2 cinnamon sticks
a chunk of fresh ginger the size of your thumb, husk peeled and cut into 1/2in slices
1 five gallon carboy or brewing bucket and a second carboy/brewing bucket
1 airlock
add the brown sugar to 1/2 gallon of juice, warm and dissolve in a pan on the stove. add to carboy. gradually add the rest of the juice to the carboy, covering and shaking it up till it's about 4-5in from top. a pain in the ass and requires serious upper body strength. man up. add yeast packet. put airlock on top, fill it w/water or vodka, and ferment, covered w a hoodie, (light exposure will fuck w it) for 4 weeks. i use an old venom hoodie that don't fit my fat ass no more. it adds evilness.
after 4 weeks, syphon to secondary carboy/bucket. make sure to not put the syphon tube all the way down, (2-3 inches away from that nasty yeast film on bottom). add the cinnamon sticks and ginger. put airlock on and age another week.
transfer to third container and discard cinnamon and ginger, (again, no yeast). age another week. this is for 'still' cider. if you want more carbonation, add a can or two of concentrated apple juice, (no sorbates, vit-c and pastuerized is fine once again).
this isn't like that sweet woodchuck stuff, more like a nice dry brit-pub type. like blackthorn, but dryer with a kick.
bottle. drink.
call old girlfriends at 3am.
about 9% alcohol by volume.
^^that there is a solid no fuss foolproof recipe. Taylor it to your own with adjuncts.
Quote from: RAGER on November 30, 2013, 12:27:35 PM
^^that there is a solid no fuss foolproof recipe. Taylor it to your own with adjuncts.
Perhaps, but if so, it should be in the homebrewing thread, no?
Also: "tailor."
Yes perhaps. Stupid phone.
should'a been in the brewing thread. i derped. twas the cider-
:-[
Check this oot. just ok. Had a few of these the other night
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My haul for the week..
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Someone's a huge winter ale fan I see,
Alesmith just entered Colorado a few months ago. So far only tried their IPA which was really good. Next in line will be their Speedway Stout.
Yes I am! Every Alesmith I've had has been spot on. Really good brewery. Haven't seen their kegs around much though.
Maybe 'cause they are new, I can find an Alesmith on tap somewhere around me. Hope that sticks. Also wish they would do six packs instead of bombers and 750'2.
Have you heard of that Subpop Loser beer?
Quote from: RAGER on December 03, 2013, 02:11:26 PM
Have you heard of that Subpop Loser beer?
No, I have not. A collaboration with a local brewery?
Not really a collaboration but a commemoration of 25 years of Subpop. Seattle brewery.
Yeah, I see your post above. We get Elysian out here but not that one. Tried their Idiot Sauvin, which as a complete sucker for nelson sauvin hops I enjoyed, and Dragonstooth Oatmeal stout, which as a hater of hopped up stouts I did not.
Had that Yulesmith the other night. Amazing! Try it if you can but you may not like it. It is hoppy.
I don't have issues with hops....I just hate overly hopped stouts, which is why I am not a fan of black ales/black IPAs either (aside from Firestone Walker's Wookey Jack)
I want one of those subpop bottles..you still have it??
I'll dig one oot of the recycling for ya.
it will look good next to my zappa anniversary bottle.
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Yes Lagunitas. Wait till yall see what I bring home today.
Ok you all have waited like good little children. Here it is.
Haven't cracked one yet. Might wait until my buddy gets here on Sunday. Probably keep one in my jam room.
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Oak aged Belgian inspired IIPA from Ft. George Brewing.
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Way killer cider.
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Not usually a fan of barrel aged ipa's but this barrel aged IIPA from Elevation Brewery, Fanboy, is really damn good.
Quote from: RAGER on December 10, 2013, 02:02:07 PM
Oak aged Belgian inspired IIPA from Ft. George Brewing.
Speaking of sour cherry, I just tried Leifman's Cuvee Brut for the first time and I'm loving it. Nice change of pace from the IPA's I've been drinking recently.
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I've not had that. I should try it. There's just so much local stuff around that I don't usually drink imports anymore
Quote from: RAGER on December 17, 2013, 01:21:31 PM
I've not had that. I should try it. There's just so much local stuff around that I don't usually drink imports anymore
It's definitely worth trying. You def have a more sophisticated palate than me so it's possible it might not be your cup of tea. I've been enjoying the heck out of it though. Sweet, tart, and a little funk.
Speaking of sour funk, my wife surprised me with one of these last night. Very tasty. Reminded me a bit of Petrus Aged Pale but more dry.
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My intro to Jester King, Wytchmaker. A farmhouse rye IPA. A very nice first impression from these guys.
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A mini growler from Grimm Brothers, an oak aged American brown Ale, Clever Hans. Awesome stuff, Grimm Brothers is one of Northern Colorado's hidden gems.
Adam, if I thought I could actually participate in a beer swap thingey it would be great to swap stuff with you but I'm terrible at those things. heh. Anyways here's a few from the last few days.
Breakside Wanderlust IPA. Outstanding of course. This is from their 30 facility ion Milwaukie which I haven;t been to yet. Lots of stuff there that's not available in Portland.
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This is from John Harris' new place. John is responsible such great Deschutes beers in the past such as Bachelor Bitter, Obsidian Stout, Mirror Pond, Black Butte Porter,..... Worked for Full Sail the last 15 years and is finally on his own. pretty good winter IPA
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I could probably give up beer completely and drink nothing but this place's cider. it's that good. This is one of their botanical versions. Amazeballs
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The one on the far right hand side. Burnside Brewing "Sweet Heat" ale with apricot and scotch bonnet pepper. Drinking it out of a jar.
Hey that's Portland beer. Where'd you get it. Their pub is right off burnside near to the site of the new red fang vid shoot and Doug fir. They have this app on the menu called the cohiba. Duck confit, crisp crepe rolled up to look like a cigar served in a crystal ashtray with some finishing salts. It's interesting.
Quote from: RAGER on December 29, 2013, 12:19:33 PM
Adam, if I thought I could actually participate in a beer swap thingey it would be great to swap stuff with you but I'm terrible at those things. heh.
I don't trade either. Too expensive.
I like to have options
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I wish I had the option of some White Rajah out here in Colorado.
That said, happy to have one of my favorite beers back on the shelves. The beer formerly known as Odell Red.
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Hit up Odell yesterday and grabbed a pour of Wolfpicker Pale Ale and Head for the Hills hopped up amber. Ambers aren't usually all that interesting, but Odell continually counters that trend and makes a bunch of good ones. This was no exception and one of my favorites.
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you might know what's out there, but it fails....... FAILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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FAILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I say.
Fort George 1811 Lager. Nums
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Kelso Pilsner, it's poop. Not really a pilsner fan, so I should have known better. Pilsner kinda sucks (maybe it's a good summer beer, I dunno).
Quote from: peoplething on January 22, 2014, 08:36:50 PM
you might know what's out there, but it fails....... FAILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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FAILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I say.
I scored two sixes the other day(one for a trading buddy of mine) and I've drank 2 bottles so far. (It seems the alcohol is a bit more prevalent this year, but who knows?)
Every year, it's the same thing: enjoyable, but overpriced and overrated.
And next year I'll buy the same amount, drink it, and bitch about the same things.
I have never had Hopslam and I'm not entirely sure I've had Bells beer at all. Especially for as old a brewery it is. I'll ask around but I do;t think it's available out here in the West.
Bells does a good job. They have been around forever, and it's readily available around here.
Oberon and Two Hearted were some of the first couple beers I connected with when I started trying craft beers. And I still think they're both solid beers and don't hesitate to get a pint if I'm somewhere that has them on tap. Plus, Bells doesn't seem to get all caught up in pushing the envelope like many of the other small breweries do. Not to say they don't have variants and stuff, but it's never defined them or overshadowed their regular lineup.
Colorado doesn't get Bells so only tried their stuff a couple times when I have been out in Arizona for Spring Training. Really dug 2 Hearted.
Hopslam has hit already? I'm so jealous of you guys that can get it. Fantastic beer!
Ive been really enjoying Lagunitas Sucks lately but I need to make a run up to Vermont to get the real stuff, HT.
We ran through our supply of Sucks pretty quick. I scored 2 sixers and just finished it off last week. Don't know if I'll see any more any time soon.
I was at a bar last weekend and they had Sucks on tap, but their menu said it was a DIPA or a IIPA, don't remember, and it also said it clocked in at 9.3%. I thought they were mistaken, but I didn't press the issue. Is there a jacked up version of Sucks out there?
I love Oberon, it's fairly common in Chicago, East Coast not so much.
the hopslam really, really kills me the next day. and yeah, sixty bucks a case is frigg'n expensive.
but god I love it... #1 all time favorite beer. I picked up a case last night, might need to get another this weekend. I thought the alcohol taste was a bit milder this year.
when I grabbed hopslam last night, dude mentioned they had Surly Darkness in. Darkness is a Russian Imp. Stout that's only available in late fall. It's also damn tasty and horrendously expensive.... about a buck an ounce and only bottled in 22oz. Apparently it sold terribly in Chicago so they shipped back two pallets.
It was like christmas all over again.
I don't think they have a jacked up version of Sucks. Probably just labeled wrong. It's been on tap at The Horse Brass quite often here at at other beer bars. Ever had their Hairy Eyeball?
Yeah, I've had Hairy Eyeball. Is that their barley wine? We get a lot of Lagunitas out here, I'm a big fan. Been to their brewpub once too, really dug their vibe. The wife loves Censored, not the backstory so much.
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Funkwerks Saison and some UFC.
tried some of this last night.............
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I'm a Maker's fan now...... so gooooood.....
Makers has always had WAY too much vanilla flavor to it; otherwise, it's good stuff.
Does that special edition have a strong vanilla flavor?
that is pretty heavy on the vanilla, the cherry flavor is fairly robust too.... so it may not be what your looking for.
I'm not a big fan of the original maker's because of the alcohol burn. there's way smoother stuff out there in the same price range imo. whereas with the '46, I think the price is quite a bit more justified.
Love Makers Mark, generally the one drink that can pull me away from beer. Never tried that though. Gonna keep my eye out for it.
I once took a tour of the Makers Mark distillery and I stuck my finger into one of the vats of mash.
That's probably what you were tasting.
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The beer of choice for tonight. Grimm Brothers Fearless Youth, a Munich Dunkel. Great stuff, IMO.
I couldn't replace the fancy scotch I had so I just bought one at random.
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I don't like it just yet.
This is the amazing one that I just finished
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An old man like you just found Laphroaig?
Also I get this for about $4.60 a bottle. It needs to be hidden in juice and soda water but it works.
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Crooked Stave's Batch 60.
Really liking the current trend of hopping up these wild ales. New Belgiums Le Terroir, Crooked Stave's Hop Savant and this one, Funkwerks Brett Trois, Trinity's Red Swingling, Jester King's Wytchmaker, etc, all great beers.
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A mini growler of a Belgian Oatmeal Pale Ale, Wilford, from Wit's End Brewing down in Denver.
Went to a place called Bushwacker Cider yesterday. They press their own there and have shit tons in bottles and on tap.
Tried the Basque Petritegi last night. Notes of olives and a little funky. Super good.
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640 mils of half assed pilsner.
Actually 1280 mils...
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This stuff might be the winner. That Scotch above that starts with a B has zero peat.
This stuff below smells awesome straight but is too strong to sip. It will wake your ass up with a splash of cold water, I'm going to stick an ice cube in it for a minute or two. The verdict: splash of cold water. I have consumed no more than a thimble full. $76?!. I had a coupon.
And have a drizzle over some ice cream.
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Turns out you can see the whole bottle and no posts are affected otherwise, so width = suckmyballs.
I've been drinking too much homemade rum. The last batch doesn't appear to be the greatest, but previous runs have been pretty good. All made from molasses and brown sugar with some cloves and peppercorns added to the bottle. No essences or whatnot added to my shine.
Let's see your still. If you make it really make it really wide we can see the whole JPG without affecting other posts.
Drinking a Doctor's Orders Berliner Weisse. Seriously good beer on a hot muggy day.
It's made out of an old under bench hot water cylinder. Sorry if the pic isn't wide enough for madjohnshaft
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Got to be a homer. My favorite IIPA.
Quote from: Ayek on February 14, 2014, 11:17:15 PM
It's made out of an old under bench hot water cylinder. Sorry if the pic isn't wide enough for madjohnshaft
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What is going on in this picture?
The distillation of rum in my homemade still which I alluded to in my post prior to posting the picture, which I posted at the request of MadJohnShaft.
Yeah, in addition to the felony how does that work?
The still heats up and evaporates the alcohol which then takes a journey through the pipe then reverts back to a liquid state in the condenser and gets collected in the jar.
No felony commited where I am, it's as legal as gay marriage
It sure ain't unless you're on the moon
Somewhere that isn't in the USoA = The Moon?
Aren't you a kiwi?
That I am. Home distilling is legal here and in a handful of countries in Europe.
What? No one is from not America
Does that include Commies?
Anyway, this is all getting a bit GD up in here, so I just opened a bottle of Haägen lager. It's a cheap domestic beer.
The two green hoses coming out of the long copper pipe - what are those about?
That's water from the tap used to cool the alcohol vapour. It's a water jacket condenser where there's a pipe inside a pipe.
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Tried this at the bar last night. Never had the liqueur to really know what to expect, so definitely found it interesting. The mish mash of herbs made a peppermint and licorice flavor, the porter base gave it some roastiness and a touch of sweetness. Enjoyed trying it, but happy I only tried it on tap. Wouldn't want to drink a whole 750 ml bottle of it.
Still:
Cool - did you rig the whole thing up yourself?
I think I told this before - my Brother In Law owns a remodeling business - they were doing a rehab on an old house in Milwaukee and when they opened the roofing about the porch they found an old still and all the parts that had been hidden up there undisturbed since the 20s prohibition era
(I asked why they didn't keep it for me - he said they find so much weird shit inside houses that they no longer are interested in any of it and just toss it)
I have no idea what you're referencing because you didn't use the quote function.
He did start with "Still:" which, though not as straight up referencing as a quote, helped me understand.
But, yeah, I did make my still myself. It's not as good as it could be, but not bad for a first attempt.
Drank some more rum last night. It'd smoothed out a bit since last week, much to my delight.
Shame about the ye olde still, mjs. Woulda made for a neat decorative piece. Might've even able to make your own 'shine, as long as it didn't contain lead based solder or anything silly like that
Quote from: RAGER on February 16, 2014, 11:57:08 PM
Quote from: Ayek on February 14, 2014, 11:17:15 PM
It's made out of an old under bench hot water cylinder. Sorry if the pic isn't wide enough for madjohnshaft
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What is going on in this picture?
Well color me surprised that this isn;t store bought :D
Shit - that's homemade???? I thought maybe the Ikea Euro ....
I shoulda sayed I 'rigged it up myself'. Technically it is a store bought, but I repurposed it.
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At 5% abv, not actually a "session" saison, but definitely really good and sessionable.
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I dont think I will ever be able to understand the love for any of Avery's IPA's.
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are you trying not to get that knife block pregnant? (I only put it in a little)
I wish mine had a scissor slot AND a slot for the wand lighter. I think I'm going to make it a mission to buy a knife rack in Columbia to store my 6 new knives.
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I call it a "Florgiarita" Basically a margarita with a muddled clementine and a float of peach liqueur.
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They had Bell's Oberon at the store (!!) Used to be my favorite beer years ago, gonna see how it compares to memory.
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Westbrook made a special appearance on the local shelves as the company brought some stock to Colorado with them for the Craft Brewers Conference. Never had a gose before but had been reading good things about this one, so gave it a try. Glad I did, I liked it. I would imagine it would be super easy to screw things up and over salt the beer, but Westbrook did a good job here.
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Not bad, could easily down this during the summer. Just wish it had a slightly higher ABV, but for the price I suppose I cannot complain.
Rager, where do you pick up your Annatto seeds?
I usually get them at the Mexican store. Whatcha gonna do?
Another great beer from Double Mountain. Red War. Strong Belgian Red.
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I can't remember what this was exactly. I think a Great Divide Strong Ale. Drank a bit yesterday cuz I'm always baffled why so many seemingly reasonable people believe in a zombie. Anyways it was great. had a couple cocktails, a jello shot and a Rainier at the same place.
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Then came home and had a bunch of these. The French 75. Good godamn cockiepoo. Sorry for the blurry pic. I tend to drink now and then.
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I think I'll have one right now in fact.
cheers to all, I still haven't gotten to that thread, but I'd rather dig the positive vibes.
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:D
Hey, Rager—how does it smell, so very far up your own ass?
And don't bother answering, you pompous twat—it's just a rhetorical question.
WHAMMY™
:D your goats. I have them all.
Quote from: RAGER on May 04, 2014, 04:59:30 PM
:D your goats. I have them all.
Those are not my goats you're smelling. 8)
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Picked up 20 bottles of this last week. It's in my top 5 of Swiss craft beers - which isn't saying much. But still fucking delicious.
It's cooled off a bit, so I'm back on the Santa Fe Brewing Co.'s Imperial Java Stout.
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heh!
Knock knock...I believe this goat is yours.
Quote from: RAGER on May 09, 2014, 05:19:47 PM
Knock knock...I believe this goat is yours.
Au contraire, I believe that is your goat.
I have always been goatless.
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Wynkoop Brewing's Kurt's Mile High Malt....a family homebrew recipe of Kurt Vonneguts, which he provided Wynkoop. A vienna lager with coffee. I dig it.
Rolling Rock!
I have now acquired a goat.
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It's getting too effing hot for their Imperial Java Stout...
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Quote from: RacerX on May 16, 2014, 09:04:17 AM
I have now acquired a goat.
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the little plastic goat things are great..
Bottle opener?
has this been mentioned yet?
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Yeah, it's Sam Adam's and I don't care for much of their stuff - but the Rebel is a solid 'goto' session beer. It's not too heavy and doesn't wear out your pallet after three or four. And around here a 12-pack is about a dollar more than a 12 of high life, which is still fucking 'scrumplicious' (I made that word up because I'm sick of people shortening food adjectives... say/type the whole damn word, we're not 12 year old girls.)
and this stuff is really, really good if you're into IPA's.
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Good beer, better artwork.
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...aaaaand it's a rainy & cool M-day weekend, so back on the Imperial Java Stout.
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Quote from: peoplething on May 23, 2014, 02:09:37 PM
and this stuff is really, really good if you're into IPA's.
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Cracking drop, even better on tap.
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Loving this new one from Firestone Walker. Opal, a dry hopped saison.
Also a fan of that Deschutes Fresh Squeezed. Definitely good stuff.
Quote from: RAGER on May 25, 2014, 11:39:03 PM
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what's that taste like?
Kind of cinnamon like. It's a type of herbal liqueur. A digestif of sorts.
facebook chuckles.
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/what-your-beer-says-about-you (http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/what-your-beer-says-about-you)
Interested - I'm collecting un-drinkable aperitifs and this seems like a must do. I like cinnamon.
Up until this year, Becherovka (pronounced beck-ur-OHV-kuh) was a rare sight in U.S. bars and liquor stores. But thanks to its recent acquisition by liquor giant Pernod Ricard, it's now popping up on shelves nationwide.
And although it's relatively new to this part of the world, the liqueur comes with a 200-year-old pedigree. Its secret recipe, a blend of over 20 botanicals, was first formulated by a Czech apothecary and a British-born doctor way back in 1807 in a quest to create a healthful "elixir of life."
As is the case with most herbal liqueurs, Becherovka's not for all tastes. But if you like your drinks bittersweet, complex, and a little spicy, you'll want to give this cinnamon, clove, and ginger-accented liqueur a try. Weighing in at 38 percent alcohol by volume, it's traditionally sipped neat straight from the fridge or freezer and makes a bracing accompaniment to hot coffee or cold beer.
sounds deadly. ill pass..
Singapore Sling. Got everything to make at home. made my own pomegranate grenadine.
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Quote from: Instant Dan on May 24, 2014, 08:25:07 PM
Good beer, better artwork.
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Prairie is probably my favorite brewery. The Bible Belt you have there is f'ing amazing.
Yeah, it was great and very deceptive on the alchy content. Just the way I like it.
I miss beer.
Painkillers. lots and lots of Painkillers
The rum drink?
the judas priest album?
would be alright with the drink if'n the coconut got left out.
I love the coconut component. and the Priest album. I couldn't find cream of coconut at Pak-n-Save so I got a can of coconut milk.
got a big jug of Sailor Jerry's and my buddy's fridge does crushed ice.
/adventuresinhousesitting
the fuck u got agins coconut?
Sipping on some Jack Daniel's with a tall ice water on the side.
Jacks with beers back tonight.
I'm skunked. %)
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You're having Icelandic bubbler tea?
I just had 1/2 of a Mexican Coke. All I need. I'm all jacked up. Save the rest for tomorrow.
Homemade Banana, Strawberry, Raspberry, ground flax, and Manuka honey.
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No more whiskey for awhile. Back on the Santa Fe Brewing Co. Java Stouts.
Although I didn't embark on a Mezcal odyssey like I said I was going to, I did have a very nice Oaxacan maguey made from a blend of different agaves as the label suggests. Very smooth and smokey. Single village origin as it should be. The damn label is made from the leftover pulp.
Edited for content correction.
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Negra Modelos. It's sooooo fucking hot, but they're helping a bit.
What I call a Mouse Melon Mint Cooler.
2 oz Aviation gin
1/4 oz simple syrup
Muddled mouse melons and fresh mint
3/4 oz fresh like juice
Shake with ice pour contents into glass, top with dry lime
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Stumptown cold brewed coffee. Best......coffee........ever. it's weird. This coffee just tastes better.
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Sounds...............
...............Trendy.
Fucked..............
.........you can get
There's a Stumptown here, and I had one of their coffees once. It was amazing. Robust flavor, but no "roasted" taste like Starbucks.
I've been doing the cold-brewed coffee in a french press since the '90s.
It's easy, relatively cheap, and I don't have to leave the house and rub elbows with the snooty folks:
Pick your beans, use French press grind, 7:1 water to coffee ratio. Let sit 12 hours at room temp, then press slowly without agitating the mix too much, pour into a new container (I usually do that through a coffee filter to ensure minimal solids in the batch). Refrigerate. Serve cold without ice or over ice for a less burly brew.
Save the grounds for your garden or to throw in HIPSTER's fat face.
Quote from: Lumpy on July 31, 2014, 10:52:34 PM
There's a Stumptown here, and I had one of their coffees once. It was amazing. Robust flavor, but no "roasted" taste like Starbucks.
I can't believe I've never mentioned Stumptown here. I guess I just kinda took it for granted. You're spot on with your description. Their coffee just tastes better. They're a really neat company with a cool story that does great things for the community, their employees, the growers they buy from and obviously the environment with reclamation of excess energies lessening their dependence on fossil fuels. And just being damn good coffee too. It's gotten too big for Duane to run so I guess they took on an investor to handle the corporate stuff.
Duane is busy here with The Woodsman Tavern, The Woodsman Market, and his newest venture, an Italian restaurant called Ava Gene's. I often run into him at The Horse Brass Pub where he used to be a bartender way back. In fact a large portion of the original seed money came from the Horse Brass' late owner Don Younger to buy an espresso machine.
I knew they had a couple places in New York and a couple ion Seattle.
I bought some Stumptown beans when I was in Seattle. Strangely enough, their coffee tastes better when I'm not the one making it. :-\
not that surprising, there's lots of variables. they do a lot of training.
For some reason or another I really really like a slice of lemon in my cold brew coffee over ice. Refreshing.
Bell's Two Hearted Ale, found it in my local (crummy) supermarket at a reasonable price. Really good.
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Great beer from one of my all time favorite breweries, Caldera in Ashland Oregon. Hop Hash.
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Caldera's Hop Hash Ale is a partnership with Hopunion, LLC. Hop Hash is like a breakfast hash, but mashing different hop varieties instead of meat, potatoes and spices--a twist on the American-Style Strong Pale Ale using pure lupulin for bitterness, taste and aroma. This ale gets its name from pure hop lupulin extracted and scraped from the Hopunion pelletizing line. Lupulin is the glandular powder separated from the strobiles of the Humulus Lupulus (hops) plant.
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Not bad, but not as good as that Java Stout.
Couldn't they just buy and add some hops? I mean really.
Quote from: Lumpy on August 04, 2014, 04:38:46 PM
Bell's Two Hearted Ale, found it in my local (crummy) supermarket at a reasonable price. Really good.
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I love that beer.
I recently moved out of Colorado and really miss having access to my favorite breweries and beers from there. Trying to look at the bright side of things, at least now I have access to some 2 Hearted. Can't say the area I am living it is too craft beer friendly, but they do give it some attention and the majority of places do offer 2 Hearted. So there's at least that.
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West Sixth Brewing's IPA. My favorite Kentucky beer I have discovered since moving.
es El Hora de Feliz, biatchez!
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I feel like this one gets hated on a good deal, and why I hesitated to try it for as long as I have, but I am enjoying it.
I have been planning to try cold brew coffee once my stomach gets more under control.
Get to gettin better Dan.
Imma drinkn tequila in my michelada. Mi-chela-helada.
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Quote from: Adam on August 14, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
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I feel like this one gets hated on a good deal, and why I hesitated to try it for as long as I have, but I am enjoying it.
My wife enjoys that beer a lot too. They also have a peach variation she digs quite a bit, and mentioned there is now a pumpkin version out she plans to try this weekend.
Vodka & tonics since about 10 AM.
breakfast of champions
Quote from: RacerX on August 30, 2014, 07:38:02 PM
Vodka & tonics since about 10 AM.
passed out by 3 p. fucked up whole schedule and internal clock.
Coney Island Brewing Co. "Seas the Day" India Pale Lager.
Nice.
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This is my favorite coffee so far from Stumptown. Just a little bit gets me fuckn jacked up too. Super tasty.
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is that the coffee with the bat droppings??
Probably
That's the one picked by toddlers.
Hornitos Reposado Margaritas on the rocks. Me no likey the frozen ones.
It's funny you even mention the frozen type :D
Considering I've made 4 batches (so far) for the wife & guests as they requested, it's not particularly surprising I mention it.
Sketchbook had their open house today (evanston had the second annual Cyclovia which they call free streets and they are located in an alley off main st) - they had three samples and all were pretty good. I like the two dudes and their extended families that run it so I might give it a go.
The place was packed too, but I don't know how many people will sign up fir the CSB offering. $80 for one growler (64oz) per month for 6 months.
They kickstarted it and got 28K. They're going to have 250 subscriptions available. That's $17,500 every six months? I would think they need 10 times that to stay in business.
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Cool. Small system. What is CSB? Community sourced beer?
Having some iced Stumptown with a shot of 43 liqueur in it.
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Fresh hopped some IPA last night.
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Can u width your shit at 555? iPhone too small.
Yeah beer by subscription. Your treck to the brewery each month and get your jug refilled.
I was in the liquor store studying the whiskey labels to make sure they were not made in a factory in Indiana when this guy grabbed a bottle of this cowboy whiskey I was looking at - and I was like hey? And he told me it was great. It sucks.
Park City UT? This is not any good
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The third of five wine stores in town carries liquors so they had a little stand for this gold medal award winning one which I got and it's fantastic 50 bucks. I only drink 3 tablespoons at a time.
This stuff rules - Journeyman
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No good Ryes though. It seems like a FEW rye is totally sold out in town because I've looked in 12 places now and nobody has it anymore.
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Quote from: priest on February 05, 2014, 12:44:36 AM
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High West was so page 33, Shafty.
have you listened to Honduran yet? you should listen to Honduran
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Did we like High West on page 33? I tried it again and I think it's harsh and raw tasting.
I drank an entire bottle to my head (over the course of a couple weeks) and I don't even like whiskey that much so it must be good shit.
perhaps you are neither high nor west enough to appreciate it
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my first experiment with homebrewed asian-style rice beer. pretty fucking tasty.
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Best stuff I have tried from Prairie. $4 to $5 more expensive than it should be but good enough to keep me happy.
Now that I've read this article, I'll be exploring Sierra Nevada & Stone Brewing's offerings...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/21/this-buds-not-for-you-bee_n_732901.html
Duh.
It's goddamn pumpkin beer season :-X
Quote from: RacerX on September 12, 2014, 02:29:21 PM
Now that I've read this article, I'll be exploring Sierra Nevada & Stone Brewing's offerings...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/21/this-buds-not-for-you-bee_n_732901.html
I would expect Lagunitas would want to pull out of the CBBD as well.
Quote from: RAGER on August 05, 2014, 07:58:44 PM
Great beer from one of my all time favorite breweries, Caldera in Ashland Oregon. Hop Hash.
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Caldera's Hop Hash Ale is a partnership with Hopunion, LLC. Hop Hash is like a breakfast hash, but mashing different hop varieties instead of meat, potatoes and spices--a twist on the American-Style Strong Pale Ale using pure lupulin for bitterness, taste and aroma. This ale gets its name from pure hop lupulin extracted and scraped from the Hopunion pelletizing line. Lupulin is the glandular powder separated from the strobiles of the Humulus Lupulus (hops) plant.
Just bought a sixer of their regular IPA. One beer in and I am a fan.
Yep. Talk about a quintessential west coast ipa. Their pale is also amazing.
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Have you tried their pale yet?
No, not yet.
I have to drive down to Nashville to be able to get anything from Caldera. I know the shop I go to has their Pale Ale though, so its just a matter of having the time/opportunity to fit in a trip down there.
I've been kissing Rolling Rock bottles lately...
It's on the verge of fresh hop explosion out here.
I can't read beer-related the topics. I collect beer labels and stuff from US is very hard to obtain, mainly because I very rarely buy any labels. I just buy beer :D
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Fresh Hop!
Ft. George fresh hop IPA
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Only packaged wet hop to make it to the local shelves so far has been the new Sixpoint one, Sensi, and it wasn't anything special. Founders Breakfast Stout on the other hand....love it.
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^^^^Bahahahahahah!!!!!! :D
A cherry lime Rickey
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INGREDIENTS
simple syrup
Some cherries, fresh or frozen better,
Squeeze some lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 cups seltzer water
Powerful frozen gin
Some dashes bitters
Ice cubes stir in your cocktail shaker and drink
Poor some kirsch in your glass and swirl it around, new ice cubes - yes!
This is a fantastic pinot rose`
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I invented a pretty great cocktail today I think. It's a take on Fernet and Coke (I rarely drink soda but.... it's good)
1.5 oz Fernet Branca on ice
juice of 1/2 lime
top with Mexican Coke with room...
float with good cold brew coffee
Great pick me up.
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Still awaiting the wet hops to arrive. We get Sixpoints Sensi Harvest but wasn't much a fan of that, as I am not into the whole session IPA thing (Founders All Day IPA being he exception).
In the meantime, some 2 Hearted....
I've had 6 different fresh (wet hop) in the last two days and was underwhelmed by only one.
As a defensive move, I bought a 12 box of bottles of summery mexican XX beers to the inlaws picnic and no one drank any beer so now I have 11 watery beers left. Like Sol. Like XX Azul.
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Drainpour.
Belgian yeast in stouts is just not a combo for me.
Quote from: MadJohnShaft on October 07, 2014, 08:27:42 AM
As a defensive move, I bought a 12 box of bottles of summery mexican XX beers to the inlaws picnic and no one drank any beer so now I have 11 watery beers left. Like Sol. Like XX Azul.
Micheladas duh. (mi chela helada)
Ardbeg Corryvreckan, at 57,1% it sure packs a punch.
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I know Rager isn't a fan, but I am. Great stuff...as is their Hop Trip. 2 of my favorite wet hops that make it my way.
Absolute vodka w/real lime, soda water, and Labatt Blue Pilsner chaser....hey---ohhh...
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I have really enjoyed everything that I have yet to try from Sixpoint --> Global Warmer, Resin, and Sweet Action. Just wish I could find their stuff fresh, most of their beer sits around here.
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that cherry lime rickey sounds amazing
I got to have my first glass of alcohol in over 160 days. A 6 ounce glass of Pinot Noir.
Fuck Gastritis.
Go slow.
I like to make cocktails from the Internets. More often than not, they are not particularly good - the first thing I do is strain it back into the shaker with fresh ice and shake it hard. Usually that fixes it. If not, you can repeat with more simple syrup. Don't skimp on the garnishes.
Ginger ale fixes everything.
This is what I won't be drinking. Shitty no name coffee from a co worker I don't like.
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I didn't think that quality of coffee was even legal in the PNW.
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My girl got me some sphere ice cube molds but she didn't get me these ones. These fuckers are anywhere from about $400-$1200 if you can believe that shit. Fucking ridiculous. I have the big square molds for Old Fashioned's and now the spherical ones for straight whiskey. Diamonds
wouldbe cool though.
Peppoli - Chianti Classico
The Usual: Santa Fe Brewing Java Stout.
Had some Johnnie Walker Black Label 12yr the other night. Pretty tasty.
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No Java Stout in stock last night, so I bought the Santa Fe Brewing Black IPA.
Nope, still don't like those hoppy brews much.
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Only tried La Cumbre's Elevated IPA but thought that beer was fantastic. Wish I could try Dank and their other hoppy offers, especially the recent one with Nelson Sauvin hops.
New Mexico has some great (somewhat) under the radar breweries. Marble is probably my favorite, but if I were to get to try more stuff from La Cumbre that might change.
Where you at, Adam?
I live right near those two breweries.
A new one opened up the street from me (and down the street from La Cumbre).
Red Door.
Not too shabby.
Had some stupid expensive champagne last night at one of our fav places for my girls birthday. Man was it good.
Quote from: black on January 05, 2015, 04:28:52 PM
Where you at, Adam?
I live right near those two breweries.
A new one opened up the street from me (and down the street from La Cumbre).
Red Door.
Not too shabby.
Temporarily in Kentucky. I got to discover the New Mexico breweries when I was living in Colorado.
Budweiser Motherfuckin' Beer
TRUE BELIEVER sparkling hard cider.
local New York brew.
fantastic sparkling cider with pear and pineapple aftertaste kinda' thingy happening here.
hearty apple flavor, heavy, with deep wine texture.
i love brit pub ciders and i gotta' say that strongbow and blackthorn seem weak compared to this guy.
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and the grey in my beard is coming in nicely too.
I just bought a case of on-sale Yellowtail Shiraz, so I'll be drinking off that for awhile...
Cheap beer is one thing. Cheap wine? No bueno.
I wasn't offering you any of my cheap wine, and I wouldn't even pour it over you if you were on fire, so don't worry your fat hipster head any further about it.
Can anyone really tell the difference between cheap wine and not cheap wine?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/11/cheap-wine-vs-expensive-wine_n_2457984.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/11/cheap-wine-vs-expensive-wine_n_2457984.html)
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jun/23/wine-tasting-junk-science-analysis (http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jun/23/wine-tasting-junk-science-analysis)
http://www.newyorker.com/tech/frontal-cortex/does-all-wine-taste-the-same (http://www.newyorker.com/tech/frontal-cortex/does-all-wine-taste-the-same)
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/wine-blind-taste-tests-and-your-money/ (http://www.thesimpledollar.com/wine-blind-taste-tests-and-your-money/)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-22/wine-blind-taste-testing/4835208 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-22/wine-blind-taste-testing/4835208)
I think not.
Funny, we just did this last week. A guy my girl works with was singing the praises of Beringer table red he found at Costco that worked out to be a $3 a bottle if you bought the case. I said fuck that I'm not so cheap I have to drink $3 wine. She countered saying he and his wife know good wine so she was gonna get a bottle and we'd see. She put 2 glasses in front of me. One of the swill and the other was about a $15 bottle. Wow guess what, I picked out the cheap shit and I don't really know that much about wine. Maybe it's just the access to all the Willamette and Columbia Valley wines that have toned my palate.
Yellowtail? Gross. I would rather burn anyways. Get some of that Barefoot too while you're at it. They come in the big bottles too.
Thanks for the recommendation—if you don't like it, there's a good chance that I will.
Oh, and: Burn, baby, burn!
Witty comeback from Brokedickx?
FAIL
Ah, but you have terrible taste in food, drink, music, and humor, so in the words of Charlie Sheen...
Winning!! ;D
Quote from: RAGER on January 08, 2015, 04:19:43 PM
Funny, we just did this last week. A guy my girl works with was singing the praises of Beringer table red he found at Costco that worked out to be a $3 a bottle if you bought the case. I said fuck that I'm not so cheap I have to drink $3 wine. She countered saying he and his wife know good wine so she was gonna get a bottle and we'd see. She put 2 glasses in front of me. One of the swill and the other was about a $15 bottle. Wow guess what, I picked out the cheap shit and I don't really know that much about wine. Maybe it's just the access to all the Willamette and Columbia Valley wines that have toned my palate.
Yellowtail? Gross. I would rather burn anyways. Get some of that Barefoot too while you're at it. They come in the big bottles too.
I don't doubt that some folks can tell the difference.
But it more often than not seems to be luck.
Although arguing over wine is pretty low on my list.
Mainly because I know nothing about it. ;)
I refuse to argue; I just want to drink that shit—each sip is a direct insult to HIPSTER's hoitey-toitiness.
No argument here. It is what it is.
I'm presently drinking organically grown, artisanal water, built from hand-crafted Hydrogen and Oxygen molecules.
Ok this is a bit much. I do have some big cube and sphere ice molds but ain't no way I'm buying that shit. And what foes into my shaker is regular old bags of ice. I used to just buy bags and put them into my ice maker to dispense since I didn't have it hooked up to water.
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/10/giant-ice-cubes-hipster-craft-cocktail
I have a tray that makes 6 giant cubes. I'm a put some up and enjoy tomorrow. It's fun to have a rocker glass with a giant ice cube to whirl around.
As to wine - we only drink Malbec cause I like Argentina. The $10 bottles are great and the $25 excellent. If you want to give someone a gift a $45 is a rare treat. We got a lot of wine in the basement.
Any wine benefits by air. As a test, pour one glass then decant the rest back and forth between two containers a dozen times or more - you will improve any wine remarkably.
or, if you don't want to look like you were born in a barn, you can get one of these
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Yeah I've seen those - it seems difficult to run wine through that twice but it's remarkable how much a freshly poured glass of wine benefits with aeration - try it, it's a an interesting experiment I've done many times.
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While I don't have Funkwerks available to me anymore now that I moved, I at least have Prairie. Love this beer, Prairie Standard.
you moved to Tulsa?
No, Southern Kentucky. But Prairie is distributed here.
(as for Kentucky....one year deal for an internship. As soon as as my internship concludes, I am out)
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Ooh yeah!
Fuckin shit! BIG imperial Belgian. Very West Coast @ 93 IBU and 9.6%. A tad too sweet but I bought 2 so we'll see how the other one is.
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Everything Alesmith does is top notch. This one is no exception.
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Picked up a few the other day at Belmont Station.
The Worthy was just ok. The Green Flash was pretty good. Not sure what I'll have tonight.
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Harpoon "the Long Thaw" - it's good. Weird, they carry some good beer at my little grocery store now. Bells, etc.
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Gotta track down some Bells.
Hello old friend.
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Sixpoint's Beast Mode.
Not feeling this one at all. Wishing I hadn't bought a sixer of this, going to be a challenge getting through them all.
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So killer to get all of their beers in one place down here.
I gotta stop buying Angry Orchard cider - it's just not very good. Or maybe I don't like cider, or maybe I don't understand what I'm drinking. But it seems impossible to find good cider. I think Magners on tap might be the best I've had - is that even possible?
If you can have Finnriver send you some cider, try them. It's some of the best I have ever had. They're from out here on the Olympic Peninsula.
i think i know why hardly anyone makes a good still cider - it's because it's easier to hide something kinda lackluster behind a wall of bubbles.
Quote from: Lumpy on January 31, 2015, 06:13:11 PM
I gotta stop buying Angry Orchard cider - it's just not very good. Or maybe I don't like cider, or maybe I don't understand what I'm drinking. But it seems impossible to find good cider. I think Magners on tap might be the best I've had - is that even possible?
dude, you're in rochester right? i'm in buffalo and wegman's, (which i know is in rochester too), has this.
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it's fantastic real brit pub cider. but expensive.
harpoon cider is also great.
I'm in Queens, but I'll look for your recommendations, thanks! Should be able to find both of those (somewhere).
Quote from: Lumpy on February 01, 2015, 03:29:26 AM
I'm in Queens, but I'll look for your recommendations, thanks! Should be able to find both of those (somewhere).
take the path train to jersey and get it all cheap! ha.
beside smith and harpoon, i have to mention 'bad seed IPC', a crazy good hopped cider.
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/bad-seed-ipc-india-pale-cider-reserve/173198/ (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/bad-seed-ipc-india-pale-cider-reserve/173198/)
if you can get it, get it! it's the antithesis to the sweet woodchuck/angry orchard stuff.
Had me a real Ramos Gin Fizz the other day.
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Avery doesn't mess around with their big beers.
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and some king gizzard and the lizard wizard (thanks johnny)!
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Another nice beer from Prairie here, Funky Gold Amarillo.
that just looks like it would be good
It is. They did a Funky Gold Mosaic a few months back....and I definitely like this version more, personally. It certainly doesn't hurt that I am a sucker for amarillo hops. I think they might be overtaking nelson sauvin for my favorite hop variety these days.
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Some more Prairie, their Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Noir. Another gem from Prairie.
Sounds delish.
We hit a few breweries while in The Gorge earlier this week. I'll be pretty much laying off the booze for the week probably.
I got a growler of my local brewery's cider - I think with cherries. I thought the last one was pretty good.
Ginger tea... I've been mixing the store-bought kind (17 grams of sugar!) with a dose of grated fresh ginger, in a 20 oz glass.
Quote from: Lumpy on January 31, 2015, 06:13:11 PM
I gotta stop buying Angry Orchard cider - it's just not very good. Or maybe I don't like cider, or maybe I don't understand what I'm drinking. But it seems impossible to find good cider. I think Magners on tap might be the best I've had - is that even possible?
Trust me - Magners is not good, whether bottled or on tap. I remember being in America last century it was impossible to find decent draught cider, but I'm sure there must be a decent bottled supply by now? Westons, Thatchers etc?
Cuppa miso with seaweed.
you don't drink soup, you eat it
Miso in a cup w/ no spoon = drinking.
you can put water in a bowl and use a spoon to transfer it to your mouth, but you're still drinking it because you don't eat water, you drink it
I drank miso, dude—get over it.
miso is a food, not a beverage. you eat foods and drink beverages. nothing to "get over"
I drank the miso.
And it was good. 8)
Miso tired of your stupid schtick.
I'm gonna get into tea for a while. Mainly because people who drink tea seem to be super fucking relaxed. I have Chai and 2 kinds of ginger tea, plus some leftover Red Zinger and Peppermint.
I was drinking a lot of green tea for a while, it gets a little expensive if you get the fancy kind.
Caldera Hop Hash. Super good of course.
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Tried tea for the same reasons. Found that tea in tea bags failed to appeal to me so had to go to the local tea shop and buy the expensive kind. It was worth it, but I still only drink it for a month or two during the winter. White tea with acai berry was my favorite.
Curious to try an IPA that uses hop hash. Only one I have access to is Sweetwater's but I have to drive down to Nashville to get it just haven't had the time for that lately.
Right now enjoying one of my desert island beers. Deschutes Red Chair.
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I'm still alarmed st how many great beers you post about and yet you are coocoo over that beer
Stuff is tasty.
Some Founder's Breakfast stout I had left in the fridge. Four months old as of today.
Love me some Breakfast Stout.
Picked up a few at the bottle shop yesterday.
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Hard to find this one fresh around here, so when a fresh batch finally arrives I had to grab some.
I liked the Resin - high ABV but deceptively easy to drink.
One of my favorite beers.
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Made stoofvlees (carbonade flamande) last night with this beer, eating leftovers and some more beer tonight.
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Micheladas and shots.
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Alright! Let's talk beer!
Alaska Smoked porter is one of the best things i drank in the past month, i kid you nnot, it's like liquid bacon! The second best thing was Smog City's coffee porter! There's also this one i drank recently that was aged in cognac barrels but i forgot the name...
Edit:
Cognac Barrel Noir Imperial Stout from the Almanac Beer Company in San Fran.
I have only had a few smoked beers but I learned quickly that I can only enjoy them when the smoke isn't the center of attention, but balanced with the rest of the components. I have never wasted more beer at a bar than the one time I bought a pint of Left Hand's Smoke Jumper Smoked Porter.
I have never tried the Alaskan one.
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Only got one more of these left in my fridge. Gonna have to check out the local shops to see if anymore 4 packs are still hanging around.
Not a big fan of hoppy stuff for some reason, and ambers, also not a big fan of ambers.
Stopped in Grayling Michigan last week on our way up to snowmobile, at a brewery/steakhouse called Dead Bear. Two days prior, on Thursday, they had a Founders tap takeover. We stopped Saturday afternoon and they still had Founders CBS on tap! My wife and I split a glass, she loved it. Rode the sleds there on Sunday for lunch, and they still had it on tap, so she had another glass.
Essentially it's their Breakfast stout aged in bourbon barrels that were more recently maple syrup barrels.
Good stuff.
As a big fan of Breakfast Stout and KBS, I'd love to try CBS. Unfortunately, I can't imagine it lands anywhere near me.
Yeah, I think there is more available this year than previously, but I was surprised they still had it 2 days after it tapped. Figured it would blow within an hour or two. Grayling is kinda in the middle of the Michigan wilderness, so that might have contributed to it's longevity. The bartenders told me they sold a case or two of 2015 KBS in a short period of time.
That breakfast stout sounds delicious!
We started the night with this one again:
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And now we're going for Dogfish Head's Piercing Pils.
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New one from Sixpoint, I really like it.
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been a long week so a well deserved MOSCOW MULE-
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my recipe-
ice, squeezed lime wedge, a splash of rosie's lime juice, raise it up with vodka and fill to the top w/ goya ginger beer, (my fave ginger beer to use as it contains capsicum and gives a nice burning finish to the throat and stinging pucker to the lips).
repeat until drunk.
SALUTE!
Cider.
Yeah Moscow Mule.
You need the cup.
"It's all in the copper." Said resident alcoholian MadJohnShaft.
From Stillwater, Oklahoma...about an hour away. Good stuff! I'm hooked on milk stouts now...fucking delicious.
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My latest discovery. Off Color's Apex Predator, one of the best saison's I have ever tried. Closest thing to Saison Dupont brewed here in the States, IMO.
Quote from: MadJohnShaft on June 18, 2015, 08:48:16 PM
Yeah Moscow Mule.
You need the cup.
never had one in a copper cup... wondering if it tastes different?
and to amazon i go...
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GENESEE. September 1969..my first birthday..
30SUPER EPIC RETRO BEER SNATCHING CHILDHOOD MOMENT. GODDAMNED BEAUTIFUL.
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GENESEE. September 1969..my first birthday..
for me it was Utica Club.
Our local grocery had 12 pack of New Belgium's Slow Ride in cans, $9.99. Session IPA, not the best I've had, but at that price, I bought 3 of 'em.
You can't even get a six pack of IPA cans for $9.99 anymore. Well done.
Also...can we just merge this thread and it's twin ..."what are you drinking right this minute?". I never know which one to drink in.
We only ban. We do not moderate.
ok that was funny
As funny as the Chargers and Raiders sharing a stadium in Los Angeles?
nothing is that funny
at 5.9 alcohol, really hard to tell it's not just a really good root beer sans the alcohol.
thumbs up!
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what friday night looks like when you work 2nd shift.
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9.7 alcohol. feelin it. those monks knew how to party.
Imbibed on three mint juleps with fresh mint from the yard last night.
Quote from: sleestak on July 25, 2015, 09:22:32 AM
Imbibed on three mouthwash juleps with fresh mouthwash from the yard last night.
fixed it..
Dales Pale Ale (can) a couple 8% Wild Blue Blueberry Lagers, spliced with Fire Water shots becuz I was too cheap to get Fireball but wanted dat cinnamon.
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Quote from: sleestak on July 25, 2015, 09:22:32 AM
Imbibed on three mint juleps with fresh mint from the yard last night.
fuck you
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Says the guy drinking fireball whiskey. Try peach schnapps it won't burn your tongue so much.
Jimjom, does the cinnamon tingle your vag when you pee it out???
Have a rum rickey Slee
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I had a Moscow mule last night cuntface.
Lagunitas (hic) all day
Drinking vodka and Coke for some reason.
because DIET Coke gives you Alzheimer's. do it with REGULAR sugar water and see how much shit I give you. I dare ya!
I HAVE SECOND-HAND INSIDER INFORMATION GOD DAMMIT
should be vodka and haggis.
wow, this threrd got weird.
back on topic.
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I'm really liking this Brickstone APA
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Thanks
I went and bought a couple of six packs for the winter. People love this Brickstone APA.
Just bought this shit ass peach whiskey blend I'll report back re: how sick it makes me. The bottle was dusty.
i just had a surprisingly good nectarine/honey corn liquor last night. local legal 'moonshine'
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Getting Elevated
Had that stuff in Albuquerque-awesome IPA
rio brazos boxcar texas whiskey. gift from a traveler friend.
so im kind of in the mood again to hit up the super strong Belgian ales. I get like this then I get them and can barely drink them.
Bell's Smitten
Everything Bells brews seems to be good.
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Love Dale's.
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Fucking yum!
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Drank mojitos all weekend long. Coffee now...
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Had 3 $6 24oz PBRs and a Miller lite. Bongzillla.
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sometimes, a man needs his Fukital.
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i did not take this photo.
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My insane lawyer cousin and I have been exchanging beers lately. Mine from Ohio and his from Indiana.
Three Pints Citra Faced Hopped American Wheat from Plainfield In. A+ Yum. Lots of his beers come in true pint cans. All the Ohio stuff comes in 12 oz. I'm beginning to like the true pint. It's a fucking pint after all. I'm ordering real pint glasses today.
That grapefruit sculpin is like $16 for a sixpack at my local grocery store. They also have pineapple. It can't possibly be worth it (?)
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Just as good as their Big Bad Baptist, just much more affordable and drinkable (given that it is single digits abv and not in the double digits).
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Love Bell's
Absolut/Cran/Mineral Water - still have no fucking idea how to post pics!?
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Gift from my neighbors visiting son....
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Recommendation from the liquor store....
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So last year New Belgium did this:
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Story I heard was that the idea was to have both the ice cream and the beer available so you could make a float, but shipping and distribution got hosed up and one showed up in stores well before the other.
This year, New Belgium decided to make this intended for the same concept, and given that B&J most popular flavor coincides, the planets are surely to align.
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I had a taste this weekend and it was far better than I could have imagined. I will try a float. Oh yes... I will.
i vote no on that
It actually tastes like it.
I found a six pack of Ballast Point Sculpin for $12, so I bought it (mixed six pack with regular sculpin, grapefruit sculpin and pineapple sculpin). All good but OMG that pineapple sculpin is amazing. The first flavored beer I really, really loved.
I'm not into flavored beers either, I picked up a few mixed sixers when I was visiting in-laws in Baltimore but I got it for people to try. I would never buy that ice cream beer but it does taste like it.
Something's up with that Pineapple Sculpin, you should try it if you haven't already. The little note of pineapple flavor sits just right.
The habanero Sculpin rules. And as Slee said, I would never buy that ice cream bullshit beer on purpose, but I had one and it was actually pretty accurate. Not great but they hit it.
Just saw a stupid "10 Best Beers" list on MSN, but the upshot is that Bell's Two Hearted was listed as #1. Neato!
I've been on a self-directed expedition into the world of rum over the last few months, and I scored a not-available-in-Ohio bottle of Plantation O.F.T.D. 138 proof nectar of the fucking gods on a recent trip to Michigan. Currently loving this Mai Tai with 1oz each of the Plantation and JM Rhum VSOP, 1/2 oz dry Curaçao, 3/4 oz orgeat, 1 oz lime juice; a giant handful of fresh mint and a mountain of crushed ice.
I've tried maybe a dozen rum combinations in my Mai Tais, but this is the clear winner.
Pumpkin ale can blow me. Just no.
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Fantastic Sour Belgium.
This was good, not overly fruity.
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Each of the past couple of nights, I've been sipping a glass of Del Maguey's Vida mezcal with a sliced lime on the side. Smoky but smooth.
Last night was delicious
Bells - Two Hearted Ale. A regular go-to.
I'm so happy they have distribution in my area.
Love Bell's
Thanks Tyler
I usually keep a few different types around in the secondary fridge.
Ooh, Dr. Agon's Milk, that sounds healthy.
Mexican Coke
$4
4 pack for $4!
Hipster Pizza-by-the-Slice joint in Detroit is aks'n $4 a Bottle
Whiskey ????
How much for Japanese coke?
Quote from: sleestak on February 13, 2019, 10:44:02 PM
How much for Japanese coke?
get me a quote on an 8 ball.
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'Ti Punch
2oz agricole-style rum (aka rhum, Martinique AOC)
1/4 barspoon of Sirop De Canne (basically a very rich (80%) simple syrup made from Martinique cane sugar)
1/12 of a lime peel with just a little pulp attached
couple of small cracked ice cubes
I alternate between Neisson 100 proof agricole and a cachaça from Avua that's been lightly aged in amburana wood.
We need pictures of it, and pitchers too I'm sure
Quote from: kokojones on March 10, 2019, 07:57:07 PM
'Ti Punch
2oz agricole-style rum (aka rhum, Martinique AOC)
1/4 barspoon of Sirop De Canne (basically a very rich (80%) simple syrup made from Martinique cane sugar)
1/12 of a lime peel with just a little pulp attached
couple of small cracked ice cubes
I alternate between Neisson 100 proof agricole and a cachaça from Avua that's been lightly aged in amburana wood.
That's pretty much a daiquiri no. 1
Been sick all week so haven't had any thing. But had this last week.
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Quote from: RAGER on March 11, 2019, 09:58:12 AMThat's pretty much a daiquiri no. 1
Somewhat, but nowhere near the amounts/ratios of simple and juice.
Daiquiri is 2:1:1. This is more like 2:(0.25):(0.25). Almost neat, and the rum opens up as the ice melts and evolves nicely as you work through the glass.
Whats the guide line on tomato juice mixer to water in bloody marys. For the longest i was making them way to thick. I ordered one in a bar i dont visit often and it was real thin watered down. I was put off at first but then i realized how much better it was thinner than thick.
I don't add water. Its thinned by clam juice and vodka and eventually the melting ice.
Quote from: RAGER on March 11, 2019, 12:00:13 PM
I don't add water. Its thinned by clam juice and vodka and eventually the melting ice.
clam juice? interesting.
You never heard of Clamato?
now that you mention it. i never thought of using it for a bloody mary mixer. maybe i shall try it.
You'll thank me.
Possibly 2017 vintage
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my god you must be sick af. get well soon man.
Picked ya here up on our drive yesterday. All products of the Columbia River Gorge. My second home. I'm actually half heartedly shopping for some land there.
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Enjoyed this one last night. From Portland.
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mmmm, Double Mountain
After I finish weekend vibes I need to make a Choice
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let the beer choose you.
this pils is treating me so good on this hot summer day.
wait.... it's only fucking march?? (drinks more)
Good ol' Lagunitas. Enjoying a Rodenbach Flemish bruin.
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Makers 46. Yikes, not bad. Honeyish. But enough snap.
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There are two (2) Irish bars within a block from my residence. Goofy fuckin holiday. We've got a selection of Stone brewery's finest and I am nursing the evening's first india pale ale while I do more Home Improvements
Right now.
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Last night
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Quote from: renfield on March 19, 2019, 11:30:22 PM
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take it to the maga thread.
Mezcal margarita
2:1:1 Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Cointreau, fresh lime.
Shaken until my hand frosted to the tin.
Cointreau is a bit pricey and I have a bunch of PF dry orange curaçao on hand. I may sub that for my next one.
NP: Samothrace - La Llorona
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Whiskey sour with an absinthe rinse.
A few I've had in the recent past
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Charred lime margs
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$120 of Beer
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What's in the cans? It looks familiar to me
Little Beast Wild Island. Brettanomyces IPA.
Portland Or
what was that like $50?
The whole box was 120
you already mentioned that.
Quote from: RAGER on May 09, 2019, 01:44:49 PM
Quote from: mortlock on May 07, 2019, 11:06:07 PM
what was that like $50?
What were you asking?
if that one can was 50 bucks. i was joking around. obviously my attempt at humor failed miserably.
Now I feel bad. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Schtick to your own gimmick.
????
Scotch Rocks
Vodka/Kahalua
doubles
How were you feeling after that?
In the garden. Daiquiri No. 4
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An all time fav.
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Pretty good, and not expensive at Trader Joes ($10 I think?) First time I've had a "juice bomb" IPA after seeing other people post about it, and wondering what it is. 6.5% ABV but goes down easy. Which makes it dangerous (for me).
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VO on the rocks
Alberta Whiskey and Blue...like usual
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pinot noir
rum
Foursquare Premise
repeat
Just straight? Do they distill a navy strength?
Yeah, just neat. It's a sipper. Their Barbados 2005 is bottled at 59% ABV. Premise is sherry cask-finished and bottled at 46%. 2005 is getting harder to find.
Quote from: RAGER on July 27, 2019, 09:52:50 AMnavy strength
http://www.insidehook.com/article/arts-entertainment/what-navy-strength-booze-means-and-where-to-find-it (http://www.insidehook.com/article/arts-entertainment/what-navy-strength-booze-means-and-where-to-find-it)
I'm on my tenth beer or so, tonight was serious.
A Smith and Cross Old Fashioned is a beautiful thing.
S&C is a workhorse. I refuse to ever let my curio run dry of it.
While I have yet to try it in an OF, I will affirm that it makes any whiskey cocktail better when subbing the rum for the original base spirit. A friend proposed a cocktail with bourbon, Cynar, and Aperol, and damned if the Kingston Kynara version with Smith & Cross didn't fucking rule.
Need to pick some up. Been a while.
Made a couple daiquiri types yesterday with watermelon kombucha.
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Aviation
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Double Mountain in a goblet....very dangerous
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Way this day is going, I am probably going to fail at not getting fucked up tonight
Stop, drop, drink, and roll.
Oh man, RAGER! Nice relaxing day! DM is one of my all time top favorites out of a fresh tap so its great to see those pics.
It was a fun day. We got a small lunch at Ferment Brewing on the waterfront and then went to DM and got pizza too.
Tanqueray martinis with a twist!
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That's good but please switch to coupes. It's nearly 2020.
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They've got sentimental value but god damn is it easy to spill.
They make me want to smoke a cigarette through a holder too
Fresh hop season is coming.
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I agree with RAGER. 2020 is the year of the coupe.
I need to get with the coupe program. What's the approved shortlist for homemade cockatoo's circa 2019-2020?
A few of my favorites are
The Bees Knees. My signature version is with the addition of an absinthe rinse then pour in the coupe. Served up.
The Last Word.
Pegu Club Cocktail. Served up
Aviation Cocktail. Served up
Good ol' whiskey soda. On the rocks
"Pegu Club Cocktail. Served up."
Perfect I'll start there! Been wanting to sip some Gin, lately. What bottle do you recommend? I'll look around for the coupes - there may be a gift pack box at the liquor store.
Nothing too herbal. Martin Millers is one I like. The dry curaçao might be hard to find.
Jeffrey Morganthaler's version is more accessible and very good too.
thanks for your recommendation.
found the regular and this one.
Martin Miller's London Dry Gin Westbourne Strength
Made to a traditional London Dry Style in flavor profile and dryness, this gin uses a mix of ultra traditional distilling methods allied to Martin's own iconoclastic 'take' on gin distilling. The secret is in the water which is found in Iceland. Pot distilled using the finest botanicals and aromatics, then shipped to Iceland where the purest water on earth is blended with the gin and one more secret ingredient. The Westbourne strength variant was developed in 2002 to 2003 in response to requests from barmen and mixologists requesting a higher proof version of this gin. The higher, 90 proof, gives the gin a little extra 'punch', making it ideal for more complex or highly flavored cocktails.
$45.59
Mail order is out of this one but I have a local nook I can check.
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wow. i really need to step my beer selection up. on it.
Why would anyone....Oh, I guess that means fresh hop season is on!
FRESH HOP!!!!!
One of my favorites
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Sixpoint Sparkler. I seem to like everything I try from Sixpoint. I get stock pics from the internet so you guys don't mock my glassware (it's usually ball jars).
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Had a couple of Ti Punches with Neisson blanc agricole rhum. Finishing this evening with a generous pour of Pusser's rum in the glass neat.
Fresh hop!
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Foursquare 2007 Barbados rum. Blended (distillates from column and pot stills) single (single estate/distillery origin). Caribbean-aged 12 years in typical ex-bourbon casks. No funny finish or secondary aging in ex-wine or sherry barrels. Benchmark Bajan rum that sets the bar pretty fucking high. For sipping lately, it's been mostly this or the Chairman's Reserve Lost Cask from St Lucia.
I gotta find some of these rums. Going somewhere tropical in a few months. Gotta start training.
Quote from: RAGER on September 27, 2019, 09:46:54 AM
I gotta find some of these rums. Going somewhere tropical in a few months. Gotta start training.
be careful of the mini bar in your hotel room. Lots of people dying from them in tropical locations.
Hotel room you say? Nah. Fukn condo yo. Beachfront.
Quote from: RAGER on September 27, 2019, 09:46:54 AM
I gotta find some of these rums. Going somewhere tropical in a few months. Gotta start training.
What do you like most and what island are you visiting?
There's not much I don't like. I'm discerning but not in the normal sense. We'll be on Maui.
Quote from: RAGER on September 28, 2019, 10:23:59 AM
There's not much I don't like. I'm discerning but not in the normal sense. We'll be on Maui.
https://www.kohanarum.com/home (https://www.kohanarum.com/home)
Grown and distilled on Oahu, but definitely grab a few bottles if you find them. I've heard great reviews and they don't have much distribution on the mainland yet.
Also, this:
http://amazon.com/dp/B078LGKLPC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_ShdKDbB90P2F5 (http://amazon.com/dp/B078LGKLPC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_ShdKDbB90P2F5)
http://thefatrumpirate.com/veritas-white-blended-rum-from-coffey-still-and-pot-still (http://thefatrumpirate.com/veritas-white-blended-rum-from-coffey-still-and-pot-still)
Probitas (labeled as Veritas in EU) blended rum from the Coffey Column still and Pot Still at Foursquare and the Double Retort Pot Still rum at Hampden Estate, in Jamaica. Bottled at 47% ABV.
Makes a killer daiquiri.
Last year in Hawaii we drank Koloa white and dark rums. It was ok.
I got bored at work today so I went to the liquor store. I bought some Foursquare something (nothing expensive) and bought some R.L. Seale 10 year. That might be good.
Also got some Bulleit bourbon and Four Roses single barrel. Winter is coming.
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Bloody marys and laaz rockit
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Right on. Bloodies and some old school thrash.
Quote from: RAGER on October 07, 2019, 09:41:06 PM
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Whoa! I've never seen that FS spiced rum or any other of their bottlings in that style of bottle before. What did you think of it and the Seale 10 yr in the funny bottle?
I recently picked up a few bottles of a particularly exceptional clairin, and I blew the rest of my money this month on a few bottles of some fancy-pants and increasingly-rare Armagnac. Been on a big eau de vie kick lately, and that clairin may as well be sugar cane grass EDV.
Both are sippable but the seale being the preferred for neat or even an old fashioned. The spiced make a nice little winter warmer with ginger simple, cranberry, and soda on the rocks.
Ben hanging on the this bottle of Txakolina since summer so we said fuck it.
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Oh nothing. Just a 2015 Panil Raphael oak aged red ale.
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Do you ever try to suck your own dick?
Well duh. Hasn't everybody?
It hurts my neck.
If you were serious you'd have some ribs removed but obviously you're not.
My beer of choice lately:
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https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/avn748/how-to-suck-your-own-dick
some super fucking stellar Haitian sugar cane grass moonshine from a dude farming his family plot of 10 hectares of various cane varietals.
Jesus Christ I can feel the white girl problems just oozing out of my T-zone pores as I even dare to think that sentence.
Distillate is pure gold. Fuck me for FedEx'ing 4 bottles of it to my door.
Black Russian, a handful for movie night
A thimble of Four Roses.
Whatcha watching?
Did Jor el's Star Wars Machete Order assignment. I watched the order 2-5, 1 being the original. Movies from the library, free! I need to get Star Wars 1 and re-watch. I've never been a fan so it's more of an movie-buff obligation, to me. I'm fickle.
Lagavulin 16 neat
Wait a second. 3:10 am. Are you ok okay?
Was up like a b-u-z-z-e-r after driving I-5 for 8hrs back and forth Tacoma-Everett. 4hrs of it in stop-and-go. I meant to buy The Frog. Just threw it in the cart at coscto. Not a good value versus the other.
Oh yeah I'm fine. Hey how you doon?
I 5 up in them parts can get fu fu fu fucked!
Got the next 5 days off starting tomorrow for my birthday. 50. Rare Sunday off so I'll be hitting Mikkeller in Portland. Then gonna be in Astoria a bit having some beers and some good times. Then prepping for thanksgiving and doing that then back to work. So it'll be a good week.
About a month and a half away from tropical island time.
Haitian clairin (aka sugarcane moonshine) courtesy of Patrick St. Surin and his 25 acres of family land, his trusty diesel-powered cane macerating machine, and his long 2-weeks of funkdefying fermentation to get to this most recent Milot bottling.
If you'd have that sent over to Astoria we could all meet up
Today? Anything I get my hands on. I've quite a bit to choose from. Then I gotta go straight and narrow for a bit.
I really want to get shitfaced tonight, but I will resist. Probably.
I make mocktails through the week. Some lime fizzy soda, ginger beer, and cranberry splash. Maybe a couple drops of bitters. On ice of course.
My best bud has been off the sauce for about a month now. He's lost some weight and my wife complimented him on his skin. I wouldn't dare talk to another man about his skin.
Had a rum toddy with the Foursquare spiced rum. Yum.
Had an Aldersbacher kloster weisse dunkel yesterday.
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Mogli barrel aged porter from Caldera brewing Ashland Oregon.
Also that bottle opener was given to me by my girlfriends father when I was 16.
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Block15 Fresh Pow
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Tamarind whiskey smash.
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A wee tipple of Glendalough Double Barrel
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Pretty yummy. I rarely if ever drink Irish Whiskey but this one is very nice.
"Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey is a single grain Irish whiskey, initially matured in American bourbon barrels before enjoying a finishing period of six months in Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks. This comes bottled at 42% ABV, brought down to this strength by Wicklow mountain water. A rather tasty release presented by Glendalough, rich in vanilla, caramel, Christmas spices and dried fruit notes.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose: A creamy, malty nose begins with rich vanilla, white chocolate and buttery fudge. Notes of cooking apples, white grapes, marzipan icing and toasted oak form in the backdrop.
Palate: Succulent caramel, salty melted butter and crème anglaise provide a thick, decadent sweetness with a fruity underlay from blackberries and marmalade.
Finish: Polished oak and a hint of wood spice linger."
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Sounds delish. I use to put away a bit of Jameson and Tullamore Dew back in the day.
This stuff is goood. $45CDN 750ml. Light and buttery on the pallet plus a famously round zing taking it in. An elegant slow sipper with multiple flavors. One of the best sippers I've ever had ever. Jamison I've had very little but once a bottle of Jamison 1780, good memories of it.
Sour for festivus
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Spearmint resin smothered by an iodine Kelp bomb
Giant broken edged velvet green leaf blanketing a hammock-riiide
Looong nettle-note goodbye to the Acrtic iceberg permafrost
Cold splash to an inky resin commitment
Minty sea breeze ink. Medicinally charged Thayers
Sea of band-aids
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Oh shit. You got out the good stuff.
We're having French 75's for breakfast.
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Nice cocktails. Doin' it up :D
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F A N C Y
The other night was wife's birthday so we had this bottle of bubbles.
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Then we took an Uber to a super badass tapas place and had $16 glasses of Spanish wine with paella and many other little dishes of delights. Good t8me.
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Heady Topper IPA
Boom! Heady Topper.
It's actually my dad's haul. He drove up to Stowe, VT and picked up a bunch. He gave me a few. It must be great to be retired.
I've never actually had it. This one is king out here. 100% independent and so popular that they have to self distribute. No distributor can afford the contract. Delivered fresh by them every single week. Have you had it? I almost always have some on hand.
The one the only.
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probably too hoppy for me. im waiting for this years batch of genny bock to hit.
It's pretty hoppy for sure but not terribly bitter. BLock15 does some really good stuff. My favorite style is farmhouse/saison Belgian types which they also excel at.
Never have had Genesee Bock.
Quote from: RAGER on January 09, 2020, 01:51:52 PM
It's pretty hoppy for sure but not terribly bitter. BLock15 does some really good stuff. My favorite style is farmhouse/saison Belgian types which they also excel at.
Never have had Genesee Bock.
genny bock is the best bock on the planet. ill mail you a can if you want. serious.
I'm sure I can find it here some place. We've got some pretty crazy bottle shops. This is beervana remember.
make a point to try it, im curious what you think.
https://www.geneseebeer.com/ (https://www.geneseebeer.com/)
Let's have a beer exchange! I'll send you a sixer of Gennessee Bock, and you send me a sixer of Sticky Hands.
What's a wider of Genny go for? Sticky hands s about $18-$20 for a 4 pack of tall boys at 8.1%.
I also learned that Genny uses hops from Yakima Valley which is about a 6 hour drive from me. 75% of all hops in the western world come from this area. New Zealand accounts for quite a few when fresh hops aren't available around here.
Had a shitty Mai Tai in Lahaina today for 12.50
Went back to Millhouse and had a proper drink. Martinique Ti Punch. Clement home're.
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Nice! Man, looks to be a Top Shelf vacation. I peeped their food photo's, Killer. Was wondering what the $25 fishwich looked like - after seeing the pic I'd prolly get that.
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-mill-house-waikapu-2?tab=food (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-mill-house-waikapu-2?tab=food)
We love that place so much. Probably been there 8 times or so. It's just really chill at the base of the mountains inland. Kinda rainy at times but misty and magical and then sunny. All in about 20 minutes. Birds everywhere. Hard to explain. Look up pics. I took a bunch but ya know.
Didn't get the fish sando this time around but finally got the burger. Pics in food forum blog. Holy smokes. You can tell when meat is that fresh and good.
RAGER, nice treasure, congrats.
Super fine IPA here, light (but 7.0 on the dial), tar-note, hops seem fresh, afaik - just off three sips. Beautiful can! Brewer has a story about the local ecology, I'll read it later. Good though, Maybe I'll send one to Morton.
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Fremont makes some good Beer. I just had some whiskey sodas last night.
And this big can of Dwinell Country IPA
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Tamarind whiskey smash.
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Everybody else did dry January but I was on a sunny vacation and didn't work for 18 days during that. So I ate and drank any goddamn thing I wanted. To excess. So I'm going pretty much dry for this month. It's hard when I have fridge full of delicious beers of all varieties and a stocked liquor cabinet. I've been strong though. I might. MIGHT have a solitary beer tonight.
Went to warehouse store today, good trip, but people weezing coughing a few with masks. I ran the gauntlet. Later about $200 of special local whisky's for preventitive or, restorative maintenance. I'll bounce back with pics after testing. I might lighten up for Spring, though, we'll see.
Diet Red Bull, heaping tablespoon of Turmeric, a few big lemon squirts, a couple of shots of weed lemonade and some smashed mint leaves.
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It was pretty yum in a peanut butter and baloney sandwich with pickles and smashed Cheerios kind of way.
Back on the booze in limited doses. Pretty dry February. Good for the body.
Tonight it's Crown Royal on the rocks.
Bought this blindly, turns out it's piss like Budweiser or Old Style. Lots of malt (?) I remember Corona and Sol being better than this, or at least the same ballpark at half the price.
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in a total covid 19 panic i got six 30 packs of beer. now that PA just banned the sale of alcohol im going back for more. fuck that shit.
^
Whaaaaaa? :o
you have no idea how much beer i drink.
PA banned alcohol?
Dogfish Head American Beauty Hazy Ripple IPA. Brewed with spelt (fuck if I know). Pretty nice, 7% ABV, but goes down easy (TWSS).
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That could go in the Dead thread too.
You think I should moderate?
What does moderate mean?
^
HA! Fucking Abbott & Costello all up in this place. ;)
I bought a 6-pack of Corona just for the fuck of it.
I put the wrong style beer in the wrong style glass cuz fuck it.
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I never buy this. Not sure why I did but it's a perfectly refreshing shitty dad beer.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200320/5fbef9e4729d25856f967100a7455220.jpg)
I got a secret stash of this stuff. It's dwindling. It's soooo good.
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^Red wine on the rocks, WTF?
Classy.
Should be in the $200 thread
Totes gnar.
That's a pretty good inexpensive cab too
It was supposed to be trashy, fools.
Success!
I'd rather be trashy than pretentious any day...
You do you bud ????
Thanks.
Admit it, you still held your pinky out while sipping that iced cabernet
Well no cuz it's a heavy bottomed pint glass with ICE in it so he needed the whole hand. And besides that would be pretentious.
We don't know that he didn't add Sprite to it.
Not trashy enough.
Pretentiously Trashy
Oh yeah! That's a 40 in an ice bucket.
When did stoner rockers become such fucking vaginas?
oh dear
Quote from: socket on March 23, 2020, 09:43:59 PM
When did stoner rockers become such fucking vaginas?
Fuck is wrong with vaginas?
Nothing. I'm one. Just bored and trying to start trouble. Where's the wook?
redacted
Did you just call me a fag?
were you dropped on the head at birth? fuuuuuu........
courier]GET BRET WEIR I SAID
Quote from: socket on March 23, 2020, 11:17:30 PM
Nothing. I'm one. Just bored and trying to start trouble. Where's the wook?
Please don't. ????
Jesus, may as well rename this the drama forum. I'm going back to General Discussion, where the grownups are talking.
????
Light malty tongue feel quick into fresh Apricot mineralyness and clean finish. Kinda nice, 11.1 barleywine. Cool bottle is a keeper.
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https://www.behance.net/gallery/32098789/Old-Cellar-Dweller (https://www.behance.net/gallery/32098789/Old-Cellar-Dweller)
Exceptional.
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Pissy11
IPA in da sun.
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Fuck, it's 4:20am?
Drug rock message board!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200328/d6f3e9f3a12f3e9c98ac3c2bd26b8506.jpg)
Hope you're doing good man. But it'd better if you doing super.
Check it. Deep in da cellar. 2009
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This beer was brewed in 1882. Believe that? It's still good.
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Gin and Ginger Beer and Goji berries subbed for lime. Golly
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Goji berries are interesting, per se, after soaking in cocktail, - chewing them ( they puff up a bit) expresses a kind of "umami" and then a dried mango impression.
Tryptych of Gin Ginger Beer Blueberry
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Rosemary Agave Confection and Ginger Beer
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That's some decent booze. That's good ginger beer too although I don't think I'd mix it with gin.
Had a couple Aviation and tonics yesterday.
I have a bottle of that tequila. Its good. Ive been hitting hard lately in the bloody marias.
Quote from: mortlock on March 30, 2020, 04:37:45 PM
I have a bottle of that tequila. Its good. Ive been hitting hard lately in the bloody marias. Very peppery.
Quote from: RAGER on March 30, 2020, 02:04:34 PM
That's some decent booze. That's good ginger beer too although I don't think I'd mix it with gin.
Had a couple Aviation and tonics yesterday.
Well, one has his chemistry kit, doesn't he
Somehow this slipped by the wife's keen eye. It don't work. I just yanked it off(heh). No alarm sound. Tell every 17 year old
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Have leftover Modelo I used to make micheladas the other night when I was making that salsa. Nothing "especial" but good enough. I never drink this.
Don't get me estarted on micheladas. "mi chela helada" that's my drank. I gotta a super simple recipe straight from Mexico City.
Do tell! Bohemia is the best beer for them in my opinion.
Bohemia is def a solid choice but my preference is Modelo Especial, Pacifico, or Victoria.
Stupid simple recipe. Salted chili rim. A few ice cubes. Lots of lime juice. Beer. That's it.
Hell yeah. I might add a few drops of hot sauce depending on the vibe
oops i had a double IPA at noon, afternoon is fucked
Don't stop now.
iced coffee + a one hitter, good to go!
That's called a hippie speedball.
kahlua vodka OG
As in OG KUSH?
Yessir!
Been off the brown sauce for a month+.
Back on baby!
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That looks nice. Had me some brown last night although wife doesn't like me drinking it.
Gin Rickey popper. I think if you click or hover over the pic it should give you audio too.
(https://i.imgur.com/uSUxGhK.mp4)
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Nice!
Quote from: RAGER on April 06, 2020, 12:15:43 PM
Gin Rickey popper. I think if you click or hover over the pic it should give you audio too.
(https://i.imgur.com/uSUxGhK.mp4)
What are you listening to? Sounds chill as fuck
None of their other stuff sounds like much like this. Most of their stuff is ver Stones esque.
Oh yeah, I remember you posted that a while back. Cheers
Sixpoint Trail Haze, it's only 4% ABV and 99 calories. It's light like a summer lawnmowing beer, but with more delicious flavor. "Session IPA" - it's a little sour. Kind of balanced in a way. I like it. (Not my pic.)
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Werkin ma way through da cellared. There's more.
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^ aww
Been sitting on this one a bit. Delicious.
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No beer or booze in the house, and now our governor has closed the liquor stores as "non-essential." Guess it's gonna mean a trip to Whole Foods, WalMart, or the convenience store. >:(
Can you buy booze/liquor in grocery stores there?
Yeah, but most of them have a shit selection. Whole Foods is better, but nothing like my favorite local liquor store.
I'm never drinking again
Or at least not until later tonight
Yeah I had a few yesterday too.
Drinking is all we have left.
Nah. Come on. But I'm using it as an excuse to go through my cellar. Problem is, a lot of what I have cellared is well above 10% ABV. Wife is not impressed with me after a couple of those.
I'm making a Macanese dish on Saturday. Porco balichao tamarindo.
Gonna be good.
I don't have days off with my wife this week. Probably a good thing. I'm off tomorrow and Monday so I gotta be careful. She won't be around to supervise my drinking. I'm stopping at my friends bottle shop to pickup a few 4 packs on the way home.
Mask and gloves.
Lagunitas Sumpin Easy x12
Ballast Point Sculpin x12
Founders All Day IPA x15
Should last me for at least the rest of the day :-[
Yeah that ought a do it.
I don't usually like fruity beer but that pineapple Sculpin is amazing. Like $16/six pack here, though.
Had a few Fat Heads Headhunters, a few Iron Citys and a few black cherry White Claws. I'm turnt.
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My wife and I made a beer run the other day.
FYI, 85% of that is hers, not mine.
She seems nice.
How long does a sealed growler last for?
I used to hear 20-30 days, but as a rule, we try to knock them down within a day or two. I think one big growler went to her cousin yesterday, we killed a Howler and a growler fri-sat, probably down a howler today.
btw Rager, my wife is very kind, compassionate and caring. She's also a raging Bernie fan.
There's a beer place that fills them with a vacuum sealer down the road that says they will last a month. They do the fresh sealed cans as well and the girl told me they keep for a month. I read without the vacuum seal they are about 1 week. It's never come up for me though as I drink a lot. Particularly now.
I've never had a growler around for a week let alone damn month.
Yeah, we rarely buy them much any more, but they were very affordable, pub only stuff and we've stepped up our drinking as well. And we wanted to support a couple of our favorite breweries.
Growlers are for now.
Quote from: lftwng4 on April 12, 2020, 09:28:58 AM
Hello, what's that Black Maple?
I'm crushing some Crush. Not fruity, beautiful stuff.
sorry my image posting routine is wack atm
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I was surprised by how much I like those. I think I tried the cucumber
Once you crack the seal on a growler, there's no "saving for later" though? I'm only one dude. And I'm kind of a pussy. Two beers is nice for me, three beers is a big night. That's why I never got into growlers. Am I losing out?
Not if you drink two days in a row.
Dooley noted. Once recreational shopping becomes a thing again, I'll give it a whirl. If they still have growlers in the future.
There's a growler/fancy beer shop way on the other side of the neighborhood. I'm always looking for excuses to take walks. No excuse, no walk :(
Maybe I'll check to see if they're considered essential. I know the liquor stores are.
Quote from: Muffin Man on April 12, 2020, 04:19:34 PM
Quote from: lftwng4 on April 12, 2020, 09:28:58 AM
Hello, what's that Black Maple?
I'm crushing some Crush. Not fruity, beautiful stuff.
sorry my image posting routine is wack atm
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That Black Maple is from Jackie O's in Athens, Ohio. They don't distribute outside of OH, so they're relatively unknown other than the Midwest. That particular variant is the Granola Black Maple. We haven't had it yet, I'm surprised my wife hasn't opened one by now. Pretty much everything they do is on point, and their barrel aging beers are world class. All the cans on the right side are from Hoof Hearted, everything else pictured is Jackie O's.
I've had some Jackie O's thanks to Shelton Brothers distributing. I can attest. Good stuff.
This is a delicious combination.
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The cilantro is getting a little slimy/shitty. Used Iron City beer, some BM mix, garlic salt, pepper, and a hot as fuck jalapeño.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/11c6e7057ec5f50a19ea9e93c5cb3aa3.jpg)
I made bean burritos the other night and i was so lazy that i threw the cilantro sprigs in stem and all. I was too tired to pull the leaves off.
Vodka Rocks. A lot of pollen in the air this year it seems, stuff cleans it right out. Good cleaner.
Rager or anyone i need some good suggestions on where to buy vodka and tequila online. Help please.
I think muffin buys that shit online. I've never done it. Sorry duder.
might try lovescotch.com (http://lovescotch.com)
they stopped shipping here, check their ship to's
Polished off the bottle of Boodles, sorry to see it go. My dealer's recommended replacement, Hendrick's, is in no way up to snuff, comparatively.
Martin Millers is my go to.
A little number from 2011. Drink em while ya can as my buddy Ethan says.
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Now I'm havin this.
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Hair Doggie!
I've not had that one, neither, have been more than a passing fan of barleywine, but that one has beautiful color indeed, sir.
Not recalling impression with Tractor Pull. Had some
You've had Wolves and People beer? I might possibly drive down to Newberg tomorrow and puck up some beer.
puck that haul, puck, puck, puck!
No. Are you confusing me with the other poster non-binary unit?
Quote from: RAGER on April 18, 2020, 09:23:51 PM
You've had Wolves and People beer?
oops. yes. I've 2 or 4 six-packs* of that brewery, from my dealer. Tractor Pull* didn't yank me.. I'm dringking Double Mountain tonite, IPA I think
Firestone Walker variety pack
Strong yet, navigable?
8.0 ABV...
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^
heh—oh, yeah, it's kinda hard to tell that's their Java Stout.
They been around a long time. Still independent?
Yep.
Hendrick's Buck - Gin Buck
2 parts Gin
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Ginger Beer splash
Tastes like a lemon drop? Good for sailing weather!
Spiced Rum Rickey
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Been hanging onto this one for a bit. 2017. Drink em while you can.
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Vodka Rocks. It ain't "rocket science".
Is it me or is Bombay Gin rocks kicking my ass.
Oh yea! Nice
Beer from the Aroma of Tacoma. E9
And my new hat.
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Hello sweat farts!
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Interesting. Coincidentally I picked up a bottle of Angostura yesterday. No idea what properly to do with it. If I recall I liked it in soda water. Also got a bottle of key lime juice - I've got to use it up soon, the expiry date is August.
I've avoided juicy beers but this stuff is delish! Pineapple Orange DIPA weiging in at 8lbs. Excellent brewery, never had a bad one from them. I noticed this one is a little flat when less than well chilled. I'll have to experiment with proper temp.
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Quote from: Muffin Man on May 03, 2020, 12:42:40 AM
...I picked up a bottle of Angostura yesterday. No idea what properly to do with it. If I recall I liked it in soda water.
Good for when you have a stomach ache.
Alright thanks, Lumpy. I have a bottle of Jager in the freezer but wish it was Fernet Branca
Love this stuff. Worth a look at the art panels. Jor el might like.
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Bombay regular Rocks still kicking a sweet tune. Oh my
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/dropped a bucket of gin rocks on the carpet. Don't care. I'll plug in the dehumidifier tonite.
walked like 7 miles again today. took a weirdo walk at like 3am last night. was totally beat and passed out from like 7-10. guess i'll have one more. SUNDAY NIGHT WORK DREAD.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200504/8eb1403a9be47da7a3e13c4e282264bc.jpg)
Hop Valley "Cryo Stash brings the power of imperial and intensity of Cryo Hops® to an incredibly smooth ale that will saturate your senses with passion fruit, mango, and orange hop character that's balanced by a candied cracker malt goodness".
8.7lbs
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fuuuuuuuck i overdid it last night
I stopped by 5:30 so I'm only a little fuzzy. I was well on my way though.
Ghostfish Stout. I think this is my first ever gluten free beer (prolly not, I just never looked it up). Beer man tells me its the only? gluten free stout on the market. Drinks more like a porter afaik, a little thin, but I'll be trying more of GF's offering.
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Deschutes Inversion IPA. No head or lacing? An apple note with an interesting papery dry finish.
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Bells Oberon, one of my favorites. I've been drinking a lot of IPAs and pale ales because that's what they have at the store, so the first Oberon in a long time tasted kind of light in comparison. But them are good.
Tepache. I added some dregs from a 4 year old peach brett farmhouse ale for just a bit of inflection.
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That's cool, RAGER
Ninkasi Tricerahops DIPA weighing in at 8.0, IBU 85.
I've had a lot of their beers, at the pub from a keg was always a go-to and usally impressed. From the local locker I've had many bottles and cans. This particular can is relatively, meh. The booze shows (too much IMO) but the body is less than a double as I would prefer it.
/ahshaddup
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That one mighta been ok 10 years ago but there are so many better beers around.
Seriously! It's really not up to snuff.
Ballast Point needs to stop wrapping their twelve packs in fucking packing tape. This is a party foul on the part of my drug dealer
Ballast point is Big Beer so fuck them anyway.
Stone, I hope they"re still indy (ok, can says Certified Independant by Brewers Association). I know they are Huge, massive selection but always seems to pull off the small beer complexity. This one is a smooth DIPA with a impressively piney front holding out to a pine-pitch round grapefruit, balanced, kinda interesting. Actually, hmm, it's kinda feisty..and definately a double. Probably caution advised- 2 of these and yer gonna wobble off the bar stool, 3 would be hardcore. Big value per 6 pack @ 16oz cans!
Weighs in at 8.5.
Hmm, can says its from their VA facility. I used to always go to their brewers showcases in Seattle when they traveled up, always had something daring and cool to sample.
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Stones:
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oh I get it, "fuck my life"
I didn't know Ballast was Big Beer :( never again.
Like 1.15 billion. No shit.
That pineapple sculpin though...
Stone is also a big brewery. They are available in so many ordinary grocery stores and delis in NYC. I like their beer, so I'm not mad about it.
There are a bunch of big independent breweries. Block 15, Modern times, Stone, Ya know......support local when you can.
Man, when I look at the Fancy Beer department, I don't know what any of the beers are. I see all these fancy 4 packs for 16 dollars etc, and I don't feel like taking a chance on something unknown. How do you know what to buy.
Buy a mix 4pack. Check out the brewery. Decide. Support.
Also, ask the beer buyer to offer advice on whats in the cooler
This is at my grocery store, there is no beer buyer. Fancy beer is everywhere.
Have you tried using the internet on your blackberry?
Maybe I should whip out my Blackberry while I'm shopping, that probably wouldn't look too douchey...
I do look up beers at ratebeer.com, but there is a fuckton of expensive beers at the store which are unknown to me. Especially these 4 packs for like $16. I guess I should start taking photos so I can remember their names and look them up.
Quote from: Lumpy on June 01, 2020, 04:20:27 AM
This is at my grocery store, there is no beer buyer. Fancy beer is everywhere.
Ah yeah. OTOH I've always talked to the beer-tenders walking the floor. Same with the wino's dept.
Rare to see Pizza Port up around here.
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That's one of my go to's, it's everywhere here. Dangerous stuff
I asked my beer dude for a rec and here we are. Indy from 2 zip codes away. Pretty wonderful Hazy IPA. They even give the full deets posted below.
TL;DR it good. A perfect Summer beer if you need something at 7.3lbs
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KULSHAN HELIOTROPE
India Pale Ale
MALT: 2-Row, Flaked Oats, Munich II, Caramalt
HOPS: Idaho 7, Mosaic, Citra, Cascade
IBU: 83
ABV: 7.3%
SEE: Golden straw in color with a fine white head
SMELL: Strong fruit aromas of grapefruit, mango, peaches, and slight berry
TASTE: Mango, grapefruit and grapefruit pith followed by a dry pine finish
Named after the popular ridge trail that leads to the base of Mount Baker's Coleman Glacier, Heliotrope IPA is a mouthwatering fusion of classic West Coast IPA characteristics, and new-school fruity, juicy hop flavor. Apricot, tangerine and grapefruit dominate in both aroma and flavor, accented by milder notes of pineapple and black tea. Balanced yet fun, smooth yet flavorful, Heliotrope IPA is truly a delicious creation. - Kulshan
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Mt Baker
I take chances and just buy the shit to support the local vendor. This is kinda of a goofy beer, maybe good extremely chilled in the heat of summer, IDK
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No!
Whiskey soda for me. Not local cuz nobody local has been making whiskey long enough for it to be good. Yet.
I see what you're saying! Best I can tell BP has gone back to indy owner, or, investors group of small. And I'll double-check the can if I get one from the fridge later - I thought it had Indy Brewers Assoc badge - not sure if that means anything but is why I chanced it at store before looking up ownership. But this looks ok:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/ct-ballast-point-sale-kings-convicts-20191203-t4b6ug6ywfgyxmkqtnhhs33t7i-story.html (https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/ct-ballast-point-sale-kings-convicts-20191203-t4b6ug6ywfgyxmkqtnhhs33t7i-story.html)
I absolutely despise the stupid and highly addictive drug that is alcohol >:(
And? What are you drinking?
Last night it was sauv blanc
Non alcoholic blanc.
Water?
Sampling some Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin. Not sure what it is yet but it's pretty hot, 94 proof. 47 botanicals I guess. Gin & Tonic tonite. w/ Key Lime bottle juice instead of lime slice. I need to source some boo-teek tonic water. Unless y'all find Schweppes acceptable, I don't like the ingredients of it, corn syrup in there, I believe, yuk. But its a good G&T. Bring on the Summer.
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Strawberry Fanta
My jigger is haunted.
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It's fine. It tastes like kombucha.
I like booch in cocktails. Do that and it'll ramp up that wimpy 4.5 ABV.
The 4.5 was actually a nice change from the double IPAs I'm usually slamming.
Can the probiotics (or whatever) in Kombucha survive in an alcoholic beverage? (Isn't there something that's supposed to be alive in there, like yogurt and kimchi?)
Kimchi on the rocks. Yes!!
Ah, yes. That's what I'll do with my watery kimchi - shots! Also dill pickle juice I've been saving - 4 kinds of shots. I can feel the intenstinal fortitude building now!
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I was going to claim that I've never spent as much on a single beer, but then I remembered all the $20 PBRs and Modelos I got at various stoner rock festivals....
I really like what this brewery does. We went there in February. That first beer on the list is Split Second. It's really developing nicely. Is my favorite of theirs. Once it's gone it's gone. That's the case with those types. I wanted to buy the last bit but I left some for somebody else.
90 dollar 6 packs? Genny 30 packs are like 14.99 and much better. Lots of extra money left over for garbage plates.
They're 750ml bottles.
We measure beer in milliliters now? I need to stage an intervention for you. Does your wife know you do this?
Quiet man. I thought we were friends.
My shipment showed.
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I love the regular Oberon. I wonder if I can get that where I am.
Not surprisingly, it's nicely done. Mango up front, but not too sweet.
Fuck it. Watermelon lemonade whisky.
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Bingo
Somebody was giving me shit for mixing Makers. Makers ain't top shelf bud.
Had one of these yesterday. Matt Jacobson is part owner of Wayfinder. He also owns Sizzle Pie.
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Haven't had a drink in a week. Didn't really plan it, but it feels good.
I need to do that.
Wife is having frose'
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Genius
Been drinking a lot of white wines lately. Nice summer lightness. Pino Gris today but mostly Sauvignon blanc. Huge gamble at the supermarket, pick whatever label looks convincing.
Gruner veltliner is an Austrian type white that you might like. Or viognier a French white or even a Spanish txakolina. This one is pretty low ABV so don't feel too bad if you drink the whole bottle. Ya get the correct pour spout though.
Alright, thanks! I picked up a viognier. I'll go back for the Grüner Veltliner. Also got a Tempranillo. All maintence quality, day to day sippers. A nice base.
Yes, the voignier is better chiiled cooler
yeah, gruner veltliner can be pretty good. i always find myself with vinho verdes at such times, but, meh.
this: homemade lapsang souchong bochet - smoked black tea burnt honey mead. all wild yeast, 3.5 years in the bottle. weird angle cause i had to keep bending over farther to catch the light through.
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That sounds very complex.
Plopped a couple fresh hops into my IPA the other night.
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Did you wash them first÷?
Quote from: khoomeizhi on August 13, 2020, 08:49:58 PM
yeah, gruner veltliner can be pretty good. i always find myself with vinho verdes at such times, but, meh.
this: homemade lapsang souchong bochet - smoked black tea burnt honey mead. all wild yeast, 3.5 years in the bottle. weird angle cause i had to keep bending over farther to catch the light through.
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Nice share!
No reason to I guess.
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Quote from: RAGER on August 19, 2020, 12:12:02 AM
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heh, the people who make Frog's Leap are childhood friends of mine, also they employ my mother
In the early nineties I jammed with a bass player that worked in a fancy NE Portland restaurant. One night he knicked a partial bottle of Frogs Leap Cab. It was then that I realized what a good wine tasted like.
Wine goves me heartburn. I like it but almost never drink it.
Even white?
White wine is for pussies.
What about pink wine?
Wine coolers are pink.
Pretty big red blend. Not the best year for it but eh not a complaint. My old lady used to buy this by the case 15 years ago. Oh my, how time flies. $20
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What i meant is its best served in a vagina.
;D...knuckleheads...
Okay I'm getting a jump on Octoberfest mit some Dunkel
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I've been stepping up on the reds. dollar wise, inching up to $30 a bottle. Nuts because yesterday I chanced-it on a $6.99 jumilla that reks most $30's I've copped. Imported, too, so't it probably gone through wil temperature changes. ...I think it's been cellared, though, in effect. Sitting oon the shelf gathering dust at the retailer has turned in my favor. A blessing if I dare say.
How do you decant vino? I've no counterspace for an official decanter kit, looking for a gheto rig
Blender.
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hell yeah dude. at 10am?
No. It was yesterday.
nonetheless, you still have my respect
Overhop.
Pretty cool growing your own hops. I've only really seen hops once, a full 30' truckload of them. Hauled in from eastern WA. The entire parking lot reeeeeked of marijuan-ish dank, but it was the hops. Huge aroma
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That looks nummy.
Quote from: RAGER on September 01, 2020, 05:47:54 PM
That looks nummy.
it's amazing, as close to 100/100 score as it gets. I've only had a few no doubt about it 100/100 beers. If you like IPAs, I don't think anyone tops Trillium currently.
This is an example of a 100/100 IPA;
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Excellent menu. Not sure about $22/4-pack, cans, but whatever
I noticed something nice for the holiday, 3-dayer. You can have a nice chilled IPA AND and nice chilled Chardonay. They go together, actually, separate glasses, on of each. I'm tellin' ya, it's sweet titis
Quote from: dnice on September 02, 2020, 08:52:19 AM
Quote from: RAGER on September 01, 2020, 05:47:54 PM
That looks nummy.
it's amazing, as close to 100/100 score as it gets. I've only had a few no doubt about it 100/100 beers. If you like IPAs, I don't think anyone tops Trillium currently.
This is an example of a 100/100 IPA;
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If you can get ahold of Block15 they make astounding beer.
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Chopstick works a trick for aerating red wine in the glass. Will literally transform the experience - simply flutter one stick to bring the juice to froth. Boom.
any recommendations on a good wheat beer?
i really like the pinkus hefe weizen but i havent tried any outside of that.
Bells Oberon (is a "wheat ale" - maybe that's different)
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have you had that? the pinkus is pretty light bodied. not sure an ale would be.
They're all ales unless they're lagers.
dont get technical on me.
The Oberon isn't as light as a German Weiss bier. That's what you should get - a bomber of Weiss beer imported from Germany. Squeeze a little wedge of lemon in there, then drop it into your glass. Great for warm weather.
Can't stand the wheats. Yes, I'm a plebian.
1 o'clock whiskey soda
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Seeya later Summer Gin & Tonic
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Imma have to try that zero cal tonic you got there.
I found some decent zero cal ginger beer for mules which isn't as good as the full of sugar stuff but does them better than I thought they would.
Regular tonic has the most sugar of any carbonated drink. Quinine tastes terrible so they have to add a lot of sugar.
#factoids
I buy the diet stuff but I meant I want to try that brand I guess. For a clear soda it's shockingly high in carbs/sugar.
That's what she said.
That tonic there is still sweet from stevia (a little weird) but has zero sugars per the label. And has a light quinine flavor. It's light, a little sweet, but nicely balanced - I just took a raw swig of it to be sure. Really nice but can get overpowered by a strong liquor, but that Bombay is fairy soft too. Can easily drink Bombay rocks (not the saphire, though, way more herbal). Anywho, I like that tonic partly for what Lumpy said, not sugar loaded. I don't think the Bombay is a perfect match but I'll be buying more of that tonic. Wait 'til you see the top of the 7.5 ounce cans...
Okay, I'm drinking it straight. Really nice just on its own
I stand corrected. Bombay Gin rocks in a bucket and that tonic is sooooo correct. No lime! If you must, then a splash of key lime, otherwise, enjoy naked.
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Zevia's Lime mixer is very good too. Trying their Ginger Beer, which is on the "soft" side, or not strong, like their others I've tried so far. Can buy cases direct. I'll do the Tonic and Lime Mixer but probably not the GB so far.
Moscow Mule Absolute with Nellie & Joe's Key Lime Juice
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This stuff is the best no sugar ginger beer I've found, but I've only found about 4 different kinds. Gotta try the Stevia stuff.
Since 1806? Whoa. Long legs.
I have some ginger root I may try tonite to bump this one, which, even on its own, is very drinkable neat or mixed. The stevia is a wierd animal though. Kinda slipperery like a leaf or something. Maybe its "natural" for all I know. I do recommend it though for light duty affairs, and whatnot.
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I found Three Floyds Gumballhead at my neighborhood grocery store, I had to get it. I tend to buy beer in the can when available, because I carry my groceries home.
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People were on diets in 1806?
Learn something every day.
Quote from: Lumpy on October 01, 2020, 02:33:30 PM
I found Three Floyds Gumballhead at my neighborhood grocery store, I had to get it. I tend to buy beer in the can when available, because I carry my groceries home.
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GumballHead is probably my favorite beer. It's just nice and easy to drink, and a reasonable alcohol level so I don't fall down after a few.
Available in a can is just a great bonus.
I bought a bunch of art off the artist, Rob Syers, off of Etsy. It's very affordable, and I love his attitude and the comics.
I've had some Three Floyds but not tat one. A bottle shop. Frequent is getting in some Other Half from Brooklyn. Supposed to be good shit.
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Wife arrived with this today. Super sweet stevia taste, no ginger taste at all. Just clear root beer.
Happy Orval day. A day in advance.
i prefer beer in a can. i once split my mouth wide open while hammered on new years eve with a glass bottle.
we had labatts without twist off caps and no one had a bottle opener or lighter. i tried to pry it off by hitting it against part of a electrical pole we were near waiting for the bus. the bottle immediately foamed over and i couldnt see the opening. i jammed it to my mouth to drink it quick while it was foaming over and blam, i broke half the neck off the bottle and cut the fuck out of my face.
PUNK ROCK!!!
I was told beer in a can is superior because no degradation due to light exposure. Something like that.
i got a thing about green bottled beer for the same reason. some people claim it makes no diff but im pretty sure it does. ive never had skunky beer out of anything but green bottled beer. the only green bottles im into are molsons.
you want to talk canadian beer. my all time fav is o'keefe.
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I like the green bottle skunk. Got some Chang in the fridge right now.
Corona doesn't even care. Brown has more protection than green. I dunno if it's UV rays or what. TB from Kung Pao told me that cans are a good way to package beer, he was working at Brooklyn Brewery at the time.
I still have a couple cans of Other Half Brewery.
I buy cans firstly, bottles if I have to.
Lovely if a little light/not very tangy but balanced and friendly Sour from Dogfish. I usually don't drink their beers but the can grabbed my attention. Good to have on hand. Will re-buy.
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That's like a grisette or gose.
I grab a sixxer of that on occasion. You can drink it throughout the day.
Had this the other night. Been hanging onto this one for a while.
Brewed about 10 years and then sat in a barrel for quite the while.
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Nice. Clink clink.
Succumbed to the Pumpkin razz-ma-tazz because this one said Habanero. Typcial thin mouthfeel of this brewery and thin on flavor sadly. In a way I guess that's good though since it's not overly flavored, syrupy and leaves no dreaded flavoring aftertaste.
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Bees knees with Pernod and an Aviation cocktail.
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Way to sophisticated for average folk.
Double strained. No ice chips in my cocktails. And don't forget the fucking garnish.
I've had bartenders ask me that. So I say " are you gonna knock $5 off?"
They add the garnish.
Dusted off some old bottles.
What am I having? The citrus is lime.
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I just cracked a Hamm's.
Got a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 because they didn't have my preference and I'm on shopping restriction due to the plague. Kind of a crap scotch to be honest with you. I like the peatier stuff
Ok if you won't guess, I'm having a Singapore Sling in the wrong glass with the wrong type of ice.
I've never been a huge fan of scotch. I may have to revisit.
I was gonna say singapore sling but the ice threw me off.
Some guy on imgur wants to argue with me about this
im doing the same thing right here. i back that dude hard.
Champagne cocktails to start today.
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balvenie doublewood '12, rocks, listening to some doom.
Walked 5 miles, did a shot of Evan and now having a black cherry White Claw. Yeah, I actually like it.
I'm a ruby grapefruit man myself
Nobody seems to like the grapefruit. It's better than mango at least.
I haven't driven buzzed in nearly a year.
now you're a hero and nobody died?
White claw is gay.
Quote from: Muffin Man on January 23, 2021, 01:09:59 AM
now you're a hero and nobody died?
Are you in a mood lately?
Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Havent you seen the commercial?
Quote from: RAGER on January 25, 2021, 11:28:23 AM
Are you in a mood lately?
Yeah, a bit testy it seems since I can't get out for a decent road trip/drive. That, and things seem pretty dang clever when buzzed/couch-locked.
Oh boy look what I got ahold of.
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I'll take em.
You had this stuff? Big deal when it shows up out here. Stood in line yesterday for a couple 4 packs. I don't stand in lines but....
Checked two places out today and got two more 4 packs from one place. The other didn't get theirs yet.
Got my coffee mug.
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Two breweries I fawned over many years collaborated for a meh beer.
8.2% and tastes like it, unbalanced and bitter. / fart noise
Drank it anyway
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An old stand by but I prefer Block15 Sticky Hands.
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I'll have to locate some of the Sticky Hands then. Used to drink the Pliny from a keg and that was a real treat. Actually, I've forgotten what it was like :o Aslo had the Younger. Sure miss the old tap rooms. Last time I had an Old Rasputin, I wonder if it got overheated or something. Was from a can but fell flat/seemed sour. Used to be my favorite road tar.
Nice pour on that Pliny
*confused the North Coast with the Russian River
I truly believe some beers taste different regarding which vessel they come in. Take for instance Duchess de Bourgonge. I don't like it in the small bottles with a regular cap but it is delicious in the 750ml with the cork and basket. Rasputin in a can? Definitely gotta be better in the bottle I'd think.
I cant drink green bottled beer for that reason.
Love me some Stella Artois, Moosehead, Leo, Chang.
Ive never had 3 of the 4 you listed. Ive had moosehead and i found it to be skunky.
They're all skunky. That's how you know it's imported.
Sparklemotion texted me he was drinking Pliny The Elder on Friday. He do that with you?
Nope. But that weird cuz he said he doesn't like IPA's and that's def an IPA.
Crosby Cuts edition.
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thats it. i have got to get myself to my local beer store. got a place near me called beers of the world. they got a ton of great stuff.
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First beer ina few weeks and boy golly it hit the spot after a looong day. /plop. Hey this is good beer. I thought the label was worth it. Ore-e-gon beer canned on 4/19 so 1 month fresh! Nice and piney.
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Toppcutter IPA
Had this killer michelada in town yesterday.
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michelada looks like a real nice sipper
Rogue Imperial weighing in a 8.2 IPA IBU 75 SRM 9.4 no clue what SRM is
Pours with a huge head, falls into a light lace, then melts into zero head with barely a top, clear just some little suds patches. Hadn't seen that in a while. Flat on the pallet like a barley malt might. But it's an Imperial. Subltly spectacular balance between malt and IPU. A light touch, sublte, but contemplatable by all means. It evolves. Another winner! the kind you'd get from a tap at the bar with friends to discuss beers. Or one that would come in a sampler. Given the Alc. it's going to come out swinging. It is.
Collosal Claude, Rogue, Newport, OR
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We had these two rum numbers the other day. Wow!
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am I the only one that.... whatever she's doing, sends into a violent rage?
Drink special at Psycho LV.
Magst du deutsches bier?
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First fresh hop of the season. Early this year cuz I think 💭 f the heat.
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Been definitely enjoying many fresh hop beers but this spruce pale ale, not a fresh hop, is a stand out.
Propolis Brewing Port Townsend, Wa.
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wait a minute. you posted this at 8-9AM? That's a great way to close out Summer
I can be bad but not today. That was from yesterday evening.
I meant to say as a compliment. I've been tea-totaling lately and was thinking, man, that'd be refreshing as a wake-up bev. haha
not my pic
Not too shabby. 8.0 boom! Really nice profile on this one, not too malty and has a dry yet ever so slighty sweet coffee note. Stout but not syrupy. Kinda surprised, would go another round. $4.99/21.6oz
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I've had that Angkor before. Boom!
Chilly weather sweater cocktail.
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I mean....
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Haven't had any Modern Times in a while.
This is incredible
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I'm not usually into the hazies but that Wizard Nebula is one of the best beers I've had in my life
We have a MT here. I'll check into it.
There is now a war between band names and beer names and Wizard Nebula has drawn first blood.
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This is literally one of the worst alcohol-related decisions I've ever made in my life.
Dude! What the hell were you thinking?
Got a growler filled with Little Harpeth Deer Crossing. Out of Nashville.
https://littleharpeth.com/pages/beers#
Ah. A saaz lagered beer. I can taste it from here. Yum.
That's the Chicken Scratch. This was down the page with saphir hops.
It's pretty good. Buttery nose that isn't in the sip. 10.49 for the 64oz growler during happy hour at the grocery store. A standard six pack of Modelo is $10 here. I'd drink it again.
May go to Watauga next week see what they have.
help me out with a good whisky selection. nothing sweet. high end stuff only.
Whiskey is such a rabbit hole to go down. There are so many brands, sub brands, off shoots, special releases. It's ridiculous. Here's a few I like. Not necessarily high end but not well either.
Four Roses small batch
Colonel E.H. Taylor
Bulleit
Elijah Craig.
Alchemist shipped a bunch of beer out here so. Grabbed several Four packs at $24 each. I fall for it every time.
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There's directions on it. Yet you didn't follow them.
Fuck that. I like my drinks in glassware.
okay so doing some research on whiskey top shelf! Had zero intention other than window-shopping. Def $$$ but interesting and I'm mighty thankful for it.
15 year Cadboll. I don't recall having been a fan of Glenmorangie but the heck I sure am now! of this one. Came recommended and after a wee snifter of it, so far, it's goooood. Let me try it now without the addition of water (I had just a drop or two in, no harm). /resume testing....
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paired with
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This was pretty delicious the other night.
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Delicious as always.
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Not bad. Black currant saison.
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hmm, that's a beautiful hue in that pour.
Quote from: RAGER on November 23, 2021, 09:57:41 AM
Whiskey is such a rabbit hole to go down. There are so many brands, sub brands, off shoots, special releases. It's ridiculous. Here's a few I like. Not necessarily high end but not well either.
Four Roses small batch
Colonel E.H. Taylor
Bulleit
Elijah Craig.
that eh taylor come in some expensive variations.
https://therarewhiskeyshop.com/products/colonel-e-h-taylor-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml?currency=USD&variant=14112600522804&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping (https://therarewhiskeyshop.com/products/colonel-e-h-taylor-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml?currency=USD&variant=14112600522804&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping)
Quote from: mortlock on January 01, 2022, 09:15:07 PM
Quote from: RAGER on November 23, 2021, 09:57:41 AM
Whiskey is such a rabbit hole to go down. There are so many brands, sub brands, off shoots, special releases. It's ridiculous. Here's a few I like. Not necessarily high end but not well either.
Four Roses small batch
Colonel E.H. Taylor
Bulleit
Elijah Craig.
that eh taylor come in some expensive variations.
https://therarewhiskeyshop.com/products/colonel-e-h-taylor-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml?currency=USD&variant=14112600522804&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping (https://therarewhiskeyshop.com/products/colonel-e-h-taylor-sour-mash-bourbon-750ml?currency=USD&variant=14112600522804&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping)
Whiskey prices are stupid. I don't know enough or keep up to know if it's worth it or not so I just assume it's not. It's just bragging at that price point.
Here's what I'm not drinking but the wife is. She had this delivered. What a fucking rip off. We're doing dry January so I know she's just trying to help but I can make pretty good mocktails. I doubt she buys it again. It's barely flavored distilled water. They even short you 50 ml.
And the fact that much of the price of booze is tax by state liquor boards. So by that measure this shit should be about $5 and I wouldn't even pay that.
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https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/en-us/shop/seedlip-grove-42/?&wickedsource=google&wickedid=EAIaIQobChMI-ebamuyi9QIVLx6tBh1bDQwYEAQYASABEgIHWvD_BwE&wickedid=460874987480&wv=3.1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ebamuyi9QIVLx6tBh1bDQwYEAQYASABEgIHWvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Wife finally conceded that it wasn't a wise purchase.
Went to Founders in Grand Rapids last night. Had their solid gold lager. I could get a case of cans there if I wanted.
I don't think I do.
Took some of f these out to the coast with us.
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Made this blood orange margarita the other day.
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And then yesterday a bartender friend made a drink I've never had but heard the name. Had no idea what was in it but thought rum. Nope.
1 1/2 oz. Angostura bitters. What!?!?! Yep.
1oz. Rye
1oz. Orgeat
3/4 oz. Lemon
Shake, double strain. Serve up in a chilled coupe. No garnish necessary.
I took a sip before the pic.
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ill be damned. i had no idea this was even in the r & d phase let alone available. i will be seeking this out and reporting back.
it pairs perfectly with a red hot according to the can.
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Fuck yeah!
Single Barrel Four Roses Bourbon
Cantillon Kreik $20 10 oz.
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This stuff is a trip.
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I absolutely love this saison. It's a proper one too. Pierre Lebbe raises goats, makes cheese and brews and bottles this wonderful beer on his farm at the base of the Pyrenees. It may not be available soon because of distribution. At $12 a 750 ml it's a steal. I may just buy up what's available. I've taken it for granted these years I've been drinking it.
I give you L' Amalthee
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i think id like that alot.
It's very good. If you have any taproom/bottle shops there, I'd look for it.
I went back to the bottle shop yesterday. They had four left. I bought two thinking I'd leave a couple for someone else. If they're still there on Friday, I'm snagging them. They had their chance.
im going to check my local place, 'beers of the world' soon. i havent been there since before covid.
It's National IPA Day.
Only the best. Block15 Sticky Hands at my favorite place.
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Man do I love a good Mai Tai
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Saraveza is rad. Watch out. One of the glasses you might be drinking from is one i donated to the pub before moving to wonderful Longview.
You bald fuck.
Spazz is off his meds again
Drinking my riff on a paloma, called a 2:45 (the time it was when I created it)
2 shots Mezcal
A few dashes smoked Chile bitters
Half a lime
1light bar spoon heavy simple syrup
Shake
Put in glass with 1 big cube of ice
top with grapefruit seltzer, I really like spindrift
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What can I use in a Moscow mule besides lime juice? One of our guests will be here on Friday is allergic to citrus. Was thinking cranberry because of the tartness.
Allergic to citrus??
I was gonna say maker a cosmo skipping the lime juice cuz you wouldn't miss it as much as in a mule but it has orange liqueur. But I'd there actually citrus in triple sec?
Just go with whiskey gingers.
It's actually lime that she's allergic to, but citrus she stays away from.
I've been making the mules with key lime juice. I would miss it, but it IS just a topper.
By topper do you mean garnish?
Top with lime juice. Bout 1/2 an ounce.
Ok that's good. Thought you weren't adding fresh squeezed juice.
i saw the zweigles hotdog beer but they wanted $12 for 4x16 oz cans. i dipped out.
Some of you might dig this:
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Quote from: mortlock on August 27, 2022, 11:34:58 PM
i saw the zweigles hotdog beer but they wanted $12 for 4x16 oz cans. i dipped out.
hmm, could just grab a red pop open and drill a hole through it for a straw into a nice cold lager (that baseball fan dud, wow). I'm thinking a white pop open for the pilsner? Try 'em all!
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Quote from: lftwng4 on September 02, 2022, 04:36:28 PM
Some of you might dig this:
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Awesome. Remember that quote about Narragansett in The Perfect Storm?
I love my meds. I love my $70K a year job in Longview, not Portland, dollars too.
Doesn't change the fact that you are a cringe wannabe chef/bald fuck. Now Chop-Chop go fix the Frame-Mount Trailer Hitch for a Winnebago Motorhome. Youse baldy fuck/greasy asshole/failed musician/Melvins biter poser. There's prolly more, but why bother?
Lol. Damn you are a fucking spazz. Looks Longview suits you.
Coward. Take the first swing. Find out what happens next. Bitch ass.
Longview is lovely and quiet. Don't move here and fuck it up like you did PDX. Anyone with two brain cells knows Portland has turned into a homeless Liberal shit pit. I got out and cashed out at exactly the perfect time. Fuck you. Run come test. Get your teeth bashed in.
Anyways, psycho.
Fresh hop!!!!!
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those tumbers are the ones. nice pour, Rager, I must say.
Picked up a 6-pack of Farmstrong Pilsner (WA) 3.7alc. I never drink Pilsner, like never but new local label so had to try. The best! A little more character and bite that expected but super delicious quality - may be the freshness. Looking for more!
That must've been the Skagit Pilsner.
That's the one.
Bald Fuck. Portland Beer Hipster whisp-be. The worst kinda shit stain loser. Prolly fancy yourself a DJ too. Go get top surgery, the booster in your ass cheek and die. Fucko.
everyone needs a nip & tuck here and there
Quote from: longviewcaps on September 13, 2022, 03:09:56 AM
Bald Fuck. Portland Beer Hipster whisp-be. The worst kinda shit stain loser. Prolly fancy yourself a DJ too. Go get top surgery, the booster in your ass cheek and die. Fucko.
Hey asshole. Shut your fucking mouth and act normal or be fucking gone.
Fresh hop strata pale
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hiccup :o
I think I've concluded my testing with this brewery. Never as good as it was from a keg in the olden days when it was hard to get/limited. It is good and I shall enjoy but haven't found the cans to be up to snuff. O r I need to fiddle with the serving temp, maybe that's it. I've 5 more cans to test :
ps. love the labeling
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edit: testing resumes. funny how after the first can perspective lightens. In fact, even at 7.1, this is a fine session IPA. No pokey parts, apart from the IPA tang. Good smooth balance. 1st beer was too warm, it likes a slight chillled/briskness to the pour afterall. All good.
bloody mix, clamato, vodka, celery seeds, chili-lime salt
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Almost witching hour.
;D Lols. -3512 and counting. Lols. ;D
danger will robinson. Just when I was planning on staying under 8.0
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/gasp!Another good one. These guys (almost) can't make a bad beer...
Maximus
Colossal Double IPA
Maximus is our Colossal take on a Double IPA. 9% ABV. Full of Simcoe and Cascade hops balanced against tons of rich malted barley—a bed of smooth malted wheat, biscuity Munich malt, and English Crystal. Maximus' massive dry-hop bill entertains with spice, floral and berry notes ... For the hop heads!
Oh shit. Heavy duty!
Havin some fresh hop of course.
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drinking out of a mason jar.no.barfo. i can taste the autochlor from here :-[
Dude! That's a Breakside anniversary glass from I think their second anniversary. I was there maaaaaaan.
oh okay that's legit good one. plus those will stand up over time versus other breakables. I still can't get the memory of hastily rinsed bar jars out of mind.
Had these yesterday. Fresh hop!!!!
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thats two fisted drinkin!. nice one. and better than 5 of the same brews i had last night. i'll head to the beer cave later and see whut they got.
Get some fresh hop.
they're open now :o
no fresh hop in store. Plenty of bogus advertising from Dechuttes - "Fresh Haze", "Fresh Pack". What?
Anywho got some IPA. The beer racks were slightly empty so awaiting new shipment.
Eel River, Humbolt County. Gorgeous hue. Slightly metallic but drinkable. it's maybe interesting now, actually. if a little sweet. good session.
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They say barely sweet, hmm, interesting to contemplate (6%) because its full-on Bing cherry at opening and has all the impact of full on sweet but maybe its a trick on the pallete? Is it sweet, or barely, I can't tell. Nice flavor. Real good sipper. Kinda cool aidy so fun for picnics.
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"Washington apples blended with sweet dark Bing cherries. Slightly tart, barely sweet with fresh cherry flavor.
GLUTEN FREE
OFF-DRY
6.0% ABV
AWARDS
silver, glintcap 2019
bronze, glintcap 2018
bronze, washington brewers choice awards 2018
bronze, glintcap 2017
bronze, seattle wine awards 2016
silver, glintcap 2016
silver, world beer championships 2015
gold, best of the northwest sip magazine 2015
https://www.locustcider.com/products/ciders/dark-cherry/
Looks like it'd be sweet. Wife had a nice farmhouse cider the other day from Baird and Dewar. Outstanding.
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Tamarind whiskey ginger smash.
Whiskey
Lime juice
Palm sugar simple
Tamarind
Mint leaves
Ginger beer
Lemon twist.
Guzzle.
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Lemon twist or lemon zest? I guess you probably got both there. It's like a Mule Julep.
Twist only. The rest of the zest went into this sesame tofu pork long bean dish.
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Is that the spare fridge back there in the drink pic? Spare fridge seem to get opened more often than the main fridge in my house.
Yep. That's fridge #2. #3 is downstairs.
no fresh hop at the beer cave today but this is kinda close and its good, fresh and local.
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https://kulshanbrewing.com/bastard-kat
Bastard Kat
India Pale Ale
MALT: 2-Row, Munich
HOPS: Apollo, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook
IBU: 70
ABV: 6.6 %
SEE: Light Gold with Soft White Head
SMELL: Light Pine, Citrus, Light Orange Zest
TASTE: Slight Sappy Pine, resin, Citrus
A quintessential West Coast IPA, Bastard Kat is well balanced and boldly hopped. Strong citrus and pine aromas are backed by floral and fruity undertones, while grapefruit and pine add a refreshing boost to the palate. The bitterness is balanced and clean with a pleasant, resinous finish.
SILVER - 2017 Australian International Beer Awards
SILVER - 2016 Australian International Beer Awards
'Strong citrus and pine aromas are backed by floral and fruity undertones'.
this is not the language i would consider to be describing a good beer.
touché
More fresh hops for me again though the season is coming to an end. Think I'll pull the reigns and go fairly straight and narrow until thanksgiving. I've had more than my fair share.
fun print stack
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Mimosas
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mister high society over here.
top shelf 8)
we were gifted a bottle of sazerac rye for christmas, so i got all the stuff (we have ouzo that i used instead of absinthe) and now i'm an alcoholic again
Welcome back.
We're kinda doing gentle January. Wife's Friday today so we might have a drink later. We'll see. Really wanted a beer yesterday but I kept busy.
Quote from: renfield on January 22, 2023, 12:29:46 PM
we were gifted a bottle of sazerac rye for christmas, so i got all the stuff (we have ouzo that i used instead of absinthe) and now i'm an alcoholic again
welcome back.
genesee spring bock is back. great batch this year.
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Been building up the bar, and digging into recipes. Trying to get my cocktail game nice and strong.
Found a drink today called a White Lady which is Gin, Triple Sec (I actually only have cointreau currently... Same shit) and lemon juice. It's pretty fuckin fantastic, even if the name is dumb.
Also really into some tiki drinks and Classic punches.
Came across a killer recipe called the Yuletidal Wave that I made over the holidays. Had to make my own allspice dram. Which was a fun, albeit lengthy, process. Here's that recipe.
Yuletidal Wave:
3/4 oz Rum (Demerara is best)
3/4 oz Bourbon Whiskey
3/4 oz Cognac
3/4 oz Pear Liqueur
1/2 oz Licor 43
1/4 oz Allspice Dram
2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Semi-Rich Simple Syrup (1.5:1)
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Grated Nutmeg to garnish
Assemble in tin, shake and double strain, grate nutmeg for garnish.
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My go to favorite drink is close to the White Lad. The Bees Knees. Gin, honey simple, fresh lemon juice. Shake and double strain in a coupe or Nick and Nora that's been rinsed with Absinthe or Pernod.
I also love Tiki drinks. Making my own orgeat has been on my to do for a while now.
I've got to do some bloodwork and a couple Dr. visits so I've been really good lately. Once I know things are ok imma hit the liquor store and drop about $300+ to replenish.
I make my own orgeat as well. I use the serious eats recipe and it's pretty phenomenal.
https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-make-orgeat-recipe-almond-syrup-for-cocktails
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I kept it simple but a new find - Kettle One rocks with Angostura bitters. Of course I need to explore bitters, but bartender asked lemon or lime with that? Those work fine. So I tried bitters. Bingo! Something about K1. Yes, you have to get over the fact that's its basically gasoline. But, yeah.
Made clementine margaritas. Yum.
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mmmm, yum
Hey RAGER, mmmm. Fresh squeezed (6ea) tangerine y Oaxacan tobala mezcal with drizzle of black cherry juice. Chili lime salt. Very refreshing!
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maybe those are clementine? Big bunch in a netted bag.
you guys take those sugar bombs to a different level.
My margs are usually on the tart side. Hate it when they're too sweet.
Clementines are the ones in the net bag.
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Those cocktails all look pure fuckin fire.
Made 20th Centureies tonight, a favorite. It's my #1 and I can so rarely find a place with all the ingredients that I make them myself in the comfort of my own home.
1 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce Lillet blanc
1/2 ounce white creme de cacao
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: lemon twist
Add to a shaker with ice, double strain into a coupe.
Well that's a nice simple one I'll have to try. Don't have crème de cacao blanc though.
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Honestly, I just use regular creme de cacao. Using the Blanc is really only an appearance thing, keeps it nice and light instead of muddy brown.
Ah yes. That makes sense. I'd probably get the blanc to sneak into other drinks.
We 4 Whirled thru da snow down to a bar. Me and my bud put together the 21st century monkey.
1.5 oz. Gin
.5 oz. Lillet Blanc
.75 oz. Lemon
.50 oz. Banana liqueur
bar spoon vanilla simple
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How was it? Sounds like it may be tasty
Well yeah. It's a pantie dropper. Kinda sweet, banana. probably could use vodka too.
All these drinks are pretty much the same. You've got the booze (1.5 oz.) sugar sweet something flavored .75, cordial/liqueur 1 oz. Adjucnt of a bar spoon/float of some sort. shaken over ice to dilute and make up a couple ounces.
A shakey is a shakey.
Stirys are different
yep. silly glass though. and nothing is worse than a short pour. I did learn about double-strained. That is excellent.
the glass is appropriate for this drink served up. 5 oz. coupe or Nick and Nora
no it isn't. Cut and run.
also, that lemon peel WTF is that!? No, So wrong. That lemon peel is a joke. It actually, pisses me off, I shouldn't be bothered, but man, that is fucked up.
/sorry omg
Quote from: Muffin Man on February 24, 2023, 01:15:50 AMalso, that lemon peel WTF is that!? No, So wrong. That lemon peel is a joke. It actually, pisses me off, I shouldn't be bothered, but man, that is fucked up.
weird. i thought you liked fusion.
I think he had a momentary lapse
Man this was good
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And then we went a couple blocks and had this. What a day.
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the bloody mary looks unreal.
rager whats your personal best recipe for a BM?
I mainly go by feel but it's got tomato juice of course, a hefty dose of horseradish, hot sauce, several grinds of black pepper, Worcestershire or fish sauce.
Garnishes can vary as can salt rim or Tajin or chili salt.
Best bloody I've ever had, I made. I squeezed and canned heirloom tomatoes into juice, and did basically what Rager mentioned but instead of fish liquid, added jalapeño pickle juice.
Nothing that I did covered up the fact that those tomatoes were fresh as they could be. I made the juice about 2 weeks before a trip to the beach and made a half gallon of mary's to take onto the beach precariously pulled in one of those beach carts sloshing around in a pitcher. They were amazing. And my brother in-law who is the most cynical guy I know AND is snobbish about his food/drink told me it was the best he ever had. Lightning in a bottle. A month later that same juice batch wasn't nearly as good or fresh tasting.
I still have some frozen tomatoes. When they thaw, that tomato water 💦 is divine. I should do something with that.
A few days ago I stopped at a newish tiki bar and had this Dole Whip with dark rum at the bottom. Really delicious. I found out later it's a Disneyland drink. New to me as that's the last fucking place on earth I'd be.
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Side pull tap Spellbinder Pilsner at Upright Brewing.
Rare to see the side tap beer faucet but we have a few.
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Picked these us yesterday for the same price as PBR. Channeling my inner Captain Quint.
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That old man pickled himself to death drinking 7& 7s chasing Narragansetts.
-The Perfect Storm
Saw this.
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Interesting.
Last summer Narragansett release a 12 pack tribute can to the movie Jaws.
I like that beer quite a bit. Tasty and affordable.
Yeah it's good.
tasty tall can 9.0
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Elite double IPA, Big Bird by Trillium (Canton, Mass)
Bird is the Word
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My favorite beer joint set aside a few special bottles of this anniversary release. One was for me. My favorite IPA.
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whiskey sours tonight, pairs well with figuring out reaper..... finally ditching protools, because fuck avid
Getting sone decent strawberries lately so margs.
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for those that like Galaxy hops, this one is fantastic (from Treehouse - Mass.)
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We just got some Hill Farmstead waaaay out here west. It was pretty solid.
Ivan the Terrible - Big Sky Brewing Russian Imperial Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout weighing in at 13.9lbs. Has the rubbery road-tar I like but man one of these is my limit. Will do an A/B to Old Rasputin (9%) some day. Probably the Ivan has a little more wine-y-ness to it but thankfully I didn't notice much of any raisin. Heavy hitter.
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https://bigskybrew.com/beers/ivan-the-terrible-imperial-stout/
Oskar Blues Juicy IPA 7.0 on the richter. comes across as a 7.0 too but I'm not getting the juicy part. A little piney. Nice. On the the thin side like a session IPA but at 7 you (I) wouldn't get too far. Not quite the uniqueness I was expecting/hoping for from Oskar but nice to have it on the shelf here. Tall can. Would repeat. Goes good with pizza.
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for the west coasters, Bottle Logic (Anaheim, Ca)
west coast style double IPA with low piney/bitterness. Not bad
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I think I've heard of bottle logic. But it's kinda hard to keep track of the 1,800 plus breweries out here.
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Local Kolsch
almost got some Kolsch yesterday. 5.5. Should have instead of the 8.0 Imperial Haze, that stuff is above my % anymore.
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genny cream ale got voted into the top 50 best beers of the world.
I used to see Genesee(sp) at a certain bottle shop. I'll have to pick some up if I see it.
Cream ale. Not Genny original. The original is one of the only beers i've ever had that got worse as the night went on.
There's probably several I've had lije that but one that stands out, and this is many years ago, Miller Genuine Draft.
SparkleMotion claims Buoy Beer Cream Ale out here in Astoria is similar to Genny Cream. Coincidentally I'll be in Astoria on Monday and Tuesday. Maybe I'll try one.
Quote from: Pissy on June 09, 2023, 04:26:06 PMCream ale. Not Genny original. The original is one of the only beers i've ever had that got worse as the night went on.
sounds like something someone who drinks wine coolers would say.
Never once. I don't think I ever had a Zima either.
Genny-O was the free beer for bands at one of the venues in Charlotte. It was a strategic move.
Never drank a wine cooler? When I was 15 or 16 you could get a 2 liter of wine cooler. We would regularly get those to chug. Girls liked em so if you wanna hang out with girls and get drunk and laid then wine coolers it was. Shit, I'd drink anything back then.
really really good double IPA from Icarus Brewery out of New Jersey.
Jersey beer scene has finally stepped up their game
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A/B contest between Glenlivet 12 rocks and Johnny Black rocks. Back and forth one after the other, sipping and evaluating. sippin' and evaluatin'. So far, it's obvious.
okay I got it, one is for day, one is for night. Wow! Glen is brisk and kinda eh but light.All day on the dock. I grew up with it so just checking back y'all. Kinda tart. JB was a grownup friends' drink, not all that hoity but a respectable evening sipper, good label. Caramel and roasted bits are real good.
Sometimes you just want a little Extra.
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There's no more domestic beer in Milwaukee. Crazy.
Yeah. Pabst is brewed in LA I think. Rainier too I think. Olympia is no longer.
wow! Pabst is really stepping it up. 6.5 is courageous indeed.
I'm trying to get traction with West Coast Saison. Mosaic hops in this one.
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Actually a Strawberry Margarita atm. I'll post a pic of the next one.
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Couple I had yesterday.
Portland on Portland in Portland
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A cold IPA from Boston with Washington hops.
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what do you guys recommend for something not hoppy? maybe wheat? im not sure what im looking for. craft beers tend to be over spiced for the most part across the industry to my taste. i generally prefer the piss water of beers. having said that, genny cream ale did land in the best top 50 beers of the world.
Over spiced? Most beers aren't spiced with the exception of farmhouse or Belgian types with coriander or nutmeg or orange peel or peppercorn. I'd just stick with lager types which are cold fermented and usually free if adjuncts. Pilsners, kolsch, helles etc....
If you're looking for beer from a tap then I think Rochester may have a few places. A place that offers a "beer flight"; sample sized drinks 4-5 of them on a board are fun to try different flavors. None of them pisswater probably. Those kinds of places are also kinda boutique-y. I mean you're not going to find a punk rock show at places like that, more like crab cakes or some catchy dish.
is K2 good? at least it doesn't look stuffy.
they're all going to be craft beers though, those on a flight. K2 list looks cool but def no pisswater. https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/Y5r32eLt-H3MK1f_eQ_mFg/o.jpg
May '22
Morty, if you haven't had Shiner bock, I can recommend that. Also the Lienenkugels Canoe Paddler is a good Kölsch. I have similar tastes.
Session is a good one, but be advised that it comes in an 11oz bottle, which means for every twelve pack, you're shorted a beer.
id give a shiner bock another chance. i last had it in texas on tour in the mid 90s. i remember i didnt like it, but i also dont think i was ready for it at that point either. for the record, genny bock is the best in the world. top shelf. best in class.
Mort, I'd suggest asking your local beer store (or local brewery) for a good Lager. When my snob ass accepts taking a break from the IPA haze bombs, I'm now tending to go with a really good crisp lager. Almost all craft breweries make them, and imo, have more balls in terms of flavor than Pilsners. I'm not talking about Yeungling, I'm talking about a lager that was created in the past 2 to 3 months, not last 150 years.
So the chambered bodied les paul vs the solid body. Beer-wise.
good point. ive always looked to the older beers as the time tested beers.
dnice do you see beers that are only 2 or 3 years old that you think are really good being around in 100 years?
local octoberfest is out (in cans), so I got a sixer. we'll see, not really into that hue of beer but the brewery is a go-to.
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see that's the thing, unless I have my serving temperature off (too cold), octoberfest and also bock has a certain kind of booziness to it. a large tang metallic note in this one. The hue I mentioned is indicative of the slippery tang yer gonna get. not oily but an oily-ish-ness to it, not sweet, sharp-ish. never fails. Probably I should let it warm up a bit. I'll try that tomorrow, it worked on Heiniken last time, seems to me, better on the warm side, and that's a thin beer. these are more of that hue above...not a fan. Yo know wat. I'll calll the brewery and ask just what the heck is going on with this one. back next week
ps this is a primo beer. Kulshan is rock solid. I'll ediit with a photo of the can. it's a beaut.
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Genny makes an octoberfest. Im going to grab a 12 pk as soon as i see it.
I'd like to try sone if that Kulshan. From B ham?! Never heard of them. I'll keep an eye out.
This was delicious yesterday
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Probably suck down a few of these today.
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Old school can. Supposed to jam with my drummer/ neighbor dude today. He's my neighbor so it's super caj.
hold onto your halloween decorations....9.3% Pumpkin Milkshake. And it was delicious. From New Haven, CT
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Quote from: dnice on August 27, 2023, 05:11:39 PMhold onto your halloween decorations....9.3% Pumpkin Milkshake. And it was delicious. From New Haven, CT
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haha. Indeed. Saw a pile of pumpkins at a major beeer store the other day. Started seeing pumpkin a couple month's back ps. the animatronic creatures at Home Depot were pretty cool - didn't take a pic but they had some cool ones.
That Shiner Bock is yummy and def brown w/ light maltiness. Still, refreshing. Says of Bavarian heritage. It's got the slightly sweetness to it. Drinks light but with those dark notes. I drank lots of it in Texas but had forgotten the appeal - which it still has. Forgot what I paid but its expensive (ed. $10.99 6/12oz bottles). Has the Independant Brewers Assoc stamp on it.
can concur w/ the recommendation . reccommended 😀 def do it.
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Sone great news from last weekend.
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that shiner bock looks real good but its not better that the genny bock. genny bock is the best bock on the planet.
BAR NONE.
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the shiner is a speck too dark in Carmel. thats where it fails. you want the stained glass effect.
wtf is with that kooky can? but yeah, stick with plan A. I need to get a grip of taht Genny. Had a party tonite, one of the VIPs drinks Coors Light so I bought a suitcase. $1/can. I thougt it would be 50cents. I'm a hop head but that beer is serviceable too. Either that or I'm fried in the cabeza. I went back IPA after one can. But I have light on hand for the guests. All good.
im not sure if i posted this before but a local micro brewery and rubinos, which is the greatest mom and pop italian food store in the world based in rochester, team up for this beer/cream ale. ive never tried it but someone told me it was real sweet.
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Well, cannoli.
Mmmmmmmimosas. Yummm.
Many years ago my ex and I would walk up to the shitty tavern by the house and guzzle pint glass cheap mimosas and barely be able to walk back. Good times. And bad times.
My neighbor friends have a friend who is head of food and beverage at a huge venue. They have a huge surplus of beer and other stuff they can't sell next season so.....
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The overage is apparently like $70k. Weird. There's like a semi truck load. Lots of free beer in my future if I want. Nothing really great though.
snag me the modelos.
If it was a venue, they'd end up using that as the freebies for the bands.
We had Miller as a customer and they sent us pallets of beer we could use as test loads. Once we were finished, they said they couldn't take them back. It was fair game for the office. They were the large 36ct bricks too. The Miller Lite went first, then the high life, the Milwaukee's best was the last to go. I snagged four of those bricks of high life for one of my fishing trips, gave two to Sparklemotion. It was enough for a week at the beach at roughly 12 per day.
They can't though. Must be liquor laws here or contract stuff. Anything left in the spring will be pitched.
The question is can we all drink $70k worth of shit beer this winter?
This is an 18,000 seat amphitheater.
easily
haha. but I bet those cans were sitting in a trailer and well-broiled through the Summer. I might try to find a pig farmer and trade for some whole roasters. if that works, I mean feeding pigs beer. If not, then goats.
ps. Lagunitas IPA bottled. Been a few years. It's really different. Tends towards sweet but its so well balanced. Nice lacing, just a little and just enough to let you know you have a fairly serious beer in hand. Not stuffy serious, but mature and composed.
Being a regular has its advantages but then shit like this happens and so I just kept quiet about it.
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Haven't been drinking much lately but I did last night. Eeesh. Feeling it today so...Christmas jazz and morning mimosas!
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