Hurlshort Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 This weekend we went with a big group around to a bunch of local wineries and did barrel tasting. I'm not big on wine, but it was pretty cool. I brought a large picnic basket along with cheese, crackers, and apples, and that was a good idea. I did start to taste the difference between french style and italian style wines though.
Walsingham Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I had some really really good special batch rye whisky yesterday. But I'm damned if I can recall the name. Sorry. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Gorth Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Had a lot of Irish Coffee over the last month (while on vacation). I just love that stuff. Coffee *and* whiskey in one nice package, what's there not to love about it “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
ShadySands Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Beer Friday at work and I'm having a local beer Apricot Blonde from Dry Dock Brewing Company I like it Free games updated 3/4/21
Hurlshort Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Tomorrow I'm going on a beerwalk where we get to try 20+ beers from local breweries. It starts with a tour of the Gordon Biersch plant nearby, where I hope we get to sample something unfiltered straight from the tanks. Last year I had a blonde bock that way, and it was the best beer ever. 1
ShadySands Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I'd like to attend the Great American Beer Festival this year Free games updated 3/4/21
Gfted1 Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 The beerwalk sounds fun. Although after 20 beers it would be a beercrawl for me. *laments lost youth* 2 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa"
ShadySands Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I had a metric gallon of purple haze hot sake Free games updated 3/4/21
Tale Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I'm giving those Angry Orchard hard ciders a shot. Definitely better than drinking beer. The Traditional Dry is a what the name implies. I can't detect the ginger in their ginger one. The Crisp Apple I can see myself drinking regularly. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Walsingham Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Booze free weekend, so off for a few pints with the boys. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Hurlshort Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I'm giving those Angry Orchard hard ciders a shot. Definitely better than drinking beer. The Traditional Dry is a what the name implies. I can't detect the ginger in their ginger one. The Crisp Apple I can see myself drinking regularly. My wife loves those. I'd never admit it to her, but they are pretty good.
Enoch Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) My standard low-calorie drink: Rye whiskey (Rittenhouse or Bulleit), ice, and off-brand seltzer. Edited February 11, 2014 by Enoch
Nepenthe Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Coke. I've actually lost quite a bit of weight after ditching "light" and going with the sugary stuff. My dentist is going to murder me, though. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Walsingham Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Finally got round to using my teapot I got given a few years ago. It's bloody genius! "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Walsingham Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Valdivieso merlot 2010. Worth every penny, in this weather. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
ManifestedISO Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Oh, wow, that does look good. *leaves to go to BevMo* 2 All Stop. On Screen.
ManifestedISO Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Grapefruit Slam IPA, it is glorious. Can confirm it is eminently drinkable. I'm good and ready for the ladies long-program, now. It's great because it doesn't slam you in the nasal sensor with a bitter twang. Neither is it sweet, which I like. Just right. 1 All Stop. On Screen.
Hurlshort Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 For Fat Tuesday last night I had two different Abita beers. The Andygator was good, a bit of a fruity ale. The SOS was another ale with less flavor, not very remarkable.
ShadySands Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 The wife and I killed 2 bottles of this at dinner last night http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx/Wine/Sake/Sho-Chiku-Bai/Sho-Chiku-Bai-Nigori-Sake-1-5/19055 a bit sweet but went well with spiciness of our food 1 Free games updated 3/4/21
ManifestedISO Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I don't think wine goes with anything, but someone gave me this bottle of Chilean sauvignon blanc as a gratuity, so ... now I'm obligated. Hopefully a white wine in wintertime isn't the same as wearing white pants after Labor Day. Okay, I'm gonna try it. All Stop. On Screen.
Valsuelm Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Wine goes with a great many things. It's probably the most parable of all categories of alcoholic beverages. There's a reason that restaurants have wine lists, and some even have full time employees to oversee their wine collection and advise patrons on selections.White wine in winter time is perfectly fine. Sauvignon Blanc would generally be consumed with poultry, fish, or some desserts. Here are some other ideas for it: http://www.hellovino.com/food/wine/pairing/sauvignon-blanc But really, you could have it with anything you wanted, or by itself of course. 1
ManifestedISO Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Whew, okay, reviews are in. The grape is an animal disguised as a froo-froo pretender. Indeed wine seems to be parable with everything from an entire bag of Doritos, to Snickers Ice Cream Bars. This fruity product of Chile has a great finish and never intrudes. Overall I'm delighted, actually. Smooth, manageable buzz with less than a quarter the normal trips to relieve one's self. Can't explain that part, at all. 8/10 Will Drunk Again All Stop. On Screen.
ManifestedISO Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I am having a stout, a 13% ABV, aged in bourbon barrel Stone stout to remind me political forum threads are stupid and pointless. 2 All Stop. On Screen.
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