What are you drinking tonight?

[GregFeeler]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/DSCN1222/747715205_u9nGY-XL.jpg

Nice! Now that is real class. :thumb

[wezul]

Greg, I enjoy my Grand Marnier.
As everyone might be aware.
But this is a superlative experience.
If you like liquer, this is something . . . . nonpareil.

But this was after a very good friend who also has been my BMWMOA mentor and got me to buy my first BMW motorcycle. We had supper at one of my favorite haunts, I started with some tuna tartar, really brilliant as I have persuaded them to carve it for me to order.
Then a nice marinated hangar steak with pom frittes.
Accompanied by a 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a little young but quite drinkable.
so it was quite a remarkable evening.
Enjoying a fine Macanudo Ascot after.
It's been a very good month for me and I wish all the best to all of you.

[jamesdunn]

2% !

20766

[rollingroadster]

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If you can find this stuff, you are in for a treat. :brad It is even USDA organic so it must be good for you. It has a similar taste to root beer but no fizz, not too sweet, and it is 80 proof. I drink it neat but is mixes well and is great over vanilla ice cream.

I have no affiliation. This stuff is just great! The only problem is, some of you will now be buying this and it will become even harder for ME to find.

Cheers!

[BubbaZanetti]

DRANK! (http://www.drankbeverage.com/)

[GregFeeler]

Greg, I enjoy my Grand Marnier.
As everyone might be aware.
But this is a superlative experience.
If you like liquer, this is something . . . . nonpareil.

But this was after a very good friend who also has been my BMWMOA mentor and got me to buy my first BMW motorcycle. We had supper at one of my favorite haunts, I started with some tuna tartar, really brilliant as I have persuaded them to carve it for me to order.
Then a nice marinated hangar steak with pom frittes.
Accompanied by a 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a little young but quite drinkable.
so it was quite a remarkable evening.
Enjoying a fine Macanudo Ascot after.
It's been a very good month for me and I wish all the best to all of you.

Sounds to me like we need to get together for dinner, and drinks. :buds

[wezul]

Sounds to me like we need to get together for dinner, and drinks. :buds

That would be my pleasure Greg, anytime.

[criminaldesign]

A Brit informed me and a buddy drinking Newcastle one night that Newcastle is the PBR of our English cousins. Any other Brits second that?

I claim no pretentious taste buds for drinks but there's a big tasty difference between the two.

I'm satisfied with a $10 gallon of Carlo Rossi and a Hand Grenade.

[rinty]

Started off with a Highland Park 12 (from the Orkney Islands, the Scotch distillery closest to the Arctic Circle), and now a Glenfiddich 12.

For your Tuesday evening viewing, here's a great video from Johnnie Walker:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnSIp76CvUI

My apologies if this is a re-link.

[jamesdunn]

One, I repeat, one 16 oz. Bud. Then? A glass of 2% Anderson Erickson! (Milk.) I have no class but I have taste.

[clowry]

Rye & Ginger tonight...Forty Creek Canadian Rye Whiskey and Canada Dry ginger ale

[Mrs2beers]

From the Wisc. White Winter Winery Their Black Harbor dessert mead. It's made with black currants and honey with a 21 % Alc. content. I have to work tommorrow so just a wee nip. www.whitewinter.com

[crazydrummerdude]

Cheap vodka, like usual.

[criminaldesign]

Cheap vodka, like usual.

good ole Vlad

[wezul]

The weather has turned on us here in the western suburbs. Snow and wind. This Mocha Porter (http://www.rogue.com/beers/mocha-porter.php) is deep and dark with dark chocolate and smoke lurking. Chases away ol' man winter. Delightful.

What would you nibble on with a brew like this?

Maybe a coddled (OK quick microwave, like 13 seconds) Grand Marnier later? :thumb

[GregFeeler]

It is warm here (46F) and sunny. Spring is just around the corner, so it's time for a Tanquary and Tonic. :groovy

[Voni]

Not today, but when we were in Hilo, HI the drink of choice was a Vog Cutter. Gin and Tonic and Lilikoʻi (Passion Fruit).

With the volcano continuing to send noxious gases into the air, it's the drink of choice.

Voni
sMiling

[AKBeemer]

It's Hockey Night in Fairbanks so I'll have a Guinness at the game.

[beemermyke]

I wish I were drinking a Dog Fish Head 90 Minute IPA. I suggest pouring this into a glass and let breathe to really enjoy this liquid caviar. Best beer I've had to date! Gotta be careful though... each bottle is 9% alcohol. :buds

[rik]

The snow is falling very hard now. And yet as the cork is pulled from the bottle of Mead, the smell of newly turned earth, the fragrant perfume of the roses, the feel of grass between my toes, the bonfire's fireflies dancing to the stars and the laughter of friends on Midsummer Eve. Ahhhh Mead.

[35634]

This is soooo sad. Not even a name brand, just a large chain cheap rip off of a crappy popular pop. I am not worthy of this fine thread. You all get back to you cheap Vodka and exotic brews, I gotta pop another drop here......

[jamesdunn]

Cheap vino.
JD

[mgalison]

Feb 5th and I am drinking diet Dr pepper, I guess I am just boring

[criminaldesign]

Cheap vino.
JD

gallon jug there james?

had me a couple of yuenglings.

[rinty]

Had my last wee dram of Highland Park, to toast the Flames win over Florida. The new guys from Toronto and New York, are looking good.

[jamesdunn]

gallon jug there james?

had me a couple of yuenglings.
Nah, though the wine is cheap I cannot afford a whole gallon!
JD

[jamesdunn]

Had my last wee dram of Highland Park, to toast the Flames win over Florida. The new guys from Toronto and New York, are looking good.
Soon Rin you'll have to purchase some more Highland Park. Very soon.
JD

[criminaldesign]

Nah, though the wine is cheap I cannot afford a whole gallon!
JD

Carlo Rossi makes an exquisite array of cheap wines. Gallons run for $10. We call it the Carlo Rossi Philosophy. In Pittsburgh, Doug and I would throw a gallon in the back pack and ride the city till dawn on the bmx bikes.

[pffog]

The Dogfish is great beer, but I an going "lighter" this weekend. A couple of Bue moon, "Full Moons" winter ale hit the spot. Along with some nice NY cheddar and triscuts, and I did not need supper.

[jamesdunn]

Carlo Rossi makes an exquisite array of cheap wines. Gallons run for $10. We call it the Carlo Rossi Philosophy. In Pittsburgh, Doug and I would throw a gallon in the back pack and ride the city till dawn on the bmx bikes.
If you're a good rider...why not? The Carlo Rossi philosophy is not taught in college, it is out there in the streets!
JD
P.S. I am up early as I post here. It's still dark outside. I am drinking expensive Columbian coffee. Although I usually drink cheap beer and wine, I never buy cheap coffee. Cannot stand the stuff. Maybe I have my priorities backwards?!

[wezul]

Carlo Rossi makes an exquisite array of cheap wines. Gallons run for $10. We call it the Carlo Rossi Philosophy. In Pittsburgh, Doug and I would throw a gallon in the back pack and ride the city till dawn on the bmx bikes.

I cannot spell this correctly I think we may need Bubba. I have had the delightful experience of knocking off a bottle or two of CR Paisano (sp?). Ah the impetuousness of youth.

[Voni]

There was that great Italian restaurant in Kansas City that put a jug of CR Paisano on each table along with crayons customers used to keep track of how many glasses they poured. $5 a glass at the restaurant or $10 a gallon at home!

One great cheap wine!

Voni
sMiling

[dbrick]

Mary and I were in Ireland in September; since then, the only thing I want to drink is Guinness.

Riding to Death Valley in March. One of the fellow travelers will drive...he'll be carrying a few eight-packs for me.

[rinty]

Soon..you'll have to purchase some more ...jamesdunn

I've still got one gift certificate left. :thumb

P.S. update: The gift certificate was good enough for a bottle of Strathisla, after getting the Highland Park. So now I'm celebrating the Flames' other goal. Never tried it before; it's pretty tasty.

[Ken F]

James, I'm with ya on the coffee deal! I even carry a small french press & coffee when camping! I'm a real grump in the morning until I get a cup down the hatch.

460

[jamesdunn]

James, I'm with ya on the coffee deal! I even carry a small french press & coffee when camping! I'm a real grump in the morning until I get a cup down the hatch.

460

:thumb
JD

[rinty]

...the coffee deal...JetBoat
...Columbian coffee...jamesdunn

We have a Cuisinart with a built in grinder. On weekend mornings I get up, throw in a bunch of Kicking Horse beans, and brew a big pot of good stuff before hitting the keyboard.

The folks from Kicking Horse usually sponser the BC Beemers Nakusp Hot Springs Rally.

[wezul]

Did not get to the GM last night.
Tonight however we had some delicious soy sauce chicken with baby bok choy.

So after a serious stuffing I have quickly irradiated a snifter and now we take a long deep nose. Is this what they mean by inhalants? Whoa.

Nize.

[criminaldesign]

couple of yuenglings while putting up a peg board drop ceiling in the practice space.
i'm so looking forward to the new club house!

[njnomad]

San Miguel. You guys who were stationed at Clark or Subic know this. :hungover

[GrafikFeat]

San Miguel. You guys who were stationed at Clark or Subic know this. :hungover

@ 6:14 AM? Ugh.
--
2 peso for cold. 1 for warm.

7 peso to the dollar (at the time).

Great Nights... Horrible Mornings.

'78-'80 Olongapo City, PI (http://tinyurl.com/ybd88ze)

[njnomad]

@ 6:14 AM? Ugh.
--
2 peso for cold. 1 for warm.

7 peso to the dollar (at the time).

Great Nights... Horrible Mornings.

'78-'80 Olongapo City, PI (http://tinyurl.com/ybd88ze)

YESSS! Olongapo & Angeles City. FIRE EMPIRE!! Woo Hoooo!!:clap:buds:bottle:sick:rofl:banghead

'73-'75 Clark AB

[beemermyke]

How could I forget San Miguel??? Fire Empire? What about "Holy City Zoo"? Clark AB (TDY from Kunsan AB, Korea, 82-83) Wooohoooo!

[njnomad]

How could I forget San Miguel??? Fire Empire? What about "Holy City Zoo"? Clark AB (TDY from Kunsan AB, Korea, 82-83) Wooohoooo!

I've heard of the Zoo, never made it there. Small world. Those were the days my friend. :thumb

[bullit7801]

Hey all,

I am hunkered down in Oakdale, MN after the IMS show in Minneapolis on my way to north central Wisconsin. Snow falling and poor driving conditions, The Best Western Motel I got on Priceline has a nice Sports Bar very near acorss the parking lot. Watched the 3rd quarter of the big game there while having a couple of Maker's Marks, neet, water back. :thumb:thumb

Life is good. :bliss

tb

[BubbaZanetti]

HEADS UP!

if any of you have the opportunity to give this (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/5504/17055) stuff a try, do it.

http://www.liquidsolutions.biz/product/images/boss%20black%20porter.JPG

stopped by the grocery store on the way home to get some fixins for taco night with the thought of perhaps picking up a pint if anything seemed interesting. i thought this would be good for a laugh, $1.69 for a 21 oz bottle (most "decent" beers like Sierra Nevada are $1.75 for a 12 oz bottle here) AND its 9.4 percent alcohol!

i was expecting the Colt 45 of Poland and was pleasantly surprised. the beer snobs at BA seem to like it too.:thumb

[GrafikFeat]

That named for Obama?

:bolt

[althotos]

Tonight, after walking the dog and watching the world news, might be a Warsteiner Premium Dunkel night. Woohoo!
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[brewmeister]

Tonight i'm drinking a belgian white ale I brewed myself and boy is it ever tasty!
This is the best part of my own home brewing, as my tastes change I just brew up another beer.variety is great!!
I make 5 case(24-12 oz'ers) batches.
Its been 10 great years and counting for my home brewing.:thumb:groovy:love:drink:drink:drink

[crazydrummerdude]

Popov, like usual.. unless I find something cheaper.

[gwood]

That named for Obama?

:bolt

Or your mama??

[wezul]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/bells-oberon/824564222_2tQZu-O.jpg

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/bellsoberonminikeg/824564231_EJGe2-O.jpg

Bell's (http://www.bellsbeer.com/) Oberon. Summer is here.

[2bikemike]

Black velvet (Canadian blended bourbon) and diet coke.

[SeabeckS]

Gee, tough question...!!!

Well, let's see....

Will it be?

Macallan 15 yo Fine Oak? or
Aberlour Abunadh? or
Strathisla? or
Glenfarclas 105? or
Lagavulin 16 yo? or
Balvenie Single Barrel? or
Glenrothes "1991"? or
Glenmorangie?

And if it's the Glenmorangie, should it be?
Qunita Ruban? or
Original? or
The Original 18 yo?

Decisions, decisions!

While I'm making up my mind, perhaps a bit of Wild Turkey Straight Rye or a wee dram of Chivas Regal 18, on the rocks, lightly!

Though I may only be able to afford one great motorcycle at a time, it's nice to have the ability to have a few other things to choose from.

CHEERS! :dance

Bill J

[wezul]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/pabst-blue-ribbon-logo/921895437_8cesf-O.jpg

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/583PabstBlueRibbon/921895423_yYCVJ-O.jpg

Icy cold in seamless aluminum cans!!!!!!!

[bmwrider88]

Stoudt's American Pale Ale
http://stoudts.com/brewery.html

one of Pennsylvania's finest breweries.

[GrafikFeat]

In Bottles... IN Bottles... :bottle

http://www.shredwhiteandblue.com/a/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/pbrdog.jpg

[wezul]

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ICE cold in cans.

[GrafikFeat]

Well alrighty then...
Can't argue w/ Clint!

http://blog.cleveland.com/sun/intermission_impact/2009/01/large_Clint_Eastwood_Gran_Torino.jpg

[wezul]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/PabstBlueRibbonAd1911/922163701_LXTyj-L.jpg

Damn Skippy!
Or is it Damn Yankees?
Or is it up the Rebels?!

Colors are right at least.

[GrafikFeat]

Then again it does say "Bottled" not Canned... :D
:buds

[JavaD]

No PBR here, dang 3.2 laws....

A nicely aged 5 year old Pineapple Wine from Maui Winery to top off a brined rosemary/Triple Sec chicken smoked over Pecan wood with fresh green salad and corn.

Desert was merlot strawberries and marscapone cheese...

[dadayama]

No PBR here, dang 3.2 laws....

.

Actually Sam's on 23rd and Portland carries 6 point PBR in bottles.


Peter in Oklahellma City

[wezul]

After a delightful meal this evening at my favorite haunt (seared tuna with grilled asparagus. Spinach, spaghetti veg, diced tomatoes and faba beans with a delightful sauce) and a lemondrop preceding this evening it's Grand Ma.
Yes, Grand Marnier standard. My master, my nemesis and my best friend before going up against the Zerg and the Protoss in another round of SC2.

Not to be confused with my fave and ladies and gentlemen, you are free to bring a bottle of this to any rally I attend : (Grand Marnier Cuvee du Cent Cinquantenaire. Just call me over, won't you? Need a pic, see below.)

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/DSCN1222/747715205_u9nGY-XL.jpg
How gorgeous is that?

[Omega Man]

Speaking of Grand

[2bikemike]

After a delightful meal this evening at my favorite haunt (seared tuna with grilled asparagus. Spinach, spaghetti veg, diced tomatoes and faba beans with a delightful sauce) and a lemondrop preceding this evening it's Grand Ma.
Yes, Grand Marnier standard. My master, my nemesis and my best friend before going up against the Zerg and the Protoss in another round of SC2.

Not to be confused with my fave and ladies and gentlemen, you are free to bring a bottle of this to any rally I attend : (Grand Marnier Cuvee du Cent Cinquantenaire. Just call me over, won't you? Need a pic, see below.)

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/DSCN1222/747715205_u9nGY-XL.jpg
How gorgeous is that?

That is some expensive $hit!!

[2beers]

Wow, that sure beats the Coke Zero out of a Tupperware glass I am drinking.....
:dunno

[wezul]

OMG, anyone get the license plate of that truck that ran over me?

Oh well, nothing like looking and feeling your best when going into an 8 hour web conference. Onward through the fog!

[hlothery]

Tonight I am going to try one of the less expensive Cabernet's made by Darioush, one called Caravan. Love their estate cabs, but they cost a little much to drink as a daily wine. We'll see. :drink:D

[wezul]

Tonight I am going to try one of the less expensive Cabernet's made by Darioush, one called Caravan. Love their estate cabs, but they cost a little much to drink as a daily wine. We'll see. :drink:D

That is a goal, Hugh. $40 - 60 dailies.
Wouldn't that be nice?
Honestly as life goes on I am finding it fun to find good, decent and even great wines at less than extravagant prices. It's fun to hunt. :hungover

[EMSimon]

Sorry, but Grand Marnier is a little too sweet and sticky for me to drink up. I like to keep it in its larger category of triple sec and add a shot (the inexpensive variant, though) to my Margueritas, thus giving it a little twist.
My wife likes to pour it over vanilla icecream.

[Brettendress]

Box of Chardonnay - Carlo Rossi $15.99 for five bottles in a bag works in a pinch

[hlothery]

That is a goal, Hugh. $40 - 60 dailies.
Wouldn't that be nice?
Honestly as life goes on I am finding it fun to find good, decent and even great wines at less than extravagant prices. It's fun to hunt. :hungover

Actually, I have found a few good but inexpensive dailies. First, this Caravan (if it is good) was only $29. But, you can get Artesa Cab (killer cab, BTW) for $17.95 and Cameron Hughes Cab at Costco for $15. I also like Ferrari Carano Cab for about $27. Can you tell I like Cabs?

[wezul]

Sorry, but Grand Marnier is a little too sweet and sticky for me to drink up.

And that's fine, if we all liked the same things the world would be a very boring place, wouldn't it?

[crazydrummerdude]

I am about to drink some Popov with some Crystal Light drink mix.

I don't drink for the taste, btw.

[2bikemike]

Cruzan rum and coke. Or any rum and coke. :hungover

[Pauls1150]

I'm on #3...

[GrafikFeat]

I'm drinking "Fancy Beer" (http://www.thetwogentlemen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/02-fancy-beer.mp3)...

[flymymbz]

On tuesday night, for reasons unbeknownst to me, we drank two bottles of Chimay blue label and some porter from a small brewery in Bend. If anything, that reinforced my reasons for NOT drinking on a work night. :hungover

Last night was a nice bottle of viognier from Hard Row to Hoe winery in Manson, WA. Yummy stuff and the winery is walking distance to my friends house. :bottle

[rinty]

My attendance was required at a dinner meeting of my wife and a bunch of her colleagues. A wine tasting was included, and I tried a whole bunch of Roses, clarets, cabernets, pinots, and other stuff, none of the names of which I remember.:D

The best part was, I got a great deal on a bottle of fine scotch, which was on sale:

http://rinty.smugmug.com/Other/September-October-2010-pics/September-October-2010-042/1012345057_nkf5s-M.jpg

[tourunigo]

... nothing real fancy. Some unscrew but fine red wine from Chile. 13.5% is a nice dry. Just back from my parents' 60th (huh?) wedding anniversary. (my mom's second marriage). Event put me in perspective! I'm 62 today and pouring another wine and settling in to a fine robusto cigar..... and another piece of cake :eat. A night of reflection.... tomorrow I go drumming up more consulting stuff. The pending cooler months is good for doin' that work. So, tonight is some wine, my wife aka best life and riding partner, a smoke.... a few laughs and some more wine. It all is SOOO good. - Bob

[rinty]

And you can also toast surviving the hurricane...:thumb

[tourunigo]

And you can also toast surviving the hurricane...:thumb

.... not much really. Reminded me of that old Peggy Lee song: Is That All There Is?

We were 'up country' with the wind racing up the river from the ocean. A few noises as the house held its own. It has held for 160 years so we didn't worry. Power was out for a bit but by the light of maybe 30 tea lights........

[brewmeister]

Nut brown ale is ready to drink now ,Ein prosit!
Poligammy ale is in the pipe line next.:dance

[JadeRider]

I discovered a new beer (for me) while on the road this summer. Wasatch Polygamy Porter. :thumb

Why Have Just One? :whistle

[pffog]

Good beers from these guys'

http://www.flyingdogales.com/Beer-Dogtober.aspx

Tonight I am enjoying their fall seasonal Dog-toberfest

http://www.flyingdogales.com/images/beer-dogtober-bottle.gif

[flat_twin]

A cold glass of Cider. Just pressed Saturday morning. Good stuff!

[crazydrummerdude]

Cranberry juice + cheap vodka.

[bmwchromehead]

Scotch on the rocks

[SeabeckS]

My attendance was required at a dinner meeting of my wife and a bunch of her colleagues. A wine tasting was included, and I tried a whole bunch of Roses, clarets, cabernets, pinots, and other stuff, none of the names of which I remember.:D

The best part was, I got a great deal on a bottle of fine scotch, which was on sale:

http://rinty.smugmug.com/Other/September-October-2010-pics/September-October-2010-042/1012345057_nkf5s-M.jpg

YUM YUM! :bottle

Guess I'll have to make do with a wee dram of Macallan 15 yo Fine Oak tonight. Aye, the pain...!

Cheers, BJ

[rinty]

YUM, YUM

Well, my brother in law was in town yesterday, so we opened it up and tried it. It's very "light" and smooth. We had one drink each, and then switched to Famous Grouse, which is his favourite.

Macallan

That's Neil Peart's favourite.

[wezul]

Well, it's not root beer tonight.
It's the usual, Coffee with Grand Ma.
After another delightful meal at my favorite local haunt (http://www.cabsbistro.com/).

[criminaldesign]

For lunch had a tasty Carlsberg for lunch with a Shin Big Bowl and a variety of pork and octopus.

[mikeb921]

Just got home from work and had a cappuccino made with fresh roasted beans from Papua New Guinea, Okapa region of the Eastern Highlands. Smooth, luxurious, heaven in a cup. That's what I'm talking about.

Ride Safe
Mike

[wezul]

Well, a little bit of everything.
Had a lemondrop less the sugar and limoncello for starters.
Then a friend and I split two bottles of a really decent French Bordeaux with supper.
Now I'm safely home (it's a quick (even quicker after that) hop home on the ET4 (http://wezul.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Vespa-ET4/Vespa2/122249219_iJ2gK-L.jpg)) having a few Grand Ma's (http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/Grand-Marnier/396964896_enWei-O.jpg) with some Cafe Parajo, a Guatemalan, Peruvian, Southern Mexico blend offered at Trader Joe's. At a little over 6 bucks a pound it's a really good dark dark roast.

[crazydrummerdude]

There was an open bar at the scholarship dinner tonight.

I drank a few, but broke the seal early on and just squirmed onstage when they were introducing all of us.

:ha

[john1691]

Sam Adams "Harvest Pumpkin Ale". Now I'm wishing I'd gotten that pumpkin pie when we were at Costco earlier.............

[Ken F]

Clairette 'De Die

Yum!

[Dick]

Wine and lots of it

[flymymbz]

Cherry beer. I think its from Samuel Smith . Interesting taste.

bought it because we are interested in brewing beer and we have a Rainier cherry orchard. Was curious how it tasted.

i'd buy it again.

[brewmeister]

As long as were on the subject of drinking.ahh beer in particutar,
The first saturday of November is NATIONAL TEACH A FRIEND TO HOME BREW DAY!! The Stevens Point homebrew club of which I was drafted into get together at Stevens point home brew supply right next door to O'SO brewery. It's the only time of the year I breakdown my home brewery and haul it to point to make beer out in the parking lot. There is usually 14 or 15 other folks who do the same. Then we pass what ever you brought to try everyone elses brews. The gathering starts around 8:00 AM and wraps up about 5:00PM. I've been a part of this for 10 years and it IS realy interesting to see others setups. Mine has been the best setup the past few years. Thanks to Erics first class welding and help in design.
There is all grain brewing,concentrate brewing using premade surup and combinations of both. Anyone interested can PM me for further info.

Thats the first Saturday in November,Dress warm it's cold outside!

[brewmeister]

After work tonight it's Von Shindler Nut Brown Ale. (I can brew beer in friends names upon request, but you have to come over to drink it with me cause I got in trouble with UPS shipping beer)

[bmwchromehead]

Laphroaig (Islay single malt) on the rocks...:whistle

[wezul]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/drambuie-new-bottle-design/1038240234_iMEeA-O.jpg

What the heck have they done!?
Bonnie Prince Charlie must be spinning in his grave.
Same product inside, though.
Wait, I shall report back with more. ;)

[2bikemike]

Crown Royal Black....smooth as silk.

[GrafikFeat]

...Milk...

http://www.beijing-kids.com/files/u4/2008/11/Milk_glass-300.jpg

The other white drink.

[John Brase]

http://jbrase.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Coppercraft/PICT0006/810136319_8NLrN-M.jpg

[crazydrummerdude]

cheap vodka and grape juice.

Maybe, just maybe, we need a tavern here again. Just, without the political bs.

[2bikemike]

Crown Royal!:twirl

[bmweuro]

Just finished a Arrogant Bastard Ale. Yummy!

[Brown71]

Chimay Triple


The best Trappist Beer I have tried to date!

[SeabeckS]

Hmmm...

Before dinner...2007 Mumm Napa Pinot Gris

After dinner... Whiskey Smash (Maker's Mark mint bourbon, 1/2 lemon, water, simple syrup over full old fashioned glass full of crushed ice) YUM

And now, a nightcap, wee dram of The Balvenie, 15yo, Single Barrel, straight up...

MMmmm good! :dance

Cheers! BJ

[PGlaves]

I'm not going to play except to observe that at the last MOA rally I saw more Budweiser beer and Mad Dog 2020 than any of the stuff I'm reading about here.

[GrafikFeat]

I'm not going to play except to observe that at the last MOA rally I saw more Budweiser beer and Mad Dog 2020 than any of the stuff I'm reading about here.

Now THAT is Funny!

:ha

[rinty]

I'm not going to play...PGlaves

Well, we can assume the drink of choice in the Big Bend is Tequila...:thumb

...I saw more Budweiser...and Mad Dog 2020

That's just campfire juice.

[GrafikFeat]

Well, we can assume the drink of choice in the Big Bend is Tequila...

Tequila's the Camp Fire starter... Budweiser puts it out.

[barryg]

A bottle of Delta Blush from Old Millington Winery in Tennessee. Just north of Memphis, Tn. Very sweet with a fruity nose, perfect for an Arkansas hillbilly.

[crazydrummerdude]

About to crack open the Smirnoff.

[2bikemike]

Tequila's the Camp Fire starter... Budweiser puts it out.

:laugh

[2bikemike]

About to crack open the Smirnoff.

Still working on that bottle of Crown.

[wezul]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/DSC0003/1118777516_kRQW6-X2.jpg

Now that we are suddenly in Winter temps, Navan is a nice vanilla enhanced cognac that seems appropriate.

Right Cheryl?

[2bikemike]

Tequila's the Camp Fire starter... Budweiser puts it out.

Tequila knocks me on my a$$!

[Sanders]

Founder's Oatmeal Stout Yaaaah!

[waxer109452]

[B]Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey,distilled in Newport ,Oregon.

Mark
R1200 GS
Heritage Softail

[clowry]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/DSC0003/1118777516_kRQW6-X2.jpg

Now that we are suddenly in Winter temps, Navan is a nice vanilla enhanced cognac that seems appropriate.

Right Cheryl?

You're absolutely right! I only wish I could get it at my local retailer out here in the boonies. I have to bring it up from the city. In the meantime, I've been enjoying the coffee flavoured Baileys!

[barryg]

Tap water.

[bogthebasher]

Nyquil

[Paul_F]

One Dead Elephant. :drink:ca

[brewmeister]

coke classic

[wezul]

You're absolutely right! I only wish I could get it at my local retailer out here in the boonies. I have to bring it up from the city. In the meantime, I've been enjoying the coffee flavoured Baileys!

Have to say I am off Bailey's and their knockoffs entirely.
Tonight at Cab's (http://www.cabsbistro.com/) we had a nice time hanging out with owners Lisa and Chef Luis. Nibbling on P'Tite Basque, Proscuitto di Parma and fresh bread while I sipped on Crown Royal on the rocks.
Later I enjoyed his venison tacos with cilantro, red onion and goat cheese. Drizzled with tomatillo salsa and lime. Really, really good.
Then coffee and a creme brule` with Grand Ma and later Navan.

Oh the weather outside is frightful but quite honestly, who cares!?

[bullit7801]

...Later I enjoyed his venison tacos with cilantro, red onion and goat cheese. Drizzled with tomatillo salsa and lime. Really, really good.... You're killin' me. :eat
My dirnk tonite is Charles Shaw Shiraz. Still working off the imported stock. Our new Trader Joe's in Lincoln opened just last Friday. :clap:clap
Yes, I have been there, but won't need to buy wine for at least a couple of weeks. :buds

tb

[GrafikFeat]

Mad River's Steelhead.

http://moldychum.typepad.com/moldy_chum/images/2008/10/27/_d2h0063_1.jpg

My local market now carries it. WooHoo! :dance

[Ken F]

whole milk...straight out of the cow...33 degrees cold!

[tourunigo]

... just a bit of rye whisky tonight. Just one of those nights I guess. No cigar just a few sips to cap off a cluttered day. "Play it Sam...." - Bob

[DashRiprock]

The Holy Grail for hopheads.

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2mf8hOudoDGfocBPwYbF2X1BPIzDMHkU5m-2sK1YvaQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_zaPG_FhLAxw/TZ_ijkOjStI/AAAAAAAAHx8/i40pJF2X2QA/s400/DSCN0550.JPG" height="398" width="400" /></a>

[GrafikFeat]

You wanna fry that HopHead?

Try Mad River Steelhead Double IPA (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/mad-river-steelhead-double-ipa/56121/1/37/)

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/56121.jpg

Besides a great taste... It's around 8.6%...

[wezul]

What thee heck! (Doing my best Cecil imitation).

BLACK Russians tonight my FF's!

[Pauls1150]

I don't really drink that urine, but a friend sent me this...

[GrafikFeat]

The Perfect Gimlet.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_rosenthal/3649403322/" title="The Perfect Gimlet by Bill Rosenthal Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/3649403322_19e8ce875c_z.jpg" width="640" height="504" alt="The Perfect Gimlet"></a>

[GregFeeler]

The Perfect Gimlet.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_rosenthal/3649403322/" title="The Perfect Gimlet by Bill Rosenthal Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/3649403322_19e8ce875c_z.jpg" width="640" height="504" alt="The Perfect Gimlet"></a>

I'm not a Gimlet drinker, but if I pretend that is a Martini, then I'm in!! :beer

[GrafikFeat]

I'm not a Gimlet drinker, but if I pretend that is a Martini, then I'm in!! :beer

There's room for your diluting it w/ vermouth... :)

[GregFeeler]

There's room for your diluting it w/ vermouth... :)

A make a truly dry Martini you just put the Vermouth bottle near the the gin. :brow

[rocketman]

A make a truly dry Martini you just put the Vermouth bottle near the the gin. :brow

Is this before or after a good ride? Cause if its before, then I'd think a somewhat wetter one would be best (don't want to suffer from dehydration on a hot day). If afterwards then the drier the better!

RM

[GrafikFeat]

Is this before or after a good ride? Cause if its before, then I'd think a somewhat wetter one would be best (don't want to suffer from dehydration on a hot day). If afterwards then the drier the better!

RM

How soon before?

[GregFeeler]

Is this before or after a good ride? Cause if its before, then I'd think a somewhat wetter one would be best (don't want to suffer from dehydration on a hot day). If afterwards then the drier the better!

RM

A Martini is the appropriate after-ride beverage. :bottle

[rocketman]

A Martini is the appropriate after-ride beverage. :bottle

Damn, this really is an old-mans club! :laugh


RM

[hlothery]

Blue Moon.........'cause they don't sell Spotted Cow in Texas. :cry

[pffog]

With wind driven rain and 40 degree temps, time for some sipping beer.

[bogthebasher]

Cockfighters Ghost - a fine Aussie vintage. Just me and the love of my life kickin back.

[MWIECK]

A&W root beer in the bottle! :lurk

[manicmechanic]

Right this minute some hot mulled cider.

[rsslark]

Cheap whisky!

[Brown71]

A very smooth 20 year scotch.

[pjjj3386]

Dogfishhead 90 Minute IPA.:hungover

[pjjj3386]

So I showed my wife my post ( dogfishhead 90 ) and we were looking at some of the other posts. She sees the LIFE & LIMB and says " Look at the fish ". Dogfishhead AND Sierra Nevada! Wish we could get this in NH!

[sudani]

A very smooth 20 year scotch.

In K town!! tsk tsk :dunno

Tuaca. Damn you, Chasman. :)

[pffog]

So I showed my wife my post ( dogfishhead 90 ) and we were looking at some of the other posts. She sees the LIFE & LIMB and says " Look at the fish ". Dogfishhead AND Sierra Nevada! Wish we could get this in NH!

It was tasty, but it reminded me of Ommegang Abby ale. I didn't do a head to head (no pun intended), but the 3 month old taste bud memory says it is very close. Ommegang should be available in NH.

[pffog]

For all you beer aficionados, and beer snobs. I am finishing a great book that was very enlightening on styles and history of beers and beer styles, and as a bonus, discusses food pairings, and who doesn't like fine beer and food!


Garrett Oliver's The Brewmasters Table


http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Brewmasters-Table/Garrett-Oliver/e/9780062042835?r=1&cm_mmc=Google%20Product%20Search-_-Q000000630-_-The%20Brewmasters%20Table-_-9780062042835

[brewmeister]

When I get home from this 12 hour grind on the press it's a amber ale homebrew or two or three or ah what.

[pjjj3386]

It was tasty, but it reminded me of Ommegang Abby ale. I didn't do a head to head (no pun intended), but the 3 month old taste bud memory says it is very close. Ommegang should be available in NH.

Ommegang is available here and they are some of my favorite beers. Dogfish is hoppier, which I like. We have been to the brewery in Cooperstown. They put on a really good tour. And it's a great area to spend some time in.

[SeabeckS]

And one final decision of 2011...what's a lad to do???

Happy New Year to one and ALL! :dance

[Motor31]

What am I drinking tonight or even last night? Water most likely. Sometimes I'll have a soda and occasionally a dark beer. I might even have a glass of wine at the odd times but most nights it's water or iced tea with dinner.

I spent far far too many hours dealing with drunks to ever want to turn into one myself. I was cured early on of thinking drinking is "fun" or that it leads to good things. I do not celebrate holidays that are primarily excuses to get drunk (new years and st patricks day) and do not like being around those who use them as an excuse to get "hammered". I've lost family to drunks and I've been hit by drunks on the road myself. Got no use for a drunk, even an occasional drunk.

[rinty]

Last night it was Mumm Champagne.

...what's a lad to do? SeabeckS

My wife just gave me a bottle of Macallan 15, as an "extra" Christmas present. She was pretty happy when I told her that it's Neil Peart's favourite.

[AKsuited]

What am I drinking tonight or even last night? Water most likely. Sometimes I'll have a soda and occasionally a dark beer. I might even have a glass of wine at the odd times but most nights it's water or iced tea with dinner.



Same here. Besides my identical opinion of people who drink and drive, my cardiologist points out that alcohol is a trigger for atrial fibrilation, which I have problems with from time to time.

For New Year's I had a glass of fizzy grape juice.

Happy New Year!

Harry

[racer7]

Summer 2011 - perfecting the pisco sour recipe got a bunch of attention. Good piscos are an underappreciated drink (think a Peruvian version of grappa)

The homebrews change with the season- back to maltier stuff with higher EtOH levels for the winter. I often use some added wheat malt to bring up the alcohol content and spicier flavors of my brews. Got a few hops varieties going this year so expect to brew with my own fresh ones next year.

Last night- the cellar holds a lot of the best French and CA reds, many with over a decade of age heading toward drinkng perfection but a simple country wine hit the spot last night- a Mas de Guiot 2000, cab/syrah blend which I liked well enough on its release all those years ago to buy a bunch of cases- the last of it is now at a perfect age. Dinner was ribeye, a good salad, and red potatoes / homegrown sweet peppers roasted with olive oil and Greek style spices. Slow cooked Irish oatmeal with brown sugar and Vermont maple syrup for breakfast today.

Lunch yesterday was at Ella's, a seafood place in well known Calabash, NC where the oyster roast is the seasonal item now that fresh spot are gone. Ate a half bushel for $22 - one of the benefits of not being stuck with urban prices. We catch redfish off the dock out back though its slow this time of year because the cooler water has pushed most of their finger mullet preferred diet off the flats into deeper water- and I'm not that much of a fan of redfish to eat so generally won't keep them.

[SeabeckS]

What am I drinking tonight or even last night? Water most likely. Sometimes I'll have a soda and occasionally a dark beer. I might even have a glass of wine at the odd times but most nights it's water or iced tea with dinner.

I spent far far too many hours dealing with drunks to ever want to turn into one myself. I was cured early on of thinking drinking is "fun" or that it leads to good things. I do not celebrate holidays that are primarily excuses to get drunk (new years and st patricks day) and do not like being around those who use them as an excuse to get "hammered". I've lost family to drunks and I've been hit by drunks on the road myself. Got no use for a drunk, even an occasional drunk.

Amen to your thoughts... Worked in emergency services for 26 years and saw way too many tragic circumstances and lot of innocent people hurt or killed.

That being said, I do enjoy a wee dram (heck, sometimes two!) in the peace and comfort of my home. And NYE parties? I haven't been to one of those in about 45 years. Learned that lesson a long time ago!

Happy New Years to you!

[Pauls1150]

Just got a post in about this un-earthly wine:

http://io9.com/5878095/hate-earthy-wines-try-one-made-from-meteorites

[pjjj3386]

To quote the old saying, " Proof that God loves us ".