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We're getting breweries from Deschutes and Ballast Point in the next few years so I'm trying to be local to the home team.
I've been partial to Ballast Point's Manta Ray Double IPA because it's delicious (and rhymes)
This is one of my favorites.
@mogonis DB is local too. Have you been to their place?
Yep. Great place. Also been to Blue Mountain and Wild Wolf. Have you been to Stone in Richmond yet? Nice location and you can bring your dog.
Well, I haven't been back to DB since they sold to Anheuser-Busch, but I don't think their beer has changed.
Someone recommend a bourbon to me, I'm in an experimentation phase and about to finish off the handle I have.
Yeah, we went to Stone a few months after they opened. It's a super nice facility. It was awesome the way they floated the tanks up the James.
I haven't been since the sale either but I haven't noticed a difference in the bottled product.
Roanoke is having Microfestivus (https://microfestivus.squaresociety.org/) next weekend, which pulls in like 75-80 breweries. I volunteered to set up tents for 2 hours so I get a free ticket that's unlimited tastings. It's gonna be raw.
I can only recommend bourbon ales and stouts.
@mogonis said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I can only recommend bourbon ales and stouts.
Hah, I really dig stouts but I'm not a huge fan of bourbon ales.
My favorites are hefeweizens, belgians, pale ales, IPAs, and pilsners not necessarily in that order.
That said, I'll drink basically whatever and be happy to have it. The only style I really can't get into are amber/red ales.
Well, I meant bourbon stouts as well, like Hardywood's Bourbon Barrel Stout. That shit is delicious. I'm mostly into darker beers, but during the summer I'll go for lighter stuff that's refreshing when it's hot.
I am REALLY loving a local brewery right now: Cigar City Brewing. It's a relatively new micro-brewery in Tampa, but they have won so many awards for their great beers.
LOVE their Florida Cracker, Puppy's Breath, Jai Alai, Maduro, etc... they make excellent dark beers imo.
https://cigarcitybrewing.com/
I've heard that name or saw it somewhere. Do they distribute in North Carolina? I feel like I saw a Cigar City tap at a Hilton in Durham, NC.
@mogonis said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I've heard that name or saw it somewhere. Do they distribute in North Carolina? I feel like I saw a Cigar City tap at a Hilton in Durham, NC.
Yea, some very select beers are "nationwide". They consistently rate very high in most beer polls.
@mogonis said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I've heard that name or saw it somewhere. Do they distribute in North Carolina? I feel like I saw a Cigar City tap at a Hilton in Durham, NC.
I've heard of them too. They're supposed to be excellent. They have a seasonal pumpkin ale that's supposed to be insanely good.
@peam said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@mogonis said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I've heard that name or saw it somewhere. Do they distribute in North Carolina? I feel like I saw a Cigar City tap at a Hilton in Durham, NC.
I've heard of them too. They're supposed to be excellent. They have a seasonal pumpkin ale that's supposed to be insanely good.
Good Gourd Pumpkin Imperial. One of the best pumpkin beers out there... and it's like 8% so it'll knock you on your butt.
@peam, next time you're in Richmond, check out The Answer Pub (if you haven't already). They have lots of guest taps, but they also brew their own base beers and add flavors.
http://theanswerbrewpub.com/
@mogonis said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@peam, next time you're in Richmond, check out The Answer Pub (if you haven't already). They have lots of guest taps, but they also brew their own base beers and add flavors.
http://theanswerbrewpub.com/
Man, I went back when I visited Stone. One of my good friends still lives in RVA and is waaaaay into beer. That place was incredible. I don't think they were brewing their own at the time tho.
I know. I can't not order the bun chicken noodle bowl. It's ridiculous.
Partial to Iron Horse (particularly Irish Death) when I'm in a non-scotch mood. But yeah - not man enough for the bitter IPA stuff.
@doug said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Partial to Iron Horse (particularly Irish Death) when I'm in a non-scotch mood. But yeah - not man enough for the bitter IPA stuff.
You gotta do Dogfish Head's 120 Minute IPA at least once.
@peam said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@doug said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Partial to Iron Horse (particularly Irish Death) when I'm in a non-scotch mood. But yeah - not man enough for the bitter IPA stuff.
You gotta do Dogfish Head's 120 Minute IPA at least once.
Agreed. I generally don't like IPAs, but Dog Fish Head seems to have more carbonation in their IPAs, and they taste good to me.
I'll be honest. Today was a fuck of a rough day, so tonight I'm sippin shots of tequila. And it's goooood.
Friend of mine owns Sound Brewery in Seattle, so I highly recommend his product. Also it's good product. Also also I've been drinking this Gosling's Black Rum lately because my local Rite Aid has it deeply discounted. For the price of the bottle ($14.99 on sale from 19.99 here), it's damn good tasting and pretty high quality comparatively.
Aw yus
@flimbo said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Friend of mine owns Sound Brewery in Seattle, so I highly recommend his product. Also it's good product. Also also I've been drinking this Gosling's Black Rum lately because my local Rite Aid has it deeply discounted. For the price of the bottle ($14.99 on sale from 19.99 here), it's damn good tasting and pretty high quality comparatively.
Dark and Stormys are pretty good.
@taernath said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Someone recommend a bourbon to me, I'm in an experimentation phase and about to finish off the handle I have.
Jim Beam Apple. I had a couple in Seattle and they were very good.
@eric said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@taernath said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Someone recommend a bourbon to me, I'm in an experimentation phase and about to finish off the handle I have.
Jim Beam Apple. I had a couple in Seattle and they were very good.
That's a liqueur!
For many years I have had a drink of choice constructed from:
The Tacotini!
Recently I developed an alternative. Substitute this beer for the Sobe:
And substitute McCormick "Perfect Pinch" Cajun Seasoning.
.
In this variant, the seasoning stays at the top instead of sinking to the bottom, which helps distribute it more evenly through the period of drinking.
@taernath said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Someone recommend a bourbon to me, I'm in an experimentation phase and about to finish off the handle I have.
I'm a fan of Woodford Reserve, Four Roses single barrel, and Knob Creek single barrel. Knob Creek's regular bourbon is good too.
If you're feeling like a baller, pick up a bottle of Blanton's Single Barrel.
@taernath said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@eric said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@taernath said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Someone recommend a bourbon to me, I'm in an experimentation phase and about to finish off the handle I have.
Jim Beam Apple. I had a couple in Seattle and they were very good.
That's a liqueur!
70 proof though
@eric said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
70 proof though
That's 35% ABV. Bourbons need to be 40%.
@peam Thanks for those recommendations, I've done both Knob Creeks but I'll try the others.
pear vodka and soda with a splash of sours. Most refreshing summer drink ever.
Tonight (viva la weekend) I'm doing Jim Beam Apple shots, jaeger with white chocolate liqueur (delicious), and the wife is making up some Irish Car Bombs for later.
Something called a "boatslip punch" in P-Town. Not sure what's in it, but it turns out they pour a shot of 151 down the straw after the drink is finished.
I had two. Weeeee.
Pendleton Whiskey. For when you want that good ole western feel in a Canadian whiskey for twice the price.
@taernath said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
Someone recommend a bourbon to me, I'm in an experimentation phase and about to finish off the handle I have.
You inspired me.
Zubrowka + San Pellegriono orange + Lacroix Lime over ice.
update. Had three. V hungover. Stupid past me
@eric said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
For many years I have had a drink of choice constructed from:
- 1 measure Wolfschmidt or equivalent Vodka (plastic bottle A MUST)
- 3 measures Sobe 0 Calorie Life Water (preferably Fuji Apple Pear)
- between one third and one half of one pinch of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (Mild)
The Tacotini!
Recently I developed an alternative. Substitute this beer for the Sobe:
And substitute McCormick "Perfect Pinch" Cajun Seasoning.
.
In this variant, the seasoning stays at the top instead of sinking to the bottom, which helps distribute it more evenly through the period of drinking.
This sounds disgusting.
@maetriks said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@eric said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
For many years I have had a drink of choice constructed from:
- 1 measure Wolfschmidt or equivalent Vodka (plastic bottle A MUST)
- 3 measures Sobe 0 Calorie Life Water (preferably Fuji Apple Pear)
- between one third and one half of one pinch of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (Mild)
The Tacotini!
Recently I developed an alternative. Substitute this beer for the Sobe:
And substitute McCormick "Perfect Pinch" Cajun Seasoning.
.
In this variant, the seasoning stays at the top instead of sinking to the bottom, which helps distribute it more evenly through the period of drinking.
This sounds disgusting.
I concur.
Also, this weekend was a mistake.
@maetriks try it and see :D
I have been a life long lover of all things beer, but I have to say I am really enjoying a nice thick Cabernet lately.
@parkbandit said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I have been a life long lover of all things beer, but I have to say I am really enjoying a nice thick Cabernet lately.
I just cannot get myself to like wine. Doesn't mean I won't drink it if that's all I've got on hand, but I won't like it. Won't stop me from killing the bottle though. :(
A nice summer drink I invented last week: make yourself a gin and tonic, except use lemon instead of lime, add a few muddled leaves of mint and a mint sprig. Presto.
For those of us who live where rhubarb grows: pickle some, this stuff is gold. Make whatever drink you want, add rhubarb, pickled or unpickled. Muddle it if you don't pickle it especially, and maybe add some simple syrup to moderate the tartness.
Also, I was at the Surly brewery last night. Amazes me how many people they can pack into that place on a Monday night. They are printing money there, and the beer is still great. Were probably 700 people there.
I just learned about 20 minutes ago through trial and error that root beer and rum is better than rum and coke.
i've never had root beer or coke
@flimbo said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I just learned about 20 minutes ago through trial and error that root beer and rum is better than rum and coke.
Why not just try hard Root Beer?
@parkbandit said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@flimbo said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I just learned about 20 minutes ago through trial and error that root beer and rum is better than rum and coke.
Why not just try hard Root Beer?
I'd imagine it's like a pre-made margarita mix. It's just not the same unless you mix it yourself.
I'm doing Absolut Wild Tea flavored with coke right now, cranberry juice is better but it's still pretty good
@archigeek said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
For those of us who live where rhubarb grows: pickle some, this stuff is gold. Make whatever drink you want, add rhubarb, pickled or unpickled. Muddle it if you don't pickle it especially, and maybe add some simple syrup to moderate the tartness.
I saw some rhubarb stuff in the craft beer section of my local liquor store. Not sure if it was an IPA or whatever, but it struck me as odd.
@viekn said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@parkbandit said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@flimbo said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
I just learned about 20 minutes ago through trial and error that root beer and rum is better than rum and coke.
Why not just try hard Root Beer?
I'd imagine it's like a pre-made margarita mix. It's just not the same unless you mix it yourself.
It's just different. It's not a rum and root beer product, it's a craft beer that uses very little taste in the beer process (mostly malted barley) and then instead of hops and other typical craft beer additives, they add the vanilla and sarsaparilla for the root beer flavor.
Most have the same type of alcohol content that craft beer has.
@taernath said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
@archigeek said in Shawty, what you sippin'?:
For those of us who live where rhubarb grows: pickle some, this stuff is gold. Make whatever drink you want, add rhubarb, pickled or unpickled. Muddle it if you don't pickle it especially, and maybe add some simple syrup to moderate the tartness.
I saw some rhubarb stuff in the craft beer section of my local liquor store. Not sure if it was an IPA or whatever, but it struck me as odd.
I had a rhubarb wheat ale that was pretty tasty. More like a sour than a typical ale though.
@archigeek Let me know if you ever want to hit up Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub.
@naamit The food is pretty decent there and t he beverages aren't bad. Maybe the next gather should be there.
@archigeek Good call. It shall be done! :>
Seagram's Apple
I had some Crown Apple when I was out of town because I wanted Jim Beam Apple and they were out and it was very nice, and Seagram's is way cheaper so I went with that for a bottle.
It's apple! It's whiskey(?)! It's good!
and i made nachos!