Community Forums => I'M BACK => Topic started by: Stratos on October 14, 2010, 01:57:32 AM
Title: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on October 14, 2010, 01:57:32 AM
I'm fond of Pyramid brand brews. I especially like their Apricot Ale. Just tried their Fall seasonal red ale and I'm liking that too.
The one I'm really looking to try is known as Men's Room Original Red. It's named after a local radio show in the Seattle area.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: King of Twitch on October 14, 2010, 02:00:07 AM
I'd drink too if I had that avatar.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 14, 2010, 02:48:45 AM
I'm a big fan of the Southern Tier Brewing Company, which is based a bit north of here in Lakewood, NY. I think I've liked everything of theirs I've tried, and am in fact drinking a bottle of Southern Tier 422 as I'm typing this post.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stogi on October 14, 2010, 06:41:16 PM
Bell's is probably my favorite brewing company. Two hearted ale is delicious.
Stratos, if you like apricot ale (which is too apricot-y for me), try Magic Hat: Number 9. It's delicious but not too fruity. It's a perfect lunch beer.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on October 15, 2010, 04:23:48 AM
I used to not like beer until I tried that apricot ale. It turned out to be a 'gateway beer' for me and now I drink and enjoy all manners of drinks. Though part of the issue may have been me only trying cheap beer before then. I'll look into Magic Hat.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Mop it up on October 17, 2010, 11:44:21 PM
I like Guinness and Harp.
Cheap beer is what you drink to keep your buzz going, it isn't what you start with. Even then, I still refuse to drink Budweiser, it is never tolerable.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 18, 2010, 12:21:46 AM
Cheap beer is what you drink to keep your buzz going, it isn't what you start with. Even then, I still refuse to drink Budweiser, it is never tolerable.
I was at a party Friday night and said I'd rather not drink than drink Budweiser, which got some interesting responses. Luckily, the bar we were at had a pretty good microbrew selection, of which I proceeded to try as many as I could. If I'd realized how much they had I wouldn't have had that scotch, it just ended up slowing me down at the end.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on October 18, 2010, 03:29:32 AM
What sort of responses did you get?
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_Karl on October 18, 2010, 01:32:08 PM
If you can get it in your area, Dogfish Head Burton Baton is heavenly. It's a mixed brew of 90 Minute IPA and an English Strong Ale. Too good for words.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 18, 2010, 03:15:27 PM
Mostly people were surprised, taken aback that I would care that much, and a few people seemed to look down on me for it for being a snob, though they of course didn't come out and say it.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: vudu on October 19, 2010, 01:47:47 PM
I look down on you for being a snob.
I love good beer, but I'm not above drinking Miller Lite when the occasion calls for it.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 19, 2010, 08:08:52 PM
No occasion calls for that.
EDIT:
I'm relaxing right now listening to RFN 215 and drinking a Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. Our very own Pale turned me on to it, and while it's fairly expensive, it is very, very good.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_Karl on October 19, 2010, 11:18:28 PM
You shouldn't drink beers brewed by Miller-Coors or InBev (which owns Anheuser-Busch, among many others) - they cheapen the beer industry by promoting fast food products like Miller Lite. Support your local craft breweries!
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: that Baby guy on October 19, 2010, 11:21:22 PM
Kraft breweries?
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on October 20, 2010, 12:55:27 AM
Mac N Cheese flavored beer?...
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: vudu on October 20, 2010, 02:39:11 PM
I'd say that party you were at on Friday night called for it.
They had Southern Tier Pumking on tap and a wide selection of craft beer in bottles; the whole Budweiser thing I mentioned just came up in conversation.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Mop it up on October 21, 2010, 02:26:12 AM
It isn't my fault that the mere taste of Budweiser makes me want to hurl. I can stomach Miller Lite and Coors Lite, but that's about it.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on October 21, 2010, 04:44:52 AM
They had Southern Tier Pumking on tap and a wide selection of craft beer in bottles; the whole Budweiser thing I mentioned just came up in conversation.
Pardon my saying so, but I don't think you're going to the right kind of college parties.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 21, 2010, 04:06:54 PM
It wasn't a college party; it was a retirement party for a family friend being held at a bar.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 21, 2010, 09:37:38 PM
That family friend didn't happen to be retiring from the local Budweiser plant now was he?
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 22, 2010, 06:11:15 PM
That family friend didn't happen to be retiring from the local Budweiser plant now was he?
No, he's actually a beer snob too and was a big part of me becoming one.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Halbred on October 22, 2010, 06:24:47 PM
The Missus likes her Alaska Amber summer ales.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: apdude on October 22, 2010, 06:32:46 PM
Picked up a 6 pack of Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Summer Solstice Beer (I know it's fall already) at Bev Mo! It was great, and even non-beer drinkers will like it since it's not bitter or hoppy or anything people usually complain about. The label mentions there is a winter solstice beer as well, hope to check that one out.
Note: Not sure if it's available outside of Northern CA.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Mop it up on October 22, 2010, 07:24:16 PM
It's easy to stomach lite beer; it doesn't really have a taste, so it doesn't really taste bad.
Though that's generally true, there are still some that somehow manage to taste like mud, such as Bud Light and Natural Light.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_Karl on October 22, 2010, 09:53:56 PM
Had a Lobster Lovers Beer with lunch today. It's a great Lithuanian beer that pairs well with meals (especially sandwiches, chicken and the like). For those of you who don't like the bite of a stronger beer, get the Blue Label version. It's got a great estery taste and goes down smooth.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 21, 2010, 02:26:59 PM
To help me endure the horrible book I had to read last night, I was drinking Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. I'm not a connoisseur of scotch like I am with beer, but I thought it was pretty damn good.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on December 21, 2010, 02:30:10 PM
I can't stand beer, every brand I have tried tastes nasty (especially Heineken, tastes like piss). I am not much of a drinker, although I do like a Blue Sapphire (1 oz. of Blue Curacao and 7 Oz. of cranberry juice).
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Caterkiller on December 21, 2010, 03:59:19 PM
Hate all forms of alchohol! Got drunk for the first time, said something I shouldn't have said and now i'm paying for it. Can't wait to look back on this post and go "that wasn't nearly as bad as I thought"
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 21, 2010, 04:06:43 PM
I don't usually like to get drunk (save for special occasions such as the upcoming New Year's); I drink this stuff because I like how it tastes. If they made non-alcoholic beer as good as the stuff my snobbish taste likes, I'd drink it.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: ThePerm on December 23, 2010, 12:52:13 AM
hmm Booze
things i like
beers
Guinness Old Viscocity Papst for parties
hard liquor Southern Comfort Jaeger Jack Daniels Tequila Bacardi Rum
other alcoholic beverages Woodchuck Hard Apple Cider Sake Irish Car Bombs Sake Bombs Long Island Ice Teas
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: bustin98 on December 23, 2010, 02:31:55 PM
My wife is fun only when she's drunk. I got her drunk last night on rum and pepsi (she don't like coke). We had fun :D You're lucky I'm sparing the details...
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: ThePerm on December 23, 2010, 02:39:04 PM
do any of the details contain the word "dungeon"?
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 23, 2010, 06:08:33 PM
Right now I'm drinking a Phin & Matt's Extraordinary Ale, probably my second favorite Southern Tier beer. Later tonight I intend to go out and get some more beer for the holidays, and I'm planning on picking up a six pack of Great Lakes Brewing Company's Burning River Pale Ale, which I had while doing some Christmas shopping at the restaurant/bar at the mall that I found out has a surprisingly good beer selection.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 28, 2010, 04:33:42 AM
This is a must see.... and one day in person. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiu_IX14wLI&
Perfectly poured beer, everytime.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on December 28, 2010, 07:36:46 AM
Wow. I want one. I'd like to get a close look at the cups. How can it go in the bottom?
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 28, 2010, 07:41:03 AM
As a beer snob, I find that video appalling.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on December 28, 2010, 07:43:06 AM
What if it was a better type of beer? I personally would only stock mine with quality local brews. I hate the big name crap.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 28, 2010, 08:06:38 AM
It'd still be plastic cups, which are just wrong.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: Stratos on December 28, 2010, 08:08:45 AM
True. Maybe they will come up with some real glasses that have the bottom filling tech? I'd like to try and get it in my store some day (when I get my own restaurant) but I would never serve customers in plastic cups.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 28, 2010, 09:07:18 AM
I hate it when you're at a bar or shitty restaurant like TGI Friday's and the bartender does dumb ass stuff like tap the keg before the glass is under it and then let the glass overflow and stuff like that. Pouring beer from a tap (properly) is incredibly easy, but they always do stupid "tricks" and **** it up.
Title: Re: The Booze Thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 28, 2010, 01:04:08 PM
This product makes it har to not pour a perfect beer.
http://www.grinonindustries.com/mag.htm
the tech is pretty simple too, but be careful where you set your cup down when it's full.
