B.A.R. Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I had "My Antonia" on Thanksgiving, and it was excellent! One of my favorite beers ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Fancy Free: 4:1 Bourbon to Maraschino (Maker's Mark and Luxardo, respectively), 1 dash each Angostura and orange bitters. Man, I love Luxardo maraschino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Finally got my hands on some Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout, and I've been enjoying it all weekend. We can usually get just about anything Lagunitas brews, but for some reason, the stout is hard to come by. It is the only one I will drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrXmus Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Since we're on a beer kick, I had a Ta Henket from Dogfish Head on Christmas. Wow, this is not a good beer. The nose is foul and the taste is better than the nose, but not something you want to go back to often. I can mark that I had it, but I won't be buying it again. Also, in the foul category, a friend brought a bottle of St. Michael's Chocolate Zinfandel wine. I should've known something was amiss when the ingredients were listed as "grape wine, natural flavors". The nose was pure fake chocolate smell and the taste was almost Manaschevitz with chocolate. I couldn't even drink it after trying to sip a few times. It got worse and worse. Thankfully, it was a 375ml bottle, but I still sent it back home with my buddy. I can't knock him, though, someone gave it to him. Thankfully, I topped the night off with Ramazzotti and all was well again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 1982 Trotanoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Last night: Hard Times Lager at $1.50 a mug. Still overpriced at that, but it's kind of a Tuesday night tradition for me - cheap beer, chili, then a night of Xbox with friends from college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I had "My Antonia" on Thanksgiving, and it was excellent! One of my favorite beers ever. My neighbor regifted a bottle of this to us before Christmas because he doesn't like beer. What food would go best with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Eberle Full Boar Red, as I'm severely craving red wine and it was that, another Mary-recommended red from Ace, or the Aramis 2007 cab sauvignon my boss' boss gave me for Christmas. And also because I'm googling for shotgun and pistol ammo and about to write an angry post on here, though those are completely separate activities and have no bearing on each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 '96 Pol Roger Rose '90 Mongeard Mugneret Richebourg '05 Realm The Absurd '86 Dunn Howell '86 Montrose Thanks for these great wines, Dad. 2011 was great. Happy New Year to all, and best wishes for 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Miller Lite and "Shine" whiskey, because I was watching "The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia", glad that they are not actually related to the White part of my family line, and figuring that's about as close as I can get to appropriate beverages without leaving my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Fancy Free: 4:1 Bourbon to Maraschino (Maker's Mark and Luxardo, respectively), 1 dash each Angostura and orange bitters. Man, I love Luxardo maraschino. I'm trying to embrace "real" cocktails more, especially those with bourbon. But, I still find straight liquor drinks to be a bit too strong for me. Anything non-alcoholic I could add to this to tone it down a bit for me for the time being? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 SodaStream stuff. Nifty device, I love the ease of carbonation and potential for crowd-pleasing beverages. But wowza I need to make my own flavors. The concentrates distract me with essence of boiled-down bleh. If I get hyper-motivated in the stevia, agave, or other simple syrup arena, I'll start a new thread on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 SodaStream stuff. My mom gave me more SodaStream stuff for Christmas. Haven't used mine in years. Especially since I got the iSi Twist 'n' Sparkle. You are right on the concentrates IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I'm trying to embrace "real" cocktails more, especially those with bourbon. But, I still find straight liquor drinks to be a bit too strong for me. Anything non-alcoholic I could add to this to tone it down a bit for me for the time being? Try making it a tall drink by adding soda. That would dilute the strength of the drink without changing the flavors (much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Try making it a tall drink by adding soda. That would dilute the strength of the drink without changing the flavors (much). Thanks, will try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Crispin natural hard apple cider. I'll be buying more of this from Rodman's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sotol Generaciones, distilled in Chihuahua from the sereque plant. Sort of like tequila or mezcal. Like drinking chimney smoke. Damn, it's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Not drinking it NOW, but last night I enjoyed a Terrapin Hopsecutioner with dinner, and then I drank my first 2012 Hopslam at home. Seems a little sweeter and less grapefruity than last year's version, but still yummy in my tummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Southern Tier chocolate imperial stout. Me thinks it is worth the hype. Thanks, will try that. I did try the Fancy Free (I used Knob Creek) with club soda. I tasted it first on its own and actually really appreciated the flavor of it, but after a few sips it was too much alcohol for me. Unfortunately while the club soda does tone down the alcohol it of course also mutes the flavors. I hope that someday I will enjoy stronger drinks like this more. I do really like the flavor of a lot of bourbon and rye whiskeys I've had, and of course I just love cocktails. I'll keep trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Larry's Beans Cowboy Blend, with a single clove slipped into the coffee grinder. A hint-o-spicy! And a nice lift to a beautiful morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy2009 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Founder's Breakfast Stout- a fantastic ride of chocolate, coffee hints of Sumatra and Kona, with abundance of flaked oats....delish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMVDining2 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Bell's Hopslam. Yes, this brew is overhyped but it's certainly delicious, especially if you're a hophead. Already buzzed since it's a whopping 10%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Miller Lite, in my mug from St. Maarten's Cafe. (Because I couldn't find Michelob Light.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hoegaarden & TJ's Bavarian hefeweizen (not nearly as good as any of the German hefeweizens I get at the class six, but I don't stop by TJs all that much, & I need to get something besides salsas & chocolate), & rum drinks, w/ different fruit juices & seltzer from my new soda stream-not all at once, of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Dogfish Indian brown ale. It was the best my crappy liquor store had to offer when I realized I needed to make an emergency trip to Lowe's (and an emergency trip to the liquor store as a result). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrXmus Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Bacon-infused Ancient Age Bourbon. I made a little to send to a bacon-obsessed friend. I can't say I'll do it again, but it's interesting and not as bacon-y as I thought it would be. I got the recipe from Food and Wine, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 St. Germain gin & tonic. How did I not discover St. Germain earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Owen Roe Ex Umbris Syrah straight off of the Fed Ex Ground truck from the Pacific Northwest-took a week. I had to find out if it survived the trip and.....yes, it did!!! (No real cold weather and I took a chance; I was thirsty, too) WS #25 of the year-a remarkable wine for $22 + shipping. I should make a correction here: in my original post I said that they winery still has some. A week ago they did. When, just now, I went onto their website to link it I noted they have sold out. Oops! Score: 93 Release Price: $24 Country: Washington Region: Washington Issue: Dec 15, 2011 Top 100: 2011, Rank: 25 Designation: Smart Buys Supple and round, this red is layered with plum, currant, sassafras, cream and spice flavors that keep sailing through the long, vivid finish. Shows style and grace to go with its undeniable power. Drink now through 2018. 4,982 cases made. –HS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 St. Germain gin & tonic. How did I not discover St. Germain earlier? It's the bartender's ketchup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 St. Germain gin & tonic. How did I not discover St. Germain earlier? It's lovely with Citadelle gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Well, hello! Guess what I found in the basement? Anchor's Christmas brew from 2010. It's still in decent shape, now that I've finally opened it, but I have no idea how long the remainder of the magnum will hold in the refrigerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 For the followup: I used about a quart of that Anchor Christmas brew in the brisket chili I made yesterday. The chili was awesome, if I do say so myself, and there's none of the beer left. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 It's the bartender's ketchup! I love this! 2 nights ago when I decided I wanted margaritas to go with my nachos and realized my simple syrup was nasty I decided I'd just throw some St. Germain in to sweeten it up. Success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrXmus Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm having The District, a cocktail from Jason Wilson's Spirits column Wednesday. It's frikkin' fantastic! In case you missed it: 1 1/2 oz rye 1 1/2 oz Domaine de Canton 3/4 oz lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 dast Fee Bros. bitters This is a really nice drink. The rye is still perceptible, the Fee Bros. adds a great spicy note and the Canton is just the right amount of sweetness for me to balance the substantial amount of lemon juice. Great cocktail. (Oh, and thanks to whomever invented the backspace button. I've used it too much while writing this quick note. Did I mention I've had two?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 '66 Chapoutier Hermitage Le Sizeranne '66 Revol Cote Rotie It's always great to eat at Bern's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 '66 Chapoutier Hermitage Le Sizeranne '66 Revol Cote Rotie It's always great to eat at Bern's. Any good? I need an <envy> emoticon> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Any good? I need an <envy> emoticon> They were both phenomenal - probably the best wines I've had in 2012. The Chapoutier was slightly better to my taste. Both criminally cheap, BTW. Those two followed a slightly maderized '68 Inglenook Cask and a stunning '68 Louis Martini Cab the night before. Tampa is horrible, but Bern's is a national treasure. Will be back for some burgs in two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 A gin gin mule. The mint is up, so mint cocktails are on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 2001 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Urziger Würzgarten [literally, "spice garden from the town of Urzig"] Riesling Auslese * (they made 1, 2, and 3-star versions this year based on ripeness levels) I cracked open my case of this recently, and could not resist going back for a return bottle. Drink now or in 30 years - you won't regret it either way. One of those wines that's so good it makes you sad you're not sharing it with someone (so if someone wants an eyedropper full, show up in the next 20 minutes with a thimble). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 A Royal Bermuda Yacht Club cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 A Jarritos Tamarind soda purchased at SFW. It is an odd flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Friday Night "Slushie": Red wine with lemonade and homemade apple soda over ice, with a splash of orange bitters. (not to be confused with a squishee) (or a slurpee) (or anything classy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 A cold this with a generous swath of this. Worth repeating often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Lots of Bell's Oberon on draft at Wilson Tavern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 A classic daiquiri bastardized to excellent effect with Barbancourt Blanc. I'll again make a plea to local purveyors to carry this excellent white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Mt Eden Chardonnay 2005 Santa Cruz Estate. As good as it gets from California IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 If the title of this thread were "What do you wish you were drinking right now?" my answer would be another glass of the "Nightmare" Yorkshire Porter from Hambleton Ales that they've got on cask now at Birch and Barley. Dang that was delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 A new concoction, don't know what to call it, but J. loves it and says it is his new summer drink instead of G&Ts: I came up with a name: Fauxjito Bacardi golden rum Canton ginger liqueur Simply Limeade fresh mint lime wedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Ginger ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Iced latte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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