Not much of a hard alcohol person myself, but would like to try some new stuff o'er everybody's recommendations. I usually drink beer mostly, Shock Top and Fat Tire is my favorite.
Saturday was Oronoco Fazenda Reserva Rum and Rare Breed Barrel Proof WT .
About to kick the day ( morning ) off with some Woodford Reserve , well just a splash as we begin preparations for the dinner circuit today LOL ...... hey its 5: 00 o'clock somewhere right ???
I am drinking one of the best IPA's I have ever had. Made by Stone Brewing Co, it is called the Ruination IPA. VERY NICE beer. Fairly pricey but super nice. Even the bottle is impressive.
I am drinking one of the best IPA's I have ever had. Made by Stone Brewing Co, it is called the Ruination IPA. VERY NICE beer. Fairly pricey but super nice. Even the bottle is impressive.
Stone is an amazing brewery. For Christmas my gf gave me 2 bottles of their 15th Anniv. IBIPA. It is amazing stuff.
I am drinking one of the best IPA's I have ever had. Made by Stone Brewing Co, it is called the Ruination IPA. VERY NICE beer. Fairly pricey but super nice. Even the bottle is impressive.
Stone is an amazing brewery. For Christmas my gf gave me 2 bottles of their 15th Anniv. IBIPA. It is amazing stuff.
I like Stone's stuff. I always have a bottle or two of Arrogant B.astard sitting around the house. I like how the forum starred it the first time
Rasch came by this weekend and brought Brooklyn Black Ops. Interesting stout - hints of dry cocoa, earth and bourbon with a very dry, champagne-like finish and texture. I shared my Imperial Storm Trooper Stout - not a bad stout but I wasn't completely blown away. Had a few others and finally finished up with what I called "A Night In Cuba" - Cuban Manhattan made with Appleton 12 year rum, Maraschino Cherry Juice, Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters, infused with vanilla pipe tobacco. Turned out to be a nice holiday drink with lots of cinnamon and spice from the bitters. Went nicely with a Forbidden X (gifted one to Josh and smoked one myself). Thanks again to Josh for sharing the Black Ops and taking my girl and I out to dinner. A true brother.
Christmas Eve, I popped a Bruery 4 Calling Birds - nice dark ale, good spice profile - my only complaint is that it already tasted slightly oxidized or metallic.
Last night I made my latest creation for a few friends: "The Bitter Saint"
1/4oz Angostura Bitters
1.5oz Dark Rum
1oz Benedictine
1/2oz Simple Syrup
1/4oz Lemon Juice
Lemon Peel
I am drinking one of the best IPA's I have ever had. Made by Stone Brewing Co, it is called the Ruination IPA. VERY NICE beer. Fairly pricey but super nice. Even the bottle is impressive.
Stone is an amazing brewery. For Christmas my gf gave me 2 bottles of their 15th Anniv. IBIPA. It is amazing stuff.
I like Stone's stuff. I always have a bottle or two of Arrogant B.astard sitting around the house. I like how the forum starred it the first time
Don't think I've ever had a Stone brew I didn't like. Well maybe last year's Vertical Epic. Weird...they got the crazy idea to put some of the CA grapes from the harvest in it...maybe it'll age well and be good when it's supposed to be next year.
A bit more pricey than even the Ruination IPA, but try Oaked Arrogant Bas.tard. Incredible.
I am drinking one of the best IPA's I have ever had. Made by Stone Brewing Co, it is called the Ruination IPA. VERY NICE beer. Fairly pricey but super nice. Even the bottle is impressive.
Stone is an amazing brewery. For Christmas my gf gave me 2 bottles of their 15th Anniv. IBIPA. It is amazing stuff.
I like Stone's stuff. I always have a bottle or two of Arrogant B.astard sitting around the house. I like how the forum starred it the first time
Don't think I've ever had a Stone brew I didn't like. Well maybe last year's Vertical Epic. Weird...they got the crazy idea to put some of the CA grapes from the harvest in it...maybe it'll age well and be good when it's supposed to be next year.
A bit more pricey than even the Ruination IPA, but try Oaked Arrogant Bas.tard. Incredible.
I will have to check to local joint out. I tell you what, the store I go to has the ability to get upwards of 2500 different types of beer. I got to meet the owner and she was super informative. I can wait to go back and give some more types of beer. Maybe I should try and hit as many different types of beer from as many countries as I can.
Hosted a beer tasting over the weekend and had about 15-20 people show up. Everyone brought something unique to the party and overall, we had a pretty crazy tasting. Here's the list:
Mikkeller Black Hole Barrel Aged Series (I picked these up at various stores over the last year) - included - original black hole, Rum Barrel, Tequila Barrel, Bourbon Barrel, Cognac Barrel, Red Wine Barrel and White Wine Barrel.
Founders Imperial Stout
Bourbon County 2011
Firestone Walker Parabola 2011
Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous
Great Divide Hibernation Ale
Innis & Gunn Highland Cask
Sam Adams 13th Hour
Dieu du Ciel P
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About to kick the day ( morning ) off with some Woodford Reserve , well just a splash as we begin preparations for the dinner circuit today LOL ...... hey its 5: 00 o'clock somewhere right ???
Sam Adams Winter Lager
Christmas Eve, I popped a Bruery 4 Calling Birds - nice dark ale, good spice profile - my only complaint is that it already tasted slightly oxidized or metallic.
Last night I made my latest creation for a few friends: "The Bitter Saint"
1/4oz Angostura Bitters
1.5oz Dark Rum
1oz Benedictine
1/2oz Simple Syrup
1/4oz Lemon Juice
Lemon Peel
A bit more pricey than even the Ruination IPA, but try Oaked Arrogant Bas.tard. Incredible.
Mikkeller Black Hole Barrel Aged Series (I picked these up at various stores over the last year) - included - original black hole, Rum Barrel, Tequila Barrel, Bourbon Barrel, Cognac Barrel, Red Wine Barrel and White Wine Barrel.
Founders Imperial Stout
Bourbon County 2011
Firestone Walker Parabola 2011
Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous
Great Divide Hibernation Ale
Innis & Gunn Highland Cask
Sam Adams 13th Hour
Dieu du Ciel P