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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:52 pm |
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Just purchased this as one of my libations for the New Year's Celebration...will try some tonight to test. It is Zaya Gran Reserva Rum (12 y/o)
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:34 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:05 pm |
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That looks good Zero...that should be smoooooooooooooooooth.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:48 pm |
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I have three additions to the beer list to recommend (in separate posts).
1) Hoegaarden (Original Belgian White Ale)
I'm a lager girl and not fond of ales, but this one is quite delicious. It's made with Coriander and Orange Peel, which I didn't think would do the beer justice, but it's tasty. My husband claims that it doesn't have the "bitter" after taste that normal beers have.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:53 pm |
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2) 1664 Blanc by Kronenbourg It is a flavoured wheat beer with a fresh & fruity taste to it. Tasty, smooth beer and there is a pleasant fruity kick to it for the after taste. *Warning* Careful you americans, this beer punches in with 5% alcohol content
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:00 am |
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3) Unfortunately, I don't have a picture or a specific description of this next beer, but it's the best beer that I have ever tasted. I ordered it at a restaurant in town called New Asian Village (they have 250 different beers in stock plus all their other alcohol). It's an Indian lager called Mari. It has the crispness and a delicious balance of a cider (think of the kind with alcohol, not apple "juice") and yet it has a smooth refreshing taste of beer as well. I'll see what I can do to find out more because it is absolutely worth a taste!
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:29 am |
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Orvie wrote: 3) Unfortunately, I don't have a picture or a specific description of this next beer, but it's the best beer that I have ever tasted. I ordered it at a restaurant in town called New Asian Village (they have 250 different beers in stock plus all their other alcohol). It's an Indian lager called Mari. It has the crispness and a delicious balance of a cider (think of the kind with alcohol, not apple "juice") and yet it has a smooth refreshing taste of beer as well. I'll see what I can do to find out more because it is absolutely worth a taste! are you sure you've got the name right? i searched high and low and there's nothing by that name. is it a lager from india or an IPA? I found a list of Indian beers but couldn't find anything close to Mari.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:51 pm |
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Orvie wrote: 3) Unfortunately, I don't have a picture or a specific description of this next beer, but it's the best beer that I have ever tasted. I ordered it at a restaurant in town called New Asian Village (they have 250 different beers in stock plus all their other alcohol). It's an Indian lager called Mari. It has the crispness and a delicious balance of a cider (think of the kind with alcohol, not apple "juice") and yet it has a smooth refreshing taste of beer as well. I'll see what I can do to find out more because it is absolutely worth a taste! found it! (i think) It's from Pakistan not India. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/8241511/Pakistan-brewerys-beer-battle-with-India.htmlhttp://www.murreebrewery.com/beers.html
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:09 am |
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I'm going to call them and see if I can find out over the phone. If that doesn't work, then I'll be there on Valentine's day with the family, so I'll be hunting for it then as well.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:57 am |
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what i had tonight: it was AMAZING!!
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:15 am |
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Picked me up a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel a few weeks back...it pretty much Jack Daniels on steroids!
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:10 pm |
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Al Fire 101 wrote: Picked me up a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel a few weeks back...it pretty much Jack Daniels on steroids! whoooooooo...might have to get that for my dad sometime...he likes bourbon.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:44 pm |
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found this thought i'd share
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:17 am |
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This thread better get some great drunken updates this Saturday. I've got a couple more reviews coming in and they are fricken fantastic and like nothing you've ever treated your tastebuds to before!
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:23 am |
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nice!
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:21 am |
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Beers with balls! Yep, these two beers are irish and they actually do have balls. The ball is called a floating wigdet and it activates once you open your can. Beware that although it delivers a great foamy head, I'd recommend opening this up over your sink. The obvious recommendation for an Irish beer is Guinness Draught. I doubt I have to say much about the bitterness of this beer, but the widget inside of the can (not sure if they do the same in bottles) does make it a lot smoother. The other beer is Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale. It's like a lighter version of Guinness. The foam is plentiful and really does make if feel, well, creamy. The taste is not strong at all in this one, so it's worth a try. It's not something I would get again, but it is an alternative for special occasions like today because it's a very light and smooth Guiness-alternative. Again, open this over the sink because the widget foams a LOT!
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:43 am |
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I've always felt Guinness literally tastes better the closer you are to Ireland. I think it doesn't travel as well as other drinks, I have no idea why though.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:14 am |
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Next up are these two beers, which don't have balls, but they'll assault your tastebuds with unique flavours and then kick your ass. Just because. First up, is Heartstopper Hot Chocolate Stout. I've tried other beers with mention of chocolate, but was always disappointed. This beer does not disappoint. At all. It's bursting with delicious chocolate flavour as soon as it's in your mouth and has a wicked kick, thanks to cayenne in the ingredient list, after you drink it down. It's too bad that we don't have much snow here anymore because this would be my "hot chocolate" after skiing, tobagganing, etc. At 7.5% alcohol, drink responsibly. Next up on the list of unusual but very tasty beers is Blackheart Oatmean Stout by Nelson Brewing Company. It's got a good smoked flavour and scent to it, like being at a camp fire. Nothing strong tasting in this one, but it's still unusually tasty. It has a 5.7% alcohol content and I'd love to drink this while eating homemade Maple-Bacon marshmallows at the campfire this year.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:15 am |
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I've been a big fan of Kilkenny since I had it on a trip to Ireland a few years ago. Like Guinness, it's a bit better over there, but still decent here. Even made a side trip to Canada to get some a couple years ago before they started distributing it again here in the States. This one is in my top 10, and almost always has a presence in the beer fridge...
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:49 pm |
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Wow, my "top 5" list is going to have to change to my "top 10" list. Here's another fantastic beer to add to the collection. It's dark; it's smooth, it really does have maple flavour to it! Maple Stout by Cannery Brewing
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 8:36 pm |
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I bought a bottle of whiskey and a bottle of whisky over the weekend. I have opened up the former so far and it is delectable, but still need to open up the latter. The first one I purchased was the Jameson 18 Year Old Limited Reserve and so far it is highly recommended. And the second one I purchased was the Royal Salute 21 Year Old. I will be opening it a little later this week, but am looking forward to it. It came with a nice wood lockbox so I'll take a picture of it since I couldn't find it on the internets along with a thumbs up or down when its opened.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 9:14 pm |
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Al Fire 101 wrote: I bought a bottle of whiskey and a bottle of whisky over the weekend. I have opened up the former so far and it is delectable, but still need to open up the latter. The first one I purchased was the Jameson 18 Year Old Limited Reserve and so far it is highly recommended. And the second one I purchased was the Royal Salute 21 Year Old. I will be opening it a little later this week, but am looking forward to it. It came with a nice wood lockbox so I'll take a picture of it since I couldn't find it on the internets along with a thumbs up or down when its opened. nice buys!
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 5:20 pm |
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I can attest to the fact that the Jameson's is awesome...very smooth drinking whiskey.
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:47 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Beer ME! ...(Whiskey Me, Drink Me, etc...) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:45 pm |
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Very SMOOOOOOOTH. Drank about 2 oz over Ice and now mixing about 3 more oz of it with Coke. So far, really good purchase.
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