Beverages

ddrueding said:
Everyone has been talking about whiskey, so I figured I would try some. I bought a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black (12yr) and am trying it straight, rocks, and water-back (or however you call it). All of them make me do that head-shaking thing that sorority girls get teased for. More details to come.
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DD: Black Label is for desperate times (or when the wallet is thin). When I have it, it feels like pesticide to me. Try masking it with cold soda.
 
Jamba Juice is nice. I'm not PUI, as I could barely finish a single drink. I'm not sure what you guys were going on about, this stuff is crap. I'm going back to my Vodka. If my choice is wrong enough to completely miss the flavor, let me know and I will try something else.
 
ddrueding said:
oops. missed the page wrap. What would you guys recommend?
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French...quality Champagne, hard liquor is for old farts (but never mind that Jay-Z has a new fav; Cristal still tickles the palate of most impressionable females worldwide ;)...and that's far more important than any mixed hard liquor drink, IMHO and also that of AMC's auction president in his tasting notes here: Chinese babes prefer Cristal jtr "Shanghai Nights" ;) ).
The 1999 Cristal was extra special, extraordinary in its combination of elegance and power. Its flavors were crisp, clean and intense, long and stylish with superb acidity that did not get in the way of the purity and style of the wine. It was integrated despite its extraordinary length. Its aromas of lightly toasted bread, corn and minerals danced around our table aptly with all the young ladies the Champagne seemed to attract. I love it when that happens. We danced the night away, so I was able to skip the morning workout (97).
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Btw, I'm young at heart...you know, no hard liquor for me since I typically throw up after drinking it. Then again, Krug has a new single vineyard Pinot Noir based Champagne for $3k, lol.

Check out all the alcoholics on Macrumors, who would have known? (I would have thought all those creative types smoke primo weed and do the best hallucinagenic drugs...guess I was wrong :D).

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=127267&highlight=sex+liable

Oops, never mind, that's from my browser history file, was meant for Merc ;) (must be that wine I bought at TJ's earlier tonight).


How to hide porn on an iPod touch/iPhone
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=370793

ah crap, now how did that happen, yet another thread for Merc :p.

From the "Picture Gallery" forum on MR, all a bunch of lushes, 125 posts and still going.

Post your favourite drinks! Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=400716
 
Tried some Samuel Adams tonight. O.K., but if that's one of your better ones... The hops tasted almost like a good Pils, but its a lager. The after taste is similar to Resch's draught in Aus--which would be my pick of tap beers. The problem with Resch's is that it is either good or bad, depending upon how much is sold. There is no in between with it.

Back to the product of Mr. Adams and that hoppy taste. I'd rather have a nice Pilsener like Schwelmer instead, or even Labatt Blue.
 
Unfortunatly, here in the US the beer manufactures have been watering down the beers and making them sweeter for the last 25-30 years. If you could have tasted any of the beers from the 1950'-1960's, you would know what I mean.
So now that everyone is conditioned to beer flavoured water, a true full flavoured, full bodied beer is considered "too hoppy". The latest buzzword for beer, kinda like "proactive" in offices. ( no offense to LiamC intended ).

And just what the hell is "light beer"? Even more water. This was a marketing ploy to get more women to drink beer. Might as well drink 3.2 beer or 'near beer'.
Last week I had the pleasure of dinking a half pint of Guiness(sp?) Stout.
A real man's beer. :thumbleft:

Bozo :joker:
 
Funny. I like Guinness and other stouts as well as all the ales (particularly english brown ales) I've tried. But I don't like very hoppy beers.
 
Samuel Adams Boston lager it is then. As for the reference, I mean compared my usual Australian lagers--James Boags being the pick. The good Aussie lagers* would balance the hops with more bitterness, and this is perhaps what I object to in the SABL, it's seems a touch too sweet for my taste. Having said that, it is a miles better beer than Miller GD :)


*Fosters, Victoria Bitter or any of the other commercial bulk goops do not qualify for the term good, and a few push the boundaries of even being called beer
 
LiamC said:
Having said that, it is a miles better beer than Miller GD :)
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Bozo said:
Piss is better than Miller GD.
Bozo :joker:
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Miller GD is great if you're _really_ hungover. I find it washes the hangover taste right out of your mouth. I don't know if that's a complement... Anyway, I like to have a couple on hand if it was a tough night.

They only thing that matches Miller GD in that regard, IMO, is a good caesar - which takes way more work. Kilkenny's actually pretty good there too I suppose - a little intense maybe. There's definitely no trend that I can pinpoint here; some things just work well in that particular situation.
 
LiamC said:
Samuel Adams Boston lager it is then. As for the reference, I mean compared my usual Australian lagers--James Boags being the pick. The good Aussie lagers* would balance the hops with more bitterness, and this is perhaps what I object to in the SABL, it's seems a touch too sweet for my taste. Having said that, it is a miles better beer than Miller GD :)


*Fosters, Victoria Bitter or any of the other commercial bulk goops do not qualify for the term good, and a few push the boundaries of even being called beer
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http://www.bevmo.com/productlist.asp?No=30&N=168+41+4294956624&Nr=Store:99&area=beer

Coopers extra strong vintage, with a few years on it to smooth it out:drinka:

But in the heat of summer, I prefer something a bit more 'crisp' with less body...but still with good texture of being unfiltered: Coopers Sparkling Ale
 
Hmmm...Never had a hangover. Even back in my drinking days. I've driven the porcelain bus a few times, but never had the headache or wiped out feeling the next day. But, that was a lonnnggg time ago. Don't think I want to go down that road now.

Bozo :joker:
 
Yeah, I've never had a hangover either despite having some of the attendant effects. I have awoken in very odd places but no hangover.

For us domestics I like Michelob, particularly Amber Bock.

Liam, perhaps I'm not understanding what you have written but it is the hops that has the bitterness. More hoppy= more bitter.
 
If I ever get there, I will try to remember all these brand names and get one of each from the grocery and try them out.

We have very few beers here. The best selling one is San Miguel Pale Pilsen. And the next best selling one claims it has San Miguel's taste at a lower price. The next best selling one is still more of the same taste but with a greater kick.
 
Howell said:
Yeah, I've never had a hangover either despite having some of the attendant effects. I have awoken in very odd places but no hangover.

For us domestics I like Michelob, particularly Amber Bock.

Liam, perhaps I'm not understanding what you have written but it is the hops that has the bitterness. More hoppy= more bitter.
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I'd agree with you H, but I can only report what I taste. Given the amount of hops flavour, I'd expect SABL to be more bitter than it tastes. But it's almost as if they added some sugar to boost the alcohol. I'm not saying that's what they did, just trying to account for the taste...
 
Oh, tried Chimay blue. Do try it. Yummy but $$$.

I'll have to track down that Coopers you mentioned Udaman
 
Kudos to DrunkenBastard. Finished a bottle of Tanqueray the other night, and as it's stinking hot, I thought I'd try some Bombay Sapphire tonight. Man is that good! Tonic, ice and a couple of slices of ripe lime. Definitely hits the spot. Cheers DB.
 
It took me a couple of months :) One or two here and there. A whole bottle of spirits these days would take me out of action for three days :/
 
I drank a whole 2L bottle of diet Coke. That is enough beverage for me. :)
 
LiamC said:
Kudos to DrunkenBastard. Finished a bottle of Tanqueray the other night, and as it's stinking hot, I thought I'd try some Bombay Sapphire tonight. Man is that good! Tonic, ice and a couple of slices of ripe lime. Definitely hits the spot. Cheers DB.
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No worries mate. I was just having a sip of it today, what with the snow and all.
 
time said:
Lunch-only beer policy prompts Carlsberg strike

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"Carlsberg's truck drivers joined the strike in sympathy - even though they are exempt from the new rules, Bekke said. The truck drivers are permitted to bring three beers from the canteen because they often don't have time to have lunch there."

*Mind boggles

Imagining Carlsberg truck driving getting pulled over by police:

How are we doing today Sir?

Not too bad officer.

Have you been drinking today?

Yes, but I've only had two of my three beers for lunch, bloody deliveries are a bitch today. Just finishing this one now, that's why I crossed the double white line.

Ah, very well Sir, please be more careful in the future, carry on.

Denmark is looking good.

Re: drinky interlocks, do you have to re-blow after a period of time? They must have thought of people getting their sober friends to blow to activate and then drive off drunk by themselves.
 
The ones I've head of only needs a blow before you can start the vehicle... But they aren't allowed to drink beer while driving anyway, so it should be fine. At least in theory.

Anyway, I don't think it's any worse than in some South European countries where it's pretty common to drink a bottle of wine to lunch.
 
In Nepal it is legal to DUI; even falling down drunk. But if you get into an accident, it is considered your fault regardless of the circumstances.
 
I bought myself a bottle of Ardbeg 10 a couple of weekends ago. I've thought about it a few years now, but other whiskies has come in between - until now.

I can recommend it if you're into the peaty stuff.... It's super peaty but with a smooth and delicate finish, not at all as mischievous as the Laphroaig 10 that almost feels like a punch in the face (but the nicest punch in the face you can imagine...) It almost feels as sophisticated as the Bruichladdich 15, only more peaty. You can't even detect the alcohol taste even if it's bottled at 46%, just like any good whisky should be.
 
fb said:
I bought myself a bottle of Ardbeg 10 a couple of weekends ago. I've thought about it a few years now, but other whiskies has come in between - until now.

I can recommend it if you're into the peaty stuff.... It's super peaty but with a smooth and delicate finish, not at all as mischievous as the Laphroaig 10 that almost feels like a punch in the face (but the nicest punch in the face you can imagine...) It almost feels as sophisticated as the Bruichladdich 15, only more peaty. You can't even detect the alcohol taste even if it's bottled at 46%, just like any good whisky should be.
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Islay malts don't "punch you in the face"--well not only that. They then rip out your tongue, slice open your throat with adamantium claws and shit down your neck!

They then sew things back together again and pat you on the back. "have a nice day". It's a tonsil assault with an AK47, held by Arnie (think Eraser).

I guess I'm just too soft to drink Islay malts...
 
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After the first one, the second one is not so bad. I have no tonils. Perhaps that is a difference.:porc:
 
mubs said:
Had some pegs of Macallan 15 yr the other day. Really liked it. Smokey flavor.
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I think Macallan has a very special character, very complex taste. I've only tried the 12 and 18 Fine Oaks (the ones we usually find on the shelves here in Sweden.) The 12 was perhaps a bit harsh and the 18 was very complex but almost had too much fruit for my taste. It would be really interesting to try the 15, it might be the best balanced of the three (at least for my taste buds.)
 
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