Floyd Tatum Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 As much as I can get down my throat. Just kidding. Heineken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 I never liked Heineken but they IMO always had one of the coolest bottle labels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Tatum Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 11 hours ago, bill5 said: I never liked Heineken but they IMO always had one of the coolest bottle labels Yeah, I like Heineken's label too. However, I find the red star slightly disturbing: Heineken is Dutch, but that red star reminds me of Communist China. Here's an interesting article from 2017 about Heineken's red star label being banned in Hungary for being too communist or something. I don't think it actually happened... https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-heineken-redstar-idUSKBN16R17K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0Ampy0o Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Modelo Negre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 I've been getting into Chiantis lately. Finding some good ones pretty inexpensively too. God bless Total Wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 Tried a couple of 12-pack mixers lately which tbh I did not care for...one was Port City which is based out of Alexandria, VA, the other is Kona which based out of...no not Hawaii but New Hampshire Mostly weak beer and the flavors just did nothing for me. But this is how we learn, I don't want to get the same thing all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Port City Monumential IPA is a fantastic offering, IMNSHO. You should give it another try, or maybe that one wan't in the mix pack. I was lucky enough to hang out there at their brewery a few years back with Markyboard. It's typically available in bottles at Trader Joes in DC, and always available on draught at Ted's Montana Grill near my crib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 More importantly, since I haven't been to Dublin in 8 months, I visited Open Gate Brewery earlier today. Best pint of Guinness stout available this side of the Atlantic ocean . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Doerfler said: Port City Monumential IPA is a fantastic offering, IMNSHO. You should give it another try, or maybe that one wan't in the mix pack. I was lucky enough to hang out there at their brewery a few years back with Markyboard. It's typically available in bottles at Trader Joes in DC, and always available on draught at Ted's Montana Grill near my crib. Nope wasn't in the pack and i'm not in DC so might not be able to get that one, but keep in mind. Re Guinness I hear it's much stronger overseas than here...I wish they exported that version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 3 hours ago, bill5 said: Re Guinness I hear it's much stronger overseas than here...I wish they exported that version! your source is incorrect. All Guinness draught is brewed in Dublin, then shipped globally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 How disappointing... Speaking of disappointing, my last two adventures in beers I haven't tried haven't panned out. I tried a porter from a regional brewery which bills as "hints of chocolate and toffee"....right...it's like someone took a beer and melted an entire chocolate bar into it. Gross. Also tried New Belgium's "Voodoo Ranger" IPA and it's terrible...not at all hoppy and also a icky sweetness to it. Oh well live and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 A gift from a friend, the Mad Elf beer from Troegs brewery out of Hershey PA - cherry flavored beer. How this is a good idea I can't imagine. ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 For Father's Day I got a trio of Founders Porter, KBS Imperial Stout, and Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale. I love their Porter, the Dirty Bastard was also good, but the KBS is aged in Bourbon barrels and takes on way too much of that taste. You can't taste any of the coffee or chocolate that's added. Not a fan. Otherwise, I drink whatever dark beer I can find on sale. Recently it's been Shiner Bock and Yeungling Black & Tan. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 2:25 PM, Doerfler said: your source is incorrect. All Guinness draught is brewed in Dublin, then shipped globally But it does taste much better in Europe. Most likely because they drink so much of it, it's fresher. I also noticed that the head is a bit whiter over there than it is here. That may be a freshness issue, also. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Smirnoff citrus Vodka. Hmmm looks alot like water, especially when poured into a water bottle. How handy. 1 Quote FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Lobo Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 My fridge beer is Stella Artois. I like a good pilsner. In the SF Bay Area I get Trumer Pils at my local gig watering hole, and also Fort Point Kolsch. In wine, I drink French and Italian reds. As bill5 above, I'm grateful for Total Wine. For special sipping, it's Redbreast single pot still Irish Whiskey 1 Quote These are only my opinions, not supported by any actual knowledge, experience, or expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Wolters. Imported German pilsner. 20 bucks per case at my local Shopwrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 Speaking of Total Wine, my last few excusions: La Enfermera (Spain) - A good tempranillo. When I think of wine, I rarely think of Spain but that is changing; they are so consistent in their quality. Marchese di Borgosole (Italy) - Oh man this was good, very smooth. Went perfect with a steak. Beer wise I tried Lagunita's IPA. Solid enough beer, not amazing, wouldn't be my first choice, but no real complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 3/22/2023 at 6:56 PM, Floyd Tatum said: As much as I can get down my throat. Just kidding. Heineken. I'm not sure if I got some "bad" Heineken, or if my taste has changed. I used to love Heineken, but the last few times it has been weird-tasting. I'm not particularly picky about beer so this is a bit weird. Lately I'm cutting back on hard stuff and don't really like regular wine much. Solution--sake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Tatum Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 58 minutes ago, Stokely said: I'm not sure if I got some "bad" Heineken, or if my taste has changed. I used to love Heineken, but the last few times it has been weird-tasting. I'm not particularly picky about beer so this is a bit weird. I've gone off Heineken too. Lately I'm just drinking average Canadian beer - Molson's Canadian, which is fine as far as it goes (which is down my throat). Definitely not Bud Light. What I'd really like to drink is what's referred to as "real ale" - beer brewed the English way, served in an English pub, hand-drawn from a cask in the basement, totally natural, no artificial carbonation. I was in England in 1967, and was able to go to English pubs. That's what I really want, but I can't get it in North America. It's not a thing North Americans care about. Here, people think unusual craft beers are the pinnacle of achievement. Thing is, I don't know whether what I remember is real, or some kind of exaggeration my memory's come up with. I've learned that memories are not reliably accurate, which is why, before I die, I'd like to visit England again (my place of birth) and see if my memories are lying to me or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 21 hours ago, El Lobo said: My fridge beer is Stella Artois. I like a good pilsner. Same, although I rotate among Stella, Grolsch, Pilsner Urquell, and Peroni. What’s the best kind of beer? An open one. Quote "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Just got back from vacation in Utah and brought back some Polygamy Porter from Wasatch Brewery. Quite good. Quote Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stokely Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I wonder if I'd have the same reaction now, as there are breweries everywhere, but as a younger person I never drank much in the way of "fancy" beer. Rolling rock was fine and dandy, I just didn't pay much attention. I visited a friend in Germany and had some draft beer from their town brewery. It wasn't even in the same category as what I had called "beer". I was shocked it was so much better. That's why I'd be hesitant to visit say a Scotch Distillery where they make the expensive stuff. It would be very interesting but I'd have to try a sample of course... Ignorance may not be bliss but it helps you hold onto your money sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 When I was younger, there were no microbreweries or "craft" beer. The top-end beers were Canadian and German. We actually thought Miller was decent beer. ah youth tbh I'm surprised that the Bud/Miller type stuff still sells so well, esp as it isn't much cheaper anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 David Coffaro Wine. They're in Dry Creek Valley north of Healdsburg, CA. He believes in making world class wine affordable. He offers futures as well as a wine club that makes it very affordable. Wonderful winemaker's diary going back to 1998. https://david-coffaro-winery.myshopify.com/ Quote J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage M8x | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | Seven K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill5 Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 I've had numerous inexpensive wines which were good and although rarer, yes pricier wines that were bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 The last beer I had was delicious. This was at El Segundo Brewing Company in El Segundo, CA. It's called Citra Pale, which is a hoppy pale ale. Great beer for a warm summer day. Quote Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 In my experience, there have never been numerous inexpensive good wines. Inexpensive good wines exist but they are rare. As a confirmation of the above, it's been proven that (1) most people have no taste who think they have taste in wines, and (2) 38% of people don't have a sense of humor, resulting in a serious conflict with who they interact. Quote J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage M8x | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | Seven K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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