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post #1981 of 2776
6/14/12 at 8:37am
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Originally Posted by cstreu1026 View Post

BTW...its National Bourbon Day.


This would have been missed without you letting us know. I'll drink a toast to your honor this evening....you can keep the Lambic.

 

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post #1982 of 2776
6/14/12 at 8:43am
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Originally Posted by tylrwnzl View Post

Had a pint of Fullers London Pride down by tower bridge around midnight with a friend of my dads and then a shot of Jose Cuervo Reposado when we got home around 1:30 AM. Have only slept around 7 hours since Monday morning but I've seen a lot of London. Time to hit the hay tomorrow's another long day. Sorry no pictures as I left my laptop stateside so just using my iPhone to check in occasionally.

 

You are too funny!  Cheers my friend. I wish I was there to join you for that pint. Sounds awesome.

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post #1983 of 2776
6/14/12 at 9:04am

Ira suggested this beer a while back but I just found it. Its Rayon Vert from Green Flash Brewery in San Diego. Its a similar beer to Orval but even better.

 

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/green-flash-rayon-vert-belgian-style-pale-ale/158976/

 

This is now my favorite summer beer by far and I could easily drink this into the winter. A pale ale that is not overly hoped and is slightly sour. Superb balance of hops, citrus, malt, alcohol and everything else you expect to find in a pale ale. The addition of the "brett" yeast makes this unique IMHO, adding that barnyard funk. 

 

Its bottle conditioned and is on the high-side of carbonation so be very careful when swirling around to dislodge that good stuff. I had a minor explosion on my first bottle.

 

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post #1984 of 2776
6/14/12 at 9:09am

I almost picked up a six pack of Weyerbacher Verboten last night.  It too is a Belgian style pale ale.  I was little worried by dust that was on it and would love have been able to just buy one bottle but if its anything like what you described I might just take a chance.

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post #1985 of 2776
6/14/12 at 9:27am

The Verboten is a super DRY very citrusy beer. Its definitely worth a try. However: I would take the Rayon Vert over the Verboten any day. 

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post #1986 of 2776
6/14/12 at 11:22am

I'm scared...very scared.  I was going to try this tonight but there's no sense in ruining my anniversary and National Bourbon Day if it turns out to be awful to me.

 

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post #1987 of 2776
6/14/12 at 11:45am

Since its a national day, all good citizens should abide by the decree......  I am thinking a splash of Blantons tonight while watching the Open

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Originally Posted by Cirquerider View Post


This would have been missed without you letting us know. I'll drink a toast to your honor this evening....you can keep the Lambic.

 

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post #1988 of 2776
6/14/12 at 11:52am

OK, I watched this. I donno, any beer described as smelling sweaty then it tastes intensely sour...   yeah, its bourbon for me....  Let me know how this one works out for you.

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Originally Posted by cstreu1026 View Post

I'm scared...very scared.  I was going to try this tonight but there's no sense in ruining my anniversary and National Bourbon Day if it turns out to be awful to me.

 

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post #1989 of 2776
6/14/12 at 12:02pm

Well it did win a gold medal last month...but I'm still scared.

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post #1990 of 2776
6/14/12 at 12:11pm

Well, at at least you didn't buy a keg of the stuff.  The video review was hilarious. The guy was doing every thing he could not to grimace and stay upbeat...sweat!  LOL!  "but in a good way"  roflmao.gif

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post #1991 of 2776
6/14/12 at 12:13pm

gold metal for what and given by whom?  the "I love foul smelling and tasting food and beverage society" or is this just what is considered good in Ohio? biggrin.gif

 

 

I seriously though he was going to heave!  He really started to sweat

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post #1992 of 2776
6/14/12 at 2:48pm
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Originally Posted by Finndog View Post

Since its a national day, all good citizens should abide by the decree......  I am thinking a splash of Blantons tonight while watching the Open

Me too! (But I'm not watching the Open.)

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post #1993 of 2776
6/14/12 at 3:39pm
Had a ten year old Laphroaig and half a pint of Guiness while watching a Spain v Ireland match at a pub on the Thanes while waiting to board the London Eye. Sipping on some peach schnapps and club soda now.
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post #1994 of 2776
6/14/12 at 3:47pm
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Originally Posted by tylrwnzl View Post

Had a ten year old Laphroaig and half a pint of Guiness while watching a Spain v Ireland match at a pub on the Thanes while waiting to board the London Eye. Sipping on some peach schnapps and club soda now.

Are trying to puke?  wink.gif

 

OK, rule here that must be obeyed.  No half pints for men!  I learned this on one of my trips to Ireland when at a local pub a tourist ordered a half pint; the bar keep refused to serve him Guiness in a half pint.  Only for women he said.. Rules.gif

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post #1995 of 2776
6/14/12 at 3:47pm
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Originally Posted by segbrown View Post

Me too! (But I'm not watching the Open.)

 

 

CHEERS!  

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post #1996 of 2776
6/14/12 at 4:12pm
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Originally Posted by Finndog View Post

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Originally Posted by tylrwnzl View Post

Had a ten year old Laphroaig and half a pint of Guiness while watching a Spain v Ireland match at a pub on the Thanes while waiting to board the London Eye. Sipping on some peach schnapps and club soda now.
Are trying to puke?  wink.gif

OK, rule here that must be obeyed.  No half pints for men!  I learned this on one of my trips to Ireland when at a local pub a tourist ordered a half pint; the bar keep refused to serve him Guiness in a half pint.  Only for women he said.. Rules.gif


The scotch and half pint were three hours before the schnapps. I'd never had Guiness before so I only wanted to try half a punt as I'm not much of a beer man.
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post #1997 of 2776
6/14/12 at 4:13pm
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Originally Posted by Finndog View Post

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Originally Posted by tylrwnzl View Post

Had a ten year old Laphroaig and half a pint of Guiness while watching a Spain v Ireland match at a pub on the Thanes while waiting to board the London Eye. Sipping on some peach schnapps and club soda now.
Are trying to puke?  wink.gif

OK, rule here that must be obeyed.  No half pints for men!  I learned this on one of my trips to Ireland when at a local pub a tourist ordered a half pint; the bar keep refused to serve him Guiness in a half pint.  Only for women he said.. Rules.gif


The scotch and half pint were three hours before the schnapps. I'd never had Guiness before so I only wanted to try half a punt as I'm not much of a beer man.
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post #1998 of 2776
6/14/12 at 4:53pm

In honor of National Bourbon Day I'm going to get into the Pappy Van Winkle 20yo.  

 

Happy NBD!

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post #1999 of 2776
6/14/12 at 5:13pm
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Originally Posted by Finndog View Post

I learned this on one of my trips to Ireland when at a local pub a tourist ordered a half pint; the bar keep refused to serve him Guiness in a half pint.  Only for women he said.. Rules.gif

 

Whew, then I don't count.

 

Cheers!

 

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post #2000 of 2776
6/14/12 at 6:09pm

yeah, right on dude....  I just finished mine too!

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post #2001 of 2776
6/14/12 at 6:11pm
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Originally Posted by Finndog View Post

Are trying to puke?  wink.gif

 

OK, rule here that must be obeyed.  No half pints for men!  I learned this on one of my trips to Ireland when at a local pub a tourist ordered a half pint; the bar keep refused to serve him Guiness in a half pint.  Only for women he said.. Rules.gif


I don't know; after drinking a bottle of Laphroig (aged in bourbon casks btw), you might think he had had enoughth_dunno-1[1].gif.  Maybe he had to drive somewhere?

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post #2002 of 2776
6/14/12 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by Finndog View Post

gold metal for what and given by whom?  the "I love foul smelling and tasting food and beverage society" or is this just what is considered good in Ohio? biggrin.gif

 

 

I seriously though he was going to heave!  He really started to sweat

International Beer Fest
http://www.ixbeerfest.com/

I was wrong though,it only got a bronze. It was their Roebling Porter that won gold...it is very good.

The Lambic does score fairly well on www.ratebeer.com and www.beeradvocate.com

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22157/68408
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/rivertown-lambic/142646/
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post #2003 of 2776
6/14/12 at 6:18pm
Now in honor of National Bourbon Day I decided a celebratory bourbon was in order so I am enjoying 2004 Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. It's not one of the smoothest I've had but with a little ice it becomes pretty enjoyable.
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post #2004 of 2776
6/14/12 at 7:20pm
Ok my curiosity got the best of me. There is nothing sweaty about it. It is deferentially different. It is citrusy and a little acidic. It is nicely effervescent..almost champagne like. Actually the fizz is similar to Goose Island Sofie.
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post #2005 of 2776
6/14/12 at 10:51pm
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Originally Posted by cstreu1026 View Post

Ok my curiosity got the best of me. There is nothing sweaty about it. It is deferentially different. It is citrusy and a little acidic. It is nicely effervescent..almost champagne like. Actually the fizz is similar to Goose Island Sofie.


Infected beer!

 

Got to do a little Elijah Craig on crushed ice with friends tonight to finish the old bottle.  That works for National Bourbon Day.

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post #2006 of 2776
6/15/12 at 4:46am
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Originally Posted by cstreu1026 View Post

Ok my curiosity got the best of me. There is nothing sweaty about it. It is deferentially different. It is citrusy and a little acidic. It is nicely effervescent..almost champagne like. Actually the fizz is similar to Goose Island Sofie.

you are a brave man! beercheer.gif

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post #2007 of 2776
6/15/12 at 4:47am
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Originally Posted by Ghost View Post


I don't know; after drinking a bottle of Laphroig (aged in bourbon casks btw), you might think he had had enoughth_dunno-1%5B1%5D.gif.  Maybe he had to drive somewhere?

AHH YOUTH...

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post #2008 of 2776
6/15/12 at 7:28am
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Originally Posted by cstreu1026 View Post

BTW...its National Bourbon Day.

 

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Originally Posted by Bob Lee View Post

 

Seriously?  Why didn't I know this?  Is it too late to arrange a parade?  

 

And fireworks, we're going to need lots of fireworks.  

 

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Originally Posted by cstreu1026 View Post

I'm just trying to figure why we don't have the day off work to celebrate.

 

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Originally Posted by jimmy View Post

I've been given the day off for sillier reasons than this. OK Right now I'm drinking bourbon and water without the bourbon frown.gif .

A little mint simple syrup and a lotta bourbon makes a mighty fine Mint Julep. 

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post #2009 of 2776
6/15/12 at 11:53am
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Originally Posted by Trekchic View Post

 

 

 

A little mint simple syrup and a lotta bourbon makes a mighty fine Mint Julep. 

 

 

  (Readers should be advised that  Reno is in a Northern state)

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post #2010 of 2776
6/15/12 at 6:26pm
Had a 12 y/o Glenlivet and some Makers Mark and a hard cider while watching the England match from a bar in Canary Wharf tonight (amazing atmosphere). Also sampled a 12 year Glenfiddich back at "home" tonight.

Nope no driving involved Finn / Ghost just don't care to drink all that much.
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