Voltron Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 Had to get my hair cut today and nearby City Beer was releasing their 5th anniversary ale brewed by the Bruery called the Wanderer. I went in after the cut and ended up getting two drafts and a lot of bottles. Nice! Wanderer, 8% sour ale with cherries and blackberries. Beauty! Marron Acidifie, 8.5% sour imperial brown ale by the Bruery and Cigar City. Also very nice.
Dusty Chalk Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 Last night -- tried Alma Negra -- mostly black bottle, 70% malbec, so I had to try it. Not bad, but there are still other malbecs I prefer. Will try to let it breathe more.
Voltron Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 Stillwater 25 to One Bought some interesting Stillwater ales today. Two each of these three 12oz import series: And two of the 22oz Stillwater-Mikkeller Two Gypsies collaboration:
emelius Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) Terrapin So Fresh & So Green, Green...nice, refreshing...something they should give to athletes during breaks instead of barley water...just to make things interesting...it's more like a hop solution than a beer...wish I could get Terrapin here...instead, I have to depend on the kindness of strangers:)... Edited May 5, 2011 by emelius
morphsci Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) Passenger Pigeon 3 oz Calvados 3/4 oz pimento dram 2 dashes Angostura bitters Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass Edited May 5, 2011 by morphsci
Voltron Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Pimento Dram? How is the PP? I'm having a Lillet Rouge with seltzer. Refreshing.
morphsci Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Posted May 5, 2011 The original name for Allspice Dram is Pimento Dram, and I was too lazy to modify the recipe. The drink itself is not that great but probably because I am not extremely fond of the Allspice dram. Your choice sounds better.
luvdunhill Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Aperol and Soda Cocchi and Soda Rinse, repeat.
Augsburger Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 2008 Ojai Sauvignon Blanc because it hit 102 in the valley today and the Reisling is gone.
Voltron Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 I got shut out of the Midnight Sun Open Container, which is sad because I got there withing 20 minutes of opening. Turns out Craig panicked a bit and handed out tickets to the ones who showed up first so I waited in line a bit before realizing that there was no hope without a ticket. Had to console myself and my buddy that I brought along to increase my bottle limit by having burritos and Negro Modelos for Cinco de Mayo.
luvdunhill Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 Another Cocktail Challenge! Warday’s Cocktail (from EE via Savoy) 1 Teaspoonful Chartreuse. (1 tsp Green Chartreuse) 1/3 Italian Vermouth. (3/4 oz Carpano Antica Vermouth) 1/3 Dry Gin. (3/4 oz Boomsa) 1/3 Calvados or Apple Brandy. (3/4 oz Calvados) Shake (I stirred) well and strain into cocktail glass.
mikeymad Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 New Angel's Envy three ways (glasses) --> Angel's Envy Bourbon (port finish) 43.3%
Voltron Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Warday's with Old Tom seeing as Marc used Genever for dry gin in his. Which glass tasted best Mikey? Edited May 6, 2011 by Voltron
luvdunhill Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 Aperol Sour 1.5 oz Aperol 2 oz lemon juice 0.25 oz rich syrup Shake!
luvdunhill Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 Warday's with Old Tom seeing as Marc used Genever for dry gin in his. Ah! That's a much better idea, I forgot all about Ransom! I'll try that one next.
mikeymad Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 First up - --> Angel's Envy Bourbon (port finish) 43.3% - glencairn Going pretty good so far Al... sweet on the nose - finish is very nice and mid palate. may have a little more in here until switching.. ) Mikey
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