Voltron Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Moving on to a cocktail with the new creme de cacao. Twentieth Century 1 1/2 oz. gin 3/4 oz. Cocchi or Kina 3/4 oz. creme de cacao 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice Ice cubes Tools: shaker, strainer Garnish: lemon twist Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well for 10 seconds and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish. Nice! Edited December 14, 2011 by Voltron
Aura Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 No worries Bryan, whenever you get a chance. How's training going for you? Busy, and no *good* beer around here to make the weekdays go any faster! Bah humbug. Must live vicariously through this thread.
Hopstretch Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 Young Touriga Nacional vines and old Tinta Barocca vines planted in ’68. The 2007 growing season was very dry and hot, perfect for Vintage Port. The port is concentrated and viscous – dense dark fruit, with cassis and chocolate nuances on the palate. Cherries, plum, blackberries and violets on the nose. Peppery with grip from firm yet ripe tannins. Integrated spirit and a long and luscious aftertaste.
shellylh Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 no *good* beer around here to make the weekdays go any faster! Meet your new best friend. http://www.archerliquors.com/ArcherLiquors/Home.html
raffy Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 Finally got hold of some Pliny. Thanks Mike!
emelius Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 Sun King Jungle Room...couldn't wait for next year's batch...this is some of the last of this year's...
Voltron Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Having a Presbyterian. Is it consensual? I have a bottle of Eclipse Brewmaster's Grand Cru chilling for this evening. I figured it was best to start with the blend of the other bottles first. Edited December 15, 2011 by Voltron
emelius Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 ^^they weren't sellin' any old PVW Eclipse bottles were they?...
Absorbine_Sr Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Is it consensual? No. That's what's so delicious about it.
Voltron Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 ^^they weren't sellin' any old PVW Eclipse bottles were they?... Empties? I have one of those at home. Full ones can be had at City Beer for a C-note, but not to go. No. That's what's so delicious about it. Indeed.
mikeymad Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 for the mixers... The 12 Drinks of Christmas http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/ct-dining-drinks-odes-to-12-days-of-christmas,0,433743.photogallery
catscratch Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Abyss 2011. A huge beer. Huge hops, huge roast coffee, huge liquorice on the finish. But, also somewhat unbalanced, especially as it warms up. I agree that a year in the bottle - or more - ought to mellow it out and make it really nice. What's a good temperature at which to store beer? Is a dark cupboard at room temperature good enough? I don't have a cellar though I do have a dedicated beer fridge...
mikeymad Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 hmm I seemed to have missed my Tuesday Night local Brew... So I need to make up for that. Lagunitas - Hop Stoopid Ale
emelius Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 New Belgium Lips of Faith Fresh Hop IPA....
Iron_Dreamer Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Any Bay Area folk trekking to Russian River for Beatification Batch 4 next Monday?
Voltron Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Nope. Not I. Now in heaven with my first 2011 Eclipse. I went with the Brewmaster's Grand Cru Blend. It is amazing, my little friend agrees.
mikeymad Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Not sure if I am around next Monday.. but would be willing to learn... Little extra. Mikkeller - Cluster
Voltron Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) And I just keep pouring. Last bit: Damn this is good stuff. Can't wait for the Elijah Craig 18 yo and the Rittenhouse and 4 Roses and Buffalo Trace and and and... Edited December 15, 2011 by Voltron
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