Wine and Beer Enthusiasts

[rhett7660]

A few half pints this evening, that coconut cocoa stout I mentioned some time ago, plus an Asian pear single IPA, and a Rye IPA. Tasty!

Which Rye IPA did you have? I have only had a few and really dug them. Bear Republic has a good Rye IPA.
[doublepost=1514481369][/doublepost]I was able to finally try one of the sought after famed CBS Stouts from Founders. Yes, it is that freaking good! I was lucky enough to snag two bottles. I actually love the maple flavor in these and yes, I feel they are just "that" much better than their KBS siblings because of the maple flavoring that really comes through as the beer rests and is able to breath! Loved it!!!

 

[JamesMike]

Picked up a few Guiness for the Arsenal/CP match.

 

[rhett7660]

Picked up a few Guiness for the Arsenal/CP match.

Is Guiness that popular overseas?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Picked up a few Guiness for the Arsenal/CP match.

Personally, I prefer the more robust "export extra strength" version of Guinness - available elsewhere, - but do enjoy it.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A bottle of Montalcino di Brunello and I are getting along perfectly well together at the moment.

 

[Gutwrench]

finally found a bottle of Elijah Craig barrel proof (rated #1 in 2017 by whiskey advocate).

Congratulations on the Elijah Craig.

One of two cold weather solutions.

 

[0388631]

Congratulations on the Elijah Craig.

One of two cold weather solutions.

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I wish I could indulge. Unfortunately, it's been very warm this week. Tequila it was.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I wish I could indulge. Unfortunately, it's been very warm this week. Tequila it was.

Or a cognac after dinner? Even in tropical or semi-tropical climates, that is a pleasure, with an espresso coffee.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Some Guinness; Guinness export extra strength, to be exact.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I'll be joining colleagues presently for a few glasses of Something Decent, but, for now, I am sipping (and savouring) some excellent Pinot Blanc from Alsace.

 

[0388631]

Having some nice cognac at the moment... Found a nice bottle of scotch I stowed away four years ago and forgot about.

 

[Gutwrench]

Made coquitos and putting these bones to bed early tonight.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Saw in the New Year with 20 year old port. Very pleasant.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A glass of two of Pinot Blanc from Alsace.

 

[rhett7660]

Actually had a few white wines and one red wine over the holiday that were outstanding. Of course outstanding is limited in this case since I don't have a lot of experience or a refined taste for wine.

• Bergerie De L'Hortus Rose
• Arrogant Frog Pinot Noir
• Salt of The Earth Sweet Red (which ended up being my favorite of the bunch)

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Sipping a glass of Montalcino di Brunello as I write.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Have just opened a bottle of Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier, and poured some of it into a glass. Bliss.

 

[Gutwrench]

Drinking the rest of the Blue Moon I started last night. Straight outta the bottle.

 

[rhett7660]

Drinking the rest of the Blue Moon I started last night. Straight outta the bottle.

Straight out of the bottle!!!? The nerve of some people!

I was doing the samething but only with Sam Adams Cold Snap, which actually wasn't that bad. I needed something a little less heavy then more normal stout or porter beers.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Straight out of the bottle!!!? The nerve of some people!

I was doing the samething but only with Sam Adams Cold Snap, which actually wasn't that bad. I needed something a little less heavy then more normal stout or porter beers.

But winter is a perfect time for the enjoyment of porters or stouts, especially the more robust offerings.

 

[jav6454]

But winter is a perfect time for the enjoyment of porters or stouts, especially the more robust offerings.

Robust....

Can't think of anything anymore once I hear that word.

On a plus side, I tried this Ale:

Heavens it was strong.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Robust....

Can't think of anything anymore once I hear that word.

On a plus side, I tried this Ale:

Heavens it was strong.

The only stouts that I imbibe - in winter - are those I would term 'robust'. After all, who wants an insipid ale in the bleakest, darkest, most moribund time of year?

 

[rhett7660]

Did have Anchor Brewing Christmas Dark Ale which was rather tasty!!!! And I was able to track it down on tap!

But winter is a perfect time for the enjoyment of porters or stouts, especially the more robust offerings.

Oh don't get me wrong, I love stouts. But after having some really heavy ones, just needed a nice little break that is all. See my above posts for CBS from Founders!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Did have Anchor Brewing Christmas Dark Ale which was rather tasty!!!! And I was able to track it down on tap!




Oh don't get me wrong, I love stouts. But after having some really heavy ones, just needed a nice little break that is all. See my above posts for CBS from Founders!

Oh, Founder's CBS......wow. Do enjoy.

 

[jav6454]

The only stouts that I imbibe - in winter - are those I would term 'robust'. After all, who wants an insipid ale in the bleakest, darkest, most moribund time of year?

Well, since I’m frittering my time down in the Central American Caribbean... I don’t grieve from the darkest and hiemal time of the year. So for me, winter is a not pertaining to luxuriate in such gauzy beverage. Would you not acquiesce?