In recent years, I have developed quite a liking for dark Belgian, Czech, and now, German beers.
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In recent years, I have developed quite a liking for dark Belgian, Czech, and now, German beers.
A glass of Pazo Pondal, a sturdy (and quite lovely) Spanish white wine made from the Albarino grape.
I had a couple glasses of a 2002 Dom Pérignon, the other night. I wasn't really in the mood for champagne, but I couldn't pass it up; I ended up sucking it down pretty quickly.
Had a Delicious IPA from Stone this weekend. Stone Soaring Dragon Imperial IPA. I know Stone has a lot of IPA's, but man this one was good. Very crisp, with a pleasant finish. Really enjoyed it. So much so that I picked up a few more bombers to enjoy over the next couple of weeks.
It is stronger (and better, to my mind) than the classic Guinness, but, at 6.0% abv, it is not quite at the strength of the Guinness Foreign Extra (which clocks in at 7.5%).
However, it does appear to be based on the old historic recipe and version of Guinness that was exported to the colonies of the British Empire in the 19th century.
I quite liked it.
Ordered a crate of wine: Several French whites from Burgundy (they include a few bottles of Chablis), a few Rieslings from Germany, and two bottles of white wine from Spain. Plus some rich reds from France.
That reminds me, I have not had a German Riesling in awhile, will have to put one on my weekend drinking list.
In my crate of twelve bottles of wine, I requested that the wine merchant select four different bottles of "good dry" Riesling from Germany (and he insisted on including a bottle from Austria).
Personally, I really love the Rieslings from Alsace, but - under current conditions - acquiring them is no longer possible, (meaning, that the restaurant where I normally source such things is shut for now), therefore, I must make do (and do so, willingly) with Rieslings from Germany and Austria.
A glass (or three) of splendid white wine from Germany.
A white wine, Riesling, "WillemsWillems 2015 - Saar Riesling "Schiefer" Trocken".
A white wine, Riesling, "WillemsWillems 2015 - Saar Riesling "Schiefer" Trocken".
Not my usual tipple but bought 18 cans of Carlsberg from Tesco for £10 so might have a couple of those this evening.
Anything really, and I mean anything. Turpentine would do.
Under COVD-19 lockdown with a city wide alcohol sales ban since March 15th..............................
Under COVD-19 lockdown with a city wide alcohol sales ban since March 15th..............................
A lockdown and a city wide alcohol sales ban since March 15?
Ouch.
In my experience, alcohol sales - and access to alcohol - make the stresses and strains of the lockdown that bit easier to bear.
I think here they are worried about the flip side of the coin. Domestic violence and violation of the lockdown.
I'm having a PranQster from North Coast Brewing Co. It is a nice Belgian style golden ale.
Ordered some good French wine (a Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois, and a Chablis) to be sent to my brother (Decent Brother on these threads) for it is his birthday on May 7.
And also succumbed to temptation to order a small crate of six bottles of wine for myself - mostly red (Côtes de Nuits Villages,) and white Burgundies (two Chablis), one bottle from Bordeaux, (a Pomerol), and one bottle of Riesling.
And also succumbed to temptation to order a small crate of six bottles of wine for myself - mostly red (Côtes de Nuits Villages,) and white Burgundies (two Chablis), one bottle from Bordeaux, (a Pomerol), and one bottle of Riesling.
That is a nice beer by the way, have had it many a times! If you like it, might I recommend Delirium Tremors which is one my favorites!
Had a very good stout this weekend. Bourbon County's Coffee Stout, red label... aged it for about six months and it aged very well!
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