Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[Travman]

Good morning to everyone. A proper cappuccino is a great way to start the day.

 

[btb01]

My wife got me a new bottle for my birthday to add to the growing collection. Had to pair it with things equally as fine.

Good stuff, Dylan! Those peaty Islay whiskies are some of my favorite. (I prefer Lagavulin to Laphroaig by a small margin, but the latter is more affordable to drink on a regular basis, so I keep both on hand.)

Amazing pics, as always Dave

Here's my plans for the evening Not had this relatively low ABV canned Lagunitas before, but came across it in the supermarket

Not sure I'd describe Lagunitas as a 'small brewery' anymore though

That's a coincidence Greg It's OK, pleasant enough, a nice beer to drink on a sunny afternoon in the garden perhaps, or with barbecue. It doesn't have a great depth of flavour though. I might buy it again, but probably not until next summer If I'm at home, I prefer something with more robust and complex flavours

Jack, I remember trying that one once. I was on a flight from Phoenix to Tulsa around Christmas time, my wife had given me six free drink coupons that were soon to expire (Southwest Airlines sends these out occasionally if you've flown with them a few times), I didn't have a return flight (I was driving back from Arkansas with my brother's dog the next day... long story) and I had a ride from the airport, so I didn't have to drive that night. I got my money's worth out of of those drink coupons. Of course, it's only a 2 hour flight, and the flight attendants only come by so often, so I had to order two drinks at a time (a beer and a whisky). I was filled with holiday cheer by the time we landed.

My assessment of the beer was similar to yours -- it was ok, not great -- but it was certainly the best of what they had available. (I think by my third round they'd run out and I had to get something different.)

 

[donn]

It may be decades ago, possibly on 60 Minutes, where I saw a story about Japanese Scotch. Once somebody started selling them Scottish water, the experts couldn't tell the difference.
Point being, you're probably right about different water changing beer. It hadn't occurred to me.

Certainly with a style of beer called "Burton" ale. A type of beer brewed in Burton-on-Trent in the English Midlands. The high level of sulphate compounds in the water lent the beer a flavour unique in English brewing and perculiar to that particular region.

I even found a Wiki page on it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewing_methods#Burtonisation

Burton-on-Trent is still regarded as the capital of English brewing and the National Brewery Centre is located in the town, (as well as several fine alehouses ).
Nowt for me tonight as I'm saving myself for a long weekend of ale fueled malarky in North Yorkshire.

 

[Jack Black]

And now Molson's as one half of Molson's-Coors are one of the biggest brewers in Britain. It bought part of Interbrew (who owned the Bass brand) and brews I think 160,000 casks of beer a year. It also bought Sharp's brewery in Cornwall. I'm not sure how many pubs (if any) it owns.
Wychwood are now owned by Marston's in the UK, who own the rights to many of Britain's most widely available cask ales.

I was reading a piece the other day about the number of so-called 'craft' breweries, which are being bought up by the big brewers. It was pretty alarming

Sadly they do; or at least alter the recipes. With cask ales shifting production to another brewery miles away can alter the taste which I believe is due to not using water from the original source at the original brewery.

Even going back to the 70's, it was common for the big UK breweries to try and resurrect the names of local brews people still remembered. Whitbread's did it with a number of beers, including an old Sheffield beer called 'Queen's'. I remember us doing the first brew - tasted just like Trophy! Leeds used to do Melbourne Ales decades ago, and it is still talked about in the city. At the wedding I was at last weekend, there was a rotten 'smoothflow' (nitro-keg) bearing the name! I didn't taste it, but heard it was pretty disgusting

It may be decades ago, possibly on 60 Minutes, where I saw a story about Japanese Scotch. Once somebody started selling them Scottish water, the experts couldn't tell the difference.
Point being, you're probably right about different water changing beer. It hadn't occurred to me.

I have had some excellent Japanese whiskies. I wouldn't say that I couldn't tell the difference between them and a Scottish Malt, they had their own character, but they were extremely enjoyable

Good stuff, Dylan! Those peaty Islay whiskies are some of my favorite. (I prefer Lagavulin to Laphroaig by a small margin, but the latter is more affordable to drink on a regular basis, so I keep both on hand.)





Jack, I remember trying that one once. I was on a flight from Phoenix to Tulsa around Christmas time, my wife had given me six free drink coupons that were soon to expire (Southwest Airlines sends these out occasionally if you've flown with them a few times), I didn't have a return flight (I was driving back from Arkansas with my brother's dog the next day... long story) and I had a ride from the airport, so I didn't have to drive that night. I got my money's worth out of of those drink coupons. Of course, it's only a 2 hour flight, and the flight attendants only come by so often, so I had to order two drinks at a time (a beer and a whisky). I was filled with holiday cheer by the time we landed.

My assessment of the beer was similar to yours -- it was ok, not great -- but it was certainly the best of what they had available. (I think by my third round they'd run out and I had to get something different.)

Mine too Barrett, and I also prefer Lagavulin (though it has got pricey for sure)

It is funny how a situation/context can entirely change your appreciation of a beer isn't it? I have drunk very mediocre lagers in continental Europe, when it was hot, which I enjoyed while there, but certainly wouldn't drink at home. Likewise, I might complain about a local pub stocking the same old characterless range of ales, but if I walked into some rotten London pub, I'd very glad to see them. As for free beer, on a plane, that Lagunitas would do very nicely my friend!

Nowt for me tonight as I'm saving myself for a long weekend of ale fueled malarky in North Yorkshire.

You off to Ripon again David? Have a great time wherever you go pal

I am just celebrating the goodies I received from Pàdruig today, with a large Rusty Nail Cheers Dylan

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/guardians-of-the-lambsfoot.1406735/page-438#post-18516627

 

[donn]

I was reading a piece the other day about the number of so-called 'craft' breweries, which are being bought up by the big brewers. It was pretty alarming



Even going back to the 70's, it was common for the big UK breweries to try and resurrect the names of local brews people still remembered. Whitbread's did it with a number of beers, including an old Sheffield beer called 'Queen's'. I remember us doing the first brew - tasted just like Trophy! Leeds used to do Melbourne Ales decades ago, and it is still talked about in the city. At the wedding I was at last weekend, there was a rotten 'smoothflow' (nitro-keg) bearing the name! I didn't taste it, but heard it was pretty disgusting



I have had some excellent Japanese whiskies. I wouldn't say that I couldn't tell the difference between them and a Scottish Malt, they had their own character, but they were extremely enjoyable



Mine too Barrett, and I also prefer Lagavulin (though it has got pricey for sure)

It is funny how a situation/context can entirely change your appreciation of a beer isn't it? I have drunk very mediocre lagers in continental Europe, when it was hot, which I enjoyed while there, but certainly wouldn't drink at home. Likewise, I might complain about a local pub stocking the same old characterless range of ales, but if I walked into some rotten London pub, I'd very glad to see them. As for free beer, on a plane, that Lagunitas would do very nicely my friend!



You off to Ripon again David? Have a great time wherever you go pal

I am just celebrating the goodies I received from Pàdruig today, with a large Rusty Nail Cheers Dylan

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/guardians-of-the-lambsfoot.1406735/page-438#post-18516627

Oh that's a nice Maserin
Yeah I've heard about the big breweries trying to jump on the craft ale band-wagon. I read somewhere that the recent increase in the price of hops was due to the big brewers brewing commerical volumes of over-hopped craft ales.
I had some of that "key-keg" bitter at a wedding I went to but couldn't tell if it was any good as it was a heavily hopped craft.
Off up to round Malton for four days. I've not been to a bonfire for nearly 20 years but got three of them this weekend Really excited!

Hope you all have a nice weekend

 

[Pàdruig]

Looks like the makings of an excellent evening there Dylan How was the whisky?

Thank you, Jack. The whiskey was not bad. I enjoy finding whiskeys that don't cost an arm and a leg but still remain palatable and preferably pleasant. This one is drinkable. Warm, with some honey and vanilla, and smoother than expected finish. My wife likes it too so that is a big plus as she doesn't tend to care for my Scotch whiskies.

Good stuff, Dylan! Those peaty Islay whiskies are some of my favorite. (I prefer Lagavulin to Laphroaig by a small margin, but the latter is more affordable to drink on a regular basis, so I keep both on hand.)

Lagavulin is certainly a favorite of mine and I try to keep it on hand but not for regular sipping. The Laphroaig is far more conducive to regular consumption due to being more affordable (a relative term, obviously).

I am just celebrating the goodies I received from Pàdruig today, with a large Rusty Nail Cheers Dylan

Excellent, Jack! Very happy to hear.

Having a sip of something nice this evening. Cheers to Lyle for this excellent knife SFO and cheers to Jack for having received his parcel (finally). I am little bummed, I thought I had some A. Fuente sticks in my humidor but I was mistaken. I will need to remedy that.

 

[Fodderwing]

Evening all, Kicked back with my regular 40 Creek neat and listening to Dusty Tovsen. Dusty is a busker I crossed paths with in Portland and then a couple years later found him on the square in Santa Fe. Quite a cool character who lives his life like we would all like to if we weren't hobbled by the need for security and success.

Good morning to everyone. A proper cappuccino is a great way to start the day.

That is really neat what you do with the cream Travis.

I am just celebrating the goodies I received from Pàdruig today, with a large Rusty Nail Cheers Dylan

Beautiful knives Jack. Is the Maserin a plow?

Pàdruig lovely photo as usual. There is always a serenity to them. Won't ask what your secret is cause i'd rather it remain a mystery.

Have a lovely evening friends.

 

[tmd_87]

Uhhhh another Moonraker? This time Sling Jaw!

 

[Prester John]

Having a sip of something nice this evening. Cheers to Lyle for this excellent knife SFO and cheers to Jack for having received his parcel (finally). I am little bummed, I thought I had some A. Fuente sticks in my humidor but I was mistaken. I will need to remedy that.

That is one fine looking knife there, Dylan!
A. Fuente is my favorite cigar, but if that's a Gurkha, you'll be fine. Had a Liga Privada yesterday which was most excellent.
I have tried two scotches--out of maybe several dozen--that I did not like at first. One was a bottom-shelf bottle (which I NEVER buy) that was a gift from a non-drinker--well, he drinks milk and Kool-Aid (separately!)--and I could tell it was bad before I put it to my lips. Absolute rubbish. Had to throw it out. The other one was Laphroaig. With my first sip, I thought I had made a mistake in buying it. I was used to things like Glenlivet, Cragganmore, Oban, Glenmorangie, Chivas Regal, etc. This was decidedly different. My wife said it smelled like old shoe leather. But it wasn't anything like the bottom-shelf bottle. So I kept drinking it. Maybe two shots at a time, sipped slowly, of course. Within a week, before I had finished half the bottle, it became my favorite scotch, which is my favorite whisky. Been drinking it about 20 years or so. That stuff is fantastic! I've tried the different variations, but the basic 10-year-old is my favorite. Wished I could have joined you!

 

[Prester John]

Uhhhh another Moonraker? This time Sling Jaw!
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You need to try the darker beers, Taylor! Come over to the dark side!

 

[tmd_87]

You need to try the darker beers, Taylor! Come over to the dark side!

Oh I will when winter rolls around! I like a nice stout when it's cooler and a lil weather rolls in.

 

[Jack Black]

Oh that's a nice Maserin
Yeah I've heard about the big breweries trying to jump on the craft ale band-wagon. I read somewhere that the recent increase in the price of hops was due to the big brewers brewing commerical volumes of over-hopped craft ales.
I had some of that "key-keg" bitter at a wedding I went to but couldn't tell if it was any good as it was a heavily hopped craft.
Off up to round Malton for four days. I've not been to a bonfire for nearly 20 years but got three of them this weekend Really excited!

Hope you all have a nice weekend

Thanks mate Hope you have a great weekend

Thank you, Jack. The whiskey was not bad. I enjoy finding whiskeys that don't cost an arm and a leg but still remain palatable and preferably pleasant. This one is drinkable. Warm, with some honey and vanilla, and smoother than expected finish. My wife likes it too so that is a big plus as she doesn't tend to care for my Scotch whiskies.



Lagavulin is certainly a favorite of mine and I try to keep it on hand but not for regular sipping. The Laphroaig is far more conducive to regular consumption due to being more affordable (a relative term, obviously).



Excellent, Jack! Very happy to hear.

Having a sip of something nice this evening. Cheers to Lyle for this excellent knife SFO and cheers to Jack for having received his parcel (finally). I am little bummed, I thought I had some A. Fuente sticks in my humidor but I was mistaken. I will need to remedy that.

Good to hear about the whiskey Dylan That knife is a beauty, and another fine composition there my friend

Beautiful knives Jack. Is the Maserin a plow?

Thank you very much Dwight Yes, it is

I have tried two scotches--out of maybe several dozen--that I did not like at first. One was a bottom-shelf bottle (which I NEVER buy) that was a gift from a non-drinker--well, he drinks milk and Kool-Aid (separately!)--and I could tell it was bad before I put it to my lips. Absolute rubbish. Had to throw it out. The other one was Laphroaig. With my first sip, I thought I had made a mistake in buying it. I was used to things like Glenlivet, Cragganmore, Oban, Glenmorangie, Chivas Regal, etc. This was decidedly different. My wife said it smelled like old shoe leather. But it wasn't anything like the bottom-shelf bottle. So I kept drinking it. Maybe two shots at a time, sipped slowly, of course. Within a week, before I had finished half the bottle, it became my favorite scotch, which is my favorite whisky. Been drinking it about 20 years or so. That stuff is fantastic! I've tried the different variations, but the basic 10-year-old is my favorite. Wished I could have joined you!

Great tale Vince

 

[JTB_5]

A friend of mine brews his own beer. This is a smooth and tasty IPA with a nice bite. Pours a big head though!

 

[Markeologist]

A little bit of brown color on this lovely fall day, Chestnut Brown Beer Scout and an Evans Brewing Co. Oaklore Brown Ale...some naturally occurring Valley and Live Oak leaves too.

 

[jwb01]

Down at the lease getting ready for opening morning of rifle season ....

 

[tmd_87]

More Moonraker

 

[meako]

Ahoy fellow knife- a -teers.
So I woke up this morning feeling blue.
I contacted number 1 son in NZ to see what he wo hold like for his upcoming birthday ..26 this year...I remember so vividly him riding his little tricycle....now he's a barber.
So he m e motioned a good set of cordless clipper...I set about researching that and came upon Oster Octanes..
Made in the good ol US of A.
Not cheap by a long shot...but hey good tools arent cheap and cheap tools arent good...the reviews put them top of the heap so I ordered them.
I went down to the local shops and booked in for a tattoo.
Then just to put icing on the cake I won on eBay a minty 2011 tidioute 62 with smooth ramshorn for under a ton aud .
Then I'm off to dinner with my Countess and hopefully win a meat raffle.yay.
To my Pommy brethren let's hope it's a week of gunpowder treason and plot.... and malarkey.

 

[Prester John]

Ahoy fellow knife- a -teers.
So I woke up this morning feeling blue.
I contacted number 1 son in NZ to see what he wo hold like for his upcoming birthday ..26 this year...I remember so vividly him riding his little tricycle....now he's a barber.
So he m e motioned a good set of cordless clipper...I set about researching that and came upon Oster Octanes..
Made in the good ol US of A.
Not cheap by a long shot...but hey good tools arent cheap and cheap tools arent good...the reviews put them top of the heap so I ordered them.
I went down to the local shops and booked in for a tattoo.
Then just to put icing on the cake I won on eBay a minty 2011 tidioute 62 with smooth ramshorn for under a ton aud .
Then I'm off to dinner with my Countess and hopefully win a meat raffle.yay.
To my Pommy brethren let's hope it's a week of gunpowder treason and plot.... and malarkey.

"A penny for the old guy...."

 

[meako]

It's probably fifty quid nowadays.

 

[Jack Black]

Sounds like you're having a great weekend meako

I can't remember the last time I saw anyone doing 'Penny for the Guy', you'd probably get slapped with an Anti Social Behaviour Order these days!