Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

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One thing leads to another, as bourbon barrel stout does to bourbon in a glass. This Jim Beam was 8 years old when it was bottled in 1970. I had to give in and crack the seal. Manet's Boating Party.

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Yep, it is fine. I'm glad that i did it, as I have more of these "collector" bottles taking up space. The Queen 31 is from 1961-1971, so a fair pairing.
- Stuart
 
tmd_87 said:
Oh yea KBS is some good stuff! How do you like it? And how do you like the Beer Trap?
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I liked my first session with it very much, Taylor, but I only had one and I was betwixt getting the bottle temp right, so I need some more research. It is promising. I was anxious to crack the label on that Beam's Choice, so I can't account for my tasting failures. The Case 3207 with cap lifter is a dream! Fit and finish are like its looks = classic Case. I needed another knife, much less a new knife, like i needed another bottle of bourbon. "Nuff said! But, no, the "pushers" on this thread who kept posting those great looking (and well reviewed) recent Cases got their piece of my fiscal flesh. And, now? I'm hooked on it. And trying not to look at any of those nasty new sowbellies and barlows. Have pity, guys.
- Stuart
 
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zolthar said:
I've been wondering, is 'witbier' a beer style in the US too?
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With the proliferation of micro or craft brewers in the US right now you are going to find that most offer many different styles of beers unless the brewery in question decides to specialize in one type. Often they will have some sort of "wheat" beer on the menu be it witbier, hefeweizen, or an American style wheat. I find myself drinking with the seasons more often than not so as the weather gets warmer I will move away from stouts and porters to more wheats, gose, and sours. IPA is still king among the craft beer customers though.
 
Jiki said:
With the proliferation of micro or craft brewers in the US right now you are going to find that most offer many different styles of beers unless the brewery in question decides to specialize in one type. Often they will have some sort of "wheat" beer on the menu be it witbier, hefeweizen, or an American style wheat. I find myself drinking with the seasons more often than not so as the weather gets warmer I will move away from stouts and porters to more wheats, gose, and sours. IPA is still king among the craft beer customers though.
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Ah thanks for the explanation. I was wondering because 'witbier' is Dutch / Belgium for 'white beer' and looks kind of strange on American brew in my eyes. Of course it isn't that strange as 'Weizen' is a German term that is used internationally too. But still it's a little weird for me, normally it's the other way around :p:D
 
tmd_87 said:
Awesome!

Great Barlow. This knife and the Trapper with the secondary bottle openers are just calling to me...
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I have three of the new case Barlows Taylor, all three are nice, but the yeller one has kicked my Stockmans outta my pocket.... for the moment. The beer trapper has been tempting me as well, haven’t seen a bad report one on those.

Prester John said:
Nice Barlow.
Had me two of them Shiners tonight at Catfish Charlie's with my catfish and shrimp. :thumbsup:
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Thanks Vince!
Mmmmm good catfish sounds like a plan, the place local to me uses to much salt though..... might have to drive a bit for the good stuff as I don’t have any catfish in the freezer anymore.
Definatley having another shiner though!
 
jwb01 said:
I have three of the new case Barlows Taylor, all three are nice, but the yeller one has kicked my Stockmans outta my pocket.... for the moment. The beer trapper has been tempting me as well, haven’t seen a bad report one on those.


Thanks Vince!
Mmmmm good catfish sounds like a plan, the place local to me uses to much salt though..... might have to drive a bit for the good stuff as I don’t have any catfish in the freezer anymore.
Definatley having another shiner though!
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The restaurant had Tabasco and Cajun Chef on the table. No Crystal.
 
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