Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[tmd_87]

 

[Duckdog]

I found a bottle of an old friend whom I have had a hard time finding. This version is a bit tamer (86°) than the 104° version that I first encountered in 1977-1979, but just as warming. It was way cheaper than our bourbons at that time, but then a few years later . . .

- Stuart

 

[Duckdog]

That's all good, Taylor. Great paired picture.
- Stuart

 

[tmd_87]

That's all good, Taylor. Great paired picture.
- Stuart

Thanks Stuart. Really enjoying these Sierra Nevada Brews lately!

 

[black mamba]

Taylor, can you describe the difference in a "West Coast Style" Stout?

 

[tmd_87]

Taylor, can you describe the difference in a "West Coast Style" Stout?

I really can't....it tastes like any other plain stout to me

 

[black mamba]

Thanks!

 

[screened porch]

I find the new can pretty repellent. Evocative of hemophilia and incontinence.
Here's a nice label.

 

[Pàdruig]

My error on 1917, Dylan - must have been something in my drink. It was, indeed, the 2017 vintage that I thought might be a bit premature, but your report indicates that the vintner (and they are very reputable and spendy) was able to turn out a fine wine that is drinkable within 2 years of harvest. Kudos!

Honestly, Stuart, your explanation causes your original point to make much more sense, it went way over my head before. But yes, I would agree, such a young vintage seems ill advised. I am assuming that since it is a blend of sorts, one that is supposed to mimic British Claret, maybe they can get away with using younger wines?

Taylor, can you describe the difference in a "West Coast Style" Stout?

Jeff, as far as I know, anything with "West Coast" in the preface is going to be more hop forward, which I think is the case with Taylor's beverage. Or at least, it is supposed to be, I cannot recall if I've had that one before so I can't say for certain.


Continuing with my Salted Caramel Porter this morning, quite nice in such brisk weather.

 

[Prester John]

I find the new can pretty repellent. Evocative of hemophilia and incontinence.
Here's a nice label.

They still make Stroh's? Haven't seen it since the 1980s!
Nice knife, by the way.

 

[black mamba]

Thanks for the info, Dylan

 

[meako]

Oh oh....

 

[screened porch]

They still make Stroh's? Haven't seen it since the 1980s!
Nice knife, by the way.

Thanks. It's an old favorite.
I've seen Stroh's on the shelf for a while now. Stroh's tried everything and tried hard, but went under around 2000. I just checked, and it's Pabst that owns the name. Might as well buy Pabst and save a couple bucks per 30.

 

[Jolipapa]

 

[tmd_87]

First day at the coast!

 

[Markeologist]

 

[RayseM]

Gone...

 

[tmd_87]

Got into some local stuff...

 

[btb01]

New knife, new bottle.

 

[black mamba]

That's an enviable shelf, Barrett!