Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[Dschal]

 

[Markeologist]

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[Duckdog]

What's wrong with a good old-fashioned Mint Julep, Stuart? I suppose that could be refreshing on a hot day, but it's making my mouth pucker!

I dunno, Vince. Stuart's drink sounded fantastic to me. But, so does a mint julep.

Ah, Vince, how I envy you; so much to learn. The luscious Mint Julep is the drink of the Kentucky Derby, which will be run later this convoluted season. It is sacrilege to imbibe it at another race, at least publicly. My posted concoction is the drink of the Belmont running, or so some of my Long Island friends say. I do not regularly add fruit to my bourbon drinks, but one does like to follow custom when watching a traditional event. I'll prepare some Juleps ( and a Hot Brown) in September when the ponies are running in Louisville.
- Stuart

 

[Prester John]

Ah, Vince, how I envy you; so much to learn. The luscious Mint Julep is the drink of the Kentucky Derby, which will be run later this convoluted season. It is sacrilege to imbibe it at another race, at least publicly. My posted concoction is the drink of the Belmont running, or so some of my Long Island friends say. I do not regularly add fruit to my bourbon drinks, but one does like to follow custom when watching a traditional event. I'll prepare some Juleps ( and a Hot Brown) in September when the ponies are running in Louisville.
- Stuart

Tradition is important! What do I know? I'm just sitting here sipping some single malt, watching The Real McCoys.
(I do like orange juice with my vodka, though.)

 

[Duckdog]

Yes, to all of that. "Summertime and the living is easy . . ."
- Stuart

 

[Duckdog]

I'm just sitting here sipping some single malt, watching The Real McCoys.

We're peas in a pod, pal. (Unfortunately, I'm Grandpappy Amos now, no longer Little Luke.)
- Stuart

 

[dantzk8]

Whittling and drinking. Farm & Field 62 and Red Chimay. I just need the best.

Dan.

 

[Prester John]

Juniper on juniper.

 

[onrypt]

I have an interesting story re: Samuel Smith's bottle labels that I'll share when I have a bit more time...
One of my non-petite Laguioles Love the grain in this one

 

[Tadeusz123]

I have been broadening out my beer selections from the standard college fare (and glasses of Knob Creek...)



Chestnut CV Peanut and a new favorite - Vanderghinste Flemish Sour



the same Peanut, this time with a local beer - Whiner Beer Company's Hell Kitty Kitty - really enjoying this one

 

[Spaten]

I have been broadening out my beer selections from the standard college fare (and glasses of Knob Creek...)



Chestnut CV Peanut and a new favorite - Vanderghinste Flemish Sour



the same Peanut, this time with a local beer - Whiner Beer Company's Hell Kitty Kitty - really enjoying this one

Whiner is great. I like their Nwar especially. During lock down, my girlfriend and I ordered some and the owner delivered it himself.

Case chestnut cv is also pretty great.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Jolipapa]

 

[CHNeal]

I very rarely drink during the week but every now and then you need to put paid to a day the right way!View attachment 1366062

 

[CHNeal]

Whittling and drinking. Farm & Field 62 and Red Chimay. I just need the best.

Dan.

Fell in love with Chimay in the 80’s. I prefer the gold label reserve but I would never turn down the red.

 

[Prester John]

Fell in love with Chimay in the 80’s. I prefer the gold label reserve but I would never turn down the red.

My favourites are the red and the blue. Chimay is one of the best beers anywhere, but it is significantly more expensive now than it used to be (here in south Texas, anyway), so I rarely drink it anymore. I can get nearly two six-packs of Guinness for the same price!

 

[CHNeal]

Oh I know. Used to be you could get the 750 for the price of those new little bottles!

 

[tmd_87]

To many great pics in here. Enjoying this Zin.

 

[dantzk8]

Each year have to trim this hedge:

Each year the tools are heavier and the hedge longer.
What helps me is the promise that, once the job done, i 'll get a fresh red Chimay, the beer which doesn't betray.

Dan.

 

[AnW]

Rookie mistake! Get a new caplifter knife and bring home canned beer