Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[5K Qs]

It's not too late to broaden your horizons, Gary. I love beer, but just had some red wine with dinner. Have you not had good wine? You can get some good drinkable stuff for just a few bucks. And you have to try some single malt scotch--nectar of the gods. And nothing beats a good martini. Don't mean to corrupt you or anything, but I sure enjoy a wide range of "adult beverages." In moderation, of course.
To each his own!

Thanks for the advice, Vince.
There is just so much "out there", in almost every realm, that I arbitrarily decide to limit myself in many of them to simplify my life! For example, I've decided that I'll pay no attention to fixed blade knives or modern folders, or to Facebook (and almost any other social media), or to romance novels, or to alcoholic beverages other than beer, or to video games, or to luxury cars, etc.

- GT

 

[JohnDF]

I've decided that I'll pay no attention ... to romance novels

That must have been a tough decision.

 

[tmd_87]

Christmas in a can, and for sipping only at 12%

abv, Holy moly, my kinda bev.

It's really good and not over powering at 12%

 

[Pàdruig]

I got a day behind in my advent.

Dec. 16th: Brauerei Egerer Bären Weisse - a Pale Hefeweizen. Again, I am not usually a fan of wheat beers but this one is pretty good - lots of fruit notes with a tang on the finish that reminds of tropical punch.

Dec. 17th: Bürgerbräu Alpenstoff - another Helles style Lager. Haven't cracked into this one yet but I'm not particularly excited about it.

 

[tmd_87]

A Scorpion Pepper Saison. I was nervous getting this as I don't like"pepper beers" but this one has no heat to it. Very good!

 

[tmd_87]

A very Tart one! But I am enjoying it!

 

[btb01]

I got a day behind in my advent.

Dec. 17th: Brauerei Egerer Bären Weisse - a Pale Hefeweizen. Again, I am not usually a fan of wheat beers but this one is pretty good - lots of fruit notes with a tang on the finish that reminds of tropical punch.

Dec. 18th: Bürgerbräu Alpenstoff - another Helles style Lager. Haven't cracked into this one yet but I'm not particularly excited about it.

What happened to the 15th and 16th?

Sorry to hear about the continued abundance of lagers, Dylan. I’ll be curious to hear your overall assessment of that advent calendar when it’s all said and done.

A very Tart one! But I am enjoying it!

Taylor, that beer looks familiar…

OH YEAH!!

December 17th. Another new bottle for me tonight, a recent purchase that I hadn’t tried yet…

Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch. This is another Buffalo Trace product, most of which I tend to enjoy, and it’s Bottled in Bond, so 50% ABV/100 proof. Now perhaps it’s because I just opened the bottle (does whiskey need a minute to “breathe” like wine?), or maybe my taste buds were still recovering from last night’s awful libation, but at first this one seemed very subdued. I wasn’t getting a whole lot on the nose, and the taste seemed very muted, as well. But after a few minutes it did seem to open up, so to speak, and it’s actually quite nice! It’s still on the subtler side, but certainly enjoyable.

Only seven whiskeys to go!

 

[Pàdruig]

What happened to the 15th and 16th?

Oops... Definitely got my days crossed - I went back and edited it.

I did miss the 15th, I think - I'm not sure how I forgot to post that one.

Dec. 15th: Landgang Brauerei Pils - another stinkin' lager. Either the Germans really like their lagers or the curators of this particular advent calendar think that Americans really like lagers. Both likely apply.

 

[mcc850]

Egg nog and Stag

 

[5K Qs]

That must have been a tough decision.

Admittedly, some of the limitations I've imposed on myself are less of a hardship than others!

- GT

 

[Pàdruig]

Dec. 18th: Herrnbräu Jubiläums Sud - a Dark Lager. Hey! What is that?! Some color in my beer? Though it is still a lager, it is a dark lager and it is quite tasty.

 

[tmd_87]

A solid Lager from Mraz

 

[tmd_87]

Dec. 18th: Herrnbräu Jubiläums Sud - a Dark Lager. Hey! What is that?! Some color in my beer? Though it is still a lager, it is a dark lager and it is quite tasty.

Malty?

 

[Pàdruig]

Malty?

It is pretty malty. Not heavy like a porter or even a dark ale but has the richness of flavor that an ale possesses but with the lightness of a lager.

 

[hornetguy]

I got a day behind in my advent.

Dec. 16th: Brauerei Egerer Bären Weisse - a Pale Hefeweizen. Again, I am not usually a fan of wheat beers but this one is pretty good - lots of fruit notes with a tang on the finish that reminds of tropical punch.

Dec. 17th: Bürgerbräu Alpenstoff - another Helles style Lager. Haven't cracked into this one yet but I'm not particularly excited about it.

Nice combo there... I haven't had a Sancho Panza in a few years. I likely should revisit them.
Also, those are two of my favorite knives right there... life is good.

 

[Pàdruig]

Nice combo there... I haven't had a Sancho Panza in a few years. I likely should revisit them.
Also, those are two of my favorite knives right there... life is good.

Thank you, my friend. I haven't had a bad Sancho Panza - quality cigar every time. I'd have to say, out of the numerous Case offerings, their Sowbelly and Swayback rate at the top for me - though I do wish they would make a larger swayback.

 

[Prester John]

The King of Beers:

When you say Budweiser, you've said it all.

(Don't judge me.)

 

[hornetguy]

Thank you, my friend. I haven't had a bad Sancho Panza - quality cigar every time. I'd have to say, out of the numerous Case offerings, their Sowbelly and Swayback rate at the top for me - though I do wish they would make a larger swayback.

I agree about the swayback... they could do it like the copperlocks... regular and small...

I thought I had a pic of my whiskey choice for tonight, but I don't... it was Angel's Envy bourbon, along with an Oliva Wrath "second".... I'll do better on pics next time..

 

[Prester John]

Speaking of beverages, I'm gonna have some fun tomorrow selecting liquors for three of my sons: bourbon for one, tequila for another, and scotch for the third. Then to the tobacco store for some cigars. We usually spend some time on my back porch after Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Should have most of my children, and some grandchildren, with us.

 

[btb01]

December 18th. Last night’s bottle was new. This one isn’t.

Old Charter 10 Year. I’ve had this bottle a long time. I’m not sure they make this stuff anymore. Certainly not with an age statement. A friend and I bought this on our way to watch the Kentucky Derby (on TV, not in person). That must’ve been at least 12 years ago. We used it to make Mint Juleps, which were ok. We tried some by itself and thought it was awful.

We didn’t know what we were talking about.

I’m not saying it’s the best whiskey I’ve had, but there’s nothing wrong with it at all. It’s a pretty good bourbon. In fact, I’d describe it as the most bourbon-tasting bourbon I’ve had so far this month. When you think about what bourbon’s supposed to taste like, this is it.