What are you drinking?

[Jackalope1977]

Bells Mars. It's a double IPA that's strong (10.1abv) but smooth. Good beer.

 

[JughedJones]

Too much!

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Fuller's 1845. Based on my first couple bottles, one of my favorite Old Ales (2nd only to North Coast's).

But this one was off. Tastes light-stricken (aka "skunky"). Not terribly so, but enough to be off-putting. Bumming me out.

 

[pkt77242]

Lagunitas IPA while making dinner (Carnitas hash). Picked up a 24 pack for $25 at Costco. After I get the kids to bed I will break out the good stuff.

 

[pkt77242]

I'm gonna have to give away my half full bottle of Talisker 18, simply because I can't bring myself to drain pour a $150 bottle of Scotch. Keep coming back to it hoping that I'll have some sort of epiphany, but I couldn't even finish my most recent dram. Oily, salty ash... blech.

I've been on a big "bourbon with extra finishing" kick recently. Maker's 46 is superb; really emphasizes my favorite bourbon notes--barrel-derived caramels and vanillas. Drinking one neat as I type this.

Had Angel's Envy recently too, which I really liked. I'm a big fan of the Old Fashioned, and the port-barrel-finishing on AE imparts enough fruity sweetness that it's almost like an Old Fashioned in a bottle.

Speaking of bottled mixed drinks, a couple buddies and I ordered a 5L charred white oak barrel. Filled it with the following on Saturday during half-time:



Gonna give it a month in the fresh barrel. Should be ready for bottling during the Syracuse game.

Tried Old Chub Nitro last night, and loved it. It's amazing how much smoothness and body nitrogenation adds.

I am the polar opposite of you on the Talisker 18. One of my favorite whiskies (In general I like Talisker though (I have had the 10, the 175th anniversarry, the 18, the Distillers edition, and 4 different vintages of the 25yo along with a couple of independent bottlings), and I would say that oily and salty is normal but ash doesn't sound like typical Talisker, though some slight peat and pepper are definitely part of the Talisker profile (especially pepper). Are you having it as your first pour of the night? last pour? always having it after the same whisky?

 

[pkt77242]

How does the Maximus contrast with the standard IPA by Lagunitas?

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I definitely prefer the Maximus over the their standard IPA (though it can't hold a candle to SUCKS). To me it has a more assertive hoppiness with a little more citrus and bitterness.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Are you having it as your first pour of the night? last pour? always having it after the same whisky?

Usually first dram of the night. Figure one should come to such an expensive bottle with a clean palette.

I'll readily admit that the problem likely lies with me. I have absolutely no taste for smoke. Even a hint of peat is enough to turn me off. I've enjoyed some of soft and unpeated Scotches (like Glenlivet Nadurra, etc.), but I just couldn't bring myself to appreciate Talisker 18.

 

[palinurus]

Looking for a recommendations for three or four good fall beers. Live in the Mid Atlantic states, if that affects your opinion (re availability) but can get some Great Lakes beers here. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

A lot

 

[pkt77242]

Stone 18th Anniversary IPA.

 

[pkt77242]

Usually first dram of the night. Figure one should come to such an expensive bottle with a clean palette.

I'll readily admit that the problem likely lies with me. I have absolutely no taste for smoke. Even a hint of peat is enough to turn me off. I've enjoyed some of soft and unpeated Scotches (like Glenlivet Nadurra, etc.), but I just couldn't bring myself to appreciate Talisker 18.

I would say give it a try once as your 2nd or 3rd pour and see how it does as you have nothing to lose at this point.

 

[pkt77242]

Sierra Nevada Narhwal Imperial Stout.

 

[ACamp1900]

Sailor and blueberry lemonade...

 

[greyhammer90]

Usually first dram of the night. Figure one should come to such an expensive bottle with a clean palette.

I'll readily admit that the problem likely lies with me. I have absolutely no taste for smoke. Even a hint of peat is enough to turn me off. I've enjoyed some of soft and unpeated Scotches (like Glenlivet Nadurra, etc.), but I just couldn't bring myself to appreciate Talisker 18.

Try Peat Monster and mix a vermouth heavy manhattan with it. This is how I got into Peat flavor. Tastes like a campfire in a good way.

 

[pkt77242]

Sailor and blueberry lemonade...

Did you ever try the Lagunitas Little Sumpin Extra?

 

[pkt77242]

Try Peat Monster and mix a vermouth heavy manhattan with it. This is how I got into Peat flavor. Tastes like a campfire in a good way.

Speaking of campfire. I really want to try the High West Campfire (a mix of peated scotch, bourbon and rye).

Though I will say that the way I got into peat was by drinking a bottle of HP 12 and then some Lagavulin 16. HP 12 has a nice heather/peat/honey combo that is a nice introduction then I had my mind blown by the Lagavulin.

 

[CincyDamer]

Did you ever try the Lagunitas Little Sumpin Extra?

Had it the other night. Loving the double/imperial IPAs

 

[Whiskeyjack]

This thread hasn't been popping up on the Front Page for me recently when something new gets posted. Anyone else having a similar issue?

 

[pkt77242]

This thread hasn't been popping up on the Front Page for me recently when something new gets posted. Anyone else having a similar issue?

Lounge threads don't show up on the front page anymore. You have to go to "New Posts" to see it. Pham did this because you can cuss in the Lounge and he didn't want the threads to pop up on the front page.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Lounge threads don't show up on the front page anymore. You have to go to "New Posts" to see it. Pham did this because you can cuss in the Lounge and he didn't want the threads to pop up on the front page.

Thanks for the heads up. Not sure how I missed that bulletin, but it makes sense.

 

[Black Irish]

Speaking of campfire. I really want to try the High West Campfire (a mix of peated scotch, bourbon and rye).

Though I will say that the way I got into peat was by drinking a bottle of HP 12 and then some Lagavulin 16. HP 12 has a nice heather/peat/honey combo that is a nice introduction then I had my mind blown by the Lagavulin.

I tired High West Campfire and hated it, but I really don't like smoky, peaty Scotch like Lagavulin and Laprhoig. It's the only High West whiskey I've tried that I didn't like. I think it'll be up your alley, pkt, being the peat aficionado that you are.

 

[scUM Hater]

O'Fallon 5 day IPA. It's a sweeter IPA.

 

[Irishman77]

Big storm here in stl. In garage witha couple of the following and a bolivar bellicoso fina . Love a good storm and a great cigar!

Sam adams Oktoberfest

Lienenkugels ockoberfest

Laguanitas undercover IPA

 

[Saint Shamrock]

Sculpin .

Wow , very good .

 

[IrishSteelhead]

Found a 12 pack of Ranger IPA in the garage fridge from last Saturday. Dunno who brought it, but I'm having it now. Saving the good stuff for tomorrow.

 

[Saint Shamrock]

Found a 12 pack of Ranger IPA in the garage fridge from last Saturday. Dunno who brought it, but I'm having it now. Saving the good stuff for tomorrow.

Same here heading to Reading Mass . Buy some Belgians .

 

[NDinMich]

First Looping Owl by Right Brain Brewing Co.

Now Bells Two Hearted.

 

[Bluto]

Sailor and blueberry lemonade...

Just cut to the chase and go buy some Mad Dog.

 

[no.1IrishFan]

Jameson, neat.

It's all I drink during Michigan week.

 

[Cackalacky]

Wife got me a bottle of Pappy Van Winkles 23-year aged bourbon. Properly gonna start after my gator hunt.