What does C&V drink? Adult beverage wise now?
07-21-19, 04:58 AM
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As Canadian craft breweries increase market share every year, there's no shortage of breathtaking beers to sample. Some real crap too.
My red wine choices are mostly from small producers in central and southern Italy. Primativo, Aglianico, Nero D'Avola can be found at great prices. Table wines with no preservatives or chemical flavoring. Spain has similar products.
Oddly, there's some spectacular bubbly whites and Muscats being produced in my neighbourhood in NS. We've got great soil and we're at the same latitude as Champagne in France. Look up Benjamin Bridge/Gaspereau/Lightfoot & Wolfville.
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My red wine choices are mostly from small producers in central and southern Italy. Primativo, Aglianico, Nero D'Avola can be found at great prices. Table wines with no preservatives or chemical flavoring. Spain has similar products.
Oddly, there's some spectacular bubbly whites and Muscats being produced in my neighbourhood in NS. We've got great soil and we're at the same latitude as Champagne in France. Look up Benjamin Bridge/Gaspereau/Lightfoot & Wolfville.
Spirits? Yes.
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07-21-19, 07:36 AM
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Boutique beer, hard cider, wine and even craft distilleries are popping up all over NS. Tatamagouche, Nine Locks, Wafarers, Barreling tide, Schoohouse, plus many brew bubs that just produce for their own pub and provide Growlers for take-out. They have zero retail distribution but the the communities support them.
I had a very dry, hopped Russet cider the other day to die for. Like good champagne. One local cidery has no less than 30 ciders available in their shop. Cider sales increased 81% last year while craft beers were up 27%. Large breweries beware. In fact the big guys like InBev are trying to buy these small brands to keep up their street cred. Too bad it doesn't work with a customer who shuns anyone who makes Budweiser.
Toronto is likely the epicentre of experimental beers in Ontario and I do visit wevery so often. Perhaps @gster and' the six' gang could speak up. I know there's a wild brewery on Eastern Ave near Ashbridges doing some crazy things. Lots of fruit sours. The Junction is also host to fine brewpubs.
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I can't speak much for Ontario because I live a thousand kms away. We have the damndest interprovincial trade barriers for beer and alcohol so I don't get any of those beers here and they don't get NS beers there.
Boutique beer, hard cider, wine and even craft distilleries are popping up all over NS. Tatamagouche, Nine Locks, Wafarers, Barreling tide, Schoohouse, plus many brew bubs that just produce for their own pub and provide Growlers for take-out. They have zero retail distribution but the the communities support them.
I had a very dry, hopped Russet cider the other day to die for. Like good champagne. One local cidery has no less than 30 ciders available in their shop. Cider sales increased 81% last year while craft beers were up 27%. Large breweries beware. In fact the big guys like InBev are trying to buy these small brands to keep up their street cred. Too bad it doesn't work with a customer who shuns anyone who makes Budweiser.
Toronto is likely the epicentre of experimental beers in Ontario and I do visit wevery so often. Perhaps @gster and' the six' gang could speak up. I know there's a wild brewery on Eastern Ave near Ashbridges doing some crazy things. Lots of fruit sours. The Junction is also host to fine brewpubs.
Boutique beer, hard cider, wine and even craft distilleries are popping up all over NS. Tatamagouche, Nine Locks, Wafarers, Barreling tide, Schoohouse, plus many brew bubs that just produce for their own pub and provide Growlers for take-out. They have zero retail distribution but the the communities support them.
I had a very dry, hopped Russet cider the other day to die for. Like good champagne. One local cidery has no less than 30 ciders available in their shop. Cider sales increased 81% last year while craft beers were up 27%. Large breweries beware. In fact the big guys like InBev are trying to buy these small brands to keep up their street cred. Too bad it doesn't work with a customer who shuns anyone who makes Budweiser.
Toronto is likely the epicentre of experimental beers in Ontario and I do visit wevery so often. Perhaps @gster and' the six' gang could speak up. I know there's a wild brewery on Eastern Ave near Ashbridges doing some crazy things. Lots of fruit sours. The Junction is also host to fine brewpubs.
I find most to be:
too hoppy
too fruity
too experimental etc.
My local (the Mezz) has Molson Stock on tap.
https://parkdalemezz.com/
I made the sign for them last year.
07-21-19, 08:07 AM
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That's still so Parkdale.
As a business model, craft breweries should always make mostly accessible beers and then play around occasionally with seasonal recipes, bocks etc. I'm a shareholder in Wayfarers Ale and there's not one beer that you'd reject as distasteful, they're all palatable. Their brewmaster has no hubris, unlike some kids that just want toplay.
As a business model, craft breweries should always make mostly accessible beers and then play around occasionally with seasonal recipes, bocks etc. I'm a shareholder in Wayfarers Ale and there's not one beer that you'd reject as distasteful, they're all palatable. Their brewmaster has no hubris, unlike some kids that just want toplay.
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In NOLA for a week, so drinking local.
pretty nice haze, could use a smidge more hop.
pretty nice haze, could use a smidge more hop.
10-18-19, 10:34 PM
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Earlier this year I enjoyed a bottle of Kentucky bourbon called Noah’s Mill. By Willett distillers. More fire than your big-brand bourbon, though.
10-19-19, 12:46 AM
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Cuba libre or straight Diplomatico are my current tipples.
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@clubman not a fan of France and French wines?
Cuba libre or straight Diplomatico are my current tipples.
Cuba libre or straight Diplomatico are my current tipples.
10-19-19, 11:17 AM
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Founders KBS (Kentucky Bourbon Stout).
Just as good, or even better than their excellent, regular Breakfast Stout!!
Expensive, and only available seasonal....... but worth it!
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I’m not married to any one brand or brew, but we do have some good local stuff:
O’Connor’s Black IPA; Just the thing for post-ride grilling on a nice cool day
O’Connor’s Black IPA; Just the thing for post-ride grilling on a nice cool day
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It's about cold enough outside to drop the IPAs for stouts!
Anything roasty-nibby or not-too-sweet bourbon barrell is up my alley. I love Founders KBS when it's out but it goes fast and is $$$ per bottle. Mikeller's stouts, especially the Black and all of the different Black Hole varieties - the 3rd, 4th and 5th iteration of Black were my favorite stout of all time, the first couple batches lacked any worthwhile carb. If I want a big blast of roasty-nibbiness, Old Rasputin seems like it's available everywhere. Seems really hit or miss with spice, I don't see as many hot-chile stouts anymore. Some actually got the heat right, like ... Westbrook's Mexican Cake is good, and there was one foil-topped version of Great Divide Yeti Imperial stout made with cayenne that really did my palate well.
But I'm still a hophead at heart and have banging the hazies hard the last few years. Here in Atlanta we're seeing some really good hazies out of unexpected places. Bearded Iris in Nashville TN and TrimTab in Birmingham AL which, if you don't mind lactose, is king for me. Revision out of Old Sparks NV is honestly destroying it and I always have some in the fridge. Loving Destihl out of Normal IL too. There are a few cans I'm often looking for down here, usually end up having to trade. These are probably "the usual suspects" for anyone not in the NE like Tree House, Maine Beer Co. (we can get it sparsely), Tired Hands, Other Half, Grimm.
Anything roasty-nibby or not-too-sweet bourbon barrell is up my alley. I love Founders KBS when it's out but it goes fast and is $$$ per bottle. Mikeller's stouts, especially the Black and all of the different Black Hole varieties - the 3rd, 4th and 5th iteration of Black were my favorite stout of all time, the first couple batches lacked any worthwhile carb. If I want a big blast of roasty-nibbiness, Old Rasputin seems like it's available everywhere. Seems really hit or miss with spice, I don't see as many hot-chile stouts anymore. Some actually got the heat right, like ... Westbrook's Mexican Cake is good, and there was one foil-topped version of Great Divide Yeti Imperial stout made with cayenne that really did my palate well.
But I'm still a hophead at heart and have banging the hazies hard the last few years. Here in Atlanta we're seeing some really good hazies out of unexpected places. Bearded Iris in Nashville TN and TrimTab in Birmingham AL which, if you don't mind lactose, is king for me. Revision out of Old Sparks NV is honestly destroying it and I always have some in the fridge. Loving Destihl out of Normal IL too. There are a few cans I'm often looking for down here, usually end up having to trade. These are probably "the usual suspects" for anyone not in the NE like Tree House, Maine Beer Co. (we can get it sparsely), Tired Hands, Other Half, Grimm.
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I have a Sunday tradition of riding to the farmers market and visiting my local pub, the Beer Junction, Mostly I get IPA's but not always.....
Old Rasputin Stout on Nitro pour
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Old Rasputin Stout on Nitro pour
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alpine (san diego county) nelson (rye) ipa 12 oz cans.
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Picked up this 4 pack of Broken Bow IPAs (Tuckahoe, NY) at the NYBG Farmers’ Market on Thursday.
Enjoyed this logical Conclusion IPA from Threes Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) on Governor’s Island yesterday
Enjoyed this logical Conclusion IPA from Threes Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) on Governor’s Island yesterday
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10-21-19, 12:19 PM
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Recently I've been drinking a Pilsner from Lamplighter Brewing in Cambridge, Appollo Sunshine, but it is a seasonal offering, so it's mostly gone. Wait til next year. I like dark beers and ales in the fall and Winter. Last year, Lamplighter came out with a Dunkel lager called Nocturne, I'm hoping they brew some more this winter.
Bell's from Michigan has expanded to MA, and their Best Brown Ale is great. Smooth and not hoppy.
None of my recommendations would please IPA lovers.
Bell's from Michigan has expanded to MA, and their Best Brown Ale is great. Smooth and not hoppy.
None of my recommendations would please IPA lovers.
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Mythic Gin tastes a little like black pepper, which is pleasant with stroganoff after a cool fall ride. Also re-carbonating old flat tonic is the only way I can afford the stuff!
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Been a Yuengling man since 1971. It's still my preferred go-to for plain old mass-market beer. All varieties.
Other preferences: Labat, Guiness, Fosters, Budweiser Copper Lager (a very pleasant surprise, thank you Charlize Theron), and pretty much any good British beer.
What I stay away from: Craft brews. I am definitely NOT into the craft brew scene, having drunk more crap than I can believe. Somebody needs to teach these guys that being "unique" is not necessarily a good thing. Oh there are a couple I like. Our local Center of the Universe Brewing Co. has a lager called Chin Music that I really enjoy.
Other preferences: Labat, Guiness, Fosters, Budweiser Copper Lager (a very pleasant surprise, thank you Charlize Theron), and pretty much any good British beer.
What I stay away from: Craft brews. I am definitely NOT into the craft brew scene, having drunk more crap than I can believe. Somebody needs to teach these guys that being "unique" is not necessarily a good thing. Oh there are a couple I like. Our local Center of the Universe Brewing Co. has a lager called Chin Music that I really enjoy.
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11-03-19, 05:49 PM
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Locally...the Precarious Beer Hall in Williamsburg, VA, cranks out some fabulous craft beers.
Individually...I've recently become very fond of "New Fashioneds".
Basically an Old Fashioned, but with amaretto replacing some of the simple syrup:
1 part bourbon
1/4 part simple syrup
1/4 part amaretto
3 splashes of bitters
1 orange peel
1 maraschino (Luxardo!) cherry
By the way...for bourbon lovers on a budget, try to find Benchmark, from Buffalo Trace. In Virginia, I picked up a 1.5 liter bottle for only $22. It may not be the sipper that a bourbon aficionado appreciates, but it makes a great choice for mixing a pitcher of New Fashioneds!
Individually...I've recently become very fond of "New Fashioneds".
Basically an Old Fashioned, but with amaretto replacing some of the simple syrup:
1 part bourbon
1/4 part simple syrup
1/4 part amaretto
3 splashes of bitters
1 orange peel
1 maraschino (Luxardo!) cherry
By the way...for bourbon lovers on a budget, try to find Benchmark, from Buffalo Trace. In Virginia, I picked up a 1.5 liter bottle for only $22. It may not be the sipper that a bourbon aficionado appreciates, but it makes a great choice for mixing a pitcher of New Fashioneds!
11-03-19, 08:34 PM
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Stop by Cambridge/Medford some time for a drink?
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stuck in a socal west coast ipa or lager vibe lately. unfortunately, pale ales are currenly ded. only had a few wines that truly demanded my full attention in the last three months.