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Spirits, Wines and Beers Recomendations
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If you like wine...
Hell, I'm not going to start recommending wines.
But I will say: If you like wine, GET THIS BOOK!!!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0974014354/?tag=neogaf0e-20
This book is under $10 and will change the way you think about the wines you drink.
The first half deals with the traditional tactics of wine "snobbery" and wine tasting and wine criticism, vs. the methodology behind blind tasting of wine. It's full of fun info, scientific studies, statistics, ect. It'll also teach you how to throw your own wine tasting parties using their methods. Believe me, this part of the book is worth the price and the time to read it alone.
The second half of the book is all about the standout wines in their own rigorous bland taste testing trials. You will learn about sooooo many bargain wines in this book. You may even find a few new favorites. If you are like me and my GF, you'll be drinking a lot more wine (we have a couple glasses with almost every dinner now,) and you'll be spending a lot less than you probably did when you were just a "weekend warrior."
It's awesome. If you like wine, or even if you are just curious about wine, or hell, even if you just hate wine snobs and want some ammo to throw in their $150/bottle drinking faces...get this book.
Some more linkies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Z5...ww.thewinetrials.com/&feature=player_embedded
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/keep-the-cheap-wine-flowing/
http://www.thewinetrials.com/wp/reviews-and-blogs-about-the-wine-trials/
Hell, I'm not going to start recommending wines.
But I will say: If you like wine, GET THIS BOOK!!!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0974014354/?tag=neogaf0e-20
This book is under $10 and will change the way you think about the wines you drink.
The first half deals with the traditional tactics of wine "snobbery" and wine tasting and wine criticism, vs. the methodology behind blind tasting of wine. It's full of fun info, scientific studies, statistics, ect. It'll also teach you how to throw your own wine tasting parties using their methods. Believe me, this part of the book is worth the price and the time to read it alone.
The second half of the book is all about the standout wines in their own rigorous bland taste testing trials. You will learn about sooooo many bargain wines in this book. You may even find a few new favorites. If you are like me and my GF, you'll be drinking a lot more wine (we have a couple glasses with almost every dinner now,) and you'll be spending a lot less than you probably did when you were just a "weekend warrior."
It's awesome. If you like wine, or even if you are just curious about wine, or hell, even if you just hate wine snobs and want some ammo to throw in their $150/bottle drinking faces...get this book.
Some more linkies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Z5...ww.thewinetrials.com/&feature=player_embedded
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/keep-the-cheap-wine-flowing/
http://www.thewinetrials.com/wp/reviews-and-blogs-about-the-wine-trials/
Pristine_Condition
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ShinAmano said:
I got mine as a gift from my sister. I've given out like 15 copies of that book so far too. Everyone I've given it to has thanked me later. 100% success.
Phobophile
A scientist and gentleman in the manner of Batman.
A buddy of mine imported two bottles of Nouvelle Orléans absinthe back in college. I really enjoyed it but I love the flavor of anise and licorice. Definitely use the proper drinking technique with the glasses and sugar cubes. Really fucking bitter otherwise, even after being cut 2-3x with water.ShinAmano said:
mikekennyb
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Rogue Brewery puts out some fantastic beers. They're in Oregon, so you'll be more likely to find them out West. I prefer Dead Guy Ale.
Also, try some Carlsberg, it's a Dutch Beer (I think, I know it's from the area) and it's great. Goes fantastic with some light fare.
Spaten is another great one, Spaten Munich, Spaten Oktoberfest both.
I've recently started to like Amstel Light as a staple. It doesn't have a real strong taste, but is the kind of beer I could drink all night at the bar.
Also, try some Carlsberg, it's a Dutch Beer (I think, I know it's from the area) and it's great. Goes fantastic with some light fare.
Spaten is another great one, Spaten Munich, Spaten Oktoberfest both.
I've recently started to like Amstel Light as a staple. It doesn't have a real strong taste, but is the kind of beer I could drink all night at the bar.
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mikekennyb said:
I used to be able to get Dead Guy Ale all the time in Boston, but since moving to New York City, I haven't been able to find it.
woahitsreeo
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Young's Double Chocolate Stout: A dark beer with a hint of rich chocolate flavor with each sip.
If you're feeling adventurous try it with some vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
woahitsreeo
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mikekennyb said:
Ditto about Rogue!
TurboLibre
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woahitsreeo said:
They make Dead Guy Ale, right?
Ad Infinitum
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woahitsreeo said:
Young's Double Chocolate Stout: A dark beer with a hint of rich chocolate flavor with each sip.
If you're feeling adventurous try it with some vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD.
Phobophile
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AndersTheSwede
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I'd list my hometown brewery, Boundary Bay, that makes the greatest American IPA ever brewed, but none of you heathens can buy it, so why bother. 
Instead this is the best kinda-sorta-maybe mass produced IPA I've ever drank:
Nothing really comes close to it. Not Stone, not Lagunitas, not Rogue.
Instead this is the best kinda-sorta-maybe mass produced IPA I've ever drank:
Nothing really comes close to it. Not Stone, not Lagunitas, not Rogue.
Phobophile
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Better than Dogfish Head's 120 Minute?
AndersTheSwede
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Phobophile said:
It pains (pains) me to admit I have never had this particular Dogfish Head brew, so I shall not comment.
TurboLibre
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:lolPhobophile said:
The answer was all over the place. I saw someone bring up the brewery in one post and throught it was the first time mentioned in the thread.
It's a pretty damn good beer though.
Phobophile
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Their 60 Minute is rather average for an IPA. The 90 Minute is a great imperial/double IPA.AndersTheSwede said:
Their 120 Minute is sex in your mouth: 120 IBUs, 20% ABV.
AndersTheSwede
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Phobophile said:
.... :-0
That's not beer. That's insanity.
I need to get me some
Technosteve
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better then blue moon, better yet if you can get it at a restaurant that brews it's own beer try to find it unfiltered, another beer i like is a polish smoked wheat beer it has a nice dark (smoke) flavor (smooth bitter), and a sweet after taste if you like Killian Red but want something lighter. It is hard to find it, has 6 percent alcohol tho and i can only get at the brewery/restaurant i go to.
also this is the king of beers, if your from the east coast you drink this instead of bud, miller or coors.
TurboLibre
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Phobophile said:
Whoa, I need to try that out. Doubt I'll be able to find it though.
Phobophile
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It's seasonal. It's in season right now, I believe. Bottles are sold individually; a 12-oz will run you $8-11, depending on location.Tkawsome said:
I'm in California and I know we got alot of decent wines from our wine country. I like to cook and I always hear that I should cook with a wine I would drink...
but therein lies the problem, I don't know what I would drink because I'm a wine noob. Any quick and affordable recommendations?
but therein lies the problem, I don't know what I would drink because I'm a wine noob. Any quick and affordable recommendations?
I highly recommend the Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA. I'm also a fan of the Chimay Blue Cap that the poster before you recommended.scissorfight said:picking up kegs of these two today:
never met an IPA i didn't like, but dogfish head 60 minute IPA is one of my favorites
A few others:
Duvel
Brother Bart's Belgian Brown
Koningshoeven Quadrupel
Innis & Gunn
Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar
Trappistes Rochefort 10
TurboLibre
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Phobophile said:
I'll keep an eye out for it.
Boogie9IGN
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Zyzyxxz said:
Start trying out 2 buck chucks and see which style of wine you like more. I find white zinfadel is usually the wine noob's favorite at first
Phobophile said:Three Floyds Dark Lord imperial Russian stout:
Rarer than the most obscure Trappist brew, this beer is brewed only once a year and released to the public on Dark Lord Day, held on the brewery's grounds in Munster, IN, a Chicago suburb in NW Indiana. Heavy and rich molasses, chocolate, and coffee flavors entice the palate, resulting in an imperial Russian stout that is unsurpassed. Only Surly imperial Russian out of Minnesota comes close and even they are incomparable. People drive hundreds and hundreds of miles each year to get a taste of this beer. Supplies are limited to just a handful of bottles a person each year. I managed to snag 4 bombers at $12 a pop. I've 3 left.
funny that another gaffer was at DLD at 3F's, didnt get a bottle this year tho :/
perryfarrell
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Putting in another vote for RUINATION. By STONE brewers. If it gets said often enough in this thread, people WILL buy it. It seriously is the best American micro brew that I've had.
(This does not include European beers of course (which you can often only buy in pasteurized, less tasty version in the US).)
(This does not include European beers of course (which you can often only buy in pasteurized, less tasty version in the US).)
Lionheart1827
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Technosteve said:
also this is the king of beers, if your from the east coast you drink this instead of bud, miller or coors.
Oldest brewery in America. Awesome beer.
I'm no beer aficionado by any means, but for the first time in years I had one of these this evening and was reminded how great it is:
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
Can't recommend it enough. Also another favorite I've been missing lately is Victory Brewery's Storm King (Imperial) Stout:
They're both absolute go-to beers for me when they're available.
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
Can't recommend it enough. Also another favorite I've been missing lately is Victory Brewery's Storm King (Imperial) Stout:
They're both absolute go-to beers for me when they're available.
HappyBivouac
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Rogue is delicious, but it's $12 a sixer out here, $5.50-6.50 a bomber, and upwards of $18 for a 750ml of the "XS" series beers (Double Dead Guy, Imperial Stout, etc.)
And seriously? Reccommending Dark Lord and 120min to a guy who says he primarily likes Killians, Newcastle and Guinness? I'm no snob but you gotta work your way up unless you wanna be overwhelmed/disgusted.
And seriously? Reccommending Dark Lord and 120min to a guy who says he primarily likes Killians, Newcastle and Guinness? I'm no snob but you gotta work your way up unless you wanna be overwhelmed/disgusted.
Where in California are you? I'd suggest going to a proper wine seller, and they'll be happy to guide you to excellent wines for under $20, whether you want something simple or complex. Heck, a good establishment, like Beltramo's in Menlo Park or The Wine Sellar in San Diego will have you taste a few and help you figure out what you like.Zyzyxxz said:
If you really want to do it right, though, grab a date and head up to Napa and visit a few wineries for some tasting. Chateau Potelle, Grgich Hills, and Robert Sinskey wineries would be my suggestions, but, really, almost any work.
Bah, screw your insecurities, if the bar has Pear Cider on tap, that's what I'm drinking.broony said:
As for my own contribution to the thread, I present the nectar of the gods, served neat and cold.
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