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The Cocktail Thread

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « July 8th, 2020, 8:28 pm
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by John Liotta » April 30th, 2011, 11:56 am
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I noticed that while we have threads devoted to Bourbon, Scotch and Rye, and a very very vibrant one dedicated to Beer, we don't have one dedicated...
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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
July 8th, 2020, 8:28 pm
Beer Trading Feedback

Last post by Steven King « February 13th, 2020, 5:24 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » February 18th, 2013, 4:12 pm
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I know we have a Commerce Corner Feedback thread/sub-sub forum, but it seems like it would be beneficial to have this particular thread in here....
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Last post by Steven King
February 13th, 2020, 5:24 am
What Cigar or Pipe Are You Smoking?

Last post by Randy Bowman « July 12th, 2020, 3:18 pm
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by Jason Hagen » November 26th, 2014, 1:53 pm
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Figured this might be the best sub forum to ask that question. There is a rather slow not to informative thread on CT but I thought I'd see if people...
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Last post by Randy Bowman
July 12th, 2020, 3:18 pm
Bourbon - Need advice

Last post by Brad S c h i e r « July 9th, 2020, 10:58 am
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by Dale Bowers » July 8th, 2020, 7:23 am

What to get a bottle of Bourbon for my friend's upcoming birthday. He drinks Woodford Reserve as a daily drinker. Anything suggestions for something...

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Last post by Brad S c h i e r
July 9th, 2020, 10:58 am
Sippin' Tequila Recs

Last post by Al Ehrhardt « July 9th, 2020, 10:33 am
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by Daniel Mattisson » July 5th, 2020, 9:50 am

Would love some recommendations on a few tequilas to try. I have virtually no experience so looking for some things to try across the spectrum. I do...

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Last post by Al Ehrhardt
July 9th, 2020, 10:33 am
Mead --- is it supposed to age well?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « July 8th, 2020, 9:46 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » June 10th, 2020, 4:01 pm

Over the past couple years I've had occasion to try three meads of various ages:

a 3 yo raspberry mead, which was delicious.
a regular mead of...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
July 8th, 2020, 9:46 pm
heat and density

Last post by Al Ehrhardt « July 8th, 2020, 4:41 pm
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by nealc » June 23rd, 2020, 3:43 pm

Hi

Some time ago I saw an interesting discussion in Wine Talk about a blog entry from Tablas Creek that showed that heat causes water to expand,...

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Last post by Al Ehrhardt
July 8th, 2020, 4:41 pm
Whiskey Decanter

Last post by JulianD « July 8th, 2020, 9:21 am

by JulianD » July 8th, 2020, 9:21 am

Any recommendations?

Also, should I be worried about crystal/lead? (Or is that only if the whiskey stays in the decanter for years upon years)

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Last post by JulianD
July 8th, 2020, 9:21 am
Your Gin?

Last post by T. Altmayer « July 7th, 2020, 11:58 am
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by Jim Karegeannes » March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm
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Nice article from David Wondrich in the current Saveur about various types of gins available now.

I'm a London Dry person, Plymouth if I get it...
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Last post by T. Altmayer
July 7th, 2020, 11:58 am
What SCOTCH are you drinking?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « July 7th, 2020, 9:51 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:30 am
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It's actually been a while since I've had a pour, but for the purposes of starting this I'll toss-out my favorite, Lagavulin.
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
July 7th, 2020, 9:51 am
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by Kris Patten « July 3rd, 2020, 4:23 pm
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What are you drinking, what do you like? Oh, and let me clarify - it doesn't have to just be the legal definition of bourbon, but the style. I'd like...
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Last post by Kris Patten
July 3rd, 2020, 4:23 pm
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by Mike Maguire « July 1st, 2020, 8:18 pm
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New Belgium -- Wild Ale (Lips of Faith series)
Bear Republic -- Racer 5 IPA
Stone -- Arrogant Bastard
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Last post by Mike Maguire
July 1st, 2020, 8:18 pm
Seattle: best place to buy good rum?

Last post by Mike Maguire « July 1st, 2020, 11:49 am
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by Brandon R » June 24th, 2020, 9:12 am

I'd like to learn more about rum. Specifically, the good stuff. I don't want to blend it into a cocktail right off. Rather, I'd like to find...

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Last post by Mike Maguire
July 1st, 2020, 11:49 am
Old Forester Bourbon: how is the whole lineup?

Last post by Craig G « June 28th, 2020, 6:32 pm
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by Brandon R » May 15th, 2020, 10:34 am

I've head many bottles of the 1920 / Prohibition Style and love it. That's the only one of their lineup that I've had and am curious about what you...

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Last post by Craig G
June 28th, 2020, 6:32 pm
Spirits Throwing off my CT Weights!

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « June 26th, 2020, 6:03 pm
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » June 24th, 2020, 12:59 pm

After years of waiting patiently in boxes in a corner of our wine cellar, our spirits collection has finally come out of hiding and been installed in...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
June 26th, 2020, 6:03 pm
Oregon Brewers Guild Virtual Beerfest

Last post by Chris Oxford « June 23rd, 2020, 4:05 pm
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by Rick Allen » June 23rd, 2020, 11:11 am

This Saturday, the Oregon Brewers Guild is holding a virtual beerfest as a fundraiser. This is a Zoom event, similar to those that WB has done. The...

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Last post by Chris Oxford
June 23rd, 2020, 4:05 pm
Clear Ice

Last post by Frank Drew « June 22nd, 2020, 5:44 pm
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by T. Altmayer » April 14th, 2020, 1:55 pm

Ok, since the quarantine started, I've been experimenting with trying to get clear ice. Tried boiling the water, using distilled water, boiling...

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Last post by Frank Drew
June 22nd, 2020, 5:44 pm
RUM ... talk to me, people

Last post by Tran Bronstein « June 21st, 2020, 7:34 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 15th, 2009, 1:37 pm
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My favorite is the Barbancourt 15. Would love to hear what's better than that one.
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Last post by Tran Bronstein
June 21st, 2020, 7:34 pm
QUIET mini beer/beverage fridge

Last post by Robert M yers « June 19th, 2020, 5:51 pm
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by SeanHarding » June 3rd, 2020, 1:26 pm

Does anyone have a small and very quiet beer/beverage fridge you like and recommend? I'm looking for one for my home office, and am having a heck of...

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Last post by Robert M yers
June 19th, 2020, 5:51 pm
Armagnac recs

Last post by ERPark « June 18th, 2020, 6:55 pm
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by Joe Vuckovich » June 12th, 2020, 5:14 am

A good friend is turning 50 and is a fan of Armagnac. I'd like to get him a really nice bottle. Budget is about $500. What would folks recommend?...

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Last post by ERPark
June 18th, 2020, 6:55 pm
Tasting note descriptors

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « June 15th, 2020, 6:42 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » June 14th, 2020, 7:44 pm

Interesting. Not sure I’ve ever gotten that many discrete notes from any beverage.

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
June 15th, 2020, 6:42 pm
Japanese Whiskey

Last post by H. N o w b a r « June 9th, 2020, 12:13 pm
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by Chris S p i k e s » November 12th, 2010, 7:21 am
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Anyone familiar? I saw them briefly on a menu at a restaurant I'm going to be hitting in a few weeks. I have never heard that the Japanese have made...
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Last post by H. N o w b a r
June 9th, 2020, 12:13 pm
Seattle PSA: Caol Ila 15 Year Unpeated for $68 AFTER TAXES!!!

Last post by Brandon R « June 5th, 2020, 10:51 am
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by Brandon R » June 4th, 2020, 8:51 am

Just a heads-up (and I'm posting this now, since I bought a few) for those in Seattle willing to make the trek over to West Seattle, the liquor store...

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Last post by Brandon R
June 5th, 2020, 10:51 am
Mobile Canning For Beer (And Wine)

Last post by GMcCarthy « May 30th, 2020, 5:57 am
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by Sean Devaney » May 26th, 2020, 7:14 am

A very good article in the SFGate this morning on a mobile canning service serving Northern California:

H/T to Ken Zinns who already has posted...

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Last post by GMcCarthy
May 30th, 2020, 5:57 am
Massican Vermouths

Last post by Siun o'Connell « May 29th, 2020, 6:58 pm
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by T. Altmayer » April 26th, 2020, 4:52 pm

Was ordering their Sauvignon Blanc (which is very good) and decided to try their Sweet Red Vermouth. Just made a cocktail with 3 parts Silent Pool...

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
May 29th, 2020, 6:58 pm
Best Whisky Glasses

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « May 24th, 2020, 7:03 am
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by RyanC » May 19th, 2020, 9:54 pm

I'm in the market and would love your thoughts.

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
May 24th, 2020, 7:03 am
What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « May 20th, 2020, 2:14 pm
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by Tran Bronstein » December 1st, 2013, 4:39 pm
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Beserkers,

I'm with Alan Rath on this one. This board is called WINE in capitals Berserkers and we have a Rum thread, a Scotch Whisky thread and a...
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
May 20th, 2020, 2:14 pm
I love Lindeman's Lambics -- should I be ashamed?

Last post by Joe Chanley « May 8th, 2020, 6:44 pm
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by Marcu$ Stanley » April 11th, 2020, 10:43 am

So a Belgian restaurant near me had a pandemic-related beer sale. The sale included a lot of big high-alcohol Tripels and Trappists and the like,...

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Last post by Joe Chanley
May 8th, 2020, 6:44 pm
Has anyone tried the Valdespino Family Heritage Brandy?

Last post by Eric Ifune « April 29th, 2020, 2:16 pm
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by Jay Miller » April 28th, 2020, 5:21 am

From an 1897 solera and an average age of 50 years.

Expensive but tempting...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
April 29th, 2020, 2:16 pm
Non-Alcoholic Beer

Last post by mancini « April 15th, 2020, 1:28 am
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by mancini » April 9th, 2020, 1:23 am

Recently I tasted non-alcoholic beer. It didn't give feeling as beer does. I'm wondering if both versions are made using a similar process or...

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Last post by mancini
April 15th, 2020, 1:28 am
Cocktail glasses

Last post by T. Altmayer « April 14th, 2020, 1:32 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » April 1st, 2020, 7:36 am

I have some nice lowball glasses we've been using at home, but looking into getting some proper coupe glassware for our home bar. A lot of the...

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Last post by T. Altmayer
April 14th, 2020, 1:32 pm
The Brewery Buy-out Thread

Last post by JulianD « April 2nd, 2020, 6:50 pm
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by Rick Allen » November 19th, 2019, 4:13 pm

The consolidation of the beer industry continues...

New Belgium Sells out to Lion (Kirin)

If anyone didn't see it last week, Craft Brew Alliance...

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Last post by JulianD
April 2nd, 2020, 6:50 pm
Looking for a good sipping Tequila...

Last post by Mike Maguire « April 1st, 2020, 6:36 pm
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by Ed Murray » December 19th, 2011, 9:08 pm
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What's your recommendation?
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Last post by Mike Maguire
April 1st, 2020, 6:36 pm
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by Jay Selman « March 14th, 2020, 6:11 pm
Replies: 229
by BenW » October 20th, 2017, 6:25 am
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Did anyone else get the Total Wine Pappy Offer yesterday?

For anyone interested: the offer is for one bottle only out of the list below, online, on...
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Last post by Jay Selman
March 14th, 2020, 6:11 pm
Flaviar

Last post by Jesse Koehn « March 14th, 2020, 5:22 pm
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by Mike Maguire » February 16th, 2020, 8:59 am

Anybody heard or dealt with them? It’s a spirit club , bourbon , scotch , vodka etc..

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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 5:22 pm
Best beers 2019 edition

Last post by Jesse Koehn « March 14th, 2020, 4:44 pm
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by Scott Tallman » December 30th, 2019, 9:54 pm

I don’t keep track of beer consumption the way I do wine, but this list should be fairly representative of my favorite beers of 2019 by style. Plus a...

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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 4:44 pm
Irish Whiskey Thread

Last post by Jesse Koehn « March 14th, 2020, 4:24 pm
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by Travis Fantz » May 12th, 2015, 7:34 pm

Since there are threads specific to Bourbon and beer, I thought I would put this out there as another thread.

I have like my Irish Whiskey in the...

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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 4:24 pm
Parker’s Heritage 8 YR Rye question

Last post by Jesse Koehn « March 14th, 2020, 3:52 pm
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » March 4th, 2020, 6:51 pm

I just received an offer for one bottle of Parker’s Heritage 8 YR Rye for $139.99 from Total Wine as one of their top customers at their local store....

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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 3:52 pm
Rye

Last post by Jesse Koehn « March 14th, 2020, 3:49 pm
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by John Liotta » September 23rd, 2010, 2:52 pm
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What are peoples' general opinion of Rye?
I like it a lot.

Some of my current favs are:

Hirsch 20 year
Sazerac
Rittenhouse
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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 3:49 pm
Anyone try The Macallan No 5 Special Edition?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « March 10th, 2020, 10:45 am
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by Len Stevens » March 8th, 2020, 7:56 am

I was shocked to see a bottlev in Binny's when visiting last week in Chicago...I'm a huge fan of both the 12 and 18...seemed to be reviewed...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 10th, 2020, 10:45 am
SMWS --- what do you think of them?

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « March 5th, 2020, 8:31 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » September 7th, 2012, 4:36 pm

SMWS = Scotch Malt Whisky Society

basically, they usually take single casks from various distilleries and bottle them under their own label. So,...

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
March 5th, 2020, 8:31 pm
PSA: 15% off all brandy at Astor today only

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « March 4th, 2020, 12:00 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 20th, 2020, 4:18 am

Excellent deals on Armagnac and cognac.

Dudognon Vielle and Grande Reserve are especially good deals, as well as dartigalongue and l’encantada xo.

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 4th, 2020, 12:00 pm
Old Beer - Results

Last post by Robert M yers « March 1st, 2020, 9:17 am
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by Robert M yers » March 29th, 2016, 2:49 am
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Thinking there should be an archive for beers that are treated with all the care of wine.

The beer that made me post:

2013 prairie bomb

After...
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Last post by Robert M yers
March 1st, 2020, 9:17 am
Psa: Orlando spirits event

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « February 24th, 2020, 6:01 pm

by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 24th, 2020, 6:01 pm

Alfert?

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
February 24th, 2020, 6:01 pm
What happens if I drink my (approx ) 18 year old homemade beer??

Last post by BobH « February 20th, 2020, 12:21 pm
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by Bdklein » February 7th, 2020, 5:40 pm

Don’t want to get sick. Any thoughts , insight , etc.????

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Last post by BobH
February 20th, 2020, 12:21 pm
Best Spirits QPR?? -- Diplomatico Rum Riserva Exclusiva

Last post by JulianD « February 14th, 2020, 9:12 pm
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by Lee Short » December 7th, 2019, 3:21 pm

I've been drinking this rum for years now, and I've yet to find a better QPR spirit, period.

So what are some serious competitors I should try?

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Last post by JulianD
February 14th, 2020, 9:12 pm
Astor Wines & Spirits

Last post by cjdelaney « February 14th, 2020, 2:35 pm
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by Bryan Price » January 31st, 2020, 3:53 pm

I'm deep into the craft cocktail scene. I have several books where I am methodically practicing my craft at home, substituting various spirits and...

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Last post by cjdelaney
February 14th, 2020, 2:35 pm
Shipping spirits

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « February 11th, 2020, 4:56 am
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by BenW » February 10th, 2020, 7:18 pm

So, as has become an inconvenient habit, I did some late night bidding on some web auction lots with an NYC merchant... and won some cognac.

My...

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
February 11th, 2020, 4:56 am
Rocks glasses

Last post by SeanHarding « February 6th, 2020, 2:09 pm
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by SeanHarding » January 25th, 2020, 9:28 am

What rocks glasses do you guys like? I have some Schott ones I like, but I’m stocking a new house and re-evaluating options (also it seems like the...

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Last post by SeanHarding
February 6th, 2020, 2:09 pm
I have a choice of 5 different whiskies from a list of 8...

Last post by Corey Porche « January 11th, 2020, 4:41 am
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by Brandon R » December 23rd, 2019, 10:11 am

Hi, All. I participate in a fantasy football league and the buy-in has always been booze or wine. We set a dollar floor and leave it open after that....

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Last post by Corey Porche
January 11th, 2020, 4:41 am
Nice (and overdue) Heater Allen shout out

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « January 2nd, 2020, 3:51 pm
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by Scott Tallman » January 2nd, 2020, 12:28 pm

I read a fair amount of articles about the lager renaissance in the PNW, but those articles mostly focus on the newer breweries involved - pFriem,...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
January 2nd, 2020, 3:51 pm
Pretty good Christmas tap list

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « December 30th, 2019, 8:17 am
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by Chris Blum » December 14th, 2019, 10:27 am

Our local place has a pretty great belgian list with a lot of fresh rotating kegs

Had to stop in for a Delirium xmas

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
December 30th, 2019, 8:17 am
Bourbon In Salt Lake City

Last post by Leonard Taylor « December 7th, 2019, 2:53 pm

by Leonard Taylor » December 7th, 2019, 2:53 pm

Can anyone tell me if there are good choices at the state stores for some higher rated bourbons? I know they have some wacky laws on alcohol.

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Last post by Leonard Taylor
December 7th, 2019, 2:53 pm
Costco spirits alert!

Last post by Otto Dobre « December 7th, 2019, 9:54 am

by Otto Dobre » December 7th, 2019, 9:54 am

1.75L Adictivo Extra Anejo Tequila $129
0.75 L 23 year Kirk and Sweeney Dominican Rum $38

Down in San Diego.

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Last post by Otto Dobre
December 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
Paging Andrew - Georgetown Brewing adds tap room to brewery

Last post by Lee Short « December 4th, 2019, 5:52 pm
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by Scott Tallman » October 31st, 2019, 12:26 pm

I’ve always been surprised that despite its popularity in the Seattle area, Georgetown Brewing only housed a “free sample and growler to go” on-site...

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Last post by Lee Short
December 4th, 2019, 5:52 pm
Best San Diego Brews (to Visit)

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « November 26th, 2019, 7:45 am
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by Brian Lynch » October 22nd, 2019, 8:15 am

I know there are a ton to choose from, but please share your top 3 to visit. Preference goes all over the board but I drink more IPA than other...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
November 26th, 2019, 7:45 am
Diageo Rare Malts Cardhu 27 year

Last post by J. R o s e « November 25th, 2019, 7:31 pm

by J. R o s e » November 25th, 2019, 7:31 pm

I have a bottle of this. I don't know if I want to open it. Any opinions?

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Last post by J. R o s e
November 25th, 2019, 7:31 pm
domestic whiskey hype, contemplation, Midwinter

Last post by Scott Butler « November 22nd, 2019, 11:20 am
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by Doug Schulman » October 12th, 2019, 5:31 pm

Here's a little context. I love Bourbon and Rye. Like many people here, I was interested in these whiskeys when one could buy Pappy, most of the...

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Last post by Scott Butler
November 22nd, 2019, 11:20 am
Breweries to hit in the Tempe/Phoenix area?

Last post by ClarkstonMark « November 20th, 2019, 8:42 am
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by Joe Raymond » November 19th, 2019, 8:34 am

Topic kind of asks the question, looking for some family friendly breweries to hit up in the area that are noteworthy or if Phoenix gives me more...

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Last post by ClarkstonMark
November 20th, 2019, 8:42 am
Ghosted by Belgiuminabox?

Last post by M Kelly « November 17th, 2019, 12:12 pm

by M Kelly » November 17th, 2019, 12:12 pm

Anyone using them still? They are ghosting me as I request shipment of beer held with them.

Thanks
MK

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Last post by M Kelly
November 17th, 2019, 12:12 pm
Wow talk about a high end beer !

Last post by Rick Allen « November 14th, 2019, 7:35 pm
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by Jonathan Sirot » October 21st, 2019, 9:16 am

Sam Adams has this mega high octane beer over 28% abv. made in limited batches, for those 1%ers that have to have the highest alcohol and longest...

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Last post by Rick Allen
November 14th, 2019, 7:35 pm
"The Ultimate Whisky Collection" Coming to Auction at Sotheby's

Last post by Harold Fong « November 11th, 2019, 9:35 pm
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » September 21st, 2019, 11:44 pm

News is out that “The Ultimate Whisky Collection,” is coming to auction via Sotheby's next month. It is Sotheby's first such offering and surely one...

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Last post by Harold Fong
November 11th, 2019, 9:35 pm
Best brewpubs in Bend?

Last post by Kris Patten « November 3rd, 2019, 8:48 am
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by Alan Rath » October 5th, 2019, 8:55 am

Heading to Bend for a few days, any recs on where to go?

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Last post by Kris Patten
November 3rd, 2019, 8:48 am
What Whiskey are you Drinking?

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « October 31st, 2019, 10:26 am
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by nburglin » October 28th, 2019, 11:54 am

I just opened a bottle of Koval Single Barrel Four Grain Whiskey last night. Only had a little taste but am happy with it so far.

It's about what I...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
October 31st, 2019, 10:26 am
Home Bar Question

Last post by Matt Latuchie « October 22nd, 2019, 9:00 pm
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by John Liotta » December 16th, 2010, 5:00 pm
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If you have a true bar, what do you stock regularly? How many...
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Last post by Matt Latuchie
October 22nd, 2019, 9:00 pm
Beer in Los Angeles?

Last post by Dave H. « October 21st, 2019, 6:00 am
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by Dave H. » October 19th, 2019, 6:03 pm

Hi. Some great intel on this topic in these threads, but was hoping you all could confirm some ideas.
I’m in a hotel for a couple of days in West...

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Last post by Dave H.
October 21st, 2019, 6:00 am
Headed to Treehouse this Saturday any advice?

Last post by Mark Y « October 10th, 2019, 9:02 am
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by Mel Hill » October 3rd, 2019, 10:49 am

We are going to be 30 min away from the brewery and plan on going Saturday morning for opening at 11am
Primarily there to drink beer but with...

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Last post by Mark Y
October 10th, 2019, 9:02 am
Making a good Vesper

Last post by Brandon R « October 7th, 2019, 11:50 am
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by Brandon R » September 9th, 2019, 9:57 am

Hi, All. I had my first Vesper the other day at a local restaurant and loved it. I didn't take the time to inquire as to what booze they used, but...

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Last post by Brandon R
October 7th, 2019, 11:50 am
Shitty Lyte Beer (actual name)

Last post by Chris Blum « October 3rd, 2019, 5:12 pm

by Chris Blum » October 3rd, 2019, 5:12 pm

I saw this today. Not clutching my pearls, but how did they get get that name approved by the TTB?

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Last post by Chris Blum
October 3rd, 2019, 5:12 pm
Has anybody ever encountered this Scotch?

Last post by JulianD « October 1st, 2019, 9:02 pm
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by Anton D » September 30th, 2019, 12:07 pm

It has a great shelf talker.

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Last post by JulianD
October 1st, 2019, 9:02 pm
Mezcal advice?

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « September 29th, 2019, 7:55 pm
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by Nate Simon » March 14th, 2017, 10:44 am

Looking to expand my horizons a bit, and I'm wondering what people think of Mezcal. Does it offer anything particularly distinct from Tequila? Any...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
September 29th, 2019, 7:55 pm
Peaty Whisky Advice

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 24th, 2019, 6:34 pm
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by Peter Petersen » January 4th, 2018, 7:10 pm
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It’s been awhile since I drank a dram of malt. Used to like Laphroigh, Talisker and especially the usual Lagavulin that essentially brings me back to...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 24th, 2019, 6:34 pm
Puzzled by Pale Ales

Last post by Richard T r i m p i « September 22nd, 2019, 12:58 pm
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by Richard T r i m p i » September 19th, 2019, 5:49 am

As a casual beer drinker, I've recently noticed a trend in certain Pale Ales at various Microbreweries. I guess they're considered American Pale Ales...

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Last post by Richard T r i m p i
September 22nd, 2019, 12:58 pm
Anyone tried Delamain l'Aigle XO Cognac?

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « September 18th, 2019, 9:18 am

by Michae1 P0wers » September 18th, 2019, 9:18 am

Hi all, as the weather looks to cool soon, I find myself considering brandy a bit more. A local retailer has a good price on Delamain l'Aigle XO...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
September 18th, 2019, 9:18 am
Swedish single malt whiskey created by AI

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « September 15th, 2019, 9:39 am

by Scott G r u n e r » September 15th, 2019, 9:39 am

Drinking it makes you smarter.

For futurama fans I wonder if this will be like when Bender learned to cook?

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
September 15th, 2019, 9:39 am
50th Birthday Whiskey Suggestions

Last post by ERPark « September 14th, 2019, 4:38 pm
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by Matt G » June 5th, 2019, 9:16 pm

Hello all, I am looking to my 50th birthday in about 18 months.

Saving a few dollars to over indulge with some great whiskies for a party with...

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Last post by ERPark
September 14th, 2019, 4:38 pm
Hazy IPAs/New England IPAs

Last post by BRhoades « August 24th, 2019, 3:10 pm
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by Cody L » June 19th, 2019, 11:31 am
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Summer's about here, and the Hazy IPAs and more recently Hazy Pales are as popular as ever now.

What are some of your favorite Hazys?
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Last post by BRhoades
August 24th, 2019, 3:10 pm
Good beer website

Last post by John Z. « August 23rd, 2019, 7:00 am
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by Joe Raymond » April 24th, 2019, 12:49 pm

Looking for a good website for beer. My main search is for cans of 12 oz or pint of all varieties of IPA's. Seems most places specialize in...

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Last post by John Z.
August 23rd, 2019, 7:00 am
Whistle Pig 18 Rye

Last post by Nick Gangas « August 21st, 2019, 11:51 am
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by Rob Weaver » August 8th, 2019, 6:49 pm

Got an offer for this today at $399. I think this is the oldest bottling of 100% rye they have released. I have only, ever had a small taste of the...

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Last post by Nick Gangas
August 21st, 2019, 11:51 am
Which Scotch distilleries are firing on all cylinders?

Last post by Lee Short « August 19th, 2019, 8:48 am
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by RyanC » October 17th, 2016, 6:43 pm
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I adore single malt Scotch. But I'm a relative beginner and it seems that, more often than not, I read about an exalted distillery that is no longer...
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Last post by Lee Short
August 19th, 2019, 8:48 am
Breweries to visit in San Diego?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 8th, 2019, 11:27 pm
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by Scott Tallman » August 4th, 2019, 11:50 pm

Will be visiting SD for a few days later this month and trying to develop a list of 5-8 breweries to visit. Based on my initial research, likely...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 8th, 2019, 11:27 pm
Today Only - Astor's 15% Off Sale on French Spirits

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « August 7th, 2019, 9:52 am
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by Paul H Galli » August 7th, 2019, 8:08 am

Stock up!

TTT

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
August 7th, 2019, 9:52 am
Wow, did you know this sort of thing existed?

Last post by Anton D « August 6th, 2019, 9:28 am

by Anton D » August 6th, 2019, 9:28 am

I wonder where I've likely been served that stuff.

Amazing, to me.

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Last post by Anton D
August 6th, 2019, 9:28 am
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Last post by Peter Valiquette « August 4th, 2019, 7:45 pm
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by Mike Maguire » November 16th, 2017, 11:43 am

Just named Whisky of the year by Whisky Advocate, bought the last 3 at my local Total Wine.

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Last post by Peter Valiquette
August 4th, 2019, 7:45 pm
Westvleteren now available online

Last post by PaulMills « August 4th, 2019, 8:47 am
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by CJ Beazley » June 17th, 2019, 7:02 am

But you still have to pick it up in person.

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Last post by PaulMills
August 4th, 2019, 8:47 am
Dogfish Head- Sam Adams

Last post by Frank Drew « July 28th, 2019, 8:46 am
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by PeterH » May 15th, 2019, 11:20 am

Sam Adams buying Dogfish Head can't be good news for beer drinkers. I didn't see any mention of this on the forum yet.

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Last post by Frank Drew
July 28th, 2019, 8:46 am
Margaritas for a Crowd

Last post by Robert M yers « July 24th, 2019, 8:52 pm
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by T. Altmayer » June 17th, 2019, 10:11 pm

Having a going away party for my son for about 70. We will be having a variety of drinks, but the main drink will be margaritas. Any recipes for...

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Last post by Robert M yers
July 24th, 2019, 8:52 pm
Henry McKenna 10 Bottled in Bond - Wins Best Whiskey SF World Spirits Competition

Last post by Kris Patten « July 21st, 2019, 7:51 am
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by Br1an Th0rne » March 25th, 2019, 7:03 am

Nice article in Forbes about the 2019 SF World Spirits Competition, and the Henry McKenna 10 year old Bottled in Bond Single Barrel won best Whiskey....

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Last post by Kris Patten
July 21st, 2019, 7:51 am
UPDATED -- 2 DAY MICRO-DRIED FRUIT FORMULA: Infused XO Brandy aka Homemade "Cuvée de Centenaire" Grand Marnier Project

Last post by Jason Crawford « July 12th, 2019, 2:25 pm
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by Tran Bronstein » May 8th, 2019, 6:08 pm

INFUSED XO BRANDY AKA HOMEMADE CUVEE DE CENTENAIRE GRAND MARNIER

Boozehounds, the infusion formula below has been updated with the very happy...

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Last post by Jason Crawford
July 12th, 2019, 2:25 pm
LA beer help

Last post by JulianD « June 26th, 2019, 11:32 pm
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by Mike Maguire » May 19th, 2019, 4:26 pm

Any can’t miss places beside Monkish and MT ? Will be there next weekend
Thanks!

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Last post by JulianD
June 26th, 2019, 11:32 pm
Norlan whiskey glass

Last post by timmy roos « June 23rd, 2019, 8:53 am
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by Steve Eisenhauer » June 20th, 2019, 3:46 pm

Anyone ever try these? They look interesting and make some degree of sense to me.

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Last post by timmy roos
June 23rd, 2019, 8:53 am
CHICAGO: Best Breweries & Beer pubs

Last post by Thomas Keim « June 22nd, 2019, 4:24 pm
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by Thomas Keim » June 8th, 2019, 12:02 pm

Thanks in advance -

I am in Chicago for a couple of days (daughter graduating from Depaul University) - and taking one day for myself to go visit...

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Last post by Thomas Keim
June 22nd, 2019, 4:24 pm
Mikkeller coming to Portland

Last post by Cody L « June 19th, 2019, 11:52 am
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by Scott Tallman » April 26th, 2019, 3:13 pm

I could totally be proven wrong, but this seems like a head scratcher of a move. Of any US city, to me Portland, OR is least in need of outside...

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Last post by Cody L
June 19th, 2019, 11:52 am
Tesseron Cognac Lot 53 - Perfection

Last post by Alan Eden « June 15th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Replies: 15
by Paul H Galli » January 18th, 2019, 4:37 pm

Received this in the mail today and popped it.
Again, somewhat preliminary tasting notes, but I'm quickly getting the hang of it.

Tesseron Lot 53 -...

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Last post by Alan Eden
June 15th, 2019, 12:33 pm
So Now Newcastle Is Lagunitas And Tastes Different

Last post by Alan Eden « June 10th, 2019, 6:22 pm
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by Gary York » June 6th, 2019, 8:26 am

I noticed the change in packaging. Still purchased and tasted. No thanks.

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Last post by Alan Eden
June 10th, 2019, 6:22 pm
Temperature-related degradation of Pectinex during shipping?

Last post by jamesbowers « June 7th, 2019, 2:23 am

by jamesbowers » June 7th, 2019, 2:23 am

Hello.

I would like to buy some pectinex ultra sp-l.

However I am worried about the temperature during the shipping time.

I read that the storage...

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Last post by jamesbowers
June 7th, 2019, 2:23 am
Brewery recommendations for Asheville and San Diego?

Last post by Scott Butler « May 29th, 2019, 12:55 pm
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by Paul Fountain » February 8th, 2019, 2:54 am

I'll be spending about a week in Asheville and about 4 days in San Diego in April. I have a few breweries on my list to visit already, but I'm keen...

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Last post by Scott Butler
May 29th, 2019, 12:55 pm
Dark Lord Day

Last post by Tran Bronstein « May 21st, 2019, 9:20 pm
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by Steve Crawford » April 18th, 2015, 11:30 am

Any berserkers attending dark lord day? ill be visiting chicago and attending dark lord day next week. bringing some RR sours and other offerings.

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Last post by Tran Bronstein
May 21st, 2019, 9:20 pm
The Maturing Craft Beer Market

Last post by Richard T r i m p i « May 16th, 2019, 1:09 pm
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by Richard T r i m p i » April 25th, 2019, 11:34 am

I don't follow these things closely but I was surprised by a recent front page article in the local rag: Bankruptcy: How did Weyerbacher Brewing get...

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Last post by Richard T r i m p i
May 16th, 2019, 1:09 pm
Washington State Beer Help

Last post by Brandon R « May 14th, 2019, 10:32 am
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by ClarkstonMark » April 13th, 2019, 6:17 am

Looks like I will have a Sunday and Tuesday afternoon/evening in Seattle (4/28-30), and a Monday evening in Bellingham.
Alternatively I might drive...

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May 14th, 2019, 10:32 am

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