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The Cocktail Thread

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « October 12th, 2019, 9:56 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 Andrew Kotowski
October 12th, 2019, 9:56 pm
Beer Trading Feedback

Last post by JeromeHan « November 11th, 2018, 2:52 pm
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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 JeromeHan
November 11th, 2018, 2:52 pm
The Brewery Buy-out Thread

Last post by Paul Fountain « November 20th, 2019, 12:13 am
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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 Paul Fountain
November 20th, 2019, 12:13 am
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « November 19th, 2019, 11:18 pm
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by Scott Butler » March 23rd, 2010, 7:13 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 Andrew Kotowski
November 19th, 2019, 11:18 pm
Breweries to hit in the Tempe/Phoenix area?

Last post by BRhoades « November 19th, 2019, 5:15 pm
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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 BRhoades
November 19th, 2019, 5:15 pm
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by terrance.c « November 17th, 2019, 7:52 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 terrance.c
November 17th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Japanese Whiskey

Last post by Eric Ifune « November 17th, 2019, 4:54 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 Eric Ifune
November 17th, 2019, 4:54 pm
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
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Last post by M Kelly
November 17th, 2019, 12:12 pm
Paging Andrew - Georgetown Brewing adds tap room to brewery

Last post by Adam Noble « November 17th, 2019, 11:24 am
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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 Adam Noble
November 17th, 2019, 11:24 am
Your Gin?

Last post by Kris Patten « November 16th, 2019, 3:58 pm
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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 Kris Patten
November 16th, 2019, 3:58 pm
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by Josh Grossman « November 15th, 2019, 8:14 am
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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 Josh Grossman
November 15th, 2019, 8:14 am
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 San Diego Brews (to Visit)

Last post by BRhoades « November 11th, 2019, 4:43 pm
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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 BRhoades
November 11th, 2019, 4:43 pm
domestic whiskey hype, contemplation, Midwinter

Last post by JKim « November 7th, 2019, 1:34 pm
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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 JKim
November 7th, 2019, 1:34 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 SCOTCH are you drinking?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « November 2nd, 2019, 4:03 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 Sarah Kirschbaum
November 2nd, 2019, 4:03 am
Rye

Last post by Mike Cohen « November 1st, 2019, 11:41 am
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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 Mike Cohen
November 1st, 2019, 11:41 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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How big is your home bar? (Assuming you have one and don't just keep liquor on hand)

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 Brian Thorne » 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
Looking for a good sipping Tequila...

Last post by G. Greenbaum « July 19th, 2019, 9:29 am
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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 G. Greenbaum
July 19th, 2019, 9:29 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
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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
What Cigar or Pipe Are You Smoking?

Last post by Randy Bowman « June 2nd, 2019, 6:46 pm
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Last post by Randy Bowman
June 2nd, 2019, 6:46 pm
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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Last post by Brandon R
May 14th, 2019, 10:32 am
Cognac - 700ml vs 750ml?

Last post by Paul H Galli « April 29th, 2019, 9:46 pm
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by Paul H Galli » February 21st, 2019, 8:53 am

Why do foreign sources have Cognacs available in 700ml while the US has them in 750ml versions?

Knowing Americans (and rightfully so), we would feel...

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Last post by Paul H Galli
April 29th, 2019, 9:46 pm
Dudognon Cognac "Vieille Reserve"

Last post by Paul H Galli « April 29th, 2019, 9:42 pm

by Paul H Galli » April 29th, 2019, 9:42 pm

Dudognon Cognac Vieille Reserve - $89.00
Been looking for an upgrade at the <$100 price point (My current fave being Delamain Pale & Dry)
Since I...

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Last post by Paul H Galli
April 29th, 2019, 9:42 pm
RUM ... talk to me, people

Last post by Bill Buitenhuys « April 19th, 2019, 8:26 am
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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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Last post by Bill Buitenhuys
April 19th, 2019, 8:26 am
Best Scotch Under $100

Last post by ericskitei « April 16th, 2019, 4:22 pm
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by Corey N. » May 30th, 2015, 7:27 pm
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A friend needs a bottle of Scotch for a gift for a Scotch drinker. He doesn't want to ask what the guy likes because it's a surprise. So with this...
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Last post by ericskitei
April 16th, 2019, 4:22 pm
What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « April 12th, 2019, 4:08 am
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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
April 12th, 2019, 4:08 am
Grappa, etc.

Last post by Nola Palomar « April 11th, 2019, 5:57 am
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by Chris Buchanan » January 12th, 2019, 7:51 pm

Does anyone else like this stuff, I did a quick search and saw a few positive references but no detailed discussion. Seems like 9 out of 10 people I...

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Last post by Nola Palomar
April 11th, 2019, 5:57 am
Today Only - Astor's 15% Off Sale on French Spirits

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « April 10th, 2019, 10:37 am
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by Paul H Galli » April 10th, 2019, 7:16 am

Grab dat Dudognon Heritage!!!

TTT

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
April 10th, 2019, 10:37 am
Help me rank a few Bourbons...

Last post by Vuk K « April 9th, 2019, 6:16 pm
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by Brandon R » December 5th, 2018, 5:26 am

Hi, All. Over the past few months, I've been grabbing the odd bottle here and there and would like to gain a general concesus as to which of these...

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Last post by Vuk K
April 9th, 2019, 6:16 pm
Old Beer - Results

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « April 9th, 2019, 2:34 pm
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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 Brian G r a f s t r o m
April 9th, 2019, 2:34 pm
Blanton's & other dated spirits

Last post by Jared M. « April 8th, 2019, 7:58 am
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by William Segui » October 31st, 2017, 10:33 am

What other spirits post the date they were dumped/bottled? My son was born on 9/22 of this year and I was thinking anything bottled on that date...

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Last post by Jared M.
April 8th, 2019, 7:58 am
Beer tasting

Last post by MitchKauley « March 31st, 2019, 5:24 pm

by MitchKauley » March 31st, 2019, 5:24 pm

Greetings to all,

I do recall when i was stationed in Germany from 2003-2005 that one of the best beers i have ever tried was made by Monks. It was...

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Last post by MitchKauley
March 31st, 2019, 5:24 pm
Good Ale Spot San Francisco?

Last post by Terry H a r r i s « March 27th, 2019, 5:15 pm
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by Terry H a r r i s » March 23rd, 2019, 10:00 pm

Meeting up with a friend for a concert in May, staying downtown (Nob Hill). Are there any really good brew pubs you guys recommend? We don't mind...

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Last post by Terry H a r r i s
March 27th, 2019, 5:15 pm
Beer people have OFFICIALLY lost their minds....

Last post by BRhoades « March 26th, 2019, 5:31 pm
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by Matthew Brown » March 15th, 2019, 10:19 am

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I initially was going to pass on the preorder for this, but I like the brewery and give everything a chance.

One month of Insta-hype...

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Last post by BRhoades
March 26th, 2019, 5:31 pm
WARNING: Le Cognac

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « March 15th, 2019, 4:05 am
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by Paul H Galli » March 14th, 2019, 10:44 pm

A word of warning concerning the French Spirits seller called Le Cognac.
I ordered a bottle of 1976 Normandin-Mercier Cognac on Feb 26th for $275,...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 15th, 2019, 4:05 am
Changing landscape of Whisky and Bourbon

Last post by Alan Eden « March 11th, 2019, 8:44 pm
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by Alan Eden » March 9th, 2019, 8:24 pm

I have a friend visiting from the UK so i was curious what duty free bottle to get for us to drink. Now normally this would be a nice 15-20 year old...

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Last post by Alan Eden
March 11th, 2019, 8:44 pm
TN: Oxbow Brewing First Fruits (Sour)

Last post by Doug Schulman « March 7th, 2019, 10:06 am
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by Kirk.Grant » March 1st, 2019, 2:41 pm

This pours a hazy cold of fresh ruby-red grapefruit juice in the glass. The nose reminds me of Tilquin a bit with hints of orange rind and typical...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
March 7th, 2019, 10:06 am
Does anybody know this whisky?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « March 2nd, 2019, 2:53 pm
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by Anton D » February 27th, 2019, 9:24 am

1974 Garnheath 44 Year Old Old Particular K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($299.99) at K&L.

Steep...

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
March 2nd, 2019, 2:53 pm
15% Off Brandy Sale at Astors!

Last post by NED VALOIS « February 21st, 2019, 10:10 pm
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by Paul H Galli » February 21st, 2019, 8:48 am

Repeating Michael Chang's notice from the Dudognon thread (didn't want anyone to miss it)
Astors is having a 15% off Brandy sale. First time...

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Last post by NED VALOIS
February 21st, 2019, 10:10 pm
Dudognon 40yr “Heritage” Cognac

Last post by Paul H Galli « February 21st, 2019, 8:01 am
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by Paul H Galli » February 4th, 2019, 5:23 pm

Dudognon 40yr “Heritage” Cognac
Beautiful light golden brown color.
Wonderful spicy nose of caramel, lemons, tea and mahogany.
Smooth, decadent,...

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Last post by Paul H Galli
February 21st, 2019, 8:01 am
TN: 1976 ANS Normandin-Mercier Petite Champagne Cognac

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « February 21st, 2019, 5:18 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 20th, 2019, 7:51 pm

Beautiful cognac. Butterscotch and pan de chocolat on the nose. Rich and incredibly complex palate. Alcohol is there but not distracting. Pedigree is...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
February 21st, 2019, 5:18 am
Tesseron Cognac Lot 29 - Exception

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « February 20th, 2019, 8:21 am
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by Paul H Galli » January 14th, 2019, 8:03 pm

Having pretty much exhausting (or becoming exhausted) my lifelong study of Burgundy & CA Pinots (although there is always something to learn), I've...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
February 20th, 2019, 8:21 am
Why do old Macallan 18's sell for so much ?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « February 10th, 2019, 2:38 pm
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by Alan Eden » October 16th, 2018, 10:49 pm

Why do people pay so much for older Macallan 18's ? they do not age or change in the bottle so i dont get why one from 20 years ago is suddenly worth...

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
February 10th, 2019, 2:38 pm
Stout Tasting - Snack/Food Pairings?

Last post by Jim Stewart « February 7th, 2019, 2:29 pm
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by Erik Rachwalski » January 16th, 2019, 2:18 pm

I'm hosting my first larger stout tasting (15-20 bottles, BCBS, Surly, C/KBS, Darklord, etc) - wondering if anyone had recs on food/snack pairings,...

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Last post by Jim Stewart
February 7th, 2019, 2:29 pm
Redemption ANCIENTS 18 year rye

Last post by Tim Fleming « February 4th, 2019, 4:31 pm

by Tim Fleming » February 4th, 2019, 4:31 pm

Is anyone familiar with this very limited release? Suggested retail is $400 and allegedly only 600 bottles released.

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Last post by Tim Fleming
February 4th, 2019, 4:31 pm
Rick - you are now facing “heavy” competition

Last post by Scott Tallman « January 15th, 2019, 9:52 pm
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by Scott Tallman » January 15th, 2019, 12:47 pm

Did you ever envision competing with Metallica for Pilsner supremacy?

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Last post by Scott Tallman
January 15th, 2019, 9:52 pm
Winter Is Coming

Last post by Sean Devaney « January 14th, 2019, 5:16 pm
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by Jay Miller » January 13th, 2019, 6:58 pm

A sign that the end is near?

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Last post by Sean Devaney
January 14th, 2019, 5:16 pm
Japanese whiskey suggestions

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « January 14th, 2019, 7:31 am
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by YLee » January 13th, 2019, 9:47 pm

Hello all,

Can someone give me a suggestion for an excellent japanese whiskey within maximum cost of $100 for 750ml bottle?

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
January 14th, 2019, 7:31 am
Is there no Vodka thread or did I miss ir?

Last post by Rick Smith « January 3rd, 2019, 4:07 am
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by DaveStein » October 11th, 2018, 5:02 pm

I'm a fan of Kettle One and Belvedere. Anyone else?

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Last post by Rick Smith
January 3rd, 2019, 4:07 am
Help with Bitters

Last post by John Draper « December 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » December 15th, 2018, 12:34 pm

I'd like to give a set of bitters to a friend and was wanted help as to what to get. He typically uses Angostura. Is there a brand to look for that...

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Last post by John Draper
December 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
Study finds 1/3 of vintage scotch to be fake

Last post by Scott Butler « December 20th, 2018, 7:17 am
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by Scott G r u n e r » December 20th, 2018, 6:46 am

More than a third of vintage Scotch whiskies tested at a specialist laboratory have been found to be fake, BBC Scotland has learned.

Twenty-one out...

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Last post by Scott Butler
December 20th, 2018, 7:17 am
Lagavulin “game of thrones”

Last post by Doug Schulman « December 19th, 2018, 4:57 am
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by Scott G r u n e r » December 6th, 2018, 7:20 am

Saw this at a local costco... knew that ommegang has been doing a bunch of GOT bottlings, but admit this surprised me.

The most surprising aspect?...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
December 19th, 2018, 4:57 am
YOERG BREWING COMPANY: Now open

Last post by Siun o'Connell « December 15th, 2018, 7:06 am
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by Thomas Keim » December 13th, 2018, 1:34 pm

After four years that I could literally write a book about - we are finally opening our doors this weekend. The Yoerg Brewing Company was Minnesota's...

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
December 15th, 2018, 7:06 am
Pacto Navio Rum

Last post by HiltonDG « December 12th, 2018, 1:38 pm

by HiltonDG » December 12th, 2018, 1:38 pm

Greetings all. I don't post much, but I figured I would be able to get some valuable feedback from the group on this.

My wife and I have recently...

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Last post by HiltonDG
December 12th, 2018, 1:38 pm
What gin for French 75s?

Last post by Keith A k e r s « December 12th, 2018, 11:39 am
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by Brandon R » December 10th, 2018, 11:34 am

Hi, All. I hadn't really had many of them, but recently had a great French 75. I want to make them for a Christmas gathering. What widely-available...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
December 12th, 2018, 11:39 am
Who owns whom...interesting beer chart.

Last post by Rick Allen « December 6th, 2018, 8:13 pm
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by Anton D » July 13th, 2018, 1:31 pm

I didn't know much of this, thought it was interesting...

I wonder what the future holds for Sierra Nevada.

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Last post by Rick Allen
December 6th, 2018, 8:13 pm
Rick Allen ! I'll finally get to drink your beer !

Last post by fred o. « November 28th, 2018, 12:00 am
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by BRhoades » November 7th, 2018, 7:11 pm

Looking forward to this Saturdays online that features Tentbier, Ricks collab with Modern Times !

Cheers,

Bud

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Last post by fred o.
November 28th, 2018, 12:00 am
Session beer, aka drinking by the poolside

Last post by JeromeHan « November 12th, 2018, 2:27 pm
Replies: 43
by PaulMills » April 29th, 2018, 6:06 pm

I did a search for session and it pulled up a number of hits but I wanted to be more specific, what do you recommend as a 5% or less ABV that would...

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Last post by JeromeHan
November 12th, 2018, 2:27 pm
Rhum J. Bally Martinique Plantation Lajus 1970s-80s

Last post by bill gro « November 10th, 2018, 9:13 am

by bill gro » November 10th, 2018, 9:13 am

I have a number of bottles of vintage rum imported by Monsieur Touton to the USA from J.Bally, Martinique likely before 1986. The bottles all have a...

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Last post by bill gro
November 10th, 2018, 9:13 am
Hops and site selection...how far behind wine grapes?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « November 8th, 2018, 4:43 pm
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by Brandon R » November 8th, 2018, 10:54 am

It was one of those times when I had a few minutes and was jonesing for a good, hoppy beer and I got to thinking. We all, as wine enthusiasts, know...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
November 8th, 2018, 4:43 pm
RIP: Dave Pickerell

Last post by Kris Patten « November 2nd, 2018, 8:20 pm

by Kris Patten » November 2nd, 2018, 8:20 pm

Master Distiller at WhistlePig and was helping Metallica with Blackened, their new Bourbon, after a career at Maker's Mark. Great blender, larger...

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Last post by Kris Patten
November 2nd, 2018, 8:20 pm
Whisky Note Makes Even John Gilman's Worst Look Like Praise

Last post by Anton D « October 30th, 2018, 11:40 am
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » October 28th, 2018, 4:27 am

I tend to put more stock in notes/scores for whisky from critics I like than I do for wine, maybe because whisky doesn't change in the bottle in...

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Last post by Anton D
October 30th, 2018, 11:40 am
Sourcing Trillium/Tree House, Boston NEIPAs

Last post by Peter C. « October 22nd, 2018, 4:17 pm
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by Brian Lynch » January 24th, 2018, 8:04 pm

My daughter is visiting Boston this weekend. Is there any difficulty getting these beers to drive home. If so can you make any suggestions to source...

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Last post by Peter C.
October 22nd, 2018, 4:17 pm
CT microbrews

Last post by Adam Noble « October 20th, 2018, 9:38 am
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by Peter Baird » September 18th, 2018, 10:58 am

The microbrewery industry in CT has just exploded in the last 5 years, with breweries opening up seemingly in every town. The quality seems uniformly...

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October 20th, 2018, 9:38 am

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