What's Oppo Drinking Tonight?

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland) 12/15/2013 at 19:53 • Filed to: beerlopnik

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A friend brought over some of these and I decided to give one a try...after 3 glasses of wine. I'm not as drunk as I thought I would be....yay improved tolerance!

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 19:55

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Finals for me. Guess that means I will be drinking Jim Beam in moderation.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 19:57

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I'm drinking this.

And this.

Tom McParland > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 12/15/2013 at 19:58

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That first one looks good...i'm not really into hard stuff but I will try to track down that brew. :)

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:00

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I have some Corsendonk Christmas ale waiting for me at home. SR20 later on tonight

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:02

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Is there a secret to drinking alcohol that I'm not aware of? Because I've tried drinking all manner of beer, wine, whiskey and other liquors and it all tastes Terribad to me.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:04

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The Cocoa Psycho is quite good, but pair it with a Whisky with a thick palate with notes of hay and a fruity finish and it's just brilliant :) I guess the smoke/peat in a Tallisker or Laphroaig would work as well, but in a different way.

Tom McParland > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/15/2013 at 20:05

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i don't do hard stuff...but my beer and wine tastes have been acquired over time...if it is not your thing, don't worry. :)

Kookanoodles > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:08

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Schweppes Indian Tonic ! Because I've got work to do and it's my "I've got work to do" beverage. Also it's 2am here, so I should probably get started. I'll reward myself with a Pelforth Brune when I'm done.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/15/2013 at 20:09

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One trick would be to buy GOOD stuff.. none of that cheap bland generic shit most places sell. But if you don't like alcohol, I see no reason for you to try getting into it. :)

Squid > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/15/2013 at 20:10

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Most people don't realize that beer and wine and booze in general are acquired tastes. Beer tasted bad for me when I was younger but now I find it very delicious and refreshing. Pilsners are a good starting point if you want to try some non-offensive brews but it takes a bit for you to change your palate in your brain to accept the bitterness of hops as a good flavor. . .

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:10

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Not bad, not great either. Better than the bacon helldrink they previously did.

Tom McParland > PanchoVilleneuve ST 12/15/2013 at 20:13

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I like the addition to your screename :)

McMike > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:17

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Fat Tire.

Tom McParland > McMike 12/15/2013 at 20:18

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That's good stuff

puddler > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:18

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shiner white wing. not bad for a 6-er, but when these are done i'll go back to bock.

wizkashifa > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:19

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Cheerwine and Starbucks, it's studying season. But don't jump to conclusions and assume that I'm drinking them together, merely one is hot and one is cold.

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:20

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Yesterday it was

and

This one is heavy on the cardamom, nutmeg n such but I dug it

Tonight since I'm by myself and not with a bunch'a philistines who would all still be drinking Natty Light if it weren't for me, it is...

Gimme a couple dollaz so I can bring you back a

Duce duce...Not ashamed I like it and quite often there's just no replacement

puddler > puddler 12/15/2013 at 20:21

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and i'm not an alcoholic, i just don't have an eco-mode.

desertdog5051 > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:21

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Cool, let's go for a drive.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Squid 12/15/2013 at 20:22

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I'll have to check those out.

Maybe I just have too much of a sweet tooth to take in bitterness in my beverages.

McMike > PanchoVilleneuve ST 12/15/2013 at 20:23

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I have bought two of those. That one, and the maple brisket bacon bbq backwash .

Never again, voodoo, never again.

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 12/15/2013 at 20:28

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Now that is a west highland dram of distinction, and a favorite. Almost drinks like an islay being close to the sea

ttyymmnn > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:31

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Mint juleps.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > banjo cat ghost of oppo past 12/15/2013 at 20:33

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A wee dram before bedtime keeps the goblins away aye? My favourite whisky is Tallisker though..

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/15/2013 at 20:39

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If you REALLY want to learn how to like beer, and you don't like bitter stuff, then you should avoid anything with ladden with hops.. pilsner, IPA, Lambic and such wont be your thing. neither would guinnes since that's got proper amounts of dark bitter malts.. I'd say stuff like Newcie Brown and the like would suit yah. Stuff with more biscuit malts than hops in general.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > McMike 12/15/2013 at 20:51

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To be honest, this one tastes like Sam Adams Chocolate Bock, only not as good.

Dr Emilio Lizardo > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 20:53

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The Glenlivet that I filled myself when I visited the distillery last spring.

http://observationdeck.io9.com/yes-thats-a-da…

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 12/15/2013 at 20:55

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Yeah because they know I will fight a motherfucker. Anyhoo Tallisker is just, just great and a super smooth classic. My go to for a while was a super light, (too) easy drinking Irish by the name of Knappogue we used to get for a great price.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > banjo cat ghost of oppo past 12/15/2013 at 20:58

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I've never been a fan of Irish Whiskeys... But there's this one supersmooth scottish one.. Port Charlotte An Turas Mor, there's so much citrus in it, heavy mouthfeel.. almost no peat at all.

Tom McParland > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 12/15/2013 at 21:05

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Mmmmm biscuit malts...

Tom McParland > desertdog5051 12/15/2013 at 21:07

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Nah I'm at home...just gonna chill out. :)

Tom McParland > ttyymmnn 12/15/2013 at 21:08

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That's some old school classy right there. :)

ttyymmnn > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 21:31

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Well, it's what my friend was making. We sipped the juleps while the kids played and the Cowboys lost.

ttyymmnn > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/15/2013 at 21:36

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Don't try too hard to like alcohol. It's expensive and can make you fat. It can also lead to children. However, children can also lead to alcohol. As I tell my kids, "I drink because you cry."

Not really.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/15/2013 at 21:36

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you might be a supertaster.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supertast…

congratulations on your useless superpower.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 21:37

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tonight is Monday night!

(so probably a pint of Weihenstephaner)

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Tom McParland 12/15/2013 at 21:38

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Yay Christmas ale

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > PanchoVilleneuve ST 12/15/2013 at 22:11

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I wanted to like the maple bacon sooooo bad, but I just couldn't. It just seemed to me to haev too much of a chemical taste to it.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 12/15/2013 at 22:13

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Boddingtons Cream Ale. It's got the little nitrogen widget in the can. Hands down the smoothest drinking beer I have ever had, bar none. Damn good stuff, even if it is British!

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 12/15/2013 at 22:28

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Ohhh.. Boddingtons.. I LOVE that stuff.. they stopped selling it in Norway six years ago..

Macc lads..

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 12/16/2013 at 09:12

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You're the second person to tell me this. Hooray for useless abilities!

Chteelers > Tom McParland 12/16/2013 at 10:59

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Been trading off between the Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, and the Southern Tier 2Xmas. The sculpin is a great IPA, though I think it's a bit overrated on BeerAdvocate. Big nose, pleasant bright hops, moderate bitterness, balanced flavors, and great mouthfeel. It lacks something in the finish though, maybe needs a bit more minerality to soften the finish.

The 2Xmas is great as a Christmas beer. It makes no mistake what it is, just bold winter spices that tastes like Christmas potpourri in a glass. Medium bodied brown ale, with plenty of sweetness to balance the very prominent spices. It's very assertive, but at Christmas time, totally appropriate and enjoyable.

Chteelers > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/16/2013 at 11:10

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Fruit lambics or krieks might be worth a shot. They're also known as 'flemish sour' beers, though its a misnomer as most tend to be sweet or tart, with fruit forward flavors. They're not girly beers either. Kasteel Rouge has a nice black cherry flavor. And Lindemans is widely available, though I haven't tried it yet.

Chteelers > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 12/16/2013 at 11:11

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I can't prove it, but I think Rogue uses extracts to flavor their beers, rather than using actual ingredients during the brewing process to impart flavors. It leads to a more artificial taste.

Chteelers > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 12/16/2013 at 11:14

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Chsistmas ales are the only 'Christmas' branded things I look forward to at this time of year. And they indeed herald the coming of glad tidings and great joy.

Saabaru > Tom McParland 12/16/2013 at 11:14

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Coffee because finals.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Chteelers 12/16/2013 at 11:18

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That sounds really good. I'll have to track some down.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Chteelers 12/16/2013 at 13:07

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yeah, I'm just not sure where to put the bacon in, in the fermenting process.

Chteelers > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 12/16/2013 at 13:48

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You could roast the malt over bacon and maple chips. They make Rauchbier in similar fashion, and that always tastes bacony to me, even though they just use wood.

Heck, you could soak the malted barley in bacon grease before kiln roasting them. Or even add straight-up bacon to the wort during boil. There's probably several different ways I could imagine.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/16/2013 at 17:35

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maybe you should just stick to top shelf vodka. Grey Goose and Belvedere just taste like water to me.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 12/16/2013 at 17:41

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Any recommendations?

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 12/16/2013 at 17:49

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Nah, I drink beer and whisky, and I like the extra bitter kind.