Go try this beer

"Big Bubba Ray" (eganward01) 01/23/2016 at 21:49 • Filed to: Beerlopnik, Drunklopnik

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Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. It pours dark as night with a thick brown head. Absolutely amazing. Probably one of the best beers I’ve ever had. Enjoy your Saturday night, Oppo.

Thunderface > Big Bubba Ray 01/23/2016 at 21:51

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Russia’s greatest love machine?

(other than a Lada, of course)

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Big Bubba Ray 01/23/2016 at 21:53

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My friend, who fancies himself as a beer connoisseur, loves that stuff. I still need to get some.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Big Bubba Ray 01/23/2016 at 21:55

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That’s a classic

wafflesnfalafel > Big Bubba Ray 01/23/2016 at 22:02

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Yes! Amazing stuff. The Met, (top end steak house in Seattle,) had it for a while on their short list. I didn’t even know you could get it in 22s - where did you pick it up?

Big Bubba Ray > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 01/23/2016 at 22:37

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Same here! My best friend is a beer snob and I tried this a few years ago when he bought some. Saw it at the grocery story today and grabbed a bottle. HOLY SHIT. I forgot how good it was.

Big Bubba Ray > Santiago of Escuderia Boricua 01/23/2016 at 22:38

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Unbelievably good. I haven’t had it in years. It’s fantastic!

Big Bubba Ray > wafflesnfalafel 01/23/2016 at 22:42

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I got it in a grocery store! My mom’s car was in the shop so I chauffeured her around all around after I got off work today. She felt badly for having me drive her around and bought me a ton of beer.

I haven’t had Old Rasputin for years and she told me to pick what I wanted so I chose this and a case of Busch Signature cause I’m an idiot. I don’t regret it haha

911e46z06 > Big Bubba Ray 01/23/2016 at 23:21

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You know, I’ve always found it to be overrated. All the other beer nerds I know give me endless shit for it.

Big Bubba Ray > 911e46z06 01/23/2016 at 23:31

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Really? That’s surprising! I’ve tried too many beers to count and it’s definitely up there.

Off topic, but I know you’re a huge tequila fan. What would you recommend for a tequila newb? A friend of mine went to TCU and became quite familiar with tequila and he’s gotten me somewhat into it. He buys killer tequila but I I forgot the name of it. I want to try more tequila but I’m not sure of where to start. What would you recommend?

Conan > Big Bubba Ray 01/23/2016 at 23:50

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Imperial stouts are one of the reasons to drink beer. Good stuff.

911e46z06 > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2016 at 00:56

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It’s tough to find the really good stuff in the States. If you get lucky and find a good shop, my favorites under $100 I’ve ever found this side of the border are Cava de Oro, Tres Manos, and Los Azulejos (in that order, all Anejo). Check Bevmo, they carry Tres Manos from time to time. For cheaper and easier to find stuff, Jimador Anejo is my go-to for Margaritas. It’s a bit harsher than is ideal for sipping straight, but it has a great smokey flavor to it that makes up for it. You can’t do better for the money. Milagro Anejo is also pretty good for the money, but they keep getting bigger and bigger, and the quality is slipping. Same thing happened to Cazadores, which used to be awesome, but is pretty undrinkable now. Revolucion Anejo is really good too, but I think that one’s a bit pricier. A couple I’ve been seeing around recently that I like are Peligroso Blanco and Siete Leguas Anejo. Tequila’s fun man. It’s nice that people in the US are getting more into it, so some of the more boutique producers are starting to sell in the US.

Big Bubba Ray > 911e46z06 01/24/2016 at 01:33

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Awesome, thanks for the input!

911e46z06 > Big Bubba Ray 01/24/2016 at 01:46

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My pleasure, bud. Report back when you try something.