What's Oppo Drinking Tonight?

"Chuckles" (chucklesw37) 04/06/2018 at 22:55 • Filed to: Opposite-hops

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Happy Friday, Oppo. We made it. Time to relax with a tasty beverage and some good tunes.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 22:58

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Local apple/cherry cider. Absolutely delicious.

Last tune played in the car:

McMike > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:01

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Kiltedpadre > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:02

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I really want an old fashioned, but this crappy excuse for “spring” has my enjoyment on hold. Being on call to throw salt and adult beverages don’t mix well.

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:03

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Wee heavier scotch ale. French broad river brewery... except this isn’t my Friday :/

just-a-scratch > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:06

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Ihaven’t decided yet. I’m on my way to http://www.chuckshopshop.com

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:06

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Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:07

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Found at my local gas station lol. Still fresh too!

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:09

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I stopped by the not as good local brewery (I was in the area) and had an IPA. It was solidly drinkable.

Last song:

I’m just hanging out the doggies tonight. If start listening to something like Townes Van Zandt or John Prine, I might have to pour a glass a scotch.

Chuckles > Kiltedpadre 04/06/2018 at 23:10

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Here in PA we’re in for some wintry mix even though it was 60 today. Madness.

Chuckles > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 04/06/2018 at 23:11

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Maybe it’s an early case for Fall 2018.

A few years ago I was in Boston and toured the Sam Adams Brewery. Nice place.

My bird IS the word > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:12

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Am I niche enough?

Chuckles > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/06/2018 at 23:15

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I’ll bet that cider is tasty.

Thanks for sharing that song. I liked it. It’s giving me an oddly specific feeling: driving around a large city, just as the sun is rising and people are starting to wake up. The streets are still mostly empty, and it’s warm enough to have your windows down but there’s a bit of chill in the air.

Damn this beer is good.

Kiltedpadre > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:18

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Yeah, we were 58 and sunny when I left work at 4:30.

Now it’s 11:15 and it’s 32 and raining.

Chuckles > My bird IS the word 04/06/2018 at 23:19

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Nothing wrong with a blue moon.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:20

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It is indeed tasty. It was either that or New Belgium’s take on the New England-Style hazy IPA, called Juicy Haze. I bought it last week at Target. There are two Richmond breweries (The Veil and The Answer) that specialize in that style, but New Belgium did it very well as well.

And glad you like the song as well.

Chuckles > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/06/2018 at 23:20

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That’s a solid tune.

Chuckles > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/06/2018 at 23:23

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I haven’t tried Juicy Haze yet but NB makes some good stuff. A few summers ago I was buying Fat Tire cans, 15 for $16. Life was good.

smobgirl > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:29

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New Belgium Accumulation because its effing snowing again.

I am unbelievably happy to have tomorrow off. 60 hours already this week, I’m done.

Chariotoflove > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:30

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Nothing yet. Thanks for reminding me. brb...

Chuckles > smobgirl 04/06/2018 at 23:31

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Congrats on the day off. How’s your Fiat?

Chuckles > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/06/2018 at 23:33

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Something about your song reminded me of this song:

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:40

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I found these guys via youtube recommendation, and now they’re one of my favorite bands. I guess sometimes the giant algorithm in the cloud knows best.

AestheticsInMotion > smobgirl 04/06/2018 at 23:41

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60 hours?! Oh man. So how’s the new job?

interstate366, now In The Industry > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:42

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Yeah, they do. Richmond (and Virginia in general) is so spoiled with in-state craft beer options that I don’t often check out the “big” craft names, aside from Stone who have a brewery here. But a few years ago I tried quite a few New Belgium beers and have liked them all. This one is by far my favorite, but I’m also a huge fan of this style. I’ll probably have one tomorrow, so I’ll take a photo for you.

smobgirl > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:42

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Alive! I was going to do a post but wanted to include a photo from the paperwork they gave me except I left it in the car.

The car just pretty much couldn’t even anymore either. I knew I should’ve just disconnected the battery.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:43

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They have the same uplifting vibe. I actually used to have a friend who was a mutual friend with Porter, but we lost touch.

AestheticsInMotion > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:43

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Rhubarb cider, listening to System of a Down, working on some car projects. Much needed de-stressing time

smobgirl > AestheticsInMotion 04/06/2018 at 23:45

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Nothing new, just the middle of competitive season for band and trying to work through a team transition in the real job that temporarily left me in charge of twice as many people as normal. One week to go!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Chuckles > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/06/2018 at 23:46

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Wow, I’ve never known an algorithm to actually be helpful. We’ll here’s my beer influenced non-scientific algorithm: if you like them, maybe you’d like this? Maybe not?

Chuckles > AestheticsInMotion 04/06/2018 at 23:47

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Nice. Which SOAD album? I always loved self titled.

Chuckles > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/06/2018 at 23:49

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I got hooked on Spitfire. He’s definitely evolved his sound but I’ve enjoyed the ride.

AestheticsInMotion > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:50

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Toxicity. I liked self titled as well. If you haven’t, look up “SOAD Storaged Melodies”. It’s a compilation album of unreleased songs, a few soundtrack works, and other SOAD songs that are hard to find elsewhere. Some reaaaaally good stuff

Chuckles > smobgirl 04/06/2018 at 23:50

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I’m glad it’s alive. I drive the watered down version of your car. I bought a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport last year for when I can’t drive my Miata. The Abarth was out of my price range.

Chuckles > AestheticsInMotion 04/06/2018 at 23:51

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Thanks for the tip. Toxicity was also a solid album.

Chuckles > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/06/2018 at 23:52

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You’re also not too far from NC, home of many tasty beers.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:55

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Cool. I dig it. They’re certainly more rock focused than most of the Americana/folk stuff I’ve been listening to the last couple of years, but that isn’t a bad thing.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:56

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Indeed. Asheville and Charlotte in particular are huge but there are good breweries all over that state too. I’ve been looking for an excuse to visit Raleigh, as well.

smobgirl > Chuckles 04/06/2018 at 23:56

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You just need to find one with a lot of hail damage. They noted “numerous small dents” on my full car checkup 

It’s funny, because I spent a few days on Craigslist wondering what I would do if there was something major wrong (as you do) but once I got behind the wheel again I don’t know what I was thinking.

Chuckles > smobgirl 04/06/2018 at 23:58

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I’m happy with what I got. I have my 94 Miata for fun driving. The Fiat is 5 years old with 55k miles and an automatic. Sometimes I want to drive stick. Sometimes I don’t.

Chuckles > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/07/2018 at 00:00

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I live in Eastern NC for 5 years. Check out Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston.

http://www.motherearthbrewing.com

Asheville is fantastic. If I had gotten a job there I’d still be in NC.

Chuckles > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/07/2018 at 00:02

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They’ve got a handful of solid albums. Most of it is on youtube at this point. Great summer night driving music.

smobgirl > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 00:04

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Fair :) I’d buy a Miata in a heartbeat if it was a coupe! (I know, I know, but convertibles are one of those things that sound good on paper but then I remember my hair)

interstate366, now In The Industry > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 00:05

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I actually had some Sisters of the Moon a few years ago. I liked it.

I have a friend who recently moved from here to the Asheville area. Between her, the Dragon, and the beer, I have a very good reason to go there.

LastFirstMI is my name > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 00:07

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Guinness. No picture necessary unless you’re a useless tool that doesn’t know what a Guinness looks like. Did I mention I drink Guinness when I’m in a bad mood? I think I’ll have another Guinness and not take a picture of it. Carry on.

Chuckles > smobgirl 04/07/2018 at 00:12

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I was hooked pretty quickly. I don’t love the sun, but all it takes is one summer drive at night in the open air and there’s no turning back. Plus, that thing handles like it’s on rails. I’ve gone driving through West Virginia on mountain roads and it’s amazing.

My current rides:

They are very different cars that serve very different purposes.

Chuckles > LastFirstMI is my name 04/07/2018 at 00:13

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I hope that the Guinness improves your mood. If not, have another one and try again.

Rooo sez BISH PLZ > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 00:21

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Where do the dogs sit? (We were debating the merits of various ciders last night)

smobgirl > Rooo sez BISH PLZ 04/07/2018 at 00:24

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I can’t speak for the Miata but the Fiat back seat is perfect for my dog because if the front passenger seat is all the way back she can’t fall off when I brake.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 00:27

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I had a free Coors Light and a free PBR. Both of which were terrible

Chuckles > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 04/07/2018 at 00:29

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At least the price was right.

Chuckles > Rooo sez BISH PLZ 04/07/2018 at 00:32

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Olive does fine on the backseat of the Fiat, although she’d rather be up front on the heated seat. I try not to take her in the Miata for safety reasons, but she’ll curl up on the passenger seat and be fine. The Fiat is surprisingly roomy for such a small car. I’m a big guy (short, but big) and I can sit in the back of the Fiat.

Rooo sez BISH PLZ > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 00:37

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The Family Portrait makes you look like a Tall Human. Please congratulate the photographer :-)

(Also, that is quite a zippy car and a friend & I were just discussing what’s turning into the nostalgia of driving stick. Often when I was out with my gfs in college and we were borrowing a big brother’s car I’d get to drive because I was the only one who could drive a stick. :-))

Chuckles > Rooo sez BISH PLZ 04/07/2018 at 00:45

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Me? Tall? Ha! I’m 5'6" on a good day. It might just be that I have a long torso and really short legs. Like every pair of jeans in a department store is too long, but I have to buy shirts that are extra tall. It’s an odd situation.

Driving stick is a dying art. There’s something to be said for driving as an experience, not just as a means of transportation. When I’m on a twisty mountain road I’m locked in to the driving experience, and I love it.

Rooo sez BISH PLZ > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 00:52

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Like every pair of jeans in a department store is too long, but I have to buy shirts that are extra tall. It’s an odd situation.

 Not that odd. Every ladyperson you know (including self) has a “buying pants” story. I have the opposite problem (short torso, long legs, long arms that accidentally graze the mirror in Pilates & make the prancy owner look at me funny) so every single pair is gap-waisted high-waters and I spend too much money on belts and getting things tailored. Don’t get me started.

Chuckles > Rooo sez BISH PLZ 04/07/2018 at 00:56

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Until I worked at a job that had a dress code, I dealt with the pants issue by wearing shorts year round (even here in PA when it would snow). At least that way I only have to worry about waist size. Not exactly stylish, but as a Big Guy, I’m very limited in what I can buy anyway.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 03:36

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had a lot of this last night... dont remember all of it

chrashed me bike

good times :)

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 07:45

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93 IBU?

Chuckles > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 04/07/2018 at 09:27

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It’s surprisingly well balanced. That gif is great though.

Teh Penguin of Doom > Chuckles 04/07/2018 at 10:13

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I made a lazy latte. A long shot of espresso plus a spoonful of condensed milk.