Drinking, Oppo?

"JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7" (jayzayeighty) 11/03/2020 at 21:20 • Filed to: None

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A small store is selling this aged sour beer, and it’s a very compelling Fall beverage. Cider-like dryness with a crisp finish and full body without overt hoppiness or sharpness (full disclaimer: I am full of it for even attempting to describe a beverage in those terms). Dark amber color. Cracked it open far too early given the big night, but tomorrow will be a long enough day without starting it close to P.M.

Lastly, and this is not political-
Be safe out there tonight; I overheard some alarming conversation getting some fast food in my mid-sized city, and suffice it to say enough so to ensure that will be my last trip out for the night.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:21

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I got a store pick of Knappogue Castle 12, and it is phenomenal. I got it from a place called “Rishi’s International Beverage Emporium”. When Rishi himself is in the store and says “I’m really excited for you to try this” and hands you a sample - you know it’s gonna be good. I tried it last week and immediately bought 3 bottles. I’m stocked up for a few weeks, to put it mildly.

Nauraushaun > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:22

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Sounds incredible. I love me a Belgian sour.

And I can’t believe the US would fall apart over something as trivial as a vote for leadership. The fact “safety” is even an issue is absurd.

Just Jeepin' > Nauraushaun 11/03/2020 at 21:27

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I dunno. At this point it’s obvious that a huge percentage of my country has values that are alien to me, and it’s just hard to imagine what to do next.

smobgirl > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:27

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Cheers. I’m off tomorrow, so...

Chariotoflove > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:28

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I keep thinking I should cut down o n the drinking, but then you guys remind me that’s a stupid idea.

Chariotoflove > Nauraushaun 11/03/2020 at 21:29

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It won’t. People just like to be melodramatic. 

LastFirstMI is my name > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:29

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Decanting some red whine

Chariotoflove > smobgirl 11/03/2020 at 21:30

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I think we may have very similar yellows in our kitchens. 

smobgirl > Chariotoflove 11/03/2020 at 21:32

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It came that way, but I like a cheerful kitchen!

The white is painted plastic tile...and it’s originally turquoise. I think my whole house was turquoise at one point.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:34

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there is a mini bar in the  hotel room in case of nuclear war. 

jminer > Chariotoflove 11/03/2020 at 21:40

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I mean there are crazy people out there. My wife went to vote this morning at our polling place (an elementary school) and there were 3 of those boogallo idiots there in full gear and armed to the teeth. Police showed up and there was a pretty violent confrontation when they were arrested.

No t saying there will be mass violence, but there are an alarming percentage of people fine with violence against those that disagree with them.

flatisflat > LastFirstMI is my name 11/03/2020 at 21:41

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some red whine

I’m taking that typo as intentional, and I like it.

Chariotoflove > smobgirl 11/03/2020 at 21:41

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That’s...interesting. I’ve only ever seen one all turquoise room, and it was the master bath in a very old mansion. Kinda depressing really. 

Chariotoflove > jminer 11/03/2020 at 21:43

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True. But that’s always been the case. Society is not going to crumble suddenly for tonight. That some think so is vanity. 

flatisflat > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:45

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My first foray into ‘Compass Box’ blended scotch.

This one kinda falls on its face and is DOA on arrival, but follows with some decent warmth and an oak’y enough finish to merit a repeat sip. 5 /10.

f86sabre > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:46

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Just had two fingers of Tullamore Dew after working at the polls  for 16 hours. It tasted good.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:46

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Coffee. Primarily because it’s only lunchtime but also because Wednesday is one of our alcohol free days ...

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Nauraushaun 11/03/2020 at 21:48

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I was woefully oblivious to the genre, and I am grateful for the convenient introduction!
And you have the rational take next to so many Americans who should benefit from some perspective of, oh, upbringing or historical context or familial/ friendly ties. But, sadly, that is not the case. The divide is extreme, and we are all losing for it. The front page of Jalopnik used to be some strange alternate universe of anti-social behavior, but I am sorry to say that the behavior has manifested in real life to an alarming degree. Safety concerns aside, I just scolded a woman who let her dogs loose to piss and poo all over the yard of a person with anti-mayoral (democrat) and pro-mayoral candidate (also democrat) signs while yelling obscenities to the offending homeowner . That’s the typ e of scene I hesitate to describe as the ‘benign’ scenario. Naturally, there’s an abundance of much worse to recount, while most parts of the country are far better-behaved . It’s absurd, though the trend is longstanding.  Comically, I hope none of that comes off as controversial or “tone-deaf.”

smobgirl > Chariotoflove 11/03/2020 at 21:49

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Someone went nuts on this place in the...50s/60s? The last color the wood siding was painted is turquoise (now covered by asbestos). The upstairs had turquoise vinyl tile floor. The kitchen was turquoise tile. And there’s turquoise paint under some of the wall  paint downstairs. Then someone turned it into a rental and just covered everything in beige.

subexpression > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:50

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Eh, most people don’t have to worry about their safety. I probably have more cause to worry than a lot of the people who are , and I have so little concern that I’m drinking rather than loading spare magazines .

I’m just drinking a local zwickel-style beer. Nothing all that fancy.

Nauraushaun > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:52

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If you can get hold of Cantillon - it’s sour, but it’s the best. I quite like Rodenbach too but it’s sweeter.

Man that’s nuts. It shouldn’t be like that, you know? The whole point of democracy is to choose our leaders without resorting to violence and bloodshed! In some countries in the world, people go out and vote, and everyone’s entitled to their own choice, and that’s all.

Chariotoflove > smobgirl 11/03/2020 at 21:53

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Wow. That’s enough for another teal theme day. 

Nauraushaun > jminer 11/03/2020 at 21:53

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ugh. imagine that

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Chariotoflove 11/03/2020 at 21:54

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Where did I imply that society would crumble tonight? The next block down from me is burned out. A bus was charred in front of my building. Three guys got in the workers’ faces tonight and said they were gonna get to looting if the opportunity arose while saying they were gonna beat anyone up who got in the way. That’s a literal recounting of the situation, with no allowance for melodrama. Personally, I will exercise caution.

EDIT: Apologies if this was not directed towards this post.

Nauraushaun > Just Jeepin' 11/03/2020 at 21:55

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People living outside the US feel the same way, and are re-assessing their plants to ever visit that country.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:56

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Indeed I am...

Tea!

Kiltedpadre > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:57

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It’s quite tasty. I’m avoiding any media coverage for the night since there will be little more than guessing and posturing tonight.

PowderHound > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:57

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These are working   pretty good

Chariotoflove > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:59

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Oh I wasn’t referencing you at all. I was speaking in general. Some people will take any opportunity for shenanigans and mayhem. If you have those around, then please do be careful. We used to hear about devils night in Detroit every year at Halloween.  Same thing. People destroying their own city. Very sad. 

jminer > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 21:59

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That sounds delicious!

This is my drink tonight, it's not bad. I have to familiarize myself with the west coast breweries, but first blush and it's positive.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Chariotoflove 11/03/2020 at 22:03

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Something about “ You Either Die Sober , Or You Drink Long Enough To See Yourself Become The Villain”

Chariotoflove > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 22:10

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Never heard that one, but it sounds ominous.

404 - User No Longer Available > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 22:39

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Back to my cheapo Italian wine today. Haven’t actually drank for a few weeks, just felt like a little something.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Chariotoflove 11/03/2020 at 23:00

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Ah geez , I gotcha. I seriously need to mellow out these days! Hence the ale I suppose ;)

All will right itself eventually. C haos cannot be perpetually attractive, AFAIK.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Chariotoflove 11/03/2020 at 23:02

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Well, I only mean to say I’ve seemingly achieved the latter! Enjoy the stuff in health! And boredom .

Chariotoflove > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 23:43

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If villains drink cheap tequila, then I’m right there with you.

Chariotoflove > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/03/2020 at 23:44

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Agreed.

Nauraushaun > Nauraushaun 11/04/2020 at 00:43

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plans* lol

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > Chariotoflove 11/04/2020 at 00:44

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I pulled down a 32 oz can of a 9.7% Scotch Ale beer from my local brew pub. At the moment, it has not done anything to quell my anxiety over this election. I’m hoping to get some sleep, and wake up to a non-authoritarian autocracy led by an asshole in orange makeup. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/04/2020 at 03:15

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Yes. If you’re not familiar with this peated Irish, you should be.  That said, you're aged Belgian is a good one.  I've got one of those I've been aging for a couple of years now.  For the peer bottles I bought with it, they were fine when bought and even better after a year in a cabinet.

Chariotoflove > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 11/04/2020 at 11:29

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That’s some serious anesthesia.

But don’t worry. He stopped wearing the orange tanning lotion. So your  concern has been addressed.

Goggles Pizzano > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 11/06/2020 at 02:34

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Still waiting for the 12 yo to show up locally.

Goggles Pizzano > flatisflat 11/06/2020 at 02:49

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I just bought my first bottle of Peat Monster. It didn’t drop my drawers either. The nicest Caol ila I’ve ever had, but still just a Caol ila. Maybe once past the neck it'll open up.

flatisflat > Goggles Pizzano 11/06/2020 at 02:58

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Yeah, I tend to avoid bottles that are that overt about their intentions; best Caol Ila you’ve had  though, huh? Noted!

flatisflat > flatisflat 11/06/2020 at 03:03

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Wait...Compass Box, not Caol Ila, right?

Goggles Pizzano > flatisflat 11/06/2020 at 03:05

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I should clarify, I’ve had better single malt Caol ila from independent bottlers but they had their own unique characters. Peat Monster was the best official distillery Caol ila I’ve had. :-)x