OT: It's Friday! What are drinking?
To celebrate one of the most civil weeks on the board in awhile what are y'all drinking? Also, what sporting events are you looking forward to this weekend, if any? How's the weather where you are? May can be quite nice all over our beautiful country.
I left work (home) early today to catch a Pure Project / Great Notion collaboration called "Strangest of Places." Two of my favorite IPA breweries but hasn't quite met my expectations as a collab. Weather is decent in San Diego, a little May Gray mixed with a little sun. Looking forward to some NBA playoff action and maybe some PGA un Sunday if the action gets good.
Been raining here for three days straight with some pretty heavy flooding in areas. I think I'm gonna have a dry martini (gin, of course, probably Hendrick's) to hopefully ward off any more wet weather. Then cap it off with a High Life or two.
I love the recent civility too, and I'm sure the mods have enjoyed a relatively quiet week as well.
Cheers to all!
Still can't get the liquor before beer vs beer before liquor thing straight. It's 2021, we've figured this whole hangover thing out by now, right?
Beer before liquor, never sicker. Liquor before beer, no fear.
I always said it as liquor before beer, you're in the clear.
You're probably right. Either way, your version sounds better.
Try remembering 'step down'. Stronger to weaker. Liquor, wine, beer...
I can't be certain it works, but I can never keep the rhymes straight. Beer before liquor never sicker, or beer before wine is fine... They kinda contradict...
And I am sure I have tried every combination and been both fine, and sick. So roll the dice!!!
I picked up a sixer of New Belgium’s Captain Dynamite IPA. 7.7% ABV.
It’s OK.
M-43
Is that pretty wildly available at this point? Last time I was in Michigan I was lucky enough to have a friend who owns a liquor store save me a 4-pack. I'm guessing it's easier to get now?
Yup. Lots of bars and liquor stores have it now. I love it. One of my favorite beers. Can't wait to get me some soon when I visit home.
Not sure what, but plenty of it.
1800 Respasado on 3 ice cubes with a couple of drops of lime juice.
It's a margarita evening at the Bootlegger household
Emmolo sauvignon blanc on the back porch
Before I drink any alcohol, I need a Jordan Whittley size glass of water.
After that, I'm thinking of going to Perrin, but may stay home and drink some Japanese Whisky my son bought. Suntory Toki.
How is Japanese whiskey? I'm sure if I've tried before. Any recommendations for a newbie?
I know nothing about this whiskey or Japanese anything. My son bought it and did not like it. I'm kind of the garbage disposal around here, so Imma gonna drink it. It's not bad, but it's not knock your 4 year old socks off good.
Many people think Japanese whiskey is better than scotch in some ways. Suntory Toki is probably the most widely available and a decent value. It's like the makers mark of japanese whiskey, I would say. It's solid, but not spectacular. I'm not that familiar with what is considered the "best". Just getting more into whiskeys and tried Suntory Toki last month (because it was on the shelf at Trader Joe's, ha).
Two James J Riddle
Water. I’m in trial on Tuesday so my whole weekend will be prepping the remaining things that need to be prepped.
I’m having a nice old vine Zinfandel from California. Happy to pour a second glass for you. Good luck on Tuesday!
Homes Brewing (Ann Arbor) - Stratum New England IPA.
Delicious but can’t get it here in West MI so I have to load up when visiting the in-laws near Huntington Woods.
What's the hop profile? Lots of Strata?
No Drink Drank Drunk for me tonight.
What are drinking?
Water.
Wassup neighbor, hope you are well ?.
Would love to meet you somewhere soon for a libation and conversation.
Let me know what you think.
Have a great weekend ?
Good idea and thanks for the reminder (especially since we've talked about it in the past). Let's shoot for sometime early June, as I'm pretty busy thru the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
Sounds great ?. The wife is going to be tentatively out of town June 9-11. Let's connect after the holiday weekend and make a plan.
Enjoying the last few days before sweltering inferno season starts in Alabama. Not much of a drinker but might break out some Aberlour(sp?) scotch later.
Light hearted ale by the pool. Glad it’s mid July weather suddenly in Michigan.
TGIF my fellow MGobloggers ??
Had a pint of Oberon on tap at the golf course with dinner. Relaxing in the back yard sunroom now with a healthy pour of Eagle Rare, so good ?.
Might have to switch to a barrel proof later?
Red, red wine.
It does go to my head sometimes, because I'm not exactly sure what I bought. Inexpensive California cabernet of some kind (Beringer?).
Drinking some Pavement DIPA from Foam. About to throw some burgers on the grill. It’s been pretty hot over the last few days, which is fine with me.
Heading to GR next week. First time in a few years, so looking forward to checking out some beers I haven’t had access to in a while. Happy to take any recommendations!
Arvon, City Built, Lost Art and Speciation.
The big three of Founders, New Holland (GR taproom) and Perrin are fun but if you’re going to taste some new stuff, those 4 are great starts to the ever-growing GR beer scene.
If you're into Belgian style ales, check out Brewery Vivant just east of downtown GR. Trappist monk inspired offerings in an old chapel style building. So many choices in the area. Have fun and enjoy ?
Thanks Blau & Blue! I’ll definitely look into your suggestions. ?
Jack D at Pizza House.
I'm looking forward to watching the Warriors tonight. I watched a little of the Lakers-Warriors game Wednesday and it was the first NBA action I've seen all year. The Warriors are very fun to watch right now because they're like Curry's Davison teams. He's just so good and has the ball almost all the time such that he's literally being doubled and yet still finds a way to be a magician. He's way more fun in that role than he was deferring to Durant, even though it makes it harder on the dubs. Plus, Jordan Poole gets a lot of open looks because of Curry and I'm rooting for Poole.
I find collaborations are usually disappointing. They're just publicity stunts that end up being kind of random recipes that don't go through the R&D and refining that a regular beer would before hitting the taps (and bottles).
I'm on the west coast so not out of work yet but I'll be having something that sounds good on tap at the local pizza joint after work.
Oberon
High 80s/Low 90s in MI
Stanley Cup playoffs, Hallmark movies, and UM softball
For now reason other then it's awesome, this
Big Lake Brewing Swing Juice
Being a good soldier and manning the fort while the Mrs enjoys a night out with some friends. Just got the mini-mes to sleep, and about to pour myself a bourbon called Woodinville. I've never had it but my guy at the liquor store recommended it.
Let me know how you like it my friend. Been tempted to pick one up but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Hope you and the family are doing well ?. Have a great weekend.
Hey! I really liked it, glad that he talked me into it!
Red pop.
I miss that cat
Wherever you're at xm I'll always have love for you
XM getting cancelled was so dumb. That whole interaction should have been in reverse.
Had some Gosnell's mead. It was pretty good. I feel like ideally it would be mixed with something, although it's not like it's strong anyway. I had their mead with gooseberries and that was much better. The tartness of the gooseberries and sweetness of the honey was nice.
Just ate 150mg of thc in the sour gummy variety
Have Holy Roller (21% thc) and 10th planet (20% thc) to pack in my water bong as the evening progresses
150...?? Are you sure about that?