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The Cocktail Thread

Last post by Scott Sutherland « June 2nd, 2018, 8:08 am
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by John Liotta » April 30th, 2011, 11:56 am
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I noticed that while we have threads devoted to Bourbon, Scotch and Rye, and a very very vibrant one dedicated to Beer, we don't have one dedicated...
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Last post by Scott Sutherland
June 2nd, 2018, 8:08 am
Beer Trading Feedback

Last post by B Thorne « March 25th, 2018, 8:03 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » February 18th, 2013, 4:12 pm
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I know we have a Commerce Corner Feedback thread/sub-sub forum, but it seems like it would be beneficial to have this particular thread in here....
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Last post by B Thorne
March 25th, 2018, 8:03 pm
Laphroaig 18 year and suggestions

Last post by Anton D « September 19th, 2018, 7:26 pm
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by Will Lewis » September 15th, 2018, 11:08 am

After reading a WSJ article that Laphroaig 18 was disappearing and wouldn't be available for several years, I bought a 6-bottle case, and stored it...

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Last post by Anton D
September 19th, 2018, 7:26 pm
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by BRhoades « September 19th, 2018, 6:58 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:28 am
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New Belgium -- Wild Ale (Lips of Faith series)
Bear Republic -- Racer 5 IPA
Stone -- Arrogant Bastard
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Last post by BRhoades
September 19th, 2018, 6:58 pm
CT microbrews

Last post by W. Leonard « September 19th, 2018, 10:31 am
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by Peter Baird » September 18th, 2018, 10:58 am

The microbrewery industry in CT has just exploded in the last 5 years, with breweries opening up seemingly in every town. The quality seems uniformly...

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Last post by W. Leonard
September 19th, 2018, 10:31 am
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by bradkaplan « September 18th, 2018, 4:09 am
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by Scott Butler » March 23rd, 2010, 7:13 pm
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What are you drinking, what do you like? Oh, and let me clarify - it doesn't have to just be the legal definition of bourbon, but the style. I'd like...
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Last post by bradkaplan
September 18th, 2018, 4:09 am
Old Beer - Results

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 11th, 2018, 12:58 am
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by Robert M yers » March 29th, 2016, 2:49 am
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Thinking there should be an archive for beers that are treated with all the care of wine.

The beer that made me post:

2013 prairie bomb

After...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 11th, 2018, 12:58 am
Your Gin?

Last post by K John Joseph « September 10th, 2018, 1:26 pm
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by Jim Karegeannes » March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm
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Nice article from David Wondrich in the current Saveur about various types of gins available now.

I'm a London Dry person, Plymouth if I get it...
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Last post by K John Joseph
September 10th, 2018, 1:26 pm
What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?

Last post by David Henry « September 9th, 2018, 6:23 am
Replies: 82
by Tran Bronstein » December 1st, 2013, 4:39 pm
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Beserkers,

I'm with Alan Rath on this one. This board is called WINE in capitals Berserkers and we have a Rum thread, a Scotch Whisky thread and a...
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Last post by David Henry
September 9th, 2018, 6:23 am
Who owns whom...interesting beer chart.

Last post by T. Melloni « September 6th, 2018, 2:18 pm
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by Anton D » July 13th, 2018, 1:31 pm

I didn't know much of this, thought it was interesting...

I wonder what the future holds for Sierra Nevada.

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Last post by T. Melloni
September 6th, 2018, 2:18 pm
<$250 Scotch for a Wedding Drinker

Last post by Dave McIsaac « September 4th, 2018, 6:27 pm
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by David Kaufman » July 27th, 2018, 12:42 pm

One of my best friends is getting married next month and the groomsmen want to get a bottle of scotch for us to drink beforehand while we get ready...

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Last post by Dave McIsaac
September 4th, 2018, 6:27 pm
What Amaro / Digestif / Bitter are you drinking?

Last post by Russell Faulkner « September 4th, 2018, 9:10 am
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by Robert M yers » July 31st, 2018, 3:20 am

I’ve really been trying to expand my search for Amaro type drinks and some additional ones are finally coming into our state now. I love Fernet and...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
September 4th, 2018, 9:10 am
Japanese Whiskey

Last post by Benjamin C « September 3rd, 2018, 9:33 am
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by Chris S p i k e s » November 12th, 2010, 7:21 am

Anyone familiar? I saw them briefly on a menu at a restaurant I'm going to be hitting in a few weeks. I have never heard that the Japanese have made...

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Last post by Benjamin C
September 3rd, 2018, 9:33 am
Which Scotch distilleries are firing on all cylinders?

Last post by Michael S. Monie « August 28th, 2018, 8:54 am
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by RyanC » October 17th, 2016, 6:43 pm

I adore single malt Scotch. But I'm a relative beginner and it seems that, more often than not, I read about an exalted distillery that is no longer...

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
August 28th, 2018, 8:54 am
The official 2018 Pappy Thread

Last post by Joe Raymond « August 21st, 2018, 9:34 am

by Joe Raymond » August 21st, 2018, 9:34 am

I started my planning for getting on various lists for pappy drawings/raffles/lotteries around this time last year. Being that the Pappy release is...

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Last post by Joe Raymond
August 21st, 2018, 9:34 am
Distilleries Near Lexington KY

Last post by Hank Victor « August 15th, 2018, 2:42 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » August 10th, 2018, 3:20 am

I'll be down in KY next week and would love to visit a couple of distilleries. Any recommendations? We'll be based in Lexington but don't mind a bit...

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Last post by Hank Victor
August 15th, 2018, 2:42 pm
Best IPA with significant distribution?

Last post by JulianD « August 14th, 2018, 10:49 pm
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by Brandon R » March 2nd, 2018, 11:57 am

I'm an unabashed hop head, although I like things in balance. Over-the-top, super-hopped, syrupy-sweet IIPAs and Triple IPAs generally don't do it...

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Last post by JulianD
August 14th, 2018, 10:49 pm
Rye

Last post by Bill Buitenhuys « August 3rd, 2018, 1:55 pm
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by John Liotta » September 23rd, 2010, 2:52 pm
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What are peoples' general opinion of Rye?
I like it a lot.

Some of my current favs are:

Hirsch 20 year
Sazerac
Rittenhouse
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Last post by Bill Buitenhuys
August 3rd, 2018, 1:55 pm
RUM ... talk to me, people

Last post by S Haller « August 1st, 2018, 7:34 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 15th, 2009, 1:37 pm
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My favorite is the Barbancourt 15. Would love to hear what's better than that one.
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Last post by S Haller
August 1st, 2018, 7:34 pm
Worthy of an impulse buy?

Last post by c fu « July 30th, 2018, 3:29 pm
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by Anton D » July 28th, 2018, 1:24 pm

I got an email from K & L about this whisky and wanted to see if there were any Berserkers with experience with it?

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask -...

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Last post by c fu
July 30th, 2018, 3:29 pm
San Francisco Gold Award for Best Bourbon

Last post by Albert_H « July 25th, 2018, 4:00 am
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by Alan Eden » July 23rd, 2018, 7:40 am

Henry Mckenna 10 year old

Never heard of this previosuly. let alone drank it.

At $35 seems like good value, anyone tried it ?

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Last post by Albert_H
July 25th, 2018, 4:00 am
Calvados

Last post by Terry H a r r i s « July 15th, 2018, 3:34 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » October 17th, 2014, 10:21 am

I'm looking to buy some Calvados, possibly some higher end stuff. Any recommendations on what to buy and if there are any US stores that have a...

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Last post by Terry H a r r i s
July 15th, 2018, 3:34 pm
Amer Picon

Last post by NoahR « July 2nd, 2018, 1:38 pm
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by NoahR » June 30th, 2018, 12:14 pm

One of the most delicious liqueurs ever, most cocktail folks know and revere this stuff. Though the Picon available in Europe is not quite the same...

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Last post by NoahR
July 2nd, 2018, 1:38 pm
PSA: Blanton’s

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « June 30th, 2018, 10:27 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » June 27th, 2018, 4:26 pm

Kl has 6 available at retail atm

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
June 30th, 2018, 10:27 am
Peaty Whisky Advice

Last post by John Osburn « June 25th, 2018, 4:13 pm
Replies: 45
by Peter Petersen » January 4th, 2018, 7:10 pm

It’s been awhile since I drank a dram of malt. Used to like Laphroigh, Talisker and especially the usual Lagavulin that essentially brings me back to...

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Last post by John Osburn
June 25th, 2018, 4:13 pm
Session beer, aka drinking by the poolside

Last post by Jason Hagen « June 25th, 2018, 1:00 pm
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by PaulMills » April 29th, 2018, 6:06 pm

I did a search for session and it pulled up a number of hits but I wanted to be more specific, what do you recommend as a 5% or less ABV that would...

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Last post by Jason Hagen
June 25th, 2018, 1:00 pm
Brewery suggestions welcomed - ME, NH, VT

Last post by Bob Kot « June 18th, 2018, 4:55 am
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by Jorge Henriquez » July 15th, 2017, 6:18 am

Doing a mini tour of New England next weekend. Thursday to Friday in Freeport, ME (will definitely go to Maine Beer Co); Friday to Saturday in...

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Last post by Bob Kot
June 18th, 2018, 4:55 am
Sourcing Trillium/Tree House, Boston NEIPAs

Last post by ClarkstonMark « June 17th, 2018, 1:00 pm
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by Brian Lynch » January 24th, 2018, 8:04 pm

My daughter is visiting Boston this weekend. Is there any difficulty getting these beers to drive home. If so can you make any suggestions to source...

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Last post by ClarkstonMark
June 17th, 2018, 1:00 pm
Recommend Me an Armagnac?

Last post by Bob Kot « June 16th, 2018, 4:36 am
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by Corey N. » February 6th, 2016, 7:56 am

I'd greatly appreciate any QPR recommendations for a modestly priced Armagnac.

TIA.

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Last post by Bob Kot
June 16th, 2018, 4:36 am
Is my Gin Corked?

Last post by Jason Crawford « June 15th, 2018, 7:13 pm
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by Casey Hartlip » February 18th, 2016, 5:29 pm

I buy Bombay Sapphire by the 1.75's. I usually get two at a time at Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa when I'm passing through. I stopped by the other day...

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Last post by Jason Crawford
June 15th, 2018, 7:13 pm
3 Bottles of Scotch - Your Recs at $60-$250

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « June 2nd, 2018, 9:55 am
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by K John Joseph » March 6th, 2018, 1:29 pm

If you had a budget of $60 to $250 per bottle, what three bottles of scotch would you buy?

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
June 2nd, 2018, 9:55 am
Bad news for Brett lovers

Last post by c fu « May 30th, 2018, 11:07 am
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by Craig G » April 1st, 2018, 10:50 am

Brewers Brace for Brettanomyces Shortage

As supplies of the wild yeast dwindle, recipes are being tweaked and brewers prepare for dark, less funky...

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Last post by c fu
May 30th, 2018, 11:07 am
Vermouth - How To Store?

Last post by Drew Goin « May 21st, 2018, 11:36 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » May 15th, 2018, 2:19 pm

I drink a martini every now and then, but often find myself with a bottle of vermouth that's a month (or 4) old. Anyone have any suggestions for how...

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Last post by Drew Goin
May 21st, 2018, 11:36 pm
Mezcal advice?

Last post by JulianD « May 17th, 2018, 11:19 pm
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by Nate Simon » March 14th, 2017, 10:44 am

Looking to expand my horizons a bit, and I'm wondering what people think of Mezcal. Does it offer anything particularly distinct from Tequila? Any...

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Last post by JulianD
May 17th, 2018, 11:19 pm
Roulot l’abricot

Last post by fred o. « May 14th, 2018, 6:22 pm
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by Tom G l a s g o w » April 26th, 2018, 8:28 pm

It’s cordial with 25% alcohol and slightly sweet. Should it be refrigerated after opening?

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Last post by fred o.
May 14th, 2018, 6:22 pm
Trailaghi Grappa di Moscato d'Asti

Last post by Ian Sutton « April 23rd, 2018, 3:26 pm

by Ian Sutton » April 23rd, 2018, 3:26 pm

A while since I've had a grappa, but fancies a small glass tonight, so opened what is little more than a miniature of Trailaghi (Rossi d'Angera)...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
April 23rd, 2018, 3:26 pm
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by EHeffner « April 12th, 2018, 8:20 am
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by BenW » October 20th, 2017, 6:25 am
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Did anyone else get the Total Wine Pappy Offer yesterday?

For anyone interested: the offer is for one bottle only out of the list below, online, on...
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Last post by EHeffner
April 12th, 2018, 8:20 am
OPA Hays - Purple Haze

Last post by EHeffner « April 11th, 2018, 2:59 pm
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by Ian Sutton » April 7th, 2018, 11:33 am

Local brewery OPA Hays, do like doing their own thing, and so their stall at the local farmer's market is always worth a look to see what the latest...

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Last post by EHeffner
April 11th, 2018, 2:59 pm
Glitter Beer

Last post by Geoff K « April 7th, 2018, 1:43 pm
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by Scott Tallman » March 22nd, 2018, 9:42 pm

If anyone has issues with the appearance of hazy/milkshake IPAs, wait until they see these glitter beers. Look like liquid nail polish. Sounds like...

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Last post by Geoff K
April 7th, 2018, 1:43 pm
Roggenbier

Last post by BobH « April 6th, 2018, 7:08 am
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by BobH » April 5th, 2018, 12:06 pm

I was at Hi Wire brewing in Asheville this past weekend and tried their Roggenbier. It is a style of beer I have never heard of, and it was excellent...

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Last post by BobH
April 6th, 2018, 7:08 am
Green Flash Crash?

Last post by BRhoades « April 5th, 2018, 6:16 pm
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by Mike Stoneking » April 3rd, 2018, 8:09 pm

Looks like they bit off more than they could chew. What happens to Alpine?

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Last post by BRhoades
April 5th, 2018, 6:16 pm
The real, classic martini (you know, one that has a decent amount of vermouth)...

Last post by K John Joseph « March 27th, 2018, 5:03 pm
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by Brandon R » March 23rd, 2018, 11:38 am

I'm making a martini tonight. It's been one of those weeks. And, before you ask, OF COURSE it'll be gin. I'm not sure which yet. I have a few...

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Last post by K John Joseph
March 27th, 2018, 5:03 pm
Anyone want a Brewdog Tactical Nuclear Penguin?

Last post by Chris S p i k e s « March 27th, 2018, 6:16 am

by Chris S p i k e s » March 27th, 2018, 6:16 am

I have a friend that is looking to get his bottle of this to someone that would appreciate it. He doesn't want it and it doesn't sound like my style,...

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Last post by Chris S p i k e s
March 27th, 2018, 6:16 am
Daily drinker Scotches

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « March 24th, 2018, 6:53 pm
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by JeromeHan » September 28th, 2017, 2:35 pm
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After collecting scotches over a few years, I've noticed that there are periods in which the only bottles I really have on the shelf are not easy...
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 24th, 2018, 6:53 pm
WTF Happened to my Scotch

Last post by Louis Demers « March 19th, 2018, 6:20 am
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by Randy Bowman » March 18th, 2018, 7:24 pm

The other night we a couple glasses of wine with dinner and after dinner I decided I wanted a Scotch instead of more wine. My half gallon of Dewars...

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Last post by Louis Demers
March 19th, 2018, 6:20 am
ISO Beers: Aslin, The Veil, Bearded Iris

Last post by GMcCarthy « March 16th, 2018, 5:01 pm
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by Dennis Atick » March 15th, 2018, 7:07 pm

Beer trading thread seems to have dried up, so...
Anybody have access to any of the above and up for a trade in beer or wine? Or sale for cash?...

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Last post by GMcCarthy
March 16th, 2018, 5:01 pm
Do you use CT (or anything like it) for your beers

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « March 14th, 2018, 12:07 pm
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by Loren Sonkin » January 30th, 2016, 5:00 am

Does anyone keep a running inventory of their beers. I know there are a lot of places to keep track of their beers consumed. I use Untappd. But how...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
March 14th, 2018, 12:07 pm
German Olympians’ Fuel: Nonalcoholic Beer

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « March 14th, 2018, 12:03 pm
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by Henry Kiichli » February 19th, 2018, 12:05 pm

I love the stuff, esp. in the summer.

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
March 14th, 2018, 12:03 pm
Sake Tasting Notes

Last post by P. Willenberg « March 12th, 2018, 10:39 am
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by P. Willenberg » February 14th, 2018, 8:36 pm

I write lots of Sake reviews since I have a monthly newsletter. I thought I'd post them here and hopefully start some discussion. Please post your...

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Last post by P. Willenberg
March 12th, 2018, 10:39 am
Starward Whisky

Last post by BenW « March 6th, 2018, 9:07 am
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by BenW » February 23rd, 2018, 6:18 am

I was recently gifted a bottle of Starward Wine Cask, purchased in Australia. I haven't opened it yet but reviews online seem positive.

I have one...

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Last post by BenW
March 6th, 2018, 9:07 am
TreeHouse

Last post by jhemming « February 27th, 2018, 9:33 am
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by jhemming » February 17th, 2018, 5:01 pm

Made a run on Thursday for this week's release - Julius / Alter Ego / sssSap / In Perp / Old Man.

Rarely trade but got a good haul. Anyone up for a...

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Last post by jhemming
February 27th, 2018, 9:33 am
Your Top 3 Beers in 3 Categories Please ...

Last post by Brandon R « February 12th, 2018, 10:34 am
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by Brian Lynch » November 29th, 2017, 1:36 pm

I have been away from the What Beer Are You Drinking Thread for a while, so I thought I'd try to catch up by throwing this out there for those who...

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Last post by Brandon R
February 12th, 2018, 10:34 am
Can conditioned Budweiser

Last post by Thomas Keim « February 11th, 2018, 7:17 pm
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by J a y H a c k » February 3rd, 2018, 7:21 am

Cleaning up my laundry room I found, pushed to the back of a storage rack we use for soda and Snapple when there's a good sale and I buy in large...

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Last post by Thomas Keim
February 11th, 2018, 7:17 pm
Belgium breweries/beer bar recs

Last post by Thomas Keim « February 11th, 2018, 9:37 am
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by Scott Tallman » February 4th, 2018, 9:44 am

Visiting Belgium in early April and will be in Ghent, Bruges, Brussels, and Roubaix, France.

Definitely visiting Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, and...

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Last post by Thomas Keim
February 11th, 2018, 9:37 am
Cider Recommendations

Last post by P. Willenberg « January 30th, 2018, 7:13 pm
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by M.Kaplan » December 23rd, 2017, 11:25 am

Dry, tart, clean (I don’t like brett) preferred. Esoteric is fine, but I’m mainly looking for those that are reasonably easy to obtain. Thanks!

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Last post by P. Willenberg
January 30th, 2018, 7:13 pm
WhistlePig The Boss Hog IV

Last post by Dustin Buchko « January 28th, 2018, 12:08 am
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by Billy Norris » January 4th, 2018, 2:20 pm

Found a couple of bottles of this locally...paralyzingly expensive ($449/bot), but showing up on several sites at $999 plus...Is it worth scooping...

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Last post by Dustin Buchko
January 28th, 2018, 12:08 am
Cantillon: 50°- 4°E

Last post by c fu « January 26th, 2018, 10:16 am
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by patrick c albright » January 26th, 2018, 5:25 am

Bottled February 2013.
Any idea what this is worth?

Thanks,
Patrick

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Last post by c fu
January 26th, 2018, 10:16 am
Pappy 2017

Last post by Travis @llen « January 25th, 2018, 6:06 pm
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by AdamK » October 28th, 2017, 12:48 pm

Anyone score any bottle this year?

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Last post by Travis @llen
January 25th, 2018, 6:06 pm
Bacardi buys the rest of Patron

Last post by PeterJ « January 24th, 2018, 8:12 pm

by PeterJ » January 24th, 2018, 8:12 pm

For a guy who started out selling shampoo and hairspray Jean Paul DeJoria has done pretty well for himself. From what I recall Bacardi already owned...

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Last post by PeterJ
January 24th, 2018, 8:12 pm
Anyone Had Glenmorangie Tusail?

Last post by Michael S. Monie « January 24th, 2018, 3:25 pm

by Michael S. Monie » January 24th, 2018, 3:25 pm

If so, your thoughts? Thanks.

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
January 24th, 2018, 3:25 pm
Luxardo Cherries Where?

Last post by Scott Butler « January 23rd, 2018, 9:52 am
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by Dustin Buchko » January 23rd, 2013, 9:10 pm

Was just wondering where I can find these? I see there are several online retailers offering them but I would like to avoid paying shipping that is...

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Last post by Scott Butler
January 23rd, 2018, 9:52 am
Home Bar Question

Last post by Bryan Price « January 20th, 2018, 12:19 pm
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by John Liotta » December 16th, 2010, 5:00 pm
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If you have a true bar, what do you stock regularly? How many...
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Last post by Bryan Price
January 20th, 2018, 12:19 pm
Limiting your beer promiscuity

Last post by Scott Tallman « January 19th, 2018, 10:24 pm
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by Scott Tallman » January 14th, 2018, 9:28 am

Recently read a Beervana blog post discussing the potential negative impact on breweries of drinker promiscuity/churn/always seeking the hot new...

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Last post by Scott Tallman
January 19th, 2018, 10:24 pm
Anybody age your silver tequila in mini oak barrels?

Last post by alan weinberg « January 19th, 2018, 4:11 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » January 18th, 2018, 10:25 pm

I heard about some folks out here in Sonoma who used to do this, and I was intrigued enough to buy a 3l oak barrel. Planning to season it, then use...

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Last post by alan weinberg
January 19th, 2018, 4:11 pm
Aspalls cider bought out by Molson Coors

Last post by M.Kaplan « January 11th, 2018, 7:23 am
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by Ian Sutton » January 7th, 2018, 3:22 am

I suspect it's not seen in the US, but I'm sure that will change. If they keep the approach the same, then it's a range of *cider well worth trying....

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Last post by M.Kaplan
January 11th, 2018, 7:23 am
Kirkland Signature™ Glenlivet Distillery 40-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Last post by ericleehall « January 6th, 2018, 9:20 am
Replies: 18
by JKim » December 11th, 2013, 4:31 pm

Has anyone ever seen this at their neighborhood Costco. Kinda intrigues me, supposedly priced at $700. Is it worth the coin?

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Last post by ericleehall
January 6th, 2018, 9:20 am
Kirkland 27 Year Old Blended Scotch

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « January 6th, 2018, 8:45 am
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by Michae1 P0wers » December 18th, 2017, 1:17 pm

Has anyone tried this? I'm curious at 27 years old for $50.

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January 6th, 2018, 8:45 am
A $156K 160-year-old Cognac to ring in the New Year

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by David Henry » December 31st, 2017, 1:46 pm

If you work on Wall Street, got a great bonus this year and love rare old Cognacs, this might be a nice bottle to ring in the New Year. Just $156K...

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January 1st, 2018, 4:58 pm
Kentucky Owl rye, help please

Last post by Craig G « December 28th, 2017, 5:04 pm
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by Alan Eden » October 22nd, 2017, 9:39 am

Got talked into a bottle if batch 1 by more local store guy

At $140 not cheap, so did i get a great new rye or is it another marketing bottle that...

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Last post by Craig G
December 28th, 2017, 5:04 pm
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Last post by Scott Butler « December 18th, 2017, 5:14 am
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by Mike Maguire » November 16th, 2017, 11:43 am

Just named Whisky of the year by Whisky Advocate, bought the last 3 at my local Total Wine.

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Last post by Scott Butler
December 18th, 2017, 5:14 am
Craft Beer Auctions to benefit the Stonekings

Last post by Brian Tuite « December 11th, 2017, 2:31 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 11th, 2017, 7:30 am

At least 5 are running right now to benefit fellow Berserkers, Mike & Dana Stoneking, who recently lost their house in the wildfires. This is a great...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
December 11th, 2017, 2:31 pm
Shouldn't the Negroni rate its own thread?

Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f « December 10th, 2017, 3:07 pm
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by Chris Freemott » May 21st, 2017, 11:10 am
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Love to see the combos used out there.

I've been going Plymouth Gin, Campano Antica, Campari and orange bitters. Equal parts on the booze.

And...
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Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f
December 10th, 2017, 3:07 pm
BEERHunter: Drie Fonteinen - Oude Gueuze

Last post by Craig G « December 8th, 2017, 3:42 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 8th, 2017, 1:20 pm

Just found 375mL bottles at Whole Foods. $14/ea. K&L has a few, too. Looks like a recent dump into the market.

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Last post by Craig G
December 8th, 2017, 3:42 pm
2017 BCBS - Tasting notes

Last post by Scott Butler « December 5th, 2017, 12:14 pm
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by Alan Eden » November 24th, 2017, 9:44 pm

Anyone cracked any yet, particularly interested in notes on the Banana, Blueberry northwoods and knob Creek reserve

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Last post by Scott Butler
December 5th, 2017, 12:14 pm
City of Portland vs Old Town Brewing

Last post by Rick Allen « November 30th, 2017, 4:08 pm
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by Rick Allen » November 17th, 2017, 10:13 am

The City of Portland is in a trademark dispute with Old Town Brewing - a classic case of trying to outspend your opponent. Brewers (and beer...

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Last post by Rick Allen
November 30th, 2017, 4:08 pm
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « November 28th, 2017, 5:34 pm
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by ryanveater » November 21st, 2017, 3:25 pm

I was fortunate enough to snag a bottle of this Old Rip Van Winkle, now it’s time to track down some Pappy 12 year.

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
November 28th, 2017, 5:34 pm
The Whisky Shop Is Closed Too: Finishing My Spirits Collection

Last post by james l moleberg « November 24th, 2017, 3:05 pm
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by Tran Bronstein » November 19th, 2017, 3:40 pm

Finest Boozehounds,

Earlier this year I posted a thread on closing out my wine collection as I believe I have accumulated far more than I can...

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Last post by james l moleberg
November 24th, 2017, 3:05 pm
Musings About Draft vs Packaged Beer

Last post by P. Willenberg « November 24th, 2017, 10:45 am
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by Rick Allen » November 22nd, 2017, 2:27 pm

There seems to be an almost universal mind-set that draft beer is better than packaged beer. This is why people come to the brewery and want to fill...

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Last post by P. Willenberg
November 24th, 2017, 10:45 am
ISO: Bourbon or wine FT: Beer

Last post by Moy Emrick « November 18th, 2017, 4:41 pm

by Moy Emrick » November 18th, 2017, 4:41 pm

Looking for some of the hard to find bourbon and/or wine. I have lots of beer:

Cantillon - Gueuze, iris, fou foune, bruocella, st. Gillioise, Lou...

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Last post by Moy Emrick
November 18th, 2017, 4:41 pm
Blanton's & other dated spirits

Last post by Mattstolz « November 16th, 2017, 8:00 am
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by William Segui » October 31st, 2017, 10:33 am

What other spirits post the date they were dumped/bottled? My son was born on 9/22 of this year and I was thinking anything bottled on that date...

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Last post by Mattstolz
November 16th, 2017, 8:00 am
The Dominican Knows Not His Rums

Last post by Carlos Delpin « November 8th, 2017, 3:00 am
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by Brent C l a y t o n » November 7th, 2017, 8:12 am

Jorge went to the DR a while back and offered to pick up 'a good bottle of rum' for me for a trade. After a couple of months of schedule wrangling we...

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Last post by Carlos Delpin
November 8th, 2017, 3:00 am
What are you BUYING?

Last post by Craig G « October 28th, 2017, 6:38 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » March 3rd, 2011, 4:11 pm
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Just made a major haul at Hi-Time:

3x 2010 Drie Fontenien Oude Gueze - 750mL
1x Fantome - Saison - 750mL
1x 2009 J.W. Lees Barleywine Lagavulin Cask...
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Last post by Craig G
October 28th, 2017, 6:38 pm
Buy/drink beer and help Sonoma fire victims

Last post by ERPark « October 26th, 2017, 9:35 am

by ERPark » October 26th, 2017, 9:35 am

The owners of Russian River Brewing Co have rounded up 50 breweries in the US and even London to help raise funds for fire victims. There are several...

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Last post by ERPark
October 26th, 2017, 9:35 am
Take Craft Back

Last post by PaulMills « October 25th, 2017, 12:02 pm
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by Rick Allen » October 19th, 2017, 9:02 pm

The Brewers Association is running a tongue in check campaign to buy InBev. The only problem I've seen is that a number of people on Facebook don't...

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Last post by PaulMills
October 25th, 2017, 12:02 pm
Is a thirty five year old Remy Cognac, in a Baccarat lead decanter, safe to drink?

Last post by andy velebil « October 18th, 2017, 6:15 am
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by Mark Golodetz » September 24th, 2017, 1:35 pm

This isn't Louis X111 but another Remy Cognac bottled in the early 1980s in the Baccarat container. I assume not worth the risk, but have there been...

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Last post by andy velebil
October 18th, 2017, 6:15 am
Anybody make milk punch?

Last post by c fu « October 16th, 2017, 12:32 pm
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by Mel Hill » September 17th, 2017, 8:18 am

Listening to NPR yesterday and heard a story about milk punch.

Sounds interesting and I'm curious about the process. Also wondering if I could...

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Last post by c fu
October 16th, 2017, 12:32 pm
Seattle Cocktail Bars

Last post by Michael Ferris « October 8th, 2017, 7:34 pm
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by P. Willenberg » July 27th, 2017, 10:05 am

Here's a list of my favorite cocktail bars in Seattle. What are yours?

The Old Guard
Canon
Liberty
Rob Roy
Zig Zag
Tavern Law

The New Guard...

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Last post by Michael Ferris
October 8th, 2017, 7:34 pm
Zwanze day 2017 - Sept 23

Last post by Phil Smith « October 2nd, 2017, 2:00 pm
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by c fu » August 30th, 2017, 4:12 pm

Anyone going?

Will try and get tickets for Beachwood Seal Beach.

The special is a oolong tea lambic

kegs of

Cantillon Gueuze, Cuvée...

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Last post by Phil Smith
October 2nd, 2017, 2:00 pm
Rare Barrel 4th Anniversary Party

Last post by ERPark « October 2nd, 2017, 9:11 am
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by C Chen » September 28th, 2017, 12:56 pm

Anyone going?

This'll take place on Saturday, November 4th. You pick between two sessions: Session 1 is from 1-4 PM and Session 2 is from 6-9 PM....

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Last post by ERPark
October 2nd, 2017, 9:11 am
Great bottles of Scotch and Bourbon have really taken off, why not Cognac?

Last post by Mont Stern « October 1st, 2017, 4:35 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » May 19th, 2017, 9:14 am

Not a problem for me, but just curious why.

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Last post by Mont Stern
October 1st, 2017, 4:35 pm
Bottle share enjoyment

Last post by PaulMills « September 30th, 2017, 6:51 pm

by PaulMills » September 30th, 2017, 6:51 pm

I went to a bottle share recently, it was my first one. I had a lot of beer I wanted to sample so it was a god opportunity. The Bourbon County...

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September 30th, 2017, 6:51 pm
I Have a Splitting Headache

Last post by Paul Miller « September 29th, 2017, 1:45 pm

by Paul Miller » September 29th, 2017, 1:45 pm

We finally went to the Milk Room the other night. It is in the Chicago Athletic Association ( Very small room, only about a dozen people allowed in...

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Last post by Paul Miller
September 29th, 2017, 1:45 pm
Site with little thumbnails on various hop varieties

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 23rd, 2017, 6:26 pm

by Brian G r a f s t r o m » September 23rd, 2017, 6:26 pm

I'm sure there are many such sites out there. This is one of 'em.

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 23rd, 2017, 6:26 pm
Portland Oregon Brew Pubs and Tap Rooms

Last post by Mike Maguire « September 23rd, 2017, 6:05 am
Replies: 50
by P. Willenberg » August 14th, 2017, 6:30 am
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Essential Portland Tap Rooms (Unaffiliated Beer Bars)
Apex
Bailey’s Taproom
Bazi
Beer Monger’s
Belmont Station (also a shop with 1,200 bottles)...
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Last post by Mike Maguire
September 23rd, 2017, 6:05 am
Portland Oregon Cocktail Bars

Last post by P. Willenberg « September 18th, 2017, 7:28 am
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by P. Willenberg » July 27th, 2017, 10:10 am

Here are my favorite Cocktail Bars in Portland. I feel craft cocktails have peaked but I still enjoy the bartenders at these places. What are your...

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Last post by P. Willenberg
September 18th, 2017, 7:28 am
Sample bottles on carry-on luggage

Last post by Michael Bowden « September 15th, 2017, 7:16 pm
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by JeromeHan » August 22nd, 2017, 6:51 pm

I am flying domestic this weekend and wanted to bring some samples of bourbon for my friend. They would be in 2oz boston rounds. Am I allowed to take...

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Last post by Michael Bowden
September 15th, 2017, 7:16 pm
What beer do you buy by the case

Last post by PaulMills « September 13th, 2017, 7:04 pm
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by PaulMills » January 20th, 2017, 3:33 pm

So what beer do you like enough to buy by the case? I buy Great Divide Collet and Bells Consecrator by the case. The Collet is easy to get, I buy it...

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Last post by PaulMills
September 13th, 2017, 7:04 pm
Almanac Beer?

Last post by C Chen « September 8th, 2017, 11:51 am
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by p. raghib » July 28th, 2017, 2:50 pm

Just wondering what people think of the beer/brand

thanks

-paul

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Last post by C Chen
September 8th, 2017, 11:51 am
Beer brewed (or refermented) with wine grapes

Last post by Doug Schulman « September 2nd, 2017, 10:35 am
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by Travis @llen » August 27th, 2017, 11:26 am

I'm putting together a tasting of beer brewed with wine grapes. Let me know if you know of any others I can try to track down. So far I have found...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
September 2nd, 2017, 10:35 am
Lawsons in Massachusetts.

Last post by jhemming « August 21st, 2017, 3:13 pm
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by Tom Gibson » February 2nd, 2017, 6:50 am

You can now get Sip of Sunshine at many local bars and stores. Similar to the PS thread, I wonder how the quality stacks up from the CT brewing...

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August 21st, 2017, 3:13 pm

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