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[arren]

But not as good as bringing back Bacon and Eggs cans

Wasn't that supposed to come back at the end of last year?

 

[golden1]

Wasn't that supposed to come back at the end of last year?

I think it is going to be soon. I dont think it will be canned more than once a year.

 

[chemman141]

But not as good as bringing back Bacon and Eggs cans

I second this, and request it be a seasonal distributed beer and not just brewery only. Everyone in the world needs to taste that amazing beer.

 

[arren]

Any of you have any comments on the new Modern Times cans? The "super-berliner" looks interesting, and I'm sure the hazy IPA is jsut as dank as previous incarnations.

 

[rcubed1]

Order of Hermes is fantastic on draft. I slacked on getting a four pack.

 

[Tyrsis]

I'm not a fan of the Berliners, but I got a 4 pack for the wife. She loves it

The new IPA is good. Nothing mind blowing.

 

[kingg]

Ya'll talking about beers I never heard of while I'm here drinking all the Surf Stop and Bigfoot...

 

[arren]

Ya'll talking about beers I never heard of while I'm here drinking all the Surf Stop and Bigfoot...

I need to stop by and buy all the Boat Shoes.

 

[kingg]

I need to stop by and buy all the Boat Shoes.

Cracking a can tonight, is it that good?

 

[arren]

Cracking a can tonight, is it that good?

The inaugural batch that they made for IPA Day last year was ******* fantastic. Wish I had gotten growlers of it, but a pleasant surprise that they canned it.

 

[sdreaper]

Hey wait...isn't it stawn 's birthday today?

 

[nanobrew1]

I'm not a fan of the Berliners, but I got a 4 pack for the wife. She loves it

The new IPA is good. Nothing mind blowing.

You don't like dogs and you don't like berliners? how do we get along?

 

[chemman141]

You don't like dogs and you don't like berliners? how do we get along?

No wonder he doesn't like me and has me on ignore, both of those things are some of the best ever.

 

[Tyrsis]

You don't like dogs and you don't like berliners? how do we get along?

I'm not a fan of THEIR berliners. I generally like the style.

 

[Sebowski1]

I'm not a fan of THEIR berliners. I generally like the style.

*They're

 

[walterfredo]

*They're

fail

 

[Sebowski1]

fail

Agree to disagree.

 

[riko1]

Agree to disagree.

Disagreed.

 

[SerenityNow]

Made my first cocktail in a super long time using Costco spiced rum & this recipe: https://www.jamieoliver.com/drinks-tube/recipe/rum-old-fashioned/

Hnnnng. Need to get a bottle of bourbon or rye to try a more traditional version next. Recommendations appreciated! Yes, Tyrsis I saw your IG post and am thinking about Whistle Pig, but is it better to use a Bourbon or Rye in Old Fashions? #FirstWorldProblems

 

[mjlevy231]

May my first cocktail in a super long time using Costco spiced rum & this recipe: https://www.jamieoliver.com/drinks-tube/recipe/rum-old-fashioned/

Hnnnng. Need to get a bottle of bourbon or rye to try a more traditional version next. Recommendations appreciated! Yes, Tyrsis I saw your IG post and am thinking about Whistle Pig, but is it better to use a Bourbon or Rye in Old Fashions? #FirstWorldProblems

I prefer the bite of rye but bourbon is great as well and offers a sweeter profile. Don't use whiskey as expensive as Whistle Pig for an old fashioned. My go to is Bulleit rye (the bourbon is pretty good too) for mixed drinks. They are $22 at Bevmo and $20 at Ralphs right now if you buy 3 bottles in total.

 

[Xul1]

is it better to use a Bourbon or Rye in Old Fashions?

It depends on what kind of flavor profile you want in your Old Fashioned - bourbon will be a bit sweeter and rye will have a bit more bite. Personally, I tend to prefer rye - Rittenhouse is a good, inexpensive pick but Alberta Rye Whisky Dark Batch is fun too. If I'm doing bourbon, I'll tend to use Four Roses Small Batch but I'm just a Four Roses fan in general.

From there, you can play with the sweeteners and bitters as well. Maple syrup in place of simple syrup is a lot of fun, honey can add some interesting flavors, and walnut bitters can add some interesting dimensions. Sweeteners are probably the easiest thing to play with since you're likely to have a variety on hand if you do any sort of basic cooking or baking.

 

[nanobrew1]

Made my first cocktail in a super long time using Costco spiced rum & this recipe: https://www.jamieoliver.com/drinks-tube/recipe/rum-old-fashioned/

Hnnnng. Need to get a bottle of bourbon or rye to try a more traditional version next. Recommendations appreciated! Yes, Tyrsis I saw your IG post and am thinking about Whistle Pig, but is it better to use a Bourbon or Rye in Old Fashions? #FirstWorldProblems

Depends on your preference, both rye and bourbon are fine to use.

I know you are a baller but it is better to walk before running. I would recommend something like Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, or Templeton, or a t little higher price range Angle's Envy or Woodford Reserve (what I usually keep on hand). Whistle Pig is a higher end and there is no need to use that as a regular mixer, especially if you are just starting out.

 

[Tyrsis]

Made my first cocktail in a super long time using Costco spiced rum & this recipe: https://www.jamieoliver.com/drinks-tube/recipe/rum-old-fashioned/

Hnnnng. Need to get a bottle of bourbon or rye to try a more traditional version next. Recommendations appreciated! Yes, Tyrsis I saw your IG post and am thinking about Whistle Pig, but is it better to use a Bourbon or Rye in Old Fashions? #FirstWorldProblems

I personally love rye, but the difference isn't wildly significant.

 

[Tyrsis]

It depends on what kind of flavor profile you want in your Old Fashioned - bourbon will be a bit sweeter and rye will have a bit more bite. Personally, I tend to prefer rye - Rittenhouse is a good, inexpensive pick but Alberta Rye Whisky Dark Batch is fun too. If I'm doing bourbon, I'll tend to use Four Roses Small Batch but I'm just a Four Roses fan in general.

From there, you can play with the sweeteners and bitters as well. Maple syrup in place of simple syrup is a lot of fun, honey can add some interesting flavors, and walnut bitters can add some interesting dimensions. Sweeteners are probably the easiest thing to play with since you're likely to have a variety on hand if you do any sort of basic cooking or baking.

Better the booze, better the cocktail. Luckily for us, cheap bourbon and rye is still readily available and is quite good.

I do single Barrel, barrel proof, etc cocktails all the time. But then, I don't drink a lot of stuff neat usually.

 

[nanobrew1]

I'm not a fan of THEIR berliners. I generally like the style.

What is your excuse about dogs?


I typically agree about MT's berliners, but Star Metal was great. It might have been because it was a fruit bomb, but the pineapple was soooooo good.

 

[Xul1]

I do single Barrel, barrel proof, etc cocktails all the time. But then, I don't drink a lot of stuff neat usually.

I'm the opposite, in that if I'm drinking whisk(e)y, it's usually neat, so my tendency is to use good but inexpensive stuff for mixed drinks. Can't go wrong with using higher quality whiskey in a mixed drink, especially a spirits-forward drink like an Old Fashioned. That said, I'd follow the advice nanobrew gave in not starting with something like Whistle Pig until you have a formula you're pretty happy with. The gains you get in using better liquor are small compared to the gains in dialing in a recipe you're happy with.

 

[nanobrew1]

Better the booze, better the cocktail. Luckily for us, cheap bourbon and rye is still readily available and is quite good.

I do single Barrel, barrel proof, etc cocktails all the time. But then, I don't drink a lot of stuff neat usually.

True, I will use some more higher end stuff in cocktails if I am feeling frisky, but I would recommend SerenityNow not jump into using Whistle Pig. At least for me, I know it took me a while to get down my preferred methods of making cocktails. Between just choosing the style of bourbon, the amount of bitters, sugars, fruit, mixing methods, etc. There is no point in using $80 bottle of bourbon when a $25 bottle will do just as good in the beginning. Some many other things will affect the flavor and quality more than using a good bourbon verse a great one.

Though I do like drinking bourbon neat or with a single ice cube, so I typically save my better stuff for that.

Alright I think I am going to pour a glass of Blanton's.

 

[Sage1]

From there, you can play with the sweeteners and bitters as well. Maple syrup in place of simple syrup is a lot of fun, honey can add some interesting flavors, and walnut bitters can add some interesting dimensions. Sweeteners are probably the easiest thing to play with since you're likely to have a variety on hand if you do any sort of basic cooking or baking.

This for me is definitely the bit that I play with the most, and basically use it to course-correct for whatever I’m drinking. For example, if I’m using Buffalo Trace, it already has massive brown sugar notes, so I find that it works best with simple syrup made from 100% white sugar, otherwise it gets a little sickly. If I’m going with Bulleit though, which I find spicier and definitely has less brown sugar in the taste, I’ll make a simple syrup that’s 1:1 brown sugar to white sugar to balance out some of the spice.

[edit]: Oh, and, it’s overpriced, but I highly recommend this: https://www.studioneat.com/products/simplesyrupkit The pour spout is perfect.

 

[Phischy1]

Disagreed.

Irregardless!

 

[SerenityNow]

Ya'll talking about beers I never heard of while I'm here drinking all the Surf Stop and Bigfoot...

See you tomorrow for a pick up of mostly barleywines, probably gonna add on some Bigfoot. Been too long since I had Bigfoot.

Depends on your preference, both rye and bourbon are fine to use.

I know you are a baller but it is better to walk before running. I would recommend something like Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, or Templeton, or a t little higher price range Angle's Envy or Woodford Reserve (what I usually keep on hand). Whistle Pig is a higher end and there is no need to use that as a regular mixer, especially if you are just starting out.

I’m a baller lol? Ahahahahahahahahaha.