What are you drinking now?

[Gavin C]

I thought I had mono once, turns out I was just really bored.

I'd also like to add that I've got my father's gun and a scorching case of herpes.

OT: Milk

 

[WesleyS]

Do you do venison jerky? If so, ISO

I just might know of someone who made 12.5 lbs of venison jerky a couple weeks ago.

 

[Psylocide]

I just might know of someone who made 12.5 lbs of venison jerky a couple weeks ago.

If it isn't gone by now, you're doing it wrong.

 

[SupervisingChildren]

I just might know of someone who made 12.5 lbs of venison jerky a couple weeks ago.

Best jerky I ever had was some venison my buddy's dad made back in college. Yummm.

 

[WesleyS]

If it isn't gone by now, you're doing it wrong.

It would be, but I'm conserving it. Unless I bag another deer this year.

 

[1977Brewer]

French press. Day off with the boy, the sitter is out of town. I wanted to make it a brew day but I ended up with a bunch of other crap to do.

 

[WesleyS]

Best jerky I ever had was some venison my buddy's dad made back in college. Yummm.

Yeah, venison jerky is the best. This turned out good as always, but would've been even better if I hadn't been low on free time and been able to put it over smoke for an hour or two.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

I just might know of someone who made 12.5 lbs of venison jerky a couple weeks ago.

Id like to sample some of that, if you have enough

 

[finsfan]

WTF is going on with Tallgrass, @finsfan ?!

Is it run by a bunch of bipolarbears on PCP laced coke?

Seems like they change their minds every few quarters with "a major overhaul".

Love their stuff but they keep taking away great beer for reasons that sound like "me too!"

I'm just happy Zombie Monkey is safe...for now.

Rant over.

Ot: JetNog.

Idk man. I read an article about it last night actually. Gill claims that the ever shrinking shelf space is the reason for cutting back on their regular beers (currently 10), adding some new ones and only having 8. He said it was like sharpening the blades, or putting out better product. What I dont get it is they just put out 16-bit and now its being retired. Did they not see the shrinking shelf space 10-12 months ago? What about just having those type of beers be one time releases instead of full time for 9 months? Their saisons also confuse me. They tried a plum saison, a ginger peach saison, and both kinda failed for different reasons. Then they had been making a killer saison down at the taphouse, yet the one they are releasing in cans is different. I would have went with the one that was constantly sold out and you already knew people liked at the taphouse. Itll be interesting to see how they continue to grow though. I completely understand the need to stay relevant in the craft beer market today and the growing need to always put out new product. It sucks they are killing some of their beers though.

 

[Psylocide]

idk man. I read an article about it last night actually. Gill claims that the ever shrinking shelf space is the reason for cutting back on their regular beers (currently 10), adding some new ones and only having 8. He said it was like sharpening the blades, or putting out better product. What i dont get it is they just put out 16-bit and now its being retired. Did they not see the shrinking shelf space 10-12 months ago? What about just having those type of beers be one time releases instead of full time for 9 months? Their saisons also confuse me. They tried a plum saison, a ginger peach saison, and both kinda failed for different reasons. Then they had been making a killer saison down at the taphouse, yet the one they are releasing in cans is different. I would have went with the one that was constantly sold out and you already knew people liked at the taphouse. Itll be interesting to see how they continue to grow though. I completely understand the need to stay relevant in the craft beer market today and the growing need to always put out new product. It sucks they are killing some of their beers though.

tldr

 

[Gavin C]

tldr

probably something about sours.. Eeeurgh.

 

[mhurst111]

Coffee after busting out the snowblower for about 13 inches last night. Supposed to get 2-4 more by this afternoon.

we are at about 8 inches at my house with another 4 hours of snow to come. Might delay your box of CS for a day or two.

Kids got a snow day, I'm working from home. They have already been sent to their rooms twice...

on the coffee - beer after i get the driveway shoveled.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

63 and sunny today in the land of misplaced warmth. Compared to the record cold snaps from last year, not sure which one I'd rather have.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Idk man. I read an article about it last night actually. Gill claims that the ever shrinking shelf space is the reason for cutting back on their regular beers (currently 10), adding some new ones and only having 8. He said it was like sharpening the blades, or putting out better product. What I dont get it is they just put out 16-bit and now its being retired. Did they not see the shrinking shelf space 10-12 months ago? What about just having those type of beers be one time releases instead of full time for 9 months? Their saisons also confuse me. They tried a plum saison, a ginger peach saison, and both kinda failed for different reasons. Then they had been making a killer saison down at the taphouse, yet the one they are releasing in cans is different. I would have went with the one that was constantly sold out and you already knew people liked at the taphouse. Itll be interesting to see how they continue to grow though. I completely understand the need to stay relevant in the craft beer market today and the growing need to always put out new product. It sucks they are killing some of their beers though.

I dont see why limit amount of beers you put out. I think you should take as much space and keep the quality up at the same time. I havent had any of the saisons yet but some of the variants doesnt sound too appealing and for the masses with marketing words. Guess the 16-bit didnt sell well. i got some and it was impressive. Though it was a DIPA but its just a pale ale.

 

[mhurst111]

I dont see why limit amount of beers you put out. I think you should take as much space and keep the quality up at the same time. I havent had any of the saisons yet but some of the variants doesnt sound too appealing and for the masses with marketing words. Guess the 16-bit didnt sell well. i got some and it was impressive. Though it was a DIPA but its just a pale ale.

I've seen / heard several reports that a lot of craft breweries are going to have to cut back on their selection due to new calorie count law going into effect next year. Not sure if Tallgrass is distro-ing to chains with more than 20 locations, but maybe that is in the mix..

http://nypost.com/2015/11/29/restaurant-chains-will-soon-have-to-post-calorie-counts-for-beer/

I liked 16-bit, sad to see it go. Hopefully I will be able to grab some next week when in Omaha.

 

[wyobrewer1]

we are at about 8 inches at my house with another 4 hours of snow to come. Might delay your box of CS for a day or two.



Kids got a snow day, I'm working from home. They have already been sent to their rooms twice...



on the coffee - beer after i get the driveway shoveled.

No worries. Getting yours sent out tomorrow.

 

[pointcity-homebrew]

Water, taking my Finnish friend car shopping today. Car dealers are hilarious.

 

[WesleyS]

Id like to sample some of that, if you have enough

It was already going to happen long before this conversation whether you wanted it or not.

 

[WesleyS]

idk man. I read an article about it last night actually. Gill claims that the ever shrinking shelf space is the reason for cutting back on their regular beers (currently 10), adding some new ones and only having 8. He said it was like sharpening the blades, or putting out better product. What i dont get it is they just put out 16-bit and now its being retired. Did they not see the shrinking shelf space 10-12 months ago? What about just having those type of beers be one time releases instead of full time for 9 months? Their saisons also confuse me. They tried a plum saison, a ginger peach saison, and both kinda failed for different reasons. Then they had been making a killer saison down at the taphouse, yet the one they are releasing in cans is different. I would have went with the one that was constantly sold out and you already knew people liked at the taphouse. Itll be interesting to see how they continue to grow though. I completely understand the need to stay relevant in the craft beer market today and the growing need to always put out new product. It sucks they are killing some of their beers though.

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[TobyG]

I dont see why limit amount of beers you put out.

Limited funds for new labeling and packaging would seem to be a major driver there. With bottles and stick on labels, it's not as big a deal, but with can production minimums, getting a new beer label approved and printed can be a significant task.

http://allaboutbeer.com/misadventures-in-labeling/

Water.

 

[applescrap]

We always get it worse on this side of town I think we have well over a foot. Went to the dentist then pick this up. It's going to be hard to wait til noon

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[banesong]

Catching up.

Just had to bury my MILs bulldog, he lived a good long 11 years. Let us drink one for Ajax, Prost !

Condolences, man. Loosing a pet sucks. Doubly so during the holidays.

Coffee, surgery waiting room. Waiting on daughter to get out of OR . Kid will have cast and be good as new
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Good luck.

Water. Cross-eyed, looking at configuration details. Office gift exchange in two hours.

 

[blizzard]

we are at about 8 inches at my house with another 4 hours of snow to come. Might delay your box of CS for a day or two.



Kids got a snow day, I'm working from home. They have already been sent to their rooms twice...



on the coffee - beer after i get the driveway shoveled.

This. Except I don't have kids and I get a snow day from work. So... I guess that means afternoon coffee?
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[mhurst111]

This. Except I don't have kids and I get a snow day from work. So... I guess that means afternoon coffee?
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About to head out to shovel with the neighbors.
I think I got this.

 

[CliffMongoloid]

Do you do venison jerky? If so, ISO

i do. ill be making some soon.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nice short work day after a long one yesterday. Drinking the last of my Celebration, then getting grains milled for Bière de Garde brew day.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

I've seen / heard several reports that a lot of craft breweries are going to have to cut back on their selection due to new calorie count law going into effect next year. Not sure if Tallgrass is distro-ing to chains with more than 20 locations, but maybe that is in the mix..

http://nypost.com/2015/11/29/restaurant-chains-will-soon-have-to-post-calorie-counts-for-beer/

I liked 16-bit, sad to see it go. Hopefully I will be able to grab some next week when in Omaha.

That is outrageous. I'm hope some group sues stating that it will hurt their business. From cans and that I can see limiting. It sucks because it'll stop them being creative and just produce easy and mass produced beer.

 

[CliffMongoloid]

Need some advise for a non liquor drinker. My cousin is getting married this weekend and part of the wedding gift was a flask. he said we are to fill them to carry. I have no idea what to put in it, as i am mostly a beer drinker. I know i hate jeager, anything that tastes like licorice, tequila and especially gin. any ideas?

on topic... coffee and water

 

[thatjonguy]

Need some advise for a non liquor drinker. My cousin is getting married this weekend and part of the wedding gift was a flask. he said we are to fill them to carry. I have no idea what to put in it, as i am mostly a beer drinker. I know i hate jeager, anything that tastes like licorice, tequila and especially gin. any ideas?

on topic... coffee and water

Bourbon or Scotch. Not the cheap **** either.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Need some advise for a non liquor drinker. My cousin is getting married this weekend and part of the wedding gift was a flask. he said we are to fill them to carry. I have no idea what to put in it, as i am mostly a beer drinker. I know i hate jeager, anything that tastes like licorice, tequila and especially gin. any ideas?

I'll put bourbon if I was you. Just get a decent bottle of bourbon like rowan's creek. Love that bourbon

 

[Qhrumphf]

Can't go wrong with whiskey/whisky of whichever form you choose. I know a lot of these folks like their Bourbon, which I'm not partial to. Personally I'd go with Scotch or Irish.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Bourbon or Scotch. Not the cheap **** either.

+1 A nice single malt would be my recommendation

 

[CliffMongoloid]

Bourbon or Scotch. Not the cheap **** either.

I'll put bourbon if I was you. Just get a decent bottle of bourbon like rowan's creek. Love that bourbon

Can't go wrong with whiskey/whisky of whichever form you choose. I know a lot of these folks like their Bourbon, which I'm not partial to. Personally I'd go with Scotch or Irish.

+1 A nice single malt would be my recommendation

i was actually thinking jameson or scotch. not trying to go broke with a single malt haha

thanks fellas

 

[Qhrumphf]

If you feel like a really nice Irish whiskey (would run circles around Jameson), for about the same price as an entry level single malt (ie not cheap but not SUPER expensive), go with Redbreast. It's fantastic stuff.

 

[TobyG]

i was actually thinking jameson or scotch. not trying to go broke with a single malt haha

You don't have to go broke. The Glenlivet 12 is not hyper-expensive.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

i was actually thinking jameson or scotch. not trying to go broke with a single malt haha

thanks fellas

There is some good single malt for around $30-40. Not a bank breaker.

 

[blizzard]

If there are any cocktails you like (Manhattan, old fashioned) you can pre-mix for a flask.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

There is some good single malt for around $30-40. Not a bank breaker.

He's in PA, out pickins are slim for Scotch and those are limited to the main commercial brands that are more on the expensive side. Id opt for Art in the Age of Root. 30.00, goes down smooth and great with a bit of ice. Its certainly different.

 

[1977Brewer]

If you feel like a really nice Irish whiskey (would run circles around Jameson), for about the same price as an entry level single malt (ie not cheap but not SUPER expensive), go with Redbreast. It's fantastic stuff.

Sir, you complete me.

 

[TobyG]

He's in PA, out pickins are slim for Scotch and those are limited to the main commercial brands that are more on the expensive side. Id opt for Art in the Age of Root. 30.00, goes down smooth and great with a bit of ice. Its certainly different.

When TX and LA residents think your liquor/beer ways are crazy, you should take that seriously.