sounds like the boy needs his 3floyds

Then it's a Broody Maly. There, I said it. So sue me.

I said a while ago that the new HC face looked a little slanty eyed to make fun of us Asians. I was rightfully shot down at the time as a newb. But it turns out I was right the whole time!

Having a Guinness with dinner.

Oh and in honor of your avatar Al:

Evil Stewie vs Kool Aid Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipCqawRf978

Racer 5

aloe vera juice and tejava

2007 Bodegas El Nido Clio Jumilla

Too young, but still good and an unbelievable preview of what it will be with some age.

EDIT: Dan, I think you would like Spanish reds a lot if you have not yet tried any.

Racer 5

Like?

As for me...

thanks again Mike Sr.!

Al, like. Not as much as the Hop Rod, but definitely good. I also got the XP.

I like the spanish reds I've tried...

I'm drinking grawk alt tonight

Like?

As for me...

thanks again Mike Sr.!

Cheers brother Al!!

Edited March 12, 201115 yr by Absorbine_Sr

Oh man, the Behemoth tastes just awesome!

Redid the Lions Tail from yesterday. had to reduce the Allspce Dram from 3/4 oz to 1/4 oz. I think the good doctor has some burnt out buds or he is just crazy about cloves and coriander. Also bumped up the Bourbon from 2 to 2 1/2 oz, which is never a bad thing. Much, much better. Way more balance to all the flavors.

Today's drinks:

Started off with FFF Behemoth - whoa, this was fucking awesome (completely agreeing with Al), seriously seriously good. Thanks Mike!

Next up was an equally truly awesome red wine (2009 Orin Swift Abstract - a blend of Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah) - so good. I really need to try a bottle of their "Prisoner."

Lastly, an after dinner Picon Punch:

1 tsp grenadine

2 1/2 oz Torani Amer

1 oz Cerbois Armagnac

San Pellegrino sparkling water (sub for soda water)

Good stuff but I think I will save my Torani Amer for the Liberal.

Edited March 12, 201115 yr by shellylh

Looking for more drinks to try the Allspice Dram in, so trying the Ancient Mariner, a Navy Grog variant.

3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice

1/2 oz Simple Syrup

1/4 oz Pimento Dram (St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram)

1 oz Demerara Rum (subbed in Ron Zacapa because I can)

1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum (used Smith and Cross Navy Strength because it kicks ass)

Shake with ice and strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.

The Allspice Dram really raises the Navy Grog to a new level. good stuff. Also the tap-icer makes some really nice crushed ice.

Shelly is going to town...

Tri-tip on the BBQ needed red wine in the glass

Chateau Trocard 2003 Bordeaux - decanted about an hour now - coming around nicely.

I do miss Tri-tip! I bet Bordeaux and Tri-Tip does not suck.

Jim, that Navy Grogish drink looks tasty.

Shelly ... awesome evening of beverages ... me = jealous.

Had folks for dinner ... a South African Malbec - 2005 Anura that was excellent (thanks, Stretch) and a 2005 Sonoma Russian River Valley Hook & Ladder Zin, also excellent, but the Malbec was best. Good food (Salmon, Green Beans, wedding potatoes. Then while Becky foisted some awful Creme Brulee apres dinner concoction on herself and our guests, I had some laphroig 10, of which I am still sipping a further wee dram (H-C Glencairn, of course) as my nightcap

Cheers!

An Anejo Highball (Recipe by Dale DeGroff)

I created the Añejo highball as a tribute to the great bartenders of Cuba like Constante Ribelagua from the Floridita, who created the Papa Doble Daiquiris for Hemingway. The añejo evokes the spiciness of the Caribbean rum drinks; curaçao, lime and rum are the “holy trinity” of the island rum drink.

   1 ½ ounces añejo rum

   ½ ounce orange curaçao

   2 ounces ginger beer

   ¼ ounce fresh lime juice

   ¼ ounce pimento dram liqueur (optional ingredient if available)

   2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Build in a highball glass and fill with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wheel and orange slice.

ohman its beers from around the world tonight

A little Japanese for a lot of fallen friends in the near west:

--> Nikka from the barrel 22124B (500ml) 51.4%

Some more Japanese - luck to know that all those I knew are okay there

--> Suntory (Yamazaki 65328 ) 15yo 56.15% (600ml)

Excellent whiskeys, and excellent sentiment, Mikey. I'l join you in a glass to wish swift recovery for all on the Pacific Rim, especially Japan.

Cheers Agil

--> Hibiki 12yo 43% ... wonderful blend

Having a Manhattan with Hudson manhattan rye after sn amazing SF Jazz Collective show. Cheers all