Had one of those days....time for a cold or warm stiff one
Tuesday, November 2, 2004 by Essencay | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
A little history....
Back in the 1870's there were around 5000 breweries in North America. A hundred years later that number was down to a few dozen....read Budweiser, Miller, Coors and the like....not really what I'd call top-notch beer
actually swill comes to mind. Today there are over 500 breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs here now, thanks to changes in laws and people's tastes 
For the populous that IS of age in their country, what's your beverage of choice to wind you down after having a tough go of a day.
Mine is Redhook ESB or Guinness
For the populous that ISN'T of age or have a different sort of beverage that soothes their nerves or quenches their thirst, I'd like to hear about that too
A nice Chai Latte works here too
Back in the 1870's there were around 5000 breweries in North America. A hundred years later that number was down to a few dozen....read Budweiser, Miller, Coors and the like....not really what I'd call top-notch beer
actually swill comes to mind. Today there are over 500 breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs here now, thanks to changes in laws and people's tastes 
For the populous that IS of age in their country, what's your beverage of choice to wind you down after having a tough go of a day.
Mine is Redhook ESB or Guinness
For the populous that ISN'T of age or have a different sort of beverage that soothes their nerves or quenches their thirst, I'd like to hear about that too
A nice Chai Latte works here too
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Essencay
Reply #22 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 1:38 PM
We've got Guinness in a bottle as well....got a funky widget in it that looks like a rocket
Guinness is still best draught
Reply #22 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 1:38 PM
| Guinness in a can |
We've got Guinness in a bottle as well....got a funky widget in it that looks like a rocket
Guinness is still best draught
tjesterb
Reply #23 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 5:56 PM
Reply #23 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 5:56 PM
New Irish pub just opened down the street, must go and see if they have Guinness draught!
Jafo
Reply #24 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 6:01 PM
Reply #24 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 6:01 PM
Last 'real' one I had was in a pub in Adelaide...back when the Grand Prix was there...probably about 86 or 87.
Had to wait ages for it to 'settle'....almost got drunk in the meantime waiting.....
tjesterb
Reply #25 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 6:07 PM
Reply #25 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 6:07 PM
Sean and Patty are the only survivors after their ship goes down at see. As they drift in their small lifeboat they notice lots of luggage and personal items from the sunken ship floating around them. They begin to gather the items the best they can looking for anything that can help their plight.
One item they find is a small oil lamp. As Patty cleans a bit of seaweed off of the lamp a Genie comes swirling from the lamp.
This Genie, however, will only grant one wish, rather than the traditional three.
Without a moments hesitation Patty wishes "I wish the whole ocean were turned into Guinness!"
With a mighty thunderclap and a bolt of lightening the Genie disappears and, lo and behold, the entire ocean is turned into that most magnificent of brews: Guinness!
For a few moments the duo sit in silence, staring at this wonder before them. Finally Sean speaks," Aww, good goin' Patty.....now we've got to pee in the boat!!"
One item they find is a small oil lamp. As Patty cleans a bit of seaweed off of the lamp a Genie comes swirling from the lamp.
This Genie, however, will only grant one wish, rather than the traditional three.
Without a moments hesitation Patty wishes "I wish the whole ocean were turned into Guinness!"
With a mighty thunderclap and a bolt of lightening the Genie disappears and, lo and behold, the entire ocean is turned into that most magnificent of brews: Guinness!
For a few moments the duo sit in silence, staring at this wonder before them. Finally Sean speaks," Aww, good goin' Patty.....now we've got to pee in the boat!!"
Tiggz
Reply #27 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 6:21 PM
Reply #27 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 6:21 PM
I used to to drink Guiness back in the olden times but these days it's just water, OJ or lashings of tea 
but these days it's just water, OJ or lashings of tea 
eieio
Reply #28 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 9:48 PM
Reply #28 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 9:48 PM
Although I can't find it around here anymore, my favorite was Löwenbräu, the imported one from Munich not the poor excuse Miller (or whoever it was) made for a while.
Now it's likely to be Becks or Negra Modelo.
Now it's likely to be Becks or Negra Modelo.
lovesblessing
Reply #29 Thursday, November 4, 2004 1:28 AM
Reply #29 Thursday, November 4, 2004 1:28 AM
Icey cold milk! And for a small bit of caffine...Twinings' Earl Grey....hot!
lovesblessing thinks cows are one of God's best creations....they produce this awesome tasting fluid called milk.....they taste delicious when eaten...they provide fine leather....and fertilizer!!!!! Holy Cow!
lovesblessing thinks cows are one of God's best creations....they produce this awesome tasting fluid called milk.....they taste delicious when eaten...they provide fine leather....and fertilizer!!!!!
Holy Cow!
Chef Garry
Reply #31 Friday, November 5, 2004 12:30 PM
Reply #31 Friday, November 5, 2004 12:30 PM
Love Guiness on tap. I've had Wittbread ale in a can with that little rocket thing. Pretty good.
What I drink depends on mood and situation.
For beer I like Old Milwakee if I'm visiting and plan on having a few. Good flavor and not too heavy. On occasion I'll have Big Rock Traditional Ale. A very good dark ale by a local microbrewery.
Wine with meals of course. In the evening I like sipping Martini & Rossi sweet red vermouth on ice. Kind of gentle. When I don't want gentle, there ain't nuthin' like Jack Daniels.
Hmmm. That much detail probably indicates I have issues! oh well.
What I drink depends on mood and situation.
For beer I like Old Milwakee if I'm visiting and plan on having a few. Good flavor and not too heavy. On occasion I'll have Big Rock Traditional Ale. A very good dark ale by a local microbrewery.
Wine with meals of course. In the evening I like sipping Martini & Rossi sweet red vermouth on ice. Kind of gentle. When I don't want gentle, there ain't nuthin' like Jack Daniels.
Hmmm. That much detail probably indicates I have issues! oh well.
Essencay
Reply #32 Friday, November 5, 2004 7:45 PM
Reply #32 Friday, November 5, 2004 7:45 PM
Hard Stuff.....TnT (Tanqueray, lotsa ice, wave the tonic bottle over the glass and add a twist) Used to drink Cuervo Gold....shots....but it makes me evil-stupid
forgot how to spell Tanqueray
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(Tanqueray, lotsa ice, wave the tonic bottle over the glass and add a twist) Used to drink Cuervo Gold....shots....but it makes me evil-stupid forgot how to spell Tanqueray
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CygnusXII
Reply #33 Friday, November 5, 2004 8:06 PM
Reply #33 Friday, November 5, 2004 8:06 PM
Makers Mark Good old Kentucky Bourbon and a smattering of Ice
Or Jack and Coke, Weller and Ice, I am not much for Beer as Defined by American Markets. I like Guiness, Bass, Red Stripe for Ales and Beer.
wine I preffer Muscadine wine, or ScupperDine. Good old Corn whiskey will do in a pinch, Platte Valley in a Mason Jar or something Real from Tennessee or The Upper Carolina Mountains. Crystal Clear and packing a wallop like a Stubborn Mule.
Or Jack and Coke, Weller and Ice, I am not much for Beer as Defined by American Markets. I like Guiness, Bass, Red Stripe for Ales and Beer.
wine I preffer Muscadine wine, or ScupperDine. Good old Corn whiskey will do in a pinch, Platte Valley in a Mason Jar or something Real from Tennessee or The Upper Carolina Mountains. Crystal Clear and packing a wallop like a Stubborn Mule.
tjesterb
Reply #34 Friday, November 5, 2004 8:33 PM
Reply #34 Friday, November 5, 2004 8:33 PM
Currently working on a Pete's Wicked Ale, number three for tonight.
Ande
Reply #35 Friday, November 5, 2004 10:46 PM
Reply #35 Friday, November 5, 2004 10:46 PM
You guys ever wonder why sometimes, your skins don't turn out the way you would like? .
Old_Crab
Reply #36 Saturday, November 6, 2004 5:05 AM
Reply #36 Saturday, November 6, 2004 5:05 AM
Hmmmmmmmm. I've been brewing my own stuff. It's always different each time. A real adventure. However, while brewing I like to sip on Guiness and Red Ale. Mixed. Called Black and Tan. I gave up on Mississippi Mud. (Or spell it) Could never find it. >
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Reply #21 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 12:34 PM
Brilliant!
Beer in a can..... yuck!