OT: What's Your Winter Drink?
I really like the Stouts and Porters this time of year. But man, this Deschutes Jubelale is just hitting the "sweet spot" for me. If you haven't tried it, but like dark brews, I highly recommend - enjoy!
I like Old Fashioned's for a boozy drink (Brandy, clear diet, and some bitters with a dash of maraschino cherry juice)...
Otherwise, I'm with you... The only time I drink Porters or Stouts is winter time. Maybe a little Bailey's in the coffee on a Saturday morning...
@"Wetlander" said: I like Old Fashioned's for a boozy drink (Brandy, clear diet, and some bitters with a dash of maraschino cherry juice)...Otherwise, I'm with you... The only time I drink Porters or Stouts is winter time. Maybe a little Bailey's in the coffee on a Saturday morning...
A favorite "hot toddy" of mine is coffee with a bit of cinnamon whiskey, irish creme, and a bit of kahlua. It can pack a bit of a punch, but it's so damn tasty.
My wife goes with the strong stouts year round. I sometime have to hit up to 2 or 3 liquer stores to find her something. It can be a PITA, but she keeps reminding me that she's worth it. She's right too, damn it. B)
Deschutes always shows up at Denver festivals. In fact it's the only beer you can get at the Highlands Street Fair. Solid brewery, good beers.
Grind up some coffee beans and put in some Bailey's on Sunday mornings. But winter in south Florida is a little different. :p
@"MaroonBells" said: Deschutes always shows up at Denver festivals. In fact it's the only beer you can get at the Highlands Street Fair. Solid brewery, good beers.Yeah, their Black Butte Porter has set the standard for anyone making porters. They have a Red Chair Pale Ale that I really like too. That's one brewery that I'd love to go visit their tap room. There are many, but Deschutes is on my list.
@"StickyBun" said: Grind up some coffee beans and put in some Bailey's on Sunday mornings. But winter in south Florida is a little different. :pI agree. I do that very same thing for my "to go" cup sometimes at the lake cabin before I go out fishing in the morning. Not a drop of that coffee goes to waste either. It's frickin' delicious.
I don't love regular Sam Adams, but their seasonal Winter Lager is really good.
I get some every year once I see it at the grocery store.
Blanton’s neat. But my stock is running dangerously low and haven’t found a new bottle in about a year.
Old Fashioned with a cube of sugar, Angostura, Sazerac Rye, splash of water, and two Luxardo cherries works, too.
Around Christmas, it’s egg nog with bourbon.
@"FLVike" said:Just pour it on the rocks? Sounds interesting.after 43 years;
@"pattersaur" said:I've got some in the fridge right now: Costco sells a great Sam Adams variety case. I try to spread apart my beer drinking as its such a gut bomb to sit and drink non-light beer all the time. Its 200 calories for one Winter Lager.I don't love regular Sam Adams, but their seasonal Winter Lager is really good. I get some every year once I see it at the grocery store.
A nice strong Manhattan of 4-1 Seagrams VO to sweet vermouth. A couple dashes of orange bitters a little cherry juice.
Yes Seagrams VO..... You don't use high end whiskey for manhattans. No matter what the waiter named Aiden at the hipster bar tells you about their handcrafted manhattan.
@"Mike Olson" said: A nice strong Manhattan of 4-1 Seagrams VO to sweet vermouth. A couple dashes of orange bitters a little cherry juice.Yes Seagrams VO..... You don't use high end whiskey for manhattans. No matter what the waiter named Aiden at the hipster bar tells you about their handcrafted manhattan.
Agreed. The sweet vermouth is a strong presence, not necessary to go high end on the whiskey. Where I'm from in Michigan, everyone had their Manhattans with brandy, believe it or not.
1) Pour this........................^^^
2) Over ice.
3) In a rocks glass.
4) Drink.
5) Repeat.
Edit Post (mod action — author will see a notice)
Warn Poster
Suspend User (3 days)
The user will be suspended for 3 days and will receive an email with the reason and information about how to appeal.