nitromidas
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« Reply #125 on: June 13, 2009, 12:23:29 am » |
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Linie aquavit -twice across the equator :} Its a bit on the expensive side, but on the rare occasions I've had it, is rather fine  I say, sir, that is an unexpected drink for a Brit. The aquavits have gotten a renaissance lately, and if you should find yourself in Northern Europe, I am sure you could find ample opportunity to expand your repertoire. As for myself, I preffer any Islay in general, and an eight year old Laphroaig in particular. |
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jolly good.
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« Reply #126 on: June 13, 2009, 08:29:33 am » |
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not really steampunk but at the moment im particular to the white russian, but the name could be seen as steampunkish, i think seeing the name originates from a anti bolshevik (spelt wrong i know) movement during the russian civil war, 1917 to 1923, does that period count as steampunk?
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hot and steamy, thats not as dirty as it sounds, unless your in the boiler-room, that place is filthy.
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« Reply #127 on: June 22, 2009, 08:50:27 am » |
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I have personally become a fan of Mead. It is my belief that Zeus intented it to be man's ambrosia. Also the bottle im currently drinking is hand blown in deepest drarkest Cornwall. Afterwards it will serve as an excelent candle holder.
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« Reply #128 on: June 23, 2009, 12:45:48 am » |
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Tullamore Dew, with a touch of ice is my drink of choice. A close second is the Gibson(Hendrick's Gin fresh out of the freezer, and two cocktail onions). Everything else works too, but hold one of the aforementioned before me and I would do anything for it....
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« Reply #129 on: September 21, 2009, 12:51:56 am » |
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I have a liking for Crabbies alcoholic Ginger beer, 4% by volume, and Pimms, both excellent summer drinks.
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« Reply #130 on: September 21, 2009, 01:08:10 am » |
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Wychcraft! Undeniabley the best pale ale one can buy in my opinion! however my choice of tipple depends on my mood, I enjoy a good warm vodka, Mead is up there in the favorites particularly Moniak but bunratty if i can get my hands on it! i love a good glass of port, or a good scotch (straight)
I'm also particularly fond of my own home made apple and black currant wine however im yet to see any one drink more than half a bottle without (litteraly) passing out
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« Reply #131 on: September 21, 2009, 02:33:36 am » |
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A good pear cider can be nice sometimes, too.
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« Reply #132 on: September 24, 2009, 10:26:32 pm » |
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I suppose it depends upon the season. If its summer then a pint of your finest ale please barkeep (HSB from the Horndean Brewery in Hampshire), but if its a chillier season then a decent dark rum and soda or a canadian club and soda |
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« Reply #133 on: September 24, 2009, 11:26:03 pm » |
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GnT with a twist of lime
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tehross
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« Reply #134 on: September 25, 2009, 12:34:08 am » |
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Depending on my mood, I typically opt for a Scottish style ale, if they have it, or a nice chocolate stout. Don't care if they're steamy, they're tasty! Imagine a beer that tastes like good chocolate, or really good coffee.
If I've gotten into the liqour again, I get a nice shot of Bushmill's Irish Whiskey, courtesy of the world's oldest licensed distillery. Or a highball, ginger ale and whiskey. Very tasty combination.
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« Reply #135 on: September 28, 2009, 11:28:25 pm » |
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My friends and I stumbled across a lone bottle of Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock while buying novelty beers for New Years a few years back. We had no idea what it was, but it looked quite interesting and we had a very difficult time pronouncing any of the words on the bottle, so we knew it would be good.
Upon your recommendation, I managed to find a bottle of this exact beer at a store much like BevMo near my work. I must say, that was one of the most delicious brews I have ever had the privilege of drinking. You're right, it does taste like smoked sausage. Which sounds really gross, but this beer was amazing. I enjoyed it with a nice mild cigar, and the combination was exquisite. Thank you for pointing this beer out to us! |
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« Reply #136 on: September 29, 2009, 02:12:08 pm » |
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Real Ale.
Hobgoblin (Wytchwood Brewery).
Wild Turkey.
...and for 'cocktails' our friend The Alchomist has suggested Absinthe & American Cream Soda (which he refers to as 'Green Silk' and is a Summer refresher) and a 'Bomb' being a pint of Guinness (not the 'extra cold' rubbish) with a measure of Pernod & blackcurrent dropped in like a depth-charge. The latter is most soothing for a sore throat after practising with your Barbershop Quartet.
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« Reply #137 on: October 01, 2009, 05:13:05 am » |
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Rum. Dark. Spiced. Neat.
And lots of it.
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« Reply #138 on: October 01, 2009, 06:58:57 am » |
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White Russians, totally Steam Punk, if your history plays out in a different history ( and who's doesn't? )
As for me;
White Russians,
Black Russians,
Cider, "hard Cider" as we Yanks call it.
Meade!
Brandy; J&B ? I think it was
That Greek Brandy, I can't think of the name
Vodka! Stoli of course, what ever else is around when I must.
Whiskey;
Jameson, Wild Turkey, McCormick, Pendalton, Wild horse? Wild Stallion? < one of those two names.
Bourbon; several, but their names elude me.
Rum; Pyrat, Monarch,
Wine, German white, Australian Reds and white, any desert wine.
Gin is a hideous sin; that being said ( Bombay Sapphire ) is amazing.
Tequila; Patron, Oro Azul,
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« Reply #139 on: October 05, 2009, 06:53:43 am » |
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vodka and gin are very similer
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incognito you say? how can i burn the place down incognito?
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« Reply #140 on: October 05, 2009, 07:27:12 am » |
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I'm afraid I must disagree with that statment. Gin is flavoured with the Juniper Berry, and has a distinctive flavour. Vodka is unflavoured and relativly tasteless.
And that's merely a few differences. I'm sure there are many more...
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« Reply #141 on: October 05, 2009, 07:18:25 pm » |
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So many varieties of things to imbibe! Let's see...for the summer, I have to go with a Gin and Tonic with lime. I'm not terribly picky about the gin that's used, but I am partial to a certain (store) brand of tonic water. G&T's are great because they stave off malaria and I won't feel awful the next day. I hate a flat G&T also. The local watering hole here seems to be a carbonation vortex. Even Strongbow in the can tastes flat. But i digress...
For the chilly months, I will order a Jack & Coke (not Pepsi, nor "cola") or a rum & Coke. Apple cider with Goldschlager or cinnamon schnapps is excellent around the campfire, as is coffee or cocoa with Bailey's, Frangelico, Amaretto, etc. added to it.
I do love a good, crisp, dry cider or a good bottle of mead (unfortunately, a really good one is hard to find locally and then they are a bit pricey). Moscato (ice wine) is wonderful as a light dessert wine and I am working to develop my palate for the drier reds. I like beer, ale, etc. but there are too many varieties to go into detail with. I enjoy trying beer, etc. with odd/funny labels or a unique flavor, etc. However, pumpkin ale, I discovered is good only ONCE.
I love reading all of the clever ideas in this topic (the whole forum, for that matter) and believe I will have to try the one with the cinnamon schnapps over frozen strawberries...
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« Reply #142 on: October 05, 2009, 08:33:02 pm » |
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My preference would also be a mead, as I rarely get to drink anyones mead but my own! Since Steampunk has such a "DIY" leaning for most members, then brewing your own intoxicant seems the way to go. If no mead is to be had, then beer, local and dark would be my choice. Photo below is of my last traditional mead, bottled on april 27th, and not a drop is left!!  |
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« Reply #143 on: October 06, 2009, 04:13:16 am » |
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Oh, I almost forgot the Raspberry and Peach Lambic beers. Wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FramboiseThey are very sweet and have quite a high alcohol content, which makes me unable to drink a lot of them  |
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« Reply #144 on: October 06, 2009, 01:55:59 pm » |
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I have personally become a fan of Mead. It is my belief that Zeus intented it to be man's ambrosia. Also the bottle im currently drinking is hand blown in deepest drarkest Cornwall. Afterwards it will serve as an excelent candle holder.
I'm not a big drinker but I have to say I've become pretty fond of Mead; of course pubs dont normally stock it and some brands have a slightly chemically taste to them |
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« Reply #145 on: October 06, 2009, 01:57:01 pm » |
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My preference would also be a mead, as I rarely get to drink anyones mead but my own! Since Steampunk has such a "DIY" leaning for most members, then brewing your own intoxicant seems the way to go. If no mead is to be had, then beer, local and dark would be my choice. Photo below is of my last traditional mead, bottled on april 27th, and not a drop is left!! I have to ask what capacity bottle that is! |
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« Reply #146 on: October 06, 2009, 02:30:46 pm » |
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I have to ask what capacity bottle that is!
That one is a 5 gallon carboy. I have 4 of those, 2 3 gallon glass carboys, a 14 gallon glass demijohn and 2 10 gallon nalgene demijohns. Right now I have 5 gallons of black cherry cyser (apple cider with honey and black cherry juice) waiting to be bottled |
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« Reply #147 on: October 06, 2009, 02:34:51 pm » |
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I'm not a big drinker but I have to say I've become pretty fond of Mead; of course pubs dont normally stock it and some brands have a slightly chemically taste to them
That chemical taste is usually due to sulfites added to kill bacteria and yeast. Brew your own and you can avoid nasty tastes! My consort and I brew almost every month, I mead and she beer (she is an awesome brewmistress!) and we have never used sulfites in our brews. |
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« Reply #148 on: October 10, 2009, 01:47:29 pm » |
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I'm afraid I must disagree with that statment. Gin is flavoured with the Juniper Berry, and has a distinctive flavour. Vodka is unflavoured and relativly tasteless.
And that's merely a few differences. I'm sure there are many more...
they also have quite a few simalarities, ie the way they are made. but i suppose thats like comapring whiskey and bourban. |
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« Reply #149 on: October 10, 2009, 06:56:55 pm » |
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I have a friend who loves that peach beer, but it's only available seasonally. I enjoy strongbow when we go out to pubs. I have a nice relative who sends me interesting things to drink at Christmas, that's how I learned to drink port and other things I probably wouldn't have tried on my own. I miss the really good liquor and tea shop I used to go to in Vienna; I've never found anything regionally where I live now to match it.
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