Mal Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 So I got this Alaskan Brewing Co. 2012 Smoked Porter so I can try something different to celebrate the end of finals. The smoked flavor taste like the smokiness of smoked salmon. I don't know how to feel about that but the mouth feel is what I expected: very smooth. Also the smoked salmon flavor goes away after a bit. Also, FDS, it is going to be very hard to find the Firestone Walkers' Anniversary Ale but when I found the name plate at Bevmo, its only ~$25. Pricey for a beer but not out of the price range of people who would want to try it (I think). I'll be hounding for the components of it when they come out next year. One of them is going to be brand new to bottling... the Velvet Merkin. Its the older brother of the Velvet Merlin and supposedly its one of their best when it comes to draft. So I think I'll have to store away at least $100 for these special stuff... I think I made a mistake getting into beer. This is damn costly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 They can't seriously be calling it Velvet Merkin, can they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgi Duke of Frisbee Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Saw a pair of boxers with hidden alcohol pouches and it made me think of this thread. No I did not take pictures. Do you want to be the guy taking pictures of underwear in a public place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 They can't seriously be calling it Velvet Merkin, can they? Huh. I guess they love giving it to the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 @Mal Is that chart when it's brewed or when it's available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) I'm not a wino but an easy way to start is just trying different grapes and regions. Just like with beer you just need to experience a wide variety. You don't have to worry about food pairing just yet. Also with table wine you have mixed types of grapes and if you're actually ordering table wine somewhere they should damn well know how to recommend you something. You might not be a wino FDS. But you sure are a whiner Edited December 8, 2012 by Waldorf And Statler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Not sure. It might depends on the beer since high demand can wipe out a supply in a few days or low demand can see one sitting out for a while. For example, I can still find Solace even though it should of stopped brewing for a long while by now. Thinking about it some more... for the Proprietor Reserves, I think those time frames are for when its brewed and being shipped. I think once your local stores who ordered it gets it, that is it. While it may be still be getting bottled, there isn't enough liquid money to give to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baconrath Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I was thinking about finally finding out how I can handle alcohol, but then it hit me that it could react somehow with the medicine I take. Being the slightly paranoid person that I am, I looked some stuff up about it. Some sources said there's no known effects. Others cited more pronounced drowsiness and dizziness effects while others said that the couldn't go to sleep. I'm still hesitant to try alcohol, 'cause mixing it with medication is bad, yo, but once I get around to it... ...what would you recommend for an alcohol newbie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Others cited more pronounced drowsiness and dizziness effects Pfft, like they would know if it's the alcohol itself or the meds + the alcohol. Anyways, don't start off with hard alcohol. You won't know your limits and you'll drink too much. I'd recommend beer or wine. Beer probably is going to taste like shit to you at this point though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Mike's Hard Lemonade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 What Hottie said but I will also say that you could line up different styles of beers and have at it. It'll get knowing what you can like out of the way. Its okay if you like none of them too. Just come back and try again some other time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Mike's Hard Lemonade. Yeah... for the worst hangover ever. Which is why I recommended beer. Those sorts of drinks have way, way too much sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 It was a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I never get a hangover at all when I drink Mike's Hard or things like it, though that's because there's so much sugar that my stomach starts hurting after like 1.5 drinks so I can't drink the rest of the night and never get drunk in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Might I suggest hitting up your doctor first if you're on medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 My recommendation for first-time drinkers is to start with beers or mixed drinks that are like MUCH more the non-alcoholic beverage. Easiest to move on to would be beer though. Try something standard though. Like Heineken. If you can't like the standard beers you might still like say the seasonal beers, but you'll have a much harder time finding one that you like imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Sorry to bring the tone of the thread down, but I was wondering which drinks are least likely to give you a hangover? Is it all just myths and speculation, is it different for different people, or can I really spare myself the misery - and no, before you ask drinking less is not an option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I personally find just drinking water throughout the night mainly helps. You'll end up going to the loo more often, but it's a fair trade-off. Also finish off the night with something greasy, give you liver something different to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I'd honestly say it depends on the person. I've drank inhuman amounts of alcohol at points in my life, and may wake up groggy and sick like once in a while but never to the point I can't move and be productive or my ears being sensitive. I'd say beers and wine. But I think it all depends on how much of the alcohol you're drinking and not realizing it due to sugar masking the flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Like Dean said, drink plenty of water. Hangovers are primarily caused by being dehydrated, so anything you can do to offset that is going to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Yep, besides avoiding really sugary drinks, you just need to drink water. I think someone earlier in the thread was talking about a 1 drink= 1 cup of water rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Probably me. I'm a big fan of the whole "drink water" thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Found two bottles of the XVI. Got one for myself and another for a gift. Trying to decide to whom though. Edit: I might have lied. I may want to save them both... Edited December 9, 2012 by MaliciousH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecha Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I could use more knowledge on what beers to try. I like trying different kinds all the time. I do drink alot of Jack Daniels with coke. Also like B&B now and again. I take Lortab for back pain though....so don't drink all that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) I could use more knowledge on what beers to try. I like trying different kinds all the time. That's exactly what you need to keep doing. Just try different types of beer that you haven't had over and over and vary brand when you've done that for everything you see regularly. You'll eventually figure out what you like. Also JD is overpriced. Just get Jim Beam instead. Edited December 10, 2012 by Faiblesse Des Sens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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