TNL Pub 2010

An iSi container is essentially a canister for making whipped cream and seltzer water. They sell a variety of charges for it - from CO2 to nitrous oxide, to ones designed to carbonate beer...

Construction wise it's a thick stainless vessel with a top capable of holding heavy pressure. There's a charging valve, a trigger for dispensing and a nozzle for the contents to flow through.

The drink we made dispenses as a foam but immediately settles into liquid. What we were using it for was pressurized infusion. In that instance I kept it with the nozzle upright and just released the gas. Screw the top off and filter out wood sediment.

As far as foams are concerned, I'm very skeptical of their culinary uses. They undoubtedly add something in very specific situations, but are more often used just for the sake of being different. I've used a saltwater foam to add salt to a deconstructed sushi roll that worked well. I've done a caramelized carrot/thyme one, a horseradish one, honey/vanilla yogurt, and some ovaltine-egg-cream things.

Other than that I wouldn't call the other stuff foams.

I've been thinking about what to do with bourbon whiskey and port. Been thinking about infusing pipe tobacco into bourbon.

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Great beer! Undecided if I prefer the 90 minute.

60 minute is child's play.

60 min is great. If I am seeing a band and the bar has 60min I am happy.

I had 120 on tap last night. You can all suck my butt.

I couldn't find any Weller 12 today but my roommate bought 3 liters of Macallan 12 and life is good.

60 Minute is my standby "good" beer when I'm out; if I want better, I'm probably drinking at home.

I made jelly out of Dupont Foret for cheese plate uses.

It's just the beer, a little salt and agar-agar.

I got a big paycheck today, I want to get something fancy. I'm thinking a Saison. Recommendations?

I got a big paycheck today, I want to get something fancy as a treat. I'm thinking a Saison. Recommendations?

Sierra's Ovila Saison came out about a month ago. Very yummy. The Bruery makes a nice Saison, but it might be difficult to find. Also, Saison Dupont is typically regarded as one of the best beers in the world. Happy hunting.

I want to try Fantome Saison, but they don't have it. They have other Saisons from Fantome, but not the basic/flagship one for some reason. I'll see what I can scare up.

At the recommendation of the guy at the beer store (who actually seemed to know his stuff pretty well, I got a bottle of Sam Adams Thirteenth Hour, which is branded as a "Belgian Style Stout", which didn't make much sense to me, but the guy said it was actually pretty interesting.

It's definitely in the vain of a Belgian Stong Ale, not too far from La Terrible, but it has some sour notes in the nose that I kind of like. In summation, "S'okay"

Samuel Adams: "S'okay"

It really is the perfect description.

Can anyone find me a bottle of Speedway Stout? California, I am looking at you.

Mikkeller - Tequila barrel aged stout. This is awesome. It's a bit pricey, but totally worth your time. Crazy complex and not over-roasted tasting like many stouts.

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Can anyone find me a bottle of Speedway Stout? California, I am looking at you.

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I've been wanting to try this too.

I had some Allagash Tripel. A bit overwhelming but I guess there's a market for this type of ale.

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I've been wanting to try this too.

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Bropact: if you find one, pick it up for me and I'll do the same.Deal?

Alesmith is easy to find out here but I haven't seen the regular Speedway Stout in awhile (not that I've been looking for it.). I'm down to ship it to you if ya like.

There are a few bottles of the Brewer's Reserve Speedway Stout in my parent's fridge. My stepdad waited 4 or 5 hours in line to get this. We're opening a bottle on Thanksgiving. I'm kind of excited about it.1111

That's that shit I want, man.

If I remember tomorrow when I'm out, I'll hit the bottle shop. JUST FOR YOU.

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Bropact: if you find one, pick it up for me and I'll do the same.Deal?

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Deal.

It's going to be a good Thanksgiving this year.
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That Ola Dubh is nice, but sarcastically priced.

2 oz - Rye Whiskey
1.25 oz - St. Germaine Elderflower Liquor
dash of orange bitters

I find these days I cannot be bothered to make a cocktail when gin, lime, some simple syrup, and seltzer makes a kick ass drink.

Or, you know, I can be old man Ramon and drink my scotch with a cube or two of ice. I'm just afraid I'll buy very expensive whiskey and guests will drink it in under two hours. :(

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Or, you know, I can be old man Ramon and drink my scotch with a cube or two of ice. I'm just afraid I'll buy very expensive whiskey and guests will drink it in under two hours. :(

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You were wasting it with your ice cubes anyway.

Lets not have the whiskey/ice throb-o-thon today.

Tomorrow then?

Later this evening would work better for me.

I hope you all fuck yourselves.

I drink my scotch and whisky with an ice cube as often as i drink it neat.

I drink it through a big-breasted girl's cleavage.

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I drink my scotch and whisky with an ice cube as often as i drink it neat.

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I enjoy the big-ass ice cube that a nice bar will serve with scotch. Majestic.

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It's going to be a good Thanksgiving this year.

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What are you guys going to have with Thangsgiving dinner? I was thinking maybe a Saison or Pumkin Ale with dinner and a Kriek for dessert. I know Saisons are supposed to be more of a warm-weather drink, but I think it'll go well with the meat and the fact that it can be served lightly chilled makes it seem appropriate. Anyone have any better ideas?

Water.

Drinking a Lost Abbey Angel's Share. It's a pretty big bourbon barrel aged stout. Not the best one I've had but good. There is a lot of licorice flavor in it.

No Lost Abbey in MD :-(

However:

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Edit: something about charlie sheen and deodorant.

Went to a farm to table dinner with Stone last night.

Their stuff is clearly well made, but it's not really for me.

The pairing were clear and the food was delicious. Good time.

Also: y'all need to grab one of those black metal beers for me.

It isn't anywhere around here. :(

I just started getting into beer a few weeks ago. This thread has been really helpful, although unfortunately they don't stock Dogfish Head here.

Anyway, this is my first haul. Double Dog was amazing.

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they don't stock Dogfish Head here.

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This is reason enough to move.

Actually no. That is an impressive first haul. I wouldn't mind trading dogfish for founders for a while...

I wouldn't.

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This is reason enough to move.

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According to the local distributor, they used to carry Dogfish but they couldn't fill their demand and pulled out of Wisconsin. I saw a lot of Dark Horse but none that were mentioned here. Any recommendations are more than welcome.

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I just started getting into beer a few weeks ago. This thread has been really helpful, although unfortunately they don't stock Dogfish Head here.

Anyway, this is my first haul. Double Dog was amazing.

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This is a pretty good haul, I enjoy all these and the Fin Du Monde and Breakfast Stout are among my go-tos.

I find the Fin Du Monde very refreshing, and I think it makes a really good complement to spicy food.

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Also: y'all need to grab one of those black metal beers for me.

It isn't anywhere around here. :(

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I'll keep an eye out... But it is not easy to find.

Worst case scenario, I'll bring one of mine when I come visit next year and we can split it. :tu:

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This is a pretty good haul, I enjoy all these and the Fin Du Monde and Breakfast Stout are among my go-tos.

I find the Fin Du Monde very refreshing, and I think it makes a really good complement to spicy food.

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Fin du monde is a better golden than delirium tremens.

Seconded.

P.S. I'm not allowed to drink beers anymore.

If there is a God, make sure that you kick him in the nuts when you meet him.

Don't worry. There isn't.

If any of you see this, just buy it. It's worth whatever they're asking (10 in our case).

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Seconded.

P.S. I'm not allowed to drink beers anymore.

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What happened? Diabetes?

I'm assuming the whole seizures and broken vertebrae thing.

What am I supposed to read every goddamn thread?

Don't you?

I don't really read that much outside of Gaming Discussion.

Yeah, the seizures. Beers and these medications don't mix.

Blower.

Found a bottle of Black Xantus from Nectar Ales. Had it on tap randomly last year and loved it, then could never find it again. It is so good. This is my favorite barrel aged stout. It's super chocolaty and even though it's 11%abv, it balances the alcohol and the barrel flavors extremely well.

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I happened to stumble upon a few of these bad boys. One is going to Josh, the other is up for Holiday Gift Exchange 2011: Beer Edition if anyone wants to trade. There was one more at the BevMo I was at and I have it on good authority that the BevMo a few miles from here has a bunch. I will gladly investigate for anyone interested.

The mystery bottle in the middle is also bound for Josh's mouth. It's a surprise from Lost Abbey.

We didn't get around to opening up the Brewer's Reserve Speedway, as pops and I got kinda drunk before Thanksgiving dinner was served. Maybe Christmas.

I'll trade something for that Speedway Stout. How about a 4-pack of Founders Breakfast Stout or something you can't get in Cali?

Surprisingly enough, I'm not big on porters/stouts. I like pale ales/IPAs/Belgians most of all, so surprise me. PM me your address.

You like Farmhouse ales?

I'll give you some DFH My Antonia.

You sure do know my weakness. That bottle is already gone but I'll check out Bevmo tomorrow, my sweet Ramona.

Y'all should get this deal.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/019...rd_i=384082011

wishlist'd

Same. I have a ton of food-related books that I will eventually purchase.

I have an app on my phone that is great for pairings.It's called "Beer Cloud" and I'm pretty sure it is free.

All you iOS kids should jump on it.

Drinking Crooked Line's "Labyrinth", it is fucking delicious. 13.2% black ale.

I'd rather take the money for the book and put it into beer. I don't care how it's made I just care how it tastes when I consume it.

That app (beercloud) is run by our local craft distro (Legends). Badass but I already see none of you faggots on untappd so good luck Josh.

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I have an app on my phone that is great for pairings.It's called "Beer Cloud" and I'm pretty sure it is free.

All you iOS kids should jump on it.

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Not on the app store.

Making another Delaware Dogfish Head beer run. Last time I went (10/16) I came back with 41 cases of various stuff to the tune of $2300+. Hard to believe I moved all of that stuff in 5 weeks. DFH has terrible distribution in my area.

DFH runs out pretty quickly at the beer store I go to in NJ. It really is silly how distributors hold back beers that others want. There should be a bill repealing the damn alcohol rules.

Indeed that makes it worth your while. Not to mention it's a fun place to visit and leave with a plethora of beer. They have a lot of great stuff out right now you picked a perfect time (on purpose?)

Edit: this was in response to haohmaru THANKS LIGHTNING POST RAMON

Yeah - going to the Brewpub tonight and spending the night in Rehoboth. Too bad me and my girlfriend both feel like shit. Fuck it, I'm having a bunch of their beers tonight. :)

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Edit: this was in response to haohmaru THANKS LIGHTNING POST RAMON

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Many ladies have called me this.

That sucks about beercloud. If I email you my copy of the app could you install it without being jailbroken?

Had Fort '08 at the DFH Brew Pub and it's the most amazing fruit beer (15-18%) that I've ever had. Wow.

I had an '08 in '08 and it tasted like raspberries floating in bleach that had been poured down Ramon's asscrack. I am assuming it mellows over time? I have an '08 I'm going to drink on December 11th 2013... So I hope so.

Had a Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen. Very good beer. Would try it again.
Founder's Dirty Bastard - Very rich and full body. I liked that one too.

My ass crack is legit, homie.

DFH Immort Ale - Complex and dark, but a little too sweet. It'd be much better if they laid off the maple syrup a bit.

It balances out a bit with some time.

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Last week I finally got to try some Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. I was at a whiskey bar that had Pappy 15 on the menu, so I ordered it pretty much expecting them to come back and tell me they were out. They were out, but they said they had the 20 year and asked if I wanted that. Hell yes I did! It was so good, much better than the other bourbons I've had (admittedly not that many). Typically I used to feel that scotch was superior, but Pappy stood up to the great scotches I've had.

It kind of triggered a trip down the bourbon hole. On my shopping trip today I wanted to fill in some classics so I grabbed Buffalo Trace and W.L. Weller 12yo. They were both highly rated value buys ($20 and $25 respectively). I tried the W.L. Weller and it's pretty good, and great at the price. In my research I also found a lot about William Larue Weller, a special edition from the Antiques collection. It was rated the #1 bourbon of 2011 and #3 whiskey overall by the whiskey bible, so I got that one as well and packed it away for later. Also got my name on a list for a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle which is shipping in Nov, so it's almost here. If anyone sees a bottle they should grab it. It's one of the best bourbons out there, but also the biggest name so it's extremely hard to get. They only ship twice a year and it's coming within the next few weeks so keep your eyes open.

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This year's stock started showing up over the weekend. Check all your stores. If anyone finds the 15 grab me one and I will paypall you for it asap.

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DFH Immort Ale - Complex and dark, but a little too sweet. It'd be much better if they laid off the maple syrup a bit.

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Let it sit for a few years.

I had no idea Flying Dog and Dogfish Head are in the same state. I want to do a road trip.

Yep they aren't.

Oh wait, I confuse Delaware and Maryland as being one state.

They really should be.

It's close enough. The breweries are about 3 hours from each other with Baltimore being roughly in the middle. Victory Brewing is on the way for you as well.

Trifecta, imo.

I can do this next year. No joke. In one day.

Probably not if you want to hit a tour at each brewery. You should also hit the Clipper City Brewing Company just south of Baltimore if you're in the area.

Victory, Troegs, Weyerbacher, Evolution, Clipper City...

I would be totally down for a TNL Brewery Trip in late spring or early summer...

I just got a weekend job giving tours at Flying Dog starting in January. FREE BEER.

How long are you doing it for? I would love to go on one of those tours.