Author Topic: The newly sloshed What Are You Drinking thread (Read 7945 times)

chronovore · « **on:** January 28, 2010, 01:47:55 AM »

I was enjoying a rare trip to whisky-land last night, and I thought, "What are my fellow boritos enjoying around the globe?"

So what'll it be?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2010, 01:49:12 AM »

ooh good we needed a new booze thread. I just had a 500ml of Emerson's Organic Dunedin Pilsener and a 750ml of Coopers Sparkling Ale. MMmmmmm good ass beer. Now Im going to play Peggle

T234 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2010, 01:55:26 AM »

Oh shit it's my Kiwi nicca. What's up good sir?

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2010, 02:07:56 AM »

I just had three glasses of Gekkikan. Hic!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2010, 02:49:57 AM »

nothing now, since i'm still at the office but after that: some posh red wine that only Cohen could pronounce

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2010, 02:57:02 AM »

Not drinking yet, but when I do it'll just be some soju and cider.

Soju is a Korean liquor that is usually around 40 proof. If you can find the good, traditional stuff, then it's basically the Korean version of sake. But the cheap shit you get in the stores basically tastes like watered-down Smirnoff vodka. Still, it's only like a dollar for a small bottle that'll give you a nice buzz, and it's not too bad if you mix it. It gives a bad hangover if you overdo it though. I usually limit myself to one bottle per night before switching to beer.

Raban · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2010, 03:12:44 AM »

Not really into alcohol, but a friend and I recently hung out and had a drink. I think I had a Newcastle. Pretty tasty. I'm not big on beer though.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2010, 03:20:57 AM »

like the avatar GS!

edit: who's gonna be the first to steal it

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2010, 03:38:01 AM »

That's the same rabbit that my ex stole. :'(

I'm not getting another rabbit until I have a much bigger house where I could go crazy and build a huge hutch.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2010, 03:51:37 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on January 28, 2010, 03:20:57 AM

like the avatar GS!

edit: who's gonna be the first to steal it

Me.

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Sorry GS. :'(

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etiolate · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2010, 06:30:47 AM »

Just finished writing 11 pages. Drinking Sangviose wine and Ballantine's Scotch Whiskey.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2010, 02:02:02 PM »

Currently in the fridge:

Stella Artois
Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown
Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Newcastle Brown Ale
Full Moon
Woodchuck Granny Smith

Akala · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2010, 08:55:07 PM »

Drinking Jim Beam and checking out a few Goldfrapp leaks.

chronovore · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:23:11 AM »

Out sick with a cold today, so a medicinal shot of Laphroaig is in order.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:31:08 AM »

I think I'm coming down with the flu, so no drinking for me.

However, I have Rogue Juniper Pale Ale, Hitachino Classic Ale and Hitachino Commemorative 2009 Ale in the fridge.

chronovore · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:33:15 AM »

ROGUE. Love Rogue beers.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:52:46 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on January 29, 2010, 12:23:11 AM

Out sick with a cold today, so a medicinal shot of Laphroaig is in order.

アルコール消毒ですね

Groogrux · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2010, 01:03:05 AM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on January 28, 2010, 02:02:02 PM

Currently in the fridge:

Stella Artois
Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown
Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Newcastle Brown Ale
Full Moon
Woodchuck Granny Smith

Wow, it's like we're brothers from another mother. I'm all about Leinenkugel, but I like the Sunset Wheat. Sam Adams Winter Lager is tasty. And I loves me some Woodchuck, but I'm an Amber fan.

Currently in the fridge:
Coors Light (And I'm happy to let it stand alone)

Currently in the cabinet:
St. Brendan's Irish Creme
Peppermint Schnaps
Montezuma Tequila
Wild Turkey American Honey
Woodford "Die Fucking Happy" Reserve

chronovore · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:39:47 AM »

It's fair. Ask him how crap his internet connection is.

T234 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:35:49 PM »

Nothing for me to drink, but I am smoking weed that is as sticky as it is pressed and it's pressed flatter than a Chinese woman's ass. A blunt of this shit last night made a house full of people pass out before we even started bong hits

Raban · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:22:32 PM »

Quote from: T234 on January 30, 2010, 07:35:49 PM

Nothing for me to drink, but I am smoking weed that is as sticky as it is pressed and it's pressed flatter than a Chinese woman's ass. A blunt of this shit last night made a house full of people pass out before we even started bong hits

T234 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:45:33 PM »

I'm happy to report that I am almost too fucked up to report!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:08:33 AM »

Strawberry lemonade

Groogrux · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:09:29 AM »

Quote from: T234 on January 30, 2010, 11:45:33 PM

I'm happy to report that I am almost too fucked up to report!

BY THE POWER OF THE GODS!

chronovore · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:56:40 PM »

I've had a nasty-ass cold for the past five days, so I have found the joys of Laphroaig and hot water. In my family, this is called a "Hot Toddie," but I understand that's a different cocktail.

Normally, I don't drink whisky, and I don't drink anything other than single-malts. I'd be ashamed to do this to the Glenfiddich 18 I polished off the other day, but this Laphroaig 10 is really tasty this way.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #25 on:** January 31, 2010, 07:32:58 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on January 31, 2010, 05:56:40 PM

I've had a nasty-ass cold for the past five days, so I have found the joys of Laphroaig and hot water. In my family, this is called a "Hot Toddie," but I understand that's a different cocktail.

Normally, I don't drink whisky, and I don't drink anything other than single-malts. I'd be ashamed to do this to the Glenfiddich 18 I polished off the other day, but this Laphroaig 10 is really tasty this way.

You need cloves and sugar to make it a real hot toddie but i guess you have the important bits covered.

etiolate · « **Reply #26 on:** January 31, 2010, 07:50:17 PM »

last night I had this

Eric P · « **Reply #27 on:** January 31, 2010, 08:18:23 PM »

was so drunk at a friend's housewarming party that when i got home and laid down, i had the wonderful vertigo of having drunk to much

i spent the day quite hung over but still managed to run a pretty good game of DnD for my noobs

Eric P · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:44:10 PM »

people are starting to hear about it and are asking if they can come.

it's kind of cool but there's also this sense of deep shame. one of the people at the party was involved in a conversation with my GF about the game as she had played in highschool so she was totally interested in joining us, but when her boyfreind came back over, they had to stop talking about it because it was too nerdy.

and non players ask me for updates because they're kind of amused by the whole thing.

Eric P · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:54:11 PM »

Sunday, yesterday.

Saturday I tried out a Shadowrun game as I hadn't played that since the early 90s. I still hate the mechanics of it, but I think i'll keep going to see if the campaign goes anywhere interesting.

i think my favorite moment of our sunday dnd game was when my gf hacked the head off of an ogre and kicked it into the next room as a warning / threat to the Orc Warlord and his two lieutenants.

chronovore · « **Reply #30 on:** February 02, 2010, 10:51:42 AM »

dnd

What's with embarrassment? Is watching TV more cool than telling a story with your friends?

Eric P · « **Reply #31 on:** February 02, 2010, 10:52:31 AM »

i think it's the whole image thing.

like only nerds play that or something.

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #32 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:16:40 AM »

Strictly Recession Gilbey's. And Kirin. I'm on spring break, trying not to blitz through finances.

chronovore · « **Reply #33 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:38:11 AM »

Had a Fullers ESB with fresh, deep-fried breaded oysters (and squid). Was blissed out.

muckhole · « **Reply #34 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:27:20 AM »

Just plowed though a case of Cohen-approved™ Corona with the gf.

me

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #35 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:59:07 AM »

Quote from: dcharlie on February 07, 2010, 03:29:51 AM

seeing as we are beyond the drinking watershed of noon, 1 180ml bottle of black nikka (consumed)
half way through 180 ml bottle of jack.

both utter piss, but i'm saving the awesome japanese single malt for my birthday

Woah, woah: black nikka is delicious for the price, and super effective at that.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #36 on:** February 07, 2010, 05:44:20 AM »

preaching to the choir there, ch1nchilla.

Started on the Cotes Du Rhone about an hour ago. Got some Chimay and Anchor Steam Liberty Ale in the fridge but tempted to save those for tomorrow, when I will start on the chili that's been on the stove all weekend.

I've developed a bad habit of drinking Macallans 12yr old scotch every time I watch an ep of Californication. I only say bad because I've got two full seasons ready to go.

pollo · « **Reply #37 on:** February 07, 2010, 05:50:54 AM »

Had 10 shots of jack before we headed out tonight at 10. Had been drinking since 5 so I just ordered diet cokes. Our server was giving me shit but she was flirty so I like that.

Biz Markie, KRS-One, Run, DJs threw it back tonight so it was a good time had by all. Plus chicken wings and jalapeno poppers.

Jalapeno shits

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2010, 09:56:01 AM »

Had some Heartland (

$:-\$ ) beer with dinner, now drinking recession wine acquired at 7/11.

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:17:26 AM »

Quote from: Kosma on February 07, 2010, 10:04:46 AM

Never heart of Heartland beer, is this some Japanese brand?

It's a shitty Kirin sub-brand as far as I can tell.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:43:38 AM »

T234 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:24:00 AM »

Just smoked my grinder's keef. Am so high my eyes are watering

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2010, 09:09:31 PM »

ooh, tell us more. Not that we'll understand a word of it but it's still cool to listen to people talk about stuff they feel passionately about. /no homo

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:49:47 PM »

Quote from: Bacchus7 on February 07, 2010, 10:43:38 AM

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I miss it so much.

chronovore · « **Reply #44 on:** February 08, 2010, 12:17:46 AM »

Cohen, I'd also love to hear about this wine too.

And while I can't compete on quality, I might give you a run on quantity. Last night we went to a teppan-yaki/wine bar. A friend had just acquired some local pork belly similar to Iberico, in that they feed only on acorns. While feasting on that, three of us were drinking wine; we went through four bottles: an Italian white which was lively and fruity, then two French reds, the latter of which was described as "all manner of berries" -- lovely, and finished with some port, and finally a dessert wine. Astonishingly, my head was in decent shape this morning.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #45 on:** February 08, 2010, 12:57:25 AM »

Last night I tried drinking Chimay out of a red wine glass - wow, what a difference vs straight from the bottle. I know, I know. I used to have a Belgian beer glass years ago but it broke. Time to get a new one I think.

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #46 on:** February 08, 2010, 02:21:53 AM »

Tonight will be drinking Absolut and tonics because they're delicious. And then beer with the Super Bowl (downloading now). Or just whiskey, if the date tonight doesn't go well.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #47 on:** February 08, 2010, 02:39:13 AM »

You really must update me on the women drama. From what little i saw of you two on a regular night, i can imagine the break-up being destruction on a galactic scale.

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #48 on:** February 08, 2010, 02:46:30 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 08, 2010, 02:39:13 AM

You really must update me on the women drama. From what little i saw of you two on a regular night, i can imagine the break-up being destruction on a galactic scale.

Will do. Aside from one thing, it wasn't too bad. Still isn't bad.

But back on topic, I actually enjoyed my recession wine last night, might go back for more.

chronovore · « **Reply #49 on:** February 08, 2010, 04:56:38 AM »

What is recession wine? Fanta grape and vodka?

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #50 on:** February 08, 2010, 10:16:28 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on February 08, 2010, 04:56:38 AM

What is recession wine? Fanta grape and vodka?

Combini wine. Sorta like how recession vodka is Gilbeys and recession whiskey is black nikka.

So yeah, Kosma, you're right.

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #51 on:** February 09, 2010, 03:12:29 AM »

50 yen Sapporo with a friend who's visiting Tokyo for two nights and the remaining 5 people from my school who are still in Tokyo.

chronovore · « **Reply #52 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:18:24 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 08, 2010, 12:57:25 AM

Last night I tried drinking Chimay out of a red wine glass - wow, what a difference vs straight from the bottle. I know, I know. I used to have a Belgian beer glass years ago but it broke. Time to get a new one I think.

I did this tonight with a Chimay tripel: Lovely!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #53 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:32:06 PM »

Went to TY Harbor with my visiting uncle, his two colleagues and my wife and family last night. They have their own brewery on site - i had a couple of fine Amber Ales.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #54 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:36:44 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on February 11, 2010, 09:29:53 PM

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 07, 2010, 09:09:31 PM
ooh, tell us more. Not that we'll understand a word of it but it's still cool to listen to people talk about stuff they feel passionately about. /no homo
I meant to comment on this earlier. Rayas is a traditional holdout in the super-modernized (in terms of wine that means overripe grapes, extraction from the skins, micro-oxygenation to smooth out the rsutic edges, and lots of wood aging). They have one of the best terroirs (growing area) in the world and they make a remarkably feminine, structured wine. It's quite expensive, and very rare. It's the third or fourth bottle on my list I've drunk that I can cross off now. It's a weird thing to do, but it's fun.

Does indeed sound fun. Have you had a chance to contrast it with anything from the same region that uses modern processes?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #55 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:04:11 PM »

Interesting. So wine-making is yet another area where supposed progress is actually resulting in highly inferior product, then. Or too much of a generalization?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #56 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:22:16 PM »

I watched a documentary called Beer Wars recently, about the impact of the major brewers and their mass production on beer culture. Very depressing stuff, although it seems to have spawned a healthy backlash. I'd imagine wine is broadly similar. The urge to create consistent product is laudable to a degree, and the technical aspects of it are impressive. However, when that product or methods come to dominate, it actually hurts the market because everything becomes bland and consumers ultimately rebel. (or we get Idiocracy).

Robo · « **Reply #57 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:39:03 PM »

u kno u kno

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #58 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:44:45 PM »

The shittiest vodka in the supermarket mixed with the cheapest, fakest orange juice = one hell of a screwdriver to sip on while I play Dragon Age.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #59 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:55:43 PM »

Quote from: The Business on February 11, 2010, 10:54:25 PM

I had a Schneider Aventius and a Wells Banana Bread Beer tonight.

one of my favorite beers. good man.

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