La Pinta

20120429:
I wrote: "Greeeeat tequila! It doesn't taste like a tequila. It tastes more like wine. Upon smelling it, I can detect the fumes of alcohol." 1:47 AM

At 19% ABV, this tequila certainly should have fumes of alcohol, but the taste is just wonderful.

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20120927:
The owner of this bottle had a housewarming party today and I was fortunate enough to have some drops of this pomegranate infused tequila. There was only so much left and having tried it before, I was happy with about a spoonful of it. It's absolutely delicious. 9:37PM ET

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20130217:
This tequila is great, because it is so easy to drink. It's almost like drinking a juice.

[20130218]

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La Pinta | Licor de Granada al Tequila | Pomegranate Infused Tequila

Relevant Links:
La Pinta Pomegranate Website

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Website Information:

Key Elements
La pinta is the fusion between the finest tequila and the juices of an exotic variety of the pomegranate fruit. Several people declare this variety has many aphrodisiac and healthy properties.

"La Pinta Pomegranate Infused Tequila is "Ponche de Granada," which is a very popular and traditional drink in Guadalajra, Jalisco, MX. Translated, it is Punch of Pomegranate. Similar to Limoncello for Italians, it is a drink using local and regional fruit that is readily available. The state of Jalisco has a very steady climate that is perfect for growing pomegrante. Thus, it is very common to infuse Tequila, the regional and national spirit, with its juices! Ponche de Granada is very traditional and common in Jalisco, MX. In fact, La Pinta comes from our Master Distiller's family recipe. La Pinta is delicious served chilled, on the rocks with soda or different garnishes and is super versatile in a myriad of cocktails!"

Specification
Category: Liqueur
Variety: Infused Tequila
Proof: 38 Proof
Alcohol Origin: 100% Tequila Clase Azul
Plantorganic: Organic Blue Weber Agave
Plant Maduration: 9-10 Years
Region: Jalisco Highlands (Altos de Jalisco)

Fruit Base: Exotic juices from a variety of pomegranate fruit
Fruit Color: Bright & vibrant ruby red
Fruit Flavors: Sweet & tart

Mixology: Excellent base for cocktails
Color: Intense red
Producer: Casa Tradicion SA DE CV

Sangria

20120429:
I wrote the following: "Red wine. Cranberry juice. Cranberry liqueur. Vodka. Orange juice." 12:40 AM

After pouring the mix into a cup, the sangria was topped with 7UP. There were two batches, each with a different wine, but both were good.

Unrelated to the wine, I was trying to recall a fact about shoes and drawing on people. Happily I wasn't kept wondering and was remind that if your shoes are on, then it's fair game to draw on you; but if your shoes are off, then you're safe.

[20120506]

Pyramid Curve Ball Blonde Ale

20120428:
I wrote: "Smells and tastes pretty standard to a blonde. Though it's not far off from tasting like an average macrobrew. Pyramid Curve Ball. Maybe it went bad by going through different temperatures: cold, warm, cold." 12:43 AM
I wrote: "Nice lemon taste to the burp. Has a better taste to it about halfway in." 1:15 AM

[20120602]

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Pyramid Curve Ball Blonde Ale

Relevant Links:
Curve Ball Blonde Ale (Pyramid Website)
Curve Ball Blonde Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Pyramid Curve Ball Blonde Ale (RateBeer.com)

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Curve Ball
Blonde Ale

Cold Conditioned Ale

A deliciously drinkable golden summer seasonal, Curve Ball quenches the deepest of thirsts with its crisp, clean flavor. This cold lagered ale is the perfect accompaniment to summer’s memorable moments, whatever they may be.

BEER STATS
AVAILABILITY: April-July
MALTS: 2-Row Barley, Malted Wheat
HOPS: Vanguard, Perle
OG: 12.00
ABV: 5.0%
IBU: 18

2009 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Rouge

20120427:
I wrote the following: "[Frisk]. [Rose]. [Rosso]. Rouge. Syrah Grenache. Real smooth. Simple." 6:41 PM

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2009 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Rouge

Relevant Links:
Parallèle 45 Rouge (Paul Jaboulet Aîné Website)
2009 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 (CellarTracker.com)

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Website Information (CellarTracker.com):

Vintage 2009
Type Red
Producer Paul Jaboulet Aîné (web)
Variety Red Rhone Blend
Designation Parallèle “45”
Vineyard n/a
Country France
Region Rhône
SubRegion Southern Rhône
Appellation Côtes du Rhône
UPC Code 089744326645

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Website Information:

Côtes du Rhône
Parallele 45
Red Wine

History: This Côtes du Rhône takes its name from the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometres from the cellars of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. In the village of Pont de l’Isère, a monument symbolises this line with the inscription: “the South begins here”. Our wine has had this name since the beginning of the 1950s.
Soil: Shingle with clay, stony “argillaceous limestone” soil, pebbles.
Grape Variety: 60% Grenache ; 40% Syrah.
Age of the vines: 25 years.
Vinification: Traditional vinification with long vatting, controlled fermentation temperatures.
Ageing: In stainless steel tanks.
Yield: 45 hl/ha.
Colour: Deep colour with an attractive brilliance.
Bouquet: Elegant and aromatic, with red fruits blended with spices.
Palate: Well-structured on rounded tannins, with a final spicy note.
Matching Food and Wine: Grilled/roasted meats | Pot au feu | Cheese | “Perfect throughout the meal”
Serving Temperature: 16° to 18°.
Best enjoyed within: 1 to 5 years.

2009 KRIS Heart Rosso

20120427:
I wrote the following: "[Frisk]. [Rose]. Rosso. Decent. I definitely taste some sort of fruit flavor. [Rouge]."

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2009 KRIS Heart Rosso

Relevant Links:
Heart Rosso (Kris Website)

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Website Information:

KRIS Heart Rosso is a sensual red wine that showcases the unique characteristics of Italy's most esteemed wine growing regions, from the Alpine north to the Mediterranean south. Ripe fruit flavors are balanced by lively acidity, making this an excellent wine to enjoy with almost any type of food. Just as the label suggests, expert winemaker Franz Haas has combined modern technology and traditional winemaking artistry to handcraft an exquisite contemporary Italian red wine.

Varietal Blend: 50% Merlot, 25% Montepulciano, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Italian Red Wine
Wine Characteristics: Garnet in color with intense aromas of dense blackberries, spicy currants and leather. Ripe fruit flavors are balanced by lively acidity, making this an excellent wine to enjoy with food.
Food Pairings: Roasted meats, rich pastas, pizza, sausages and cheeses

2010 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Rosé

20120427:
I wrote: "[Frisk]. Rose. It's okay. [Rosso]. [Rouge]." 6:41 PM

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2010 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Rosé

Relevant Links:
Parallèle 45 Rosé (Paul Jaboulet Aîné Website)
2010 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Rosé Parallèle 45 (CellarTracker.com)
Rosé (Wikipedia.org)

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Website Information (CellarTracker.com):

Vintage 2010
Type Rosé
Producer Paul Jaboulet Aîné (web)
Variety Rosé Blend
Designation Rosé Parallèle 45
Vineyard n/a
Country France
Region Rhône
SubRegion Southern Rhône
Appellation Côtes du Rhône
UPC Code 089744751942

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Website Information:

Côtes du Rhône
Parallele 45
Rosé Wine

History: This Côtes du Rhône takes its name from the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometres from our cellars. In the village of Pont de l’Isère, a monument symbolises this line with an inscription: “The South begins here”. Our wine has had this name since the beginning of the 1950s.
Soil: Loess and sandy soils.
Grape Variety: 50% Grenache ; 40% Cinsault ; 10% Syrah.
Age of the vines: 25 years.
Vinification: “Vin de saignée” resulting from a short maceration, and a long fermentation under controlled temperatures.
Ageing: In stainless steel tanks.
Yield: 30 hl/ha.
Colour: Attractive salmon pink colour, with brilliant tint.
Bouquet: Intense and rich with very ripe berries.
Palate: Ample and generous with tart red berries and an attractive final note of freshness.
Matching Food and Wine: Millefeuille of beetroot with fresh goat’s cheese | Summer salads / Grilled and exotic foods
Serving Temperature: 10° to 12°.
Best enjoyed within: 3 years.

2011 Frisk Riesling Prickly

20120427:
I wrote: "The Frisk has a simple carbonated mouth-feel. The taste of grape. It's nice. [Rose]. [Rosso]. [Rouge]." 6:41 PM

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2011 Frisk Riesling Prickly

Relevant Links:
2011 Frisk Riesling Prickly (CellarTracker.com)

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Website Information (CellarTracker.com):

Vintage 2011
Type White
Producer Frisk
Variety Riesling
Designation Prickly
Vineyard n/a
Country Australia
Region Victoria
SubRegion n/a
Appellation n/a

Flying Dog Horn Dog Barley Wine

20120422:
I wrote: "The smell of this Flying Dog Horn Dog is amazing. It has a complex smell. It's a high ABV smell. It's dark. The taste ended being very dark, chocolate, and complex. It's a great beer!" 7:00 PM

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Flying Dog Horn Dog Barley Wine

Relevant Links:
Horn Dog Barley Wine (Flying Dog Website)
Horn Dog Barley Wine Style Ale | Flying Dog Brewery (BeerAdvocate.com)
Flying Dog Horn Dog Barley Wine (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

HORN DOG BARLEY WINE

BREWER BREAKDOWN:
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 10.2%
AVAILABILITY: Limited release/distribution
HOP BITTERNESS: 45 IBU
SPECIALTY MALTS: 120L Crystal, Munich, 40L Crystal
HOPS: German Perie, Northern Brewer, Cascade
YEAST: Info not available

FOOD PAIRINGS: Horn Dog requires big fruity, tangy, or spicy flavors to balance the sweet malt barley wine flavors. Flavor notes: Malty sweet with hints of brown fruits (i.e. figs, dates, raisins) and a warming alcohol tingle. Pairs with: Creamy Blue or Stilton cheese; jerk spices; strong salads; fruit or rum-flavored desserts

AWARDS:
2009 GOLD MEDAL
Great American Beer Festival - Aged Beer (Vintage 2007)

Magic Hat Blind Faith

20120422:
I wrote: "Blind Faith. Simple IPA. Not grassy. One should take into account I've had two other beers. It's good. It's a decent IPA." 6:36 PM

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Magic Hat Blind Faith

Relevant Links:
Blind Faith (Magic Hat Website)
Blind Faith (BeerAdvocate.com)
Magic Hat Blind Faith (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Summer: Blind Faith
An ale of enlightenment created to aid in deciphering the puzzles along life's road, and to interpret signs in the voyages of the spirit. Blind Faith is an extremely well-balanced India Pale Ale with a crisp, refreshing hop bitterness and a deep malt body to match. Visit the I.P.A. on Tour site.

TYPE: India Pale Ale
YEAST: English Ale
HOPS: Apollo, Cascade
MALTS: Pale, Crystal
ABV: 6.2
GRAVITY: 14.80 Plato
BITTERNESS: 60
SRM: 9.0
AVAILABILITY: April 1 to July 31

Magic Hat Elder Betty

20120422:
I wrote: "Elder Betty. Sweet berry smell. Good berry taste. Though at first it seemed to have more carbonation than the average beer. Didn't have as much berry flavor as I expected." 6:02 PM

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20130421:
I wrote: "On draft. Magic Hat Elder Betty. I don't smell anything. There's little to no carbonation. It has a subtle taste. A bit of a citrus taste." 8:17PM ET

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Magic Hat Elder Betty

Relevant Links:
Elder Betty (Magic Hat Website))
Elder Betty (BeerAdvocate.com)
Magic Hat Elder Betty (RateBeer.com)

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Summer: Elder Betty — A golden haze for a summer's daze. Elder Betty is a weiss-style ale with a bready malt flavor balanced by a touch of hops and complimented by the tart berry flavors of elderberry.

TYPE: Weiss Ale
YEAST: American Hefeweizen
HOPS: Apollo
MALTS: 2-Row Pale, Wheat
ABV: 5.5
GRAVITY: 13.10 Plato
BITTERNESS: 13
SRM: 4.0
AVAILABILITY: April 1 to July 31

Magic Hat Pistil

20120422:
I wrote: "The Pistil is indeed a bit grassy, but overall nice and balanced. It's easygoing, tasty. Swishing it around seems to make it quite foamy compared to other beers. Creamy?" 5:25 PM

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Magic Hat Pistil

Relevant Links:
Pistil (Magic Hat Website)
Pistil (BeerAdvocate.com)
Magic Hat Pistil (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Pistil — Stop and smell the petals Pistil is a summer beer unlike any other, brewed with a combination of dandelion petals, Pale and Acidulated malts, flaked oats, and Apollo and Northern Brewer hops that results in a one-of-a-kind beer with a slightly sour acidity and a smooth malt body. Perfect for taking down deep thirst.

TYPE: Dandelion Beer
YEAST: California Ale
HOPS: Apollo, Northern Brewer
MALTS: 2-row Pale, Acidulated, Flaked Oats
ABV: 4.5
GRAVITY: 11.00 Plato
BITTERNESS: 20
SRM: 3.0
AVAILABILITY: April 1 to July 31

Flying Dog UnderDog Atlantic Lager

20120420:
After having a Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, I had the Flying Dog UnderDog.

I wrote: "UnderDog. Nice bite. Nice basic taste. Light bitterness and grassy taste." 4:53 PM

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Flying Dog UnderDog Atlantic Lager

Relevant Links:
UnderDog Atlantic Lager (Flying Dog Website)
UnderDog Atlantic Lager (BeerAdvocate.com)
Flying Dog UnderDog Atlantic Lager (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

UNDERDOG ATLANTIC LAGER

BREWER BREAKDOWN:
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 4.7%
AVAILABILITY: All day, every day
HOP BITTERNESS: 28
SPECIALTY MALTS: Rye, Cara-Pils, Wheat
HOPS: Perle, Goldings
YEAST: Proprietary Lager Strain

FOOD PAIRINGS:
UnderDog is light and refreshing with crisp hop character and pairs best with foods like simple salads, Provolone and Monterey Jack cheeses, seafood, and light proteins.

NOTABLE NOTES FOR $1000
What's an Atlantic Lager? A style created by our brewers, it's a light, crisp, and refreshing beer with complex lager and hop character -- perfect for our hot and humid East Coast summers.

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy

20120420:
I wrote: "Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy. Fruity. Citrusy. Like a lemonade." 4:32 PM

Here at the Spring Fair, there really aren't many "good" beer options in the Beer Garden. Given the selection, I decided to buy enough tickets and try both the Summer Shandy and the Flying Dog Under Dog.

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20180615:
When I received the beer, I had heard the name as "Brandywine Something Beer." The beer had a fresh citrus smell and a citrus taste. I pinned it as a lemon flavor. Eventually, I figured it was probably Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy; besides the lemon flavor, "Shandy" does sound like "Brandy." 10:03 PM CT

(20180615)

I was later asked if I wanted another drink and I picked a different beer, but I believe, due to a mix-up, that I ended up receiving another Summer Shandy. In my quest to determine the identity of this second beer, I went to the bartender and asked if he could tell me what it was by its appearance. He replied saying that he couldn't, but that it was probably a Summer Shandy or Blue Moon. Since it definitely didn't taste like a Blue Moon, it was more likely to be the Summer Shandy. The odd part was that it didn't quite taste like a Summer Shandy either! With that being said, it had a citrus taste. I bet it was because I was expecting to drink the beer I had chosen which would not have had a citrus flavor. 11:13 PM CT

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Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy

(20120420)

Relevant Links:
Summer Shandy (Leinenkugel's Website)
Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy | Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Leinenkugels Summer Shandy (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information: (as of 20120530)

Summer Shandy

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy is our take on a traditional German radler. Crisp, refreshing and brewed with natural lemonade flavor, it's perfect for the sun-splashed summer months.

At a glance (1-10 Scale):
Hoppiness 2 // Maltiness 3

Ingredients: (Specificed by brewmasters)
Malts: Pale and Wheat // Hops: Cluster

Food Pairings: The refreshing lemonade flavor of Summer Shandy goes great with backyard dishes like BBQ chicken, hot dogs, brats and Italian sausages. // Great with white cheddar.

Beer Stats: (Per 12oz serving)
IBU 13.5 // CAL 130

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Website Information: (as of 20181126)

Summer Shandy

Crisp weiss beer with natural lemonade flavor.

Our own unique take on Franz Kugler's original Munich tavern tradition. Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy is our traditional weiss beer with refreshing natural lemonade flavor that makes it the perfect summer beer.

In 2012, Summer Shandy won a Silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival® in the Fruit Wheat Beer category.

Pairs with: BBQ chicken, fruit salads, watermelon and freshly caught, grilled fish.

ABV: 4.2%
IBU: 11
Available: Mar - Aug

Pomegranate and Vodka

20120419:
I wrote: "Pomegranate and Vodka. It's a little bitter." 8:27 PM

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2006 Leone de Castris Salice Salentino

20120418:
I wrote: "The 2006 Leone de Castris Salice Salentino (13.5% ABV) had a sour smell, but the first sip was smooth. The second second sip was slightly sour. It is decent." 4:25 PM

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2006 Leone de Castris Salice Salentino

Relevant Links:
Leone de Castris (Website) (English)
Salice Salentino Reserve Red DOC Technical Sheet
2006 Leone de Castris Salice Salentino (CellarTracker.com)

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Website Information (CellarTracker.com):

Vintage 2006
Type Red
Producer Leone de Castris (web)
Variety Negroamaro
Designation n/a
Vineyard n/a
Country Italy
Region Puglia
SubRegion n/a
Appellation Salice Salentino

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Website Information:

50 VENDEMMIA
Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva DOC

"We produce Salice since 1954, to celebrate this historic wine, from the 2004 vintage the label has the writing 50th vintage."

Wine of an intense red colour with garnet-coloured hints, made of negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. To the nose fruity sensations of blackberry and black cherry, notes of basil and sweet spices due to the refinement in oak barrels. In the mouth it is smooth and balanced with a strong but never intrusive tannin. Long last finish. Very good with roasted meats and ripe cheeses.

GRAPES: Negroamaro (90%); Malvasia Nera di Lecce (10%)
SOIL: medium - textured
TRAINING SYSTEM: Apulian head training with 7000 vinestocks per ha
VINEYARD AVERAGE AGE: 40 years
HARVEST: end of September
YIELD PER HA: 7 tonnes
MATURATION: at least 12 months in barrel
BOTTLE AGEING: at least 3 months
BOTTLE SIZE: 375/750/1500/3000/15000 ml.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 C

Awards
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Website Information (2008 Vintage):

CLASSIFICATION: Salice Salentino Riserva Red D.O.C.
VINTAGE: 2008
GRAPES: Negroamaro 90% | Black Malvasia of Lecce 10%
AREA OF PRODUCTION: Salice Salentino, Veglie, Guagnano, Campi Salentina and San Donaci
TRAINING SYSTEM: Head training system with 7.000 vinestocks per hectare
YIELD IN GRAPE per HECTARE: 70 quintals
AGE AVERAGE OF THE VINEYARDS: 40 years
HARVEST: Hand picking with selection of bunches at the end of September
VINIFICATION: The grapes after a soft pressure and the separation of grape-stalk are submitted to particular maceration at checked temperature (20 – 22° C) for a period of 8-12 days. After the fermentation the wine is put to sharpen in oak barrels of 30 hls for about 12 months. It becomes “Reserve” after 2 years from the date of harvest .
ALCOHOL: 13 % Vol.

Pyramid Apricot Ale

20120418:
I wrote: "Pyramid Apricot Ale. 5.1% ABV. Has a very perfume smell and taste. The apricot doesn't seem to make itself known. I suppose the wheat has a strong influence." 4:14 PM

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20120502:
I wrote: "Pyramid Apricot Ale. Decent tasting. Not so much like apricot. Maybe I taste the citrus of the hefeweizen? Anyways, it certainly ranks low on my list of fruit beers." 4:23 PM

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Pyramid Apricot Ale

Relevant Links:
Apricot Ale (Pyramid Website) MMDDYY
Audacious Apricot Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Apricot Ale
Unfiltered Wheat Ale
Apricot Ale perfectly combines the taste and aroma of fresh apricot with the smooth finish of a traditional wheat beer. It’s refreshingly unfiltered character and fruit flavor make it an ale worth savoring.

BEER STATS
AVAILABILITY: Year Round
MALTS: 50% 2 Row Pale Barley, 50% Malted Wheat
HOPS: Nugget or Summit
OG: 11.75
ABV: 5.1%
IBU: 11

2009 Greg Norman California Estates Pinot Noir

20120416:
I wrote: "The wine tastes a bit sour." 6:31 PM
I wrote: "[La Famiglia]. The wine might be sour, but not in a bad way. Greg Norman Pinot Noir 2009." 6:52 PM

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2009 Greg Norman California Estates Pinot Noir

Relevant Links:
2009 Greg Norman California Estates Pinot Noir (CellarTracker.com)

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Website Information (CellarTracker.com):

Vintage 2009
Type Red
Producer Greg Norman California Estates (web)
Variety Pinot Noir
Designation n/a
Vineyard n/a
Country USA
Region California
SubRegion Central Coast
Appellation Santa Barbara County

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Website Information:

Varietal: Pinot Noir
American Viniculture Area (AVA): Santa Barbara County
Vineyards: Santa Barbara's cool coastal climate of sunshine, sea breezes and fog makes it the perfect place to grow Pinot Noir with concentrated fruit flavors.
Winemaking: This wine was fermented in small vats and the fruit gently handled to extract optimal color and flavor without bitter tannins. Aromas of sweet strawberry, rose petal and tomato vine are subtle and highlighted by mushroom nuances.
Tasting Notes: The fruit forward flavors of ripe cherry and strawberry are delivered with a smooth mouthfeel and lingering silky tannins.

Awards & Accolades
James Laube's Recommended Pinot Noirs (September 2010)
2008 Pinot Noir: "Offers a mix of sour cherry, red plum and spice notes. Full-bodied, fit and chewy..." - James Laube

Fuzzy Navel

20120414:
I like Peach SchnappsBut not being creative enough to think of my own mix, I asked the waitress for anything with peach in it. She cames back with a Fuzzy Navel, a mix of Peach Schnapps and orange juice.

(20120414)

I wrote the following: "Fuzzy Navel. Alright. Orange is eh..." 20120415 12:09 AM

I think I felt like the orange juice was watered down. Or maybe it's because I like my orange juice with at least some pulp.

At my request, the bartender wrote the following down for me:

Fuzzy Navel
1 oz Vodka
2 oz Peach Sch.
fill w/ OJ
Drink!

(20120419)

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20120419:
I wrote the following: "Peach Schnapps. Bols Triple Sec. Orange juice. That's pretty good. Somehow the orange juice doesn't come through. Overall good. Mainly due to the peach." 8:17 PM

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20120517:
I keep asking for peach and what I keep getting back is a Fuzzy Navel.

I wrote the following: "Fuzzy Navel. Goodish. Perhaps the orange juice is overpowering. Wait, I taste the peach now." 9:35 PM

(20120517)

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20120929:
Following the Guinness and champagne, I bought a round of fuzzy navel shots. After finishing the shot, my friends and I headed off to One-Eyed Mike's for some Grand Marnier.

[20121222]

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20130323:
This variation of a fuzzy navel tasted great, I liked it a lot better than the basic fuzzy navel:

Peach Schnapps
Peach Ciroc
Orange Juice
Topped off with Sprite
Garnished with an Orange

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Fuzzy Navel

Relevant Links:
Fuzzy navel (Wikipedia.org)

Shots at Maxie's

20120414:
I wrote the following: "[Trash Can]. Messy Macaully (sp?). Rum Raspberry Lime Juice. Has a nice bitter to the raspberry, but the lime and rum is a nice balance. Or maybe by now..." 8:55 PM

I wrote the following: "Max Daddy. Gin Cherry Pineapple. I mostly taste the cherry pineapple and no gin. So good and minus the bitter of the cranberry. I like it better than the last."* 9:13 PM

I wrote the following: "Moaning Meg. By now I don't taste any alcohol. So good juice." 9:36 PM

I wrote the following: "Chill the Fuck Out. Orange Soda? Yeah, I definitely don't taste any more alcohol." 9:44 PM

*Either I am missing a text message or I mistakenly wrote "raspberry" instead of "cranberry" (or vice versa).

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Messy Macaully (sp?)
Max Daddy
Moaning Meg
Chill the Fuck Out

Relevant Links:
Maxie's Website

Trash Can

20120414:
This mixed drink has the same goal as the AMF: getting you drunk quickly. Like with the AMF, I was definitely willing to try it.

I didn't remember to get the exact recipe from the bartender, but the drink is a combination of liqueurs, ice, and a can of Red Bull flipped upside-down that sits on top of the drink.

There's a possibility that you can drink casually without fear of the Red Bull endlessly flowing out into the glass. This certainly depends on the size of the glass you use and the physics involved dealing with liquids and pressure. Of course, whether or not the Red Bull will actually flow out and spill over, it's a lot more fun to drink as if it will!

From this experience, I'd suggest letting some Red Bull flow down and hit the bottom, just for a more well-rounded taste; getting an early start will just result in drinking nothing but Red Bull at the end.

Search results show that this drink is also called an Irish Trash Can, because the drink turns green upon adding the Red Bull.

The following recipe seems popular:

.5 oz Blue Curaçao
.5 oz Gin
.5 oz Light Rum
.5 oz Peach Schnapps
.5 oz Triple Sec
.5 oz Vodka
1 can Red Bull

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Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka

20120414:
The Firefly brand holds a special place in my mind, because one night several years ago, possibly the night of 20091114, I had been drinking beers and taking various shots - the first of which was Firefly Mint Tea Flavored Vodka. At one point during the night, we got to a round of shots and there weren't any glasses left. Obviously the smart thing to do (sarcasm) is to take a swig from the bottle. That shot hit me hard; Firefly Mint Tea Flavored Vodka is dangerously tasty. The Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka is no exception. One can hardly taste the alcohol and one could easily drink too much.

Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka

In any case, Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka made up the first and second in the round of shots for tonight. We were served shots in little plastic cups.

The third, and last, round of shots for the night was some sort of tequila.

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Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka

Relevant Links:
Firefly Website
Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka (Firefly Website)
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka (Wikipedia.org)

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Website Information:

Original Sweet Tea

Created in a small still on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, Firefly became the world’s first hand-crafted sweet tea flavored vodka. Keeping true to its Southern roots, Firefly is distilled four times, infused with tea grown on a plantation five miles from the distillery and blended with real Louisiana sugar cane. It tastes just like real sweet tea, but with an even sweeter kick! Imitators try to achieve the taste of tea with artificial flavors and you will instantly know the difference with one sip. The real stuff just tastes better!

Recipes:
Pure Fly
6 oz. Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka
One Lemon Twist
Mix over ice in a highball glass

Firefly Half and Half
3 oz. Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka
3 oz. Lemonade
One Lemon Twist
Mix over ice in a highball glass

Amaretto Sour

20120413:
After drinking a cocktail called Peach Lover Malibu at Aloha Sushi & Bar, I had an Amaretto Sour.

I wrote the following: "Amaretto Sour. Little bitter in it. Tastes alright. Better as it goes on." 11:44 PM

(20141231)

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20120907:
Done with taking shots and listening to live music at The Waterfront Hotel, my friends and I made our final stop at Bond Street Social.

I think this mixed drink was better than the last time I had it. If someone else is buying, then I'm down. It was sour. Almond. The bitterness was strange. 1:21 AM ET

(20120907)

After the Amaretto Sour, my friends and I finished the night with SoCo and Lime shots.

[20121017][20180712 Edit][Part of Drinks at Various Places]

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20121020:
Earlier this evening my friends and I went to a beer festival and for some of them, an afternoon of all-you-can-drink beer wasn't enough. As for me, I decided to tag along and drink water for a while. After enough water, I had an Amaretto Sour (8:11PM ET) and a Rum and Coke (9:39PM ET).

(20120413)

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20121020:
I wrote: "The maraschino cherry adds the right flavor to the Amaretto Sour." 8:11PM ET

[20130322]

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20141231:
I had a lot to drink tonight (Mixed Drinks 20141231). Among them was the Amaretto Sour.

The first Amaretto Sour I had was sweeter and tastier than the midori sour I tasted before it. In fact, it was as sweet as a boba drink (bubble tea). 9:44PM PT

Oddly, the second Amaretto Sour I had tasted different. 10:02PM PT

[20150117]

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Amaretto Sour

Relevant Links:
Amaretto (Wikipedia.org)
Sour (cocktail) (Wikipedia.org)

Peach Lover Malibu at Aloha Sushi & Bar

20120413:
Today I got this drink at Aloha Sushi & Bar.

I wrote the following: "Peach Lover Malibu with peach syrup. Good. Liked that." 11:44 PM ET

When I first got the drink I took a sip and all I sipped was the syrup at the bottom. How embarrassing.

After the Peach Lover Malibu I had an Amaretto Sour.

[20120528]

Unibroue Don de Dieu

20120412:
Poured into glass.

This beer is very much a wheat beer on the nose. The smell is strong (especially of citrus). The smell gave a good expectation of what to taste. It's good. Like one of the last few beers I had, it wasn't quite my style. I could see it being enjoyed by those who love wheat beers. I can't quite pinpoint why this is true, but perhaps I'd say that the flavor is clear, and yet not excessive. I guess one would say the beer is quite balanced. I can hardly tell it's alcoholic content is 9% ABV.

[20120412]

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20141221:
This Don de Dieu is refreshing.

Overall, I like it.

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Unibroue Don de Dieu

Relevant Links:
Don de Dieu (Unibroue Website)
Don de Dieu (BeerAdvocate.com)
Don de Dieu (RateBeer.com)

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Don de Dieu
Origin: Chambly, Quebec
Brewed since 1998
ABV: 9.0 %
Fermentation: Top
Style: Triple wheat ale
Color: Orange-golden hue
SRM: 5
Clarity: Lightly cloudy
Head: White, creamy
Bubbles: Fine
Effervescence: Slow
Nose: Complex aromas of vanilla and fruitcake, flowers, and honey
Flavor: Smooth, complex flavor that is slightly fruity, malty, nutty, and yeasty, with a hint of unfiltered sake.
IBU: 10.5
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: Medium
Suggested serving temperature: 6ºC –8ºC, best at 10ºC / 43°F - 46°F, best at 50°F
Suggested glass: Tulip & balloon

About the Legend
Don de Dieu (Gift of God) was the name of the ship that Samuel de Champlain sailed on his mission to “explore and discover the vast and perilous land of America” in the name of the King of France. His travels led to the founding of Quebec City in 1608 (a modification of the Algonquin word “kebec” which means “where the river narrows”). Inspired by this great adventure, Unibroue created Don de Dieu an abbey-style triple wheat ale refermented in the bottle.

Pairing
Rich, heady, and highly aromatic, Don de Dieu goes great with gourmet cuisine. Serve cold as an aperitif or at 50°F for a fabulous digestif.

Savor with goat cheese, especially buchette-style, white meats, or sausage.

Aging
Potential:
2 to 3 years.

Like good wine, Unibroue’s fine beers have flavors that develop with age. Over time they become smoother, sometimes revealing notes of honey and candied fruit and developing a more assertive and lasting flavor. This phenomenon is known as “maderization” and is similar to the aging process of dessert wines like port.

Preservatives
Oxygen is the mortal enemy of beer because oxidation creates a stale, flat flavor. The yeast added to the bottle of Unibroue products triggers natural fermentation, consuming excess oxygen and preventing the beer’s CO2 from oxidizing. This enhances the beer’s aging potential. The high alcohol content of certain Unibroue products also lends itself well to aging by acting as a natural preservative.

Cellaring
Store bottles upright in a cool dark place at a stable temperature between 46ºF and 61ºF.

Medals
[see website]

Anchor Porter

20120411:
The beer has a standard porter smell. At least I think. It's been a while since I've had a porter. At least I think. It tastes good. It's relatively more carbonated than other beers. I'd say there's more of a coffee taste to it. Or perhaps a roasted flavor. At first, the aftertaste was strange. But, related to the carbonation, I burped once or twice while drinking the beer and somehow the flavors associated to the burp are more distinct than when drinking the beer. Perhaps the alcohol or bitterness clouds the taste on the way down.

I like Anchor Steam's standard beer and their 2011 Christmas Ale much better. Speaking of which, I still have some bottles of the 2011 Christmas Ale stowed away. With that being said, I did enjoy the Anchor Porter, but because I had higher expectations I thought the beer was just alright.

Paying with credit, I had to buy two bottles of Anchor Porter ($2.49 per bottle) to meet the credit minimum. Though I'm not sure I'll drink the second one. Anybody want to swap a beer with me?

As of 20120523, I had three bottles of the Christmas Ale left. I brought one with me to California and gave two to a good friend of mine who likes wine more than beer. I had given the spare Anchor Porter to my roommate.

[20120526]

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Anchor Porter

Relevant Links:
Anchor Porter (Anchor Brewing Website)
Anchor Porter (BeerAdvocate.com)
Anchor Porter (RateBeer.com)

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ANCHOR PORTER®

Intimidating color. Unexpected taste. Welcome to American Porter.

With deep black color, a thick, creamy head, rich chocolate, toffee and coffee flavors, and full-bodied smoothness, Anchor Porter® is the epitome of a handcrafted dark beer.

A blend of specially roasted pale, caramel, chocolate, and black malts, along with our top-fermenting yeast, creates complexity without bitterness. The brew is hopped at a high rate, and naturally carbonated. The result is dark in the glass, but surprisingly light on the palate.

Anchor Porter® became the first modern American porter when it was introduced in 1972. As we celebrate its 40th anniversary, our porter continues to reward those who look beyond its intimidating appearance to discover its smooth, full-bodied drinkability. Anchor Porter® is the definitive American Porter.

FIRST BREW: 1972
FIRST BOTTLING: 1974
ALC. BY VOLUME: 5.6%
AVAILABILITY: YEAR-ROUND
MALT: BLEND OF 2-ROW PALE, CARAMEL, BLACK & CHOCOLATE
HOPS: NORTHERN BREWER

Widmer Brothers Drifter Pale Ale

20111013:
This beer had a nice smell to it. The salesperson said it has some white fruits. Like the hefeweizen, it was not harsh. It was drinkable. It was not bitter. 9:19 PM ET

[20111213][20180713 Edit][Part of Beer Tasting - Widmer Brothers]

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20120411:
I wrote: "Drifter Pale Ale is easy and has a nice grassy taste. It's good, but not to my taste. Feb 01 12. 5.7%." 4:30 PM ET

[20120525]

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Widmer Brothers Drifter Pale Ale

Relevant Links:
Drifter Pale Ale (Widmer Website)
Widmer Brothers Drifter Pale Ale (RateBeer.com)
Drifter Pale Ale | Widmer Brothers Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)

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DRIFTER PALE ALE
ANYTHING BUT PALE

KURT AND ROB WIDMER HAVE NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO "FOLLOW THE LEADER"; THEIR TAKE ON A PALE ALE IS NO DIFFERENT. WITH ITS UNIQUE CITRUS CHARACTER, SMOOTH DRINKABILITY, AND DISTINCTIVE COMBO OF HOPS AND MALTS, DRIFTER PALE ALE IS TRULY AN ORIGINAL.

AVAILABILITY YEAR-ROUND
BITTERNESS 28 IBU
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.7%
ORIGINAL GRAVITY 13.8 PLATO
MALTS PALE, CARAMEL 20L, CARAVIENNE 20L, CARAMEL 80L, CARAPILS
HOPS ALCHEMY, SUMMIT, NELSON SAUVIN

Dogfish Head Immort Ale

20120410:
I wrote: "Great smell and taste. Much easier to drink than Dogfish Head 120 Minute, but has about the same taste. That is, it's like a 120 Minute, but minus the alcohol. Yeah much nicer. Maybe what I smell is vanilla, not alcohol." 1:00 AM

[20120524]

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Dogfish Head Immort Ale

Relevant Links:
Immort Ale (Dogfish Head Website)
Immort Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)

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Immort Ale

Availability: Limited
Pour this over pancakes. Vast in character, luscious and complex, Immort Ale was born at our brewpub in 1995 and made its way into bottles in 1997.

For this beer, we use maple syrup from Red Brook Farm -- Sam's family farm in Western Massachusetts, peat-smoked barley, juniper berries and vanilla.

Immort is fermented with a blend of English and Belgian yeasts, then aged in the big oak tanks at the brewery.

The sweet and earthy flavors meld magnificently in the Immort Ale. But be warned, the ABV is 11%, so after one or two you may start feeling immortal (even though we promise you won't be).

ABV: 11.0 | IBU: 50

Original Release Date 07/1997
Food Pairing Recommendations: Spicy meatballs, meatloaf, corn, dried fruit, balsamic vinaigrette
Wine Comparable: Red wine with dried fruit, zinfandel

Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve

20120406:
I wrote: "Jameson 1780 Reserve 12 Year. Hmm... there's an alcohol smell. Haha. And a tasty spiciness." 11:18 PM
I wrote: "Spiciness. Unfortunately I don't know what makes it better than regular Jameson." 1:46 AM

[20120524]

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Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve

Relevant Links:
Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve (Jameson Website)

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JAMESON 12 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RESERVE
Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve, with its full-bodied flavour, is like a friendly handshake welcoming you into the world of aged whiskeys. With its pot still whiskeys infused with sherry casks, it’s the best known and most popular of the aged Jameson whiskeys. Exuding great character, its complex yet superbly mellow flavours of toasted wood, spice and sherry and its exquisite taste are a celebration of the enduring heritage of great Jameson whiskeys which began in 1780.

TASTING CHARACTERISTICS
NOSE - Warm, spicy, assertively complex.
TASTE - Sherry richness, nutty flavour, mild woody undertones.
FINISH - Rich and lasting.

RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES
2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Gold
2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Gold