Peroni Nastro Azzurro

[ Sunday, January 10, 2010 | 0 comments ]
Come over here. Smell this. Skunks. Skunks must have shat in my bottle of Peroni. This stuff must come from the same school as Grolsch. The only academy I know of that encourages its pupils to smell like a garbage dump. That said Peroni isn't actually that bad. In a lot of ways I liked it but felt like I'd had this before in a different bottle, with a different label... It's been done before. Better.

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Red Tail Ale

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Do you remember that night? Maybe it was the only night you'd ever let yourself have with her. Maybe it was the only night you ever could have had with her. You remember the bricks on the wall. The people around you rolling their eyes with mock jealously. The only thing they're jealous of that its you and not them. And when she begged you to go home with her the smile you and told her no.

Well that's this beer. Its a good feeling even if you pee hurts in the middle of the night. Red Tail. All the things you wished you'd done in a bottle.

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Kingfisher Premium

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You ever gotten up to pee and when you got back your beer tasted suspiciously like cigarette ashes? But you're not one to throw out a beer, especially one that cost you more than half of what your hourly wage is. So you drink it. You drink it trying your damnedest to keep you eyes off her tits all the while feigning interest in whatever she's rambling about. Well, I've got news for you if were drinking Kingfisher. It was probably just that patented stale taste of Kingfisher Premium Lager. Drink up. It tastes like yesterday.

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Carlsberg Elephant

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Why does every beer taste like this? It seems a waste to pay more for an import that tastes like a whole line of domestics.

Once when I was in Seattle I stuck my neck out and went to an Indian dinner with my girl at the time. The one thing that made me stomach what I had just eaten was the lone bottle of Elephant. Vegetables. Curry. Coriander. Elephant was the switch to my inner garbage disposal. For that I am thankful.

The beer on its own is a blur in the millions of others. Surprisingly enough its a Malt Liquor but you'd never have noticed it until I told you.

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Rogue: Dead Guy Ale

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One bag of Cheetos too many. Thats what ruined this beer and it was no fault of its own. That was on me.

There is a bar in Austin called the Drafthouse. Its a old style pub with tons on tap. All the tables are thick wood that over the years have seen their fair amount of abuse from Thursday night college crowds and five o' clock thirty somethings alike. Some of my favorite memories of Austin came from that place. The first time Jason and I hung out we met up there. I schooled Amber in darts. Mike schooled me. I celebrated the Vandals win their this year. When it came time for Wade to leave thats where we saw him off. And if it hadn't been for that bar Amy and I wouldn't have found our apartment. And on top of all that the bar tenders are constantly comping me free pints.

Thats what this beer tastes like. It doesn't matter that it comes from Oregon. It tastes like the Drafthouse. All of it. Even the lock on the bathroom that doesn't do the one thing its supposed to. Lock.

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Young's Luxury Double Chocolate Stout

[ Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | 0 comments ]
According to the bottle, "Here at Young's we've created a family of flavoursome [sic] ales with different styles and tastes, united by a common belief that good ale, brewed properly and with passion, can be enjoyed by all." Amen, brothers. My first thought was that this stuff actually tastes a little like chocolate, unlike most other "chocolate" beers. It must be the "double." This is a thick, rich beer that will fill you up after about a quarter of a pint, but has a smooth, Nes Quick powder flavor that will keep you drinking 'til the bottles gone. It's not super strong, weighing in at 5.2%, but it's a good dessert type beer, or if you just feel like having one. But who ever just wants one?

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Sparks

[ Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | 1 comments ]
My best friend used to get excited to visit Texas, partially because that meant she could buy Sparks. With that in mind, I bought a four-pack recently and expected to be blown away. This drink lures you in with the novelty of the Alcoholic Energy Drink that (an email informed me) contains the equivalent of three beers and eight cups of coffee. That said, I managed to get two and a half down in as many hours, and I felt nothing out of the ordinary. The taste is certainly nothing to compel one to drink it. Energy drinks are good, and alcohol is good, but combined, they taste (as Michael put it) like a sweet tart in a can...but not in the good way that you might imagine. Definitely not worth a second try.

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Ace Pear Cider

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Mike got this pear cider at the Draught House one night after we'd already had two beers apiece. I had a sip, and it tasted like too-sweet white wine. It's probably best to start the night out with this one, as having it after other beer is somewhat sickening. Also makes an excellent choice for those who haven't yet developed a taste for beer, or for those with Celiac Disease.

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Redbridge

[ Thursday, July 3, 2008 | 0 comments ]
Good beer are refreshing. Good beers are made from sorghum? Surprisingly they can be. While on another seeking employment adventure I came across what I presumed was a tasty red. I really need to start reading labels... It did end up being yummy however even if it was made without wheat or barley. I was honestly surprised how good it was. So if you feel like passing on the gluten, give it a shot.





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Belhaven: St. Andrews Ale

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There were a hundred different reasons I got this one. New Saint Andrews, I enjoy Belhaven brews for the most point, hell even the fact it was a product of Scotland was in play. It never occurred to me that it was a golf beer even though it said as much on the bottle... I really enjoyed it. So try it. Don't watch golf though. And don't tell me that Tiger Woods is an athlete, I don't want to hear it. Drink your beer and shut up so the rest of us can enjoy ours.

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Taj Mahal

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The first time I had this was also my first adventure with Indian food. In comparison to the food, Taj Mahal was pretty good. I had a chance to revisit it recently and had a change of opinion. Granted it won't ever make you smell like curry and then proceed to push you away all night because of said smell. And I bet it won't get all pissy when you bring it to light that it was her idea that you went to that shit hole in the first place... No. It won't do that.

I liked the healthy buzz it provided but I just don't feel its anything special.

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Woodchuck Granny Smith Cider

[ Wednesday, June 18, 2008 | 2 comments ]
To sum things up, this is the best beverage I've ever tasted. Made from Granny Smith apples (I'm assuming), it has the sweetness of a cider without being overwhelmingly saccharine. It has a curious flavor that keeps me interested, and an alcohol content that keeps me happy. If Woodchuck were to figure out how to make a diet version of this drink and put in it in slightly more work-appropriate packaging, you can rest assured I'd be spending half of my per diem allowance on these at least five days a week.

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Mike's Review
I definitely enjoyed this cider. Not only was it yummy but was also free. Its hard to argue with that. My one big gripe about ciders is that they are usually too sweet to be able to drink enough of them to get thoroughly hosed. That said its taking a little restraint to not drink the remaining three in the fridge right now. So drink up, you won't regret it.

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