The Beer Thread

Julian, wrote:

Space wrote:

Julian, wrote:

Space wrote:
I'm making pasta tonight and just popped a nice bottle of malbec, should be a good night in the homefront.

I hope that is American Malbec and not Argentinian. The tariff on South American wines totally throws off the Space ABV/cost ratio.

Argentinian. I think it was $12.99 at Total Wine. Solid but unspectacular. Any American malbecs in particular you recommend? Am I a beer traitor for asking that on this thread?

To be honest, Malbec is one of my least favorite reds to drink (outside of a Bordeaux or other blend). I really don't think anywhere in America has ideal climate for single-varietal Malbec although I'm sure Central Coast Californians will take umbrage to that.

Come back when you have a Pinot, Syrah, or Grenache question, but I'm not our guy on this one.

I've always considered it a good value import (from Argentina, where the dollar goes far)…but what do I know.

My preference is for cabernet sauvignon and tempranillo. I couldn't even tell you what whites I like. Something oaky I guess.

I tried getting into wines, before I was into beer. Even took classes. Not that much of it stuck.

OMG Malbec is the best

Pair with a nice steak…


Heaven


Best value wine in US is Alamos Malbec at BJs…$6.99

Second best: Trapiche at BJs $9.19

CNN International@cnni
38% of Americans wouldn't buy Corona beer "under any circumstances" because of the coronavirus, according to a recent survey.

hutch wrote:
OMG Malbec is the best

Pair with a nice steak…


Heaven

See, this is what everyone says, and I honestly believe the fact I don't eat meat must in someway contribute to why I don't care for it.

Side-hatchetations wrote:
CNN International@cnni
38% of Americans wouldn't buy Corona beer "under any circumstances" because of the coronavirus, according to a recent survey.

Confession: I drank approximately 300 ounces of Corona last week.

Yada wrote:

Side-hatchetations wrote:
CNN International@cnni
38% of Americans wouldn't buy Corona beer "under any circumstances" because of the coronavirus, according to a recent survey.

Confession: I drank approximately 300 ounces of Corona last week.

you will be missed …any epitaph you would like?  a place to send donations in lieu of Phish tickets?

Side-hatchetations wrote:

Yada wrote:

Side-hatchetations wrote:
CNN International@cnni
38% of Americans wouldn't buy Corona beer "under any circumstances" because of the coronavirus, according to a recent survey.

Confession: I drank approximately 300 ounces of Corona last week.

you will be missed …any epitaph you would like?  a place to send donations in lieu of Phish tickets?

Mimi Fishman foundation please

Side-hatchetations wrote:
you will be missed

Let's not just say things just to be saying them.

Side-hatchetations wrote:
CNN International@cnni
38% of Americans wouldn't buy Corona beer "under any circumstances" because of the coronavirus, according to a recent survey.

I wonder what the numbers are like for Tsingtao?

Yada wrote:
Mimi Fishman foundation please

Interesting…and an early clue of the Phish origin story!

For many years before the Foundation was formally organized, Mimi spent time speaking across the Nation to raise awareness about glaucoma. Diagnosed with this disease at a young age, Mimi was deeply committed to educating the public about the importance of early testing and treatment.

Julian, wrote:

hutch wrote:
OMG Malbec is the best

Pair with a nice steak…


Heaven

See, this is what everyone says, and I honestly believe the fact I don't eat meat must in someway contribute to why I don't care for it.

Always pair steaks with a good Cab. Accept nothing else.

StoneTheCrow wrote:
Always pair steaks with a good Cab. Accept nothing else.

I know little about wine, this is what I thought was the proper pairing…beefy red with a steak
Malbec's while I think they are tasty, are pretty much a between a pino and a merlot

Julian, wrote:

hutch wrote:
OMG Malbec is the best

Pair with a nice steak…


Heaven

See, this is what everyone says, and I honestly believe the fact I don't eat meat must in someway contribute to why I don't care for it.

It's tough pairing red wines with food when you don't eat meat. Same with some beers. When you see the suggested pairing and it says "game," you know you're going to have to be creative.

Space wrote:
It's tough pairing red wines with food when you don't eat meat. Same with some beers. When you see the suggested pairing and it says "game," you know you're going to have to be creative.

Oh, it's not all that bad. I generally just. . .

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. . . make a "game" of it.

[Alexa, play Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who.]

Side-hatchetations wrote:

StoneTheCrow wrote:
Always pair steaks with a good Cab. Accept nothing else.

I know little about wine, this is what I thought was the proper pairing…beefy red with a steak
Malbec's while I think they are tasty, are pretty much a between a pino and a merlot

Between a pino and merlot?

I don’t think so

I can only speak based on my experience with Argentina where until recently all people ate was meat and Malbec was the preferred pairing although Cabernet is excellent too

It should be noted when I say Malbec I am not talking about California Malbec…it’s pretty different

But Malbec is a pretty intense tasting wine

Anyways your mileage may vary

Malbec is significantly bolder than both Pinot and Merlot. Not between the two at all.

in case you missed it…

Side-hatchetations wrote:
I know little about wine

sorry for misleading those who come here for wine advice
Malbec
Somewhere between the muscle of a cab and the fruity softness of a merlot lies the malbec. It's the best of both worlds.

currently in the tampa bay area for a quick visit.  found time to sneak off to cigar city for a quick round before last call.  tried the 2019 hunahpu, a vanilla & nut imp stout, and a chocolate imp stout.  all were really good.  the fresh jai alai was delightful.  got a bottle of gin barrel aged blond ale to go, and it further cemented my opinion that i don't really like gin barrel aged anything.

next night i dragged folks to a small local beer fest by the gulf.  only really interesting thing i tasted there was a beer spiked with cannabis terpenes.  this beer smelled more like cannabis than actual cannabis… aroma was insane.  beer was damn solid, but i enjoyed smelling it more than drinking it.  i've been reading about terpenes but haven't come across them until today.  apparently spiking beer with terpines is a thing in florida, even though it's caused issues with the feds previously.

When in Tampa, go to Angry Chair!

What was the first beer sold when prohibition ended?