Tried one for the first time in years in 2012.
It's a trap. Don't drink it.
Showing posts with label what i'm drinking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label what i'm drinking. Show all posts
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Chewing the authenticity
I may be one of the few people in this country who is not excited about McDonald's serving breakfast all day. It seems to be The Wire of fast food. It's also been years since I've been inside one, and that was to reassess the Shamrock Shake.
And it sucked. The food I've avoided since reading Fast Food Nation so it has been at least ten years since I've had a quarter pounder. Sure I go to Wendy's, a company with their own challenges with their practices and White Castle a couple of times a year whether I need to or not. And they do plenty for autism awareness even if it is with autism speaks.
Of course that would change if my son gave a shit about happy meals, but that has not happened.
The teenager has recently lost his joy in swimming, which makes me sad. I'm also not sure how the horseback riding is really going since he's cut the last two sessions short. Maybe he does not like the saddle, they're going to leave it off this week.
And it sucked. The food I've avoided since reading Fast Food Nation so it has been at least ten years since I've had a quarter pounder. Sure I go to Wendy's, a company with their own challenges with their practices and White Castle a couple of times a year whether I need to or not. And they do plenty for autism awareness even if it is with autism speaks.
Of course that would change if my son gave a shit about happy meals, but that has not happened.
The teenager has recently lost his joy in swimming, which makes me sad. I'm also not sure how the horseback riding is really going since he's cut the last two sessions short. Maybe he does not like the saddle, they're going to leave it off this week.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
What I'm Drinking Episode 24
Two things: Failed to mention this is from McAuslan Brewing. The beer came in a 12oz bottle.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Climbing onward
Breathing out after dealing with a surprise billing by my son's day camp. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what the bill was for, since we had paid in full. After talking to the big cheese of billing, I was reassured we would not be charged. Again, for what, I'm still trying to figure out.
I also bought something else I'd never bought before. A couple of years ago it was a mailbox.
This year it's a step ladder.
My wife was cleaning outside and could not reach the top of the windows, she may be tall, but she's not that tall.
Hit a Mexican grocery store on the way home, got some ideas for a future What I'm Drinking episode.
In very exciting news, Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace is opening a second location in Westgate!
As Yogi Berra said, "Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded." Which is how I feel, a little, about the first Dirty Franks location. It's always packed. I'm not whining, and admire their success. Damn those crowds though! It's wonderful that they're expanding to my side of town, where people (including myself) are starving for decent businesses to open. That The Columbus Food League would take a chance on the west side is a huge step to attracting more diverse retail and dining options.
Is a coffee shop next?
I also bought something else I'd never bought before. A couple of years ago it was a mailbox.
This year it's a step ladder.
My wife was cleaning outside and could not reach the top of the windows, she may be tall, but she's not that tall.
Hit a Mexican grocery store on the way home, got some ideas for a future What I'm Drinking episode.
In very exciting news, Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace is opening a second location in Westgate!
As Yogi Berra said, "Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded." Which is how I feel, a little, about the first Dirty Franks location. It's always packed. I'm not whining, and admire their success. Damn those crowds though! It's wonderful that they're expanding to my side of town, where people (including myself) are starving for decent businesses to open. That The Columbus Food League would take a chance on the west side is a huge step to attracting more diverse retail and dining options.
Is a coffee shop next?
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
The forbidden fruit
There are nights when you drink too much. There are night you drink things you're not supposed to.
Last night was an night I drank things I had never drank before, and most likely never will again, but not for reasons of sickness.
Our generous host first offered me some beer from his personal house keg. He was trying to get rid of his Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster Ale and I happily provided some assistance. At 9.2% alcohol, I wanted half a glass.
As the party continued later, our host brought out a bottle of liquor that he received from his brother-in-law, who was in the military in Korea I believe. This was a bottle of Plum Liquor, that was from North Korea. Yes, it was a totalitarian regime beverage. I'd never seen anything that came from North Korea, let alone had a chance to drink one of its products.
I have no idea what these words say. There was no English on the bottle at all, but no images of the Dear Leader either. People were afraid of this beverage. Can you blame them? Our host had some small, plastic shot glasses and was filling them about a quarter capacity. Of course I had to give this Kim Il Wine a try.
My friend suggested we start filming a live, remote, What I'm Drinking, which might have been an interesting idea. But it was not to be.
So. How was the North Korean Plum Liquor? To be honest, it exceeded expectations. It was not poison, yet there seemed to be some paint thinner notes with the turpentine. There was a good dose of plum in the mix, which was quite pleasant. The drink did not have much balance to it though. Have no idea on the alcohol percentage.
A bit later I walked into the kitchen. There was a bottle on the island.
"Is that a special Belgian?" I asked our host.
I looked closer. Holy crap, it was a bottle of Westvleteren.
In all of my years of drinking, I have never seen a bottle of this beer. Westvleteren is a Belgian Trappist Ale and is only sold, after following the rules, at the brewery. The monks do not like it when their beers are sold on the grey market after their purchase and try to control their output. Obviously, this does happen.
My host and I were talking about Belgian beer over Thanksgiving dinner, and Westvleteren was brought up. From what I understand the monks needed a quick cash infusion to repair the Abbey and they released special six packs in the U.S. to raise money. I never got to buy into this, let alone being able to afford it.
It was an honor and a treat to be able to try this beer. It is a massive 10.2% on the alcohol scale. Packed with malt, apple and candy sugar flavors. Westvleteren truly deserves its place on the wall of great beers of the world.
Is it worth the price though? Does it taste better because it is so hard to find? If I lived in Belgium, I'd make road trips. Try my luck with the phone. But going through ebay, or other means? Not when there are so many great beers available in my city.
Last night was an night I drank things I had never drank before, and most likely never will again, but not for reasons of sickness.
Our generous host first offered me some beer from his personal house keg. He was trying to get rid of his Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster Ale and I happily provided some assistance. At 9.2% alcohol, I wanted half a glass.
As the party continued later, our host brought out a bottle of liquor that he received from his brother-in-law, who was in the military in Korea I believe. This was a bottle of Plum Liquor, that was from North Korea. Yes, it was a totalitarian regime beverage. I'd never seen anything that came from North Korea, let alone had a chance to drink one of its products.
I have no idea what these words say. There was no English on the bottle at all, but no images of the Dear Leader either. People were afraid of this beverage. Can you blame them? Our host had some small, plastic shot glasses and was filling them about a quarter capacity. Of course I had to give this Kim Il Wine a try.
My friend suggested we start filming a live, remote, What I'm Drinking, which might have been an interesting idea. But it was not to be.
So. How was the North Korean Plum Liquor? To be honest, it exceeded expectations. It was not poison, yet there seemed to be some paint thinner notes with the turpentine. There was a good dose of plum in the mix, which was quite pleasant. The drink did not have much balance to it though. Have no idea on the alcohol percentage.
A bit later I walked into the kitchen. There was a bottle on the island.
"Is that a special Belgian?" I asked our host.
I looked closer. Holy crap, it was a bottle of Westvleteren.
In all of my years of drinking, I have never seen a bottle of this beer. Westvleteren is a Belgian Trappist Ale and is only sold, after following the rules, at the brewery. The monks do not like it when their beers are sold on the grey market after their purchase and try to control their output. Obviously, this does happen.
My host and I were talking about Belgian beer over Thanksgiving dinner, and Westvleteren was brought up. From what I understand the monks needed a quick cash infusion to repair the Abbey and they released special six packs in the U.S. to raise money. I never got to buy into this, let alone being able to afford it.
It was an honor and a treat to be able to try this beer. It is a massive 10.2% on the alcohol scale. Packed with malt, apple and candy sugar flavors. Westvleteren truly deserves its place on the wall of great beers of the world.
Is it worth the price though? Does it taste better because it is so hard to find? If I lived in Belgium, I'd make road trips. Try my luck with the phone. But going through ebay, or other means? Not when there are so many great beers available in my city.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The Circus is Coming!
Unexpected visitors have me pushing back What I'm Drinking to next week.
Tents and at least one large animal will be in my backyard. Hoping for jugglers.
Tents and at least one large animal will be in my backyard. Hoping for jugglers.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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