Alcohol sales are up

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by MartinGibsonFan

Oh goodness, i just had a chilling (pun intended) thought.

Room Temperature ROLLING ROCK



J

Rolling Rock ain’t Rolling Rock any more. It’s more like Slippery Rock. They shut down the original brewery in Latrobe PA when Budweiser bought them out. Now IIRC it’s brewed in New Jersey or something. It doesn’t matter to me; it was like water already.

I’ll have to try Guinness warm but bear in mind it’s still coming out of a can, not draft as it should be.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by tbeltrans

Somebody get that man a DRINK!

Wow! You certainly have a challenge there. I suppose you could practice meditation for hours on end and eventually reach the point at which you could even levitate.

Another option might be to really get into reading whatever style of writing really grabs your attention so that hours pass without you noticing.

Building models might be another possibility. For that, you probably need to be sober.

Tony

I don’t need another hobby. I’ve actually kept pretty busy working outside.

[Pura Vida]

Originally Posted by Neil K Walk

Rolling Rock ain’t Rolling Rock any more. It’s more like Slippery Rock. They shut down the original brewery in Latrobe PA when Budweiser bought them out. Now IIRC it’s brewed in New Jersey or something. It doesn’t matter to me; it was like water already.

I’ll have to try Guinness warm but bear in mind it’s still coming out of a can, not draft as it should be.

I grew up in Latrobe (not sure what part of SW PA you live), so when RR was moved out of town, it was a big move that changed the dynamic of the town. People changed overnight from drinking it loyally to vowing to never touch it again. And yes, the mountain springs apparently moved to New Jersey.

As for Guinness, don't drink it warm. It should be cool/cold, but not freezing and not in a frosty mug. The cans have a CO2 cartridge in them, so they actually taste pretty good (not quite out of the tap, but better than your average can of beer).

When I was visiting Ireland, I was amazed how good the beer was there, especially drinking Guinness right in Dublin. Some people said that it doesn't travel well, while others suggest the water used there makes a difference vs. the water used for their U.S. production.

[MartinGibsonFan]

Guinness out of a can???

[David Eastwood]

Originally Posted by MartinGibsonFan

Guinness out of a can???

Yup. Absolutely the best way to drink it if you can't get draft. The nitro widget does a very nice job.

[MartinGibsonFan]

The nitro widget? Not sure I understand, is that an accessory?

I tried Guinness out of a Can, was definitely NOT impressed.

I didn't live in England at all, but I got all my Guinness from Boston, MA and the canned stuff doesn't compare.

It's like an Estaban vs a Martin.

J

[David Eastwood]

Originally Posted by MartinGibsonFan

The nitro widget? Not sure I understand, is that an accessory?

All you ever wanted to know:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widget_%28beer%29

I tried Guinness out of a Can, was definitely NOT impressed.

I didn't live in England at all, but I got all my Guinness from Boston, MA and the canned stuff doesn't compare.

It's like an Estaban vs a Martin.

To each their own. I very rarely go to bars, particularly these days, but when I do fancy a Guinness or two, the can does very nicely. Especially at cellar temperature.

And what does England have to do with Guinness?

[MartinGibsonFan]

Okay, my Bad, Ireland not England.

Like to visit (and maybe live in either one) at some point in my life.

Putting a plastic ' Widget ' in my beer?

NO THANKS

J

[HodgdonExtreme]

A can of Guinness, poured into a pint glass and given a moment or two so it can develop its head, is 90% as good as a properly served draft (draught).

So says me, anyway.

[Pura Vida]

Originally Posted by HodgdonExtreme

A can of Guinness, poured into a pint glass and given a moment or two so it can develop its head, is 90% as good as a properly served draft (draught).

So says me, anyway.

Yes, this. Maybe someone's actually trying to drink Guinness straight out of the can.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by Pura Vida

I grew up in Latrobe (not sure what part of SW PA you live), so when RR was moved out of town, it was a big move that changed the dynamic of the town. People changed overnight from drinking it loyally to vowing to never touch it again. And yes, the mountain springs apparently moved to New Jersey.

As for Guinness, don't drink it warm. It should be cool/cold, but not freezing and not in a frosty mug. The cans have a CO2 cartridge in them, so they actually taste pretty good (not quite out of the tap, but better than your average can of beer).

When I was visiting Ireland, I was amazed how good the beer was there, especially drinking Guinness right in Dublin. Some people said that it doesn't travel well, while others suggest the water used there makes a difference vs. the water used for their U.S. production.

Ah yes, the Irish do have strong opinions on how to drink Guinness. I suppose to them it’s like drinking coffee cold.

I live south of Pittsburgh but am not native to the area. I’m originally from NE PA.

[frankmcr]

This is what regular Guinness used to be like, if you're curious:

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/209/752/

Regular Guinness today is just dark brown Bud.

[buddyhu]

Provocative article. Short answer: YES, we should drink less


Should We Be Drinking Less?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/w...e=articleShare

[David Eastwood]

Originally Posted by buddyhu

Provocative article. Short answer: YES, we should drink less

Thanks, Mom

I think it's nearly time for a beer.

[buddyhu]

Originally Posted by eatswodo

Thanks, Mom

I think it's nearly time for a beer.

“Don’t you sass me boy!”