$3.49/17oz bottle @ FD
I remember enjoying this quite a bit at a lorelei beer garden in soho last summer, so maybe its got something to do with the temperature its served at. this time around, my fridge is going wonkers, so it was very cold indeed. it was decent, since i'm a sucker for hefes anyways. Decent flavour, etc, it was just missing *something*. maybe its got something with the mug I poured it into, but am i bourgey enough to think that the container actually affects the taste of the liquid substance? either way, i'll give this a 3rd chance b/c i liked it so much the first time... just wasn't entirely impressed this time.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
$8.99/6pack at FD
I actually like this quite a bit. Probably the most of out all the mainstream beers. According to freshdirect, this, along with Sierra Nevada, are the most popular "craft" beers in the US -- suddenly it all makes sense now why I like them the most. SLightly bitter, hardy, a good beer just for when you kind of would like a beer. It tastes like New England. Can't really describe it much better than that...
I actually like this quite a bit. Probably the most of out all the mainstream beers. According to freshdirect, this, along with Sierra Nevada, are the most popular "craft" beers in the US -- suddenly it all makes sense now why I like them the most. SLightly bitter, hardy, a good beer just for when you kind of would like a beer. It tastes like New England. Can't really describe it much better than that...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Corona Extra Lager
$10.49 @ FD for a 6pack
Why are Corona's so damn expensive in the city? damn. coming from a cali girl, its just utterly ridiculous. coronas are good but only when its 100 out and you've got limes on hand. but during summer, man, i can drink these like water (albeit, really hella expensive water). maybe even slightly hanker for it (though never as much as a good hefe). for the niche it fills, its definitely a standby (if i can afford it).
again. why the hell do coronas cost as much as newcastle or guinness?!
Why are Corona's so damn expensive in the city? damn. coming from a cali girl, its just utterly ridiculous. coronas are good but only when its 100 out and you've got limes on hand. but during summer, man, i can drink these like water (albeit, really hella expensive water). maybe even slightly hanker for it (though never as much as a good hefe). for the niche it fills, its definitely a standby (if i can afford it).
again. why the hell do coronas cost as much as newcastle or guinness?!
Cooper Pale Ale
@ Nelson Blue, dec 07
the stereotypical australian beer. it was really just *ok*. nothing special about it whatsoever. it tasted and felt like a pretty run of the mill ale that i'd forget about. well what can ya do, most "stereotypical" country beers kind of feel like that.
the stereotypical australian beer. it was really just *ok*. nothing special about it whatsoever. it tasted and felt like a pretty run of the mill ale that i'd forget about. well what can ya do, most "stereotypical" country beers kind of feel like that.
Tooheys New Draught Beer
@ Nelson Blue (kiwi bar!!), Manhattan around Brooklyn Bridge
A friend got this, so I only got a sip, but oh man was it good. (as a side note, online reviews say it gets stale and flat reaaally quickly). a fruity, sweet, hearty, flavour. so much blending together, its like a party in your mouth on the first sip. will definitely have to try again
A friend got this, so I only got a sip, but oh man was it good. (as a side note, online reviews say it gets stale and flat reaaally quickly). a fruity, sweet, hearty, flavour. so much blending together, its like a party in your mouth on the first sip. will definitely have to try again
Amaicha Torrontes 2005, Mendoza Argentina
<$7 @ TJ's
fresh balance between crispy and soft. nothing entirely special though. will probably buy again just b/c its cheap and does well enough as a stereotypical white. could be more complex though. ended up using some of it as cooking fodder
fresh balance between crispy and soft. nothing entirely special though. will probably buy again just b/c its cheap and does well enough as a stereotypical white. could be more complex though. ended up using some of it as cooking fodder
Ommegang Abbey Ale
$5.99 at Fairway, $9.99 @ FreshDirect
My first introduction to Belgian ale... omg. I am such a happier person for it. This is the most amazing stuff in the world. Exactly the right amount of carbonation, a bit of fizz while still going smoothly down the throat. And the taste. Oh gawd, the taste. Its indescribable. I think I may have found true love.
My first introduction to Belgian ale... omg. I am such a happier person for it. This is the most amazing stuff in the world. Exactly the right amount of carbonation, a bit of fizz while still going smoothly down the throat. And the taste. Oh gawd, the taste. Its indescribable. I think I may have found true love.
Trader Joe's 2007 Vintage Ale
$5ish(?) @ TJ's
a dark ale. nothing completely memorable about it besides that it was good, a bit harder than i expected, and didn't blow me out of the waters. of course i think we were pretty far along already that night by the time we got to this... so will have to reserve judgement
a dark ale. nothing completely memorable about it besides that it was good, a bit harder than i expected, and didn't blow me out of the waters. of course i think we were pretty far along already that night by the time we got to this... so will have to reserve judgement
Santa Rita 120 Merlot - Chile, 2006
<$7 @ TJ's
An excellent merlot -- not a very complex taste, but at the same time, different from your run-of-the-mill merlot. Got a nicely surprising spicy kick to it, so I can imagine it going well with a good slab of red meat. Will definitely buy again, b/c its probably the cheapest and best in that "spicy red wine" category
An excellent merlot -- not a very complex taste, but at the same time, different from your run-of-the-mill merlot. Got a nicely surprising spicy kick to it, so I can imagine it going well with a good slab of red meat. Will definitely buy again, b/c its probably the cheapest and best in that "spicy red wine" category
Duvel Belgian Golden Ale
$6.99 @ Freshdirect
i know this is supposed to be the normal/generic standby belgian ale, but it just didn't quite get me as much as some of the others.
Memorable if only b/c it was drank in an outside hot tub in january in Nowhere, Vermont. The taste itself wasn't very memorable, i remember it being good, but a bit too carbonated for my taste. Kind of disappointing actually, as a second belgian ale. To be fair though, it wasn't chilled at all, and I'm sure the proximity of the hot tub didn't help matters. Will have to try again before making any real judgements.
i know this is supposed to be the normal/generic standby belgian ale, but it just didn't quite get me as much as some of the others.
Memorable if only b/c it was drank in an outside hot tub in january in Nowhere, Vermont. The taste itself wasn't very memorable, i remember it being good, but a bit too carbonated for my taste. Kind of disappointing actually, as a second belgian ale. To be fair though, it wasn't chilled at all, and I'm sure the proximity of the hot tub didn't help matters. Will have to try again before making any real judgements.
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