Don Q Grand Añejo Rum

had at the don q tasting facility by the docks in old san juan, puerto rico. very small shopfront... thought it would be more! ah well, it was decent. definitely not something i would buy at $45/bottle. lacking flavour, but the finish was long, nutty, with a bit of burnt molasses.

Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout

had at bar near san juan international airport (called "buffalo wings"... strangely enough, had the best beer selection, and crowd, in San Juan. all were northern california craft breweries) was only $5/glass; you can't get it for that much around here... came way too cold, and the waitress could only describe it as "some russian beer" 9% abv its a solid russian imperial stout; though quite honestly, I don't think I've ever met a Russian Imperial Stout I didn't enjoy

Blue Star Wheat Beer

had at bar near san juan international airport (called "buffalo wings"... strangely enough, had the best beer selection, and crowd, in San Juan. all were northern california craft breweries) this is fantastic. not too "wheaty", with just the right type of body for the flavouring. quite enjoyed this. 4.5% abv, from north coast brewing http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-BlueStar.htm

Radeberger Pilsner

had this a couple times in new york, i think at lorelei. also had in puerto rico, from a random liquor store in fajardo. i don't remember initially thinking this was a particularly special pilsner, but right after medalla lights, this was f'ing fantastic! tasty, nutty, yet refreshing. a good all around pils

Medalla Light

as light beers go (really, 98cal?), its really quite good. goes down easy and has an inoffensive taste. semi-OD'd on this in puerto rico though. its great until you have a sip of a real beer (radeberger in our case). then you just start crying.

Joel Gott 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

9/glass @ flex mussels

wow. talk about not working with mussels (o_x;

Smithwick's Irish Ale

irish red ale, 4.5% abv

g & p brought over for st paddy's day celebrations

well... mrm, its not terrible but it does kind of taste like a macro lager version of an ale.

La Burgette 2007 Beaujolais-Villages

7.99 at astor

Color: Red
Vintage: 2007
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Beaujolais
Grape Variety:  Gamay

Fruity

very light transparent garnet colored

oof, that was unexpected. its got a firm backbone. not thick at all, but very dark bitter in the back. had with steak, it was good. not very tasty though. just too tannicy at the end of the day... a limited food wine

Peroni Lager

had @ party.

wow.

tasteless.

yay macrolager.

Brooklyn Brewery IPA

$9.49/6pk @ food empo (they have horrible selection but non-gorging prices)

its good, but not super exciting. nice and easy for a party.

Ch. Bonnet, Entre-Deux-Mers 2007 White Bordeaux

$7.99 @ Astor (on sale)

Color: White
Vintage: 2007
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub Region: Entre-Deux-Mers
Grape Variety:  Muscadelle Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon

Mrmm, nom nom. Had with chicken curry @ g's. worked quite well. been a while, so forgot the exact characteristics. it's good though.