Theres been a time in my life before when i just accepted things as they were, in a sense a dogma of sorts with things that i used not think had variety. I'm talking about Teas, Coffee, and Cigar's. Now granted i'm new to them all, and just recently started tasting cigar's. I havn't tried that many, granted purely for smoking, but these things are tasty. I'm currently working on a CAO Honey Gold and its very very tasty, what would be some other nice mild flavored cigar's.
Also new to me as well is both the Coffee and Tea side of things, just recently tried a few Tazo Tea's more specifically Calm/Awake/and Black Teas, ALL tasty. I'm not yet too fond of coffee but for a few days i craved more than i have ever before.
What would be some good Coffee's, Teas' and Cigar's to try.
Just recently tried some Sam Adam's Longshot Boysenberry Wheat, very tasty.
Theres been a time in my life before when i just accepted things as they were, in a sense a dogma of sorts with things that i used not think had variety. I'm talking about Teas, Coffee, and Cigar's. Now granted i'm new to them all, and just recently started tasting cigar's. I havn't tried that many, granted purely for smoking, but these things are tasty. I'm currently working on a CAO Honey Gold and its very very tasty, what would be some other nice mild flavored cigar's.
Also new to me as well is both the Coffee and Tea side of things, just recently tried a few Tazo Tea's more specifically Calm/Awake/and Black Teas, ALL tasty. I'm not yet too fond of coffee but for a few days i craved more than i have ever before.
What would be some good Coffee's, Teas' and Cigar's to try.
Just recently tried some Sam Adam's Longshot Boysenberry Wheat, very tasty.
You are right cigars are very very very tasty. The aroma of the smoke, the different flavors that wander the palate, the feel of a perfectly rolled piece of nature between the fingers and of course the slowly easing nicotine that makes you feel ultra-comfortable.
Just recently tried some Sam Adam's Longshot Boysenberry Wheat, very tasty.
Ahh.. now we're talking. I've become a beer aficionado over the past year or so. I'm a HUGE fan of hefeweizen witbiers. The weather is warming up, and a tall, 0.5L glass of Weihenstephaner with a slice of lemon is absolutely PERFECT on a warm day.
Ahh.. now we're talking. I've become a beer aficionado over the past year or so. I'm a HUGE fan of hefeweizen witbiers. The weather is warming up, and a tall, 0.5L glass of Weihenstephaner with a slice of lemon is absolutely PERFECT on a warm day.
Where can i find some of that, i wouldn't mind at all sitting outside on a Warm day on the back porch with a cold one a cigar and a few friends while grilling.
BTW my current Top shelf in my apt as far as BeerBottles since i've been in my APT ~2mnts is as follows:
AnchorSteam
Stella Artois
Sam Adams: Boston Lager
Boston Ale
Winter Lager
Cream Stout
Cherry Wheat
BoysenBerry Wheat
Yueng-Ling: Black & Tan
Lager
Becks
Bass
NewCastle
Grolsch Blonde Lager
A few more i want to really try are the Grolsch RedHeads and Sam Adam's Black Lager........I think i've tried a few of the Sams but Sam is very consistant as far as quality goes and there isint that many companies out there that put this number of quality beers out, that are tasty, and beyond ordinary and everyday.
I've tried a few different nice types of coffee, i forget names exactly because there not mine, so i don't consciously think about them extensively but the Hawaii Beans, and some type from somewhere in Africa or something another i forgetexactly.
Yerba Mate is a great substitute for coffee and is pretty good for you too. If you are caffeine sensitive like me, you might have to ease into it.
Once you embark into the world of espresso, there is no turing back. I mean every time you have it it's different. Very easy to get addicted, caffeine aside.
Where can i find some of that, i wouldn't mind at all sitting outside on a Warm day on the back porch with a cold one a cigar and a few friends while grilling.
Actually, I've never come across it in a liquor store, but I don't actively seek out beers. I know it sounds bad, but I rarely drink at home. LOL. I usually have no more than 2 when I go out. There's a bar here in Atlanta that specializes in Belgian beers - www.brickstorepub.com. They have an entire menu dedicated just to the Belgians. That Stella Artois you have is a great start on Belgian beers - and there are so many more to taste.
My favorite style is the unfiltered wheat beers, like Hefeweizens and Belgian white beers. The yeast stays in the brew, instead of getting filtered out. Some people claim it's for good health (although yeast creates a LOT of gas in the human gut.. both ends LOL). Some claim it's for better taste. I like to think both. There's almost a feeling of more "wholesome goodness" when you taste it (I'm not joking) not unlike eating some good, stone ground, whole-wheat bread. The yeast causes the beer to take on a cloudiness in the glass that some may mistake for bitter, skunky beer. Quite the opposite! Unfiltered wheat beer has a sweetness that isn't overpowering. The scent is much more floral without being wine-y. And the smoothness is just second-to-none. In the US, the unfiltered beers are considered a spring and summer seasonal brew.
Hefeweizens are the German variety. Paulaner is generally considered the finest Hefeweizen in the world (although some believe Weihenstephaner , mentioned above, holds that crown). Since you're a Sam Adams fan, try their Summer Ale, considered an American Hefe. Serve it with a slice of lemon, or straight-up.
Belgian whites are considered the grandfathers of unfiltered wheats. They tend to add a few herbs to the mix, like coriander or orange peel. It's barely there, but you can taste it if you try a German Hefe side-by-side with a Belgian white. Hoegaarden is a famous Belgian white. It's easily accessible in most stores and some bars. I don't know if they have Sweetwater beer in NC (it's microbrewed here in Atlanta), but their Hummer is an incredible white beer that tastes great!
The pour is crucial with wheat beers. A clean glass is a must. You don't want to taste old beer or a musty glassware cabinet. One thing to remember with bottled wheat beers is that the yeast tends to settle at the bottom of the bottle. You obviously can't shake it up. So first, pour 2/3 of the beer into your glass. The remaining 1/3, swirl it around like you're doing a hula hoop dance with the bottle. It will foam up nicely into a thick head. Pour the head in the glass - as it dissipates, the yeast will disperse throughout the beer. Remember that a good 2 inches of head in a pint glass really is optimal for releasing crucial flavors and aromas. 3 inches of head in a 0.5L Euro beer chalice.
I just realized I rambled on about beer in a cigars and coffee thread.. whoops.
Honestly PLEASE keep rambling, i think with the amount of choicy drinkers on the forum we need a beer guide too haha.
Anyway i have tried a hefeviezen before (honestly not sure of the type), but it was a very cloudy yellowish haze to it, but the flavor was so tasty, and had a nice orange aftertaste.
Alot of what i can't stand though is bitterness, the more bitter a beer is, even if the taste is good i cannot drink it at all. I have ALOT of problems with guiness, now granted i beleive i tried the extra stout, so the draught may be better.
IPAs can rot.
But i'm really up to do any new tasting granted i can find them.
BTW how is considered talking about beer being offtopic to cigars and coffee, seems to fit right into the mix, seeing how its also very dependant on variety, has plenty of different flavors, and is quite tasty.
Ahh.. now we're talking. I've become a beer aficionado over the past year or so. I'm a HUGE fan of hefeweizen witbiers. The weather is warming up, and a tall, 0.5L glass of Weihenstephaner with a slice of lemon is absolutely PERFECT on a warm day.
if you ever find yourself in germany, I suggest you dont ask for the lemon
I've been getting much more into microbrews/craft beers recently, and have been trying a bunch of different stuff.
On a side note, I do really like the Sam Adams Winter Lager. Also, its just "Yuengling"...I know this because I went to school in PA
Anyhow, I've found myself really enjoying a wide selection of Brown Ales lately. I also tried Dinkel Acker Dunkel. It's a german dark lager, and it was excellent. I really liked it. It started off slightly bitter, but then smoothed out into a rich, flavorful beer.
I agree with the IPAs too....I can't drink them. I just don't have a taste for them.
If you REALLY want to dig deep into the world of beer, check out beeradvocate.com. There's so many things that I want to try from finding them on that site now. I've actually been maintaining a list of beers that I've tried out, just for fun. I'm up to 47.
I think my all time favorite AS of now would be Stella Artois, goes so well with food, light flavor, but very tasty.
I had some girl tell me once that no one drinks Becks or Stella anymore, i was standing there with a stella in my hand, and i was so tempted to tell her if i actually cared what people thought of what i drinked then i'd honestly not change anything. I'd much rather drink something with flavor then gold colored tastless piss (Budlight, etc, that majority of people drink).
If you still have a Sam Adams Winter Lager laying around, the flavor really compliments a CAO CX2.
I find myself really into Sam Adams as well. Sign up for their monthly email/newsletter to find out whats new in the Sam Adams world. It's actually a pretty nice and educational newletter. It also keeps me a step ahead of the local Sam Adams driver so I can get the latest stuff very promptly. I could forward this months onto you if you're interested without signing up....
If you still have a Sam Adams Winter Lager laying around, the flavor really compliments a CAO CX2.
I find myself really into Sam Adams as well. Sign up for their monthly email/newsletter to find out whats new in the Sam Adams world. It's actually a pretty nice and educational newletter. It also keeps me a step ahead of the local Sam Adams driver so I can get the latest stuff very promptly. I could forward this months onto you if you're interested without signing up....
Dunno what it's availability is like since it's made in MI, but Bell's Oberon is my personal favorite in the summer. Nice citrus taste, usually served with a slice of orange but not necessary. Great beer to drink with a meal. Bell's has a few other good brews as well IMO. Sam Adam's Cherry Wheat is another favorite, and a glass of Stella is good from time to time.
I recently got into the whole coffee scene. I haven't bit the bullet to buy myself a nice espresso machine (yet), but I've got several coffeemaking apparatus (moka pot/french press/drip) at home. I even went out and splurged on a $250 coffee grinder - taking advice from some coffee-lovers, they say that the grinder is one of the most important factors in making good coffee. Getting good coffee is next - I've yet to find a good place to get fresh-roasted coffees (< 2 days old)
I recently got into the whole coffee scene. I haven't bit the bullet to buy myself a nice espresso machine (yet), but I've got several coffeemaking apparatus (moka pot/french press/drip) at home. I even went out and splurged on a $250 coffee grinder - taking advice from some coffee-lovers, they say that the grinder is one of the most important factors in making good coffee. Getting good coffee is next - I've yet to find a good place to get fresh-roasted coffees (< 2 days old)
Things of Variety.....Flavors and taste's.
I've become a beer aficionado over the past year or so. I'm a HUGE fan of hefeweizen witbiers. The weather is warming up, and a tall, 0.5L glass of Weihenstephaner with a slice of lemon is absolutely PERFECT on a warm day.
I've actually been maintaining a list of beers that I've tried out, just for fun. I'm up to 47.
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