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Zenan Plains - Site Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Brink-of-Time on June 04, 2009, 09:24:08 pm
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A bit of a random topic, but who here likes to drink?
If you do, what types of alcohol do you like?
And please, I don't like underage drinking, so please be of age if you reply. Thanks :)
As for me, I don't like beer too much. If I do drink beer it would be Yuengling or Bud Select.
I like malt, like Smirnoff and Mike's Hard Lemonade.
But I like hard liqour the best. Especially vodka (White Russians mmm)
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Wine and champagne FTW, baby. J Roget Brut (http://www.grapetray.com/r/products/j-roget-brut) is amazing and usually under $5.00 a pop.
If anyone's into sparkling wine, a really great thing to do is slice up strawberries and stick them in glasses of Moscatto d'Asti.
As for beer, you've just gotta go straight to the source and visit a rural Bavarian town sometime. Otherwise you're just gettin' a cheap imitation brew. That said, Heineken; Molson; and Milwaukee's Best aren't bad at all.
However, I don't believe in bars. While I appreciate the recent cultural shift toward encouraging designated drivers, I still think we need to find a better model of social drinking. Like, bars with taxi services. Or bars only at train stations. Drunk driving's gotta stop.
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I agree with the drunk driving.
When I went to Germany a few years back, I had some of the local beers there. Oh man, they were so much better then most of the stuff here.
As for wine, I'm not a big wine drinker. I'll try that strawberry thing though. It sounds good :)
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I should probably try looking again for imported German beers now that you mention it. Moscatto d'Asti's got kind of a fruity taste to begin with, so that's why strawberries go well with it. I thought it was a crazy idea at first, but it turned out to be great.
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Well, I don't drink often, but for drinks I have a tendancy to like things bitter. This goes for non-alcoholic (ie. dark coffee), but also holds for alcoholic. Hence, I tend to like dry red wines. I also like dark beers. Typically, ales, but also stouts. As such, I'm quite the fan of Guinness, though there are other excellent beers that I like. It's a little more 'plain' but I do like Big Rock Traditional... a darker ale brewed hereabouts. Not the most fancy of beers, but it's good all the same.
A little while back I tried this interesting beer from a brewery called Unibroque (ie. from Quebec) called Trois Pistoles. Very good tasting beer of a Belgian Strong Ale sort.
But, as I say, I don't drink often. Usually this accompanies cigars and philosophical conversation.
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The only beer I'm able to drink anymore is Redbridge because of wheat/gluten sensitivity. I know there are more gluten free beers out there, but that's all we get in my neck of the woods. If I start drinking any other beer it will be because I've invested in brewing supplies and have begun experimenting with fermenting amaranth and buckwheat.
Vodka is great, but infused vodka is the greatest. Ginger vodka is very easy to make, and if you're a fan of strong tasting spirits it's definitely worth a go. Just toss some fresh ginger root in your next bottle, or better yet whole dehydrated ginger root if you can find it. The downside is that you have to wait a week to experience the full results.
Edit: Since this would be on topic here, I was wondering if anybody knew of a place on the internet where I could by a cheap soda fountain, like just something to dispense carbonated water so I wouldn't have to buy it every time I went to town.
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I don't drink much. Most days I don't have any alcohol, and one drink a day is my personal limit, except for special occasions when the limit goes up to two. I never binge drink, and I'm proud to say that I've never been drunk. Having said that, I quite enjoy alcohol when the fancy hits me...
On the lighter side I enjoy hard apple cider and many varieties of fruity drinks. In the liqueur department I'm a big fan of Bailey's, Kahlua, and good curacao. I had a great cream sake the other day that smelled like rotten melon but tasted divine. When it comes to beer my favorite far and away is Guinness. I'm picky about my beers, but something dark and heavy is more likely to appeal to me. Where wine is concerned, I like kosher wines such as Kedem's sweet rose and Asti Spumanti, as well as crisp, spicy reds that are usually out of my price range, mellow whites, definitely a cold Gewurztraminer on occasion, and of course a sharp port after just the right kind of dinner. With hard liquor, my favorite is Jameson's Irish whiskey (great on ice cream, in baked beans, or neat), and I also enjoy rum (great with orange juice) and to a lesser extent vodka. I enjoy many kinds of mixed drinks, both sweet and dry, from margaritas to martinis. Possibly my favorite of all alcoholic drinks is a very well-made pina colada (poorly-made ones don't count).
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I can't say I honestly enjoy drinking very much. I prefer more worthwhile substances :D. I've also seen alcohol destroy the lives of many people close to me.
That said, the prevalence and availability of it in our culture makes it the obvious choice of recreational drug, and I'll often find myself in a bar once a week with friends after work - usually on the weekends. And I almost always end up drinking dark beer like Shiner or Zeigenbock. I've come to the conclusion that no other beer even comes close to those two.
And a whiskey every now and then is good too. Glenlivet scotch whiskey is amazing - though expensive. And a dark secret of mine is that I actually enjoy margaritas...a lot. Delicious, delicious margaritas. I don't care if it's a chick drink. They're friggin good. That's right I said it.
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It's not technically drinking....I put Schnapps over ice cream sometimes.
Other than that, Grapefruit juice is my chosen beverage. XP
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Oh! You know what, maybe we can give our drinking advice here too. Never, ever, follow up a glass of champagne with a dark beer. For some reason it's like putting matter and antimatter together; closest I've ever been to a hangover. That was not a fun Christmas. However, while in that state of crushing headache, I did get ideas for a Chrono fanfic, which ultimately led me here. So I'm sort of thankful.
Also, never drink on an empty stomach, or at least don't have more than one glass/bottle on an empty stomach. I'd be interested to know the stomach contents of the typical drunk driver. ...Okay, maybe not. But still.
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I've never had an alcoholic beverage, and I think you should be happy for that, knowing how old I am (almost 17). One day, I'd like to try some, but not enough to get addicted. Not fond of AA meetings... though I can picture it now...
Hi, I'm teaflower and I'm an alcoholic.
... hi teaflower.
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Im nearly 17 also , I only drink like once every year and thats one beer on my b-day xD
I prefer Lemonade <3 its a much nicer alternative lol
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Oh! You know what, maybe we can give our drinking advice here too. Never, ever, follow up a glass of champagne with a dark beer.
Also, never drink on an empty stomach.
Done that. It was a bad night. I had an upset stomach for the rest of the night. lol
Also don't use milk to mix white russians. It's so thin it almost makes me gag.
I've never had an alcoholic beverage, and I think you should be happy for that, knowing how old I am (almost 17). One day, I'd like to try some, but not enough to get addicted. Not fond of AA meetings... though I can picture it now...
Hi, I'm teaflower and I'm an alcoholic.
... hi teaflower.
My dad used to drink alot after work. He started to drink heavily right after I moved to SC from NY (where he lives). He stopped now, so I'm glad for him.
I don't drink heavily, and frankly I don't like it when others do it either. So I agree with you. A casual drink is fine. I have probably 2 or 3 every other week. If it's liqour then a few shots. Now I'm not the kind of person that forgets when I do drink heavily, but I still don't like that feeling. I like buzzed more then drunk.
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After I went to the UK I got hooked on hard cider. They love Strongbow there, and after having it a few times I somehow fell in love with it. It's harder to find here in the States, and expensive, but I can make do with some Amber Woodchuck.
I also love dark lager's. Michelob's Amberbock is cheap(er) and delicious.
Also, White Russians are a delicious way to end a delicious meal. They're like desert to me...
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I drink once per week, normally. I usually go with rum, aguardiente (made of sugar cane), whiskey and beers, but any beverage is up to consideration if available.
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Where can I find aguardiente? It sounds good.
I've never had hard cider, most likely from what you said how it's hard to come by. I'll try and find some of that too.
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After I went to the UK I got hooked on hard cider. They love Strongbow there, and after having it a few times I somehow fell in love with it. It's harder to find here in the States, and expensive, but I can make do with some Amber Woodchuck.
I had some Strongbow when I was over in the UK. I've yet to find a cider Stateside that I've liked as much, although I very rarely drink.
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Where can I find aguardiente? It sounds good.
Aguardiente comes from the Latin aqua ardens, it is liquor obtained by distillation. Generally, rum, vodka, gin and a lot more can be called aqua ardens'. The beverage I mentioned is one made in Latin America mostly, most specific here in Colombia. It's made from sugar cane, mixed with anisette in the process (if anyone know the proper translation for "anis" in Spanish and I'm wrong, please be kind and correct me).
As far as I can tell its taste is pretty sweet, it's quite good, not as good as rum, but awesome for tropical family reunions. :lol:
Note: i do not know if aguardiente has any specific translation into English, sorry if I'm wrong.
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I had some Strongbow when I was over in the UK. I've yet to find a cider Stateside that I've liked as much, although I very rarely drink.
Have you tried the Amber Woodchuck? That's the best I've had stateside. I think it's made in Massachusetts... The Green Apple Cider and the Apple Pear Cider isn't worth trying, though...
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I don't drink much at all. If I do, it's usually one beer and that's maybe once a month, on the occasion that I'm having dinner with my dad or meeting up with some friends I haven't seen in several weeks. If it's not that, then it's when I'm seeing a band at a bar, which is maybe once every two months. And in that case I'll have two or three when I get there, hang out for a few hours listening to music, and have a buddy drive me home. I hate hangovers and know my limits.
I was not always this way. First off, I never had a drink until I was 18, and that was a beer with my parents because I graduated. Then I went to a University, and despised frats, but loved parties(just not in my house). The best advice I can give anyone is know your limits.
Specifically, don't ever:
A. Drink straight from the liquor bottle (Made that mistake once)
B. Use a beer bong with multiple Solo cups full of boxed red wine (Also once. Same year)
C. Drink by yourself (I never did this but man oh man it's a bad sign)
Why:
A. You'll never know how much you actually drank, so it really could be an obscene amount, or even a lethal amount.
B. You will vomit very shortly after and it will look a lot like blood.
C. This means don't keep drinking when other people pass out.
Alcohol was never "my thing" but I have had a few crazy experiences. Lesson learned. Moderation is key, as with all things in life.
PS. Obviously don't drink and drive. Even if you're some crazy person who wants to commit murder and/or suicide, on the off chance you live, cops are sneaky bastards and when I'm sober they come out of nowhere so it has to be ten times worse if you're drunk.
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Ladies and gentlemen, an inspiration to us all, Mr. Norstein Bekkler.
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Ladies and gentlemen, an inspiration to us all, Mr. Norstein Bekkler.
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. I hope the advice is taken seriously. That's all that matters. Alcohol can very easily be made very dangerous. And I'm not talking about Bacardi 151 in a bottle with a cloth and a lit zippo type of dangerous.
Edit: One last piece of advice. I've had to take care of my little sister while she's puking her guts out and passing out in the bathroom and stuff. She grew out of that after a while, but it was pretty bad when that stuff was happening. If you have a friend in that type of situation, regardless of what kind of help you get them later, make sure they don't pass out looking straight up. turn them on their side. Otherwise they'll choke and die if they vomit while asleep.
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I like to drink. At times, I like to be drunk. Like fucking drunk. There, I said it. When this gets read in type it'll come across as pretty blatant. Not so much, really I have a nice night to sit back and drink a few, smoke a few, and listen to some tunes, play some tunes, write comedy sketches that are miserable in the morning about once a week. Keeps me sane. Still though, I've seen every side of the fence. Used to date a girl who (among many other problems) had a severe drinking problem. It was awful to see her sometimes. She has since cleaned up her act and it's great to see. I feel if you "wash it out" as I say about once a week, it'll be enough to keep ya honest and not a.bottling tons of shit in; or b.be a drunk mess constantly.
Drunk driving is bad, no doubt about it. A lot of bars will call a cab for you if you ask/are blatantly shitfaced. Also, 1-800-taxi-cab (no joke) is easy to remember.
As for the drinks of choice, Faust you made me smile when I saw Molson's....Molson Ice, Singha, Stella Artois, even some Budweiser and Miller High Life/MGD. Worst I think ever had was a Mississippi Mud. Or a Crazy Horse. I also like whiskey, vodka, tequila, but those lead to bad times.
Use your head. Learn from the mistakes you see around you (there is/will be plenty to choose from), and you''l be fine.
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I had some Strongbow when I was over in the UK. I've yet to find a cider Stateside that I've liked as much, although I very rarely drink.
Have you tried the Amber Woodchuck? That's the best I've had stateside. I think it's made in Massachusetts... The Green Apple Cider and the Apple Pear Cider isn't worth trying, though...
Don't think I have; I don't really get cider frequently, but I'll see if they have it the next time I pick some up.
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well i drink alot of alcohol when i can afford to i drink absinthe u can normaly get a bottle for $70 for a 500 ml bottle this stuff is awesome i drink quite a few bottles of this a week alcohol % is 70% WOOOHOOOO well worth it 1-2 shots up ya f@cked up XD
and also bundaburg rum best stuff u can get in australia and scotch i love it
i drink these all straight
and moving on to the softer drinks
i drink beer too my fav is Toohys extra dry a 24 pack usaly lasts me 3 days or less its got a good alcohol % in it a whopping 7%
if i cant afford beer i make my own and thats just as strong as about 15% to 20% alcohol XD
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Don't think I have; I don't really get cider frequently, but I'll see if they have it the next time I pick some up.
It's not as good as Strongbow, but it's the best I've had stateside. It's about $7-8 for a bottled six pack, so it's a tad pricey.
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And a dark secret of mine is that I actually enjoy margaritas...a lot. Delicious, delicious margaritas. I don't care if it's a chick drink. They're friggin good. That's right I said it.
Last time I checked "Margaritaville" was not a ladies only destination....
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Don't think I have; I don't really get cider frequently, but I'll see if they have it the next time I pick some up.
It's not as good as Strongbow, but it's the best I've had stateside. It's about $7-8 for a bottled six pack, so it's a tad pricey.
Yeah that is. Sometimes it's well worth spending a few extra dollars to get something good. When I go up to NY to visit my dad, alot of my old friends drink cheap garbage. If I'm going to drink it, might as well make it worth while right?
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Wow, I can't believe I just came across this topic now.
I enjoy drinking. My drink of preference is vodka, and I drink it straight. I also like whiskey a lot, and I saw a few people mention Woodchuck ciders. A friend of mine got me hooked on them last semester.
I drink about once or twice a week, and it's almost always in my house. I go to parties on occasion, but most of the time I'm a huge homebody and like to be at my house with my siblings and friends.
I'm a total lightweight. It's kind of ridiculous, especially compared to my boyfriend who can drink me under the table 20 times over and not even become slightly tipsy!
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I've yet to touch alcohol. I've never quite understood the appeal, given the inherent dangers of over-consumption.
I think I'll stick to hammering myself on milk for the time being. 8)
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I've never quite understood the appeal, given the inherent dangers of over-consumption.
Ironically enough, I feel the same way about milk. I'm lactose intolerant. :P
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I've yet to touch alcohol. I've never quite understood the appeal, given the inherent dangers of over-consumption.
I think I'll stick to hammering myself on milk for the time being. 8)
You've never had a cute girl trying to get you drunk at a party so she could take you home?
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You've never had a cute girl trying to get you drunk at a party so she could take you home?
You need to get drunk to go home with her? Did I miss something?
Jager is always welcome in my book. As is Jack Daniels. Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse takes me places, and a Budweiser is alright with me.
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You've never had a cute girl trying to get you drunk at a party so she could take you home?
You need to get drunk to go home with her? Did I miss something?
Jager is always welcome in my book. As is Jack Daniels. Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse takes me places, and a Budweiser is alright with me.
Being cute doesn't necessarily make her worth going home with.
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Get a fairly tall glass (anywhere between 16-20 oz. I would say) and put a little bit of ice in it.
Proceed to add 1 shot of Captain Morgan's Original Spiced Rum (2 if you like it strong) and then proceed to fill the rest of the glass up with Squirt soda.
Tastes just like a creamscicle. :)
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Didn't care for the food so much, but I had an amazing drink called a "Blue Caribe" here. Wish I could find out what's in it or if it's a common drink.