SpikedLemonade
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If they were to name an IPA after you Sukie they would name it — FLORIDA CARBON RETARD.
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If they were to name an IPA after you Sukie they would name it — FLORIDA CARBON RETARD.
SpikedLemonade
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I doubt you personally know any intelligent person which very much makes sense to me.
The truth is that Craft IPA Drinkers are not only of above average intelligence and income earning, they also have nicknames like TRIPOD, MOOSE COCK and POLE VAULT DICK.
SpikedLemonade
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Some of the DIPA (Double IPA) and TIPA (Triple IPA) are ridiculous when it comes to the sheer volume of hops added.
I have tasted many in my travels -- Canada, Seattle, Portland, Argentina, etc. -- and even once tried a QIPA (Quadruple IPA) which was practically undrinkable.
The wife and I were one of Brad Clifford's first customers when we walked in there in 2017 during his first week after opening and he has become a friend.
Brad and I were talking about these TIPAs a few months ago and were laughing on how ridiculous they have become. He said some are just based on a dare in terms of how many hops you can add. He said that before he became a commercial brewer he experimented creating them at home in small batches but the reality is commercially they are very expensive to make which means the has to crank up the price and he doubts they would sell well.
His DIPAs are great -- ALL ROADS, DOUBLE WIDE, etc, -- but even those he does NOT make on a regular basis.
I was there yesterday (and a couple times last week) and my current go to is ARTIFICIAL PARADISE which on drink on tap and buy in 8 cans to stock my ManCave mini-fridge.
Sukie -- Did you want to take about IPAs or did I read that wrong? LOL!!!
sukie
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IPAs by design were to have a wickedly high alcohol content with extra hoppiness to deaden what would be a cider like taste.
How else to get that shit to India from England. (Precrefrigeration)
His other beers look most excellent. I brewed quite a bit before giving up drink.
To me, the bitterness and the punch of 6.5% plus alcohol content makes for stumbling around. There are many many “new” beer peeps that have no idea what those initials mean and why have them when never even made in India
I would bet there are many that thought “eyepeeaye” was the actual beer name.
On the NA front, BERO is a great brand. They make an IPA which makes no sense since the whole idea is heavy alcoholic cider deadened by hops.
But wheat, Pilsner, Lager. Ales of all kinds, even a few honey beers were all excellent.
Back in the day of course.
How else to get that shit to India from England. (Precrefrigeration)
His other beers look most excellent. I brewed quite a bit before giving up drink.
To me, the bitterness and the punch of 6.5% plus alcohol content makes for stumbling around. There are many many “new” beer peeps that have no idea what those initials mean and why have them when never even made in India
I would bet there are many that thought “eyepeeaye” was the actual beer name.
On the NA front, BERO is a great brand. They make an IPA which makes no sense since the whole idea is heavy alcoholic cider deadened by hops.
But wheat, Pilsner, Lager. Ales of all kinds, even a few honey beers were all excellent.
Back in the day of course.
on it, and isn't some watered down pissy excuse for beearf with names like Budweiser, Bush, Coor, Miller, etc on it.If she's never been, a half day trip to Letchworth would be cool. Plus you can ride by your old digs in Alden on the way or on the way back. Grab a burger or whatever at the Glen Iris Inn while you're there. One thing about Letchworth, it can't be duplicated and will be remembered forever. I'm sure you've been there many times but for someone who hasn't it's a real treat.
Watkins Glen is pretty much a day or overnight trip but that is another one to consider. Another one that can't be forgotten.
Dining at Caroline's - Glen Iris Inn - Letchworth, NY
Caroline's Dining Room at the Inn serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Menus for the verandah and picnics-to-go also available.
www.glenirisinn.com
I thought about the Finger Lakes area on the way back from Black Lake, since we'll be coming right through thereIf she's never been, a half day trip to Letchworth would be cool. Plus you can ride by your old digs in Alden on the way or on the way back. Grab a burger or whatever at the Glen Iris Inn while you're there. One thing about Letchworth, it can't be duplicated and will be remembered forever. I'm sure you've been there many times but for someone who hasn't it's a real treat.
Watkins Glen is pretty much a day or overnight trip but that is another one to consider. Another one that can't be forgotten.
Dining at Caroline's - Glen Iris Inn - Letchworth, NY
Caroline's Dining Room at the Inn serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Menus for the verandah and picnics-to-go also available.
This is my first real vacation home in 20 years. Last time I was home was when my mom died of Covid.
We just got in Sunday night and yesterday, we drove around the city and there are some things that are glaringly missing from this place or just plain different than in the Midwest.
Most noticeably, there were two Trump flags coming through the small towns of the southern tier, and there was a Trump sticker on a business that we walked past, but otherwise we have not seen anything that says Trump on it in front of any houses. I mean zero.
Niagara square which is in front of City Hall has been designated a Ukraine safe zone.
There are lots of immigrants of all nationalities and religions all working together in local businesses.
Most of the signage you see in front of peoples houses is very left-leaning, progressive looking, like signs about equality and rainbow flags, more peace messaging, on top of a ton of Bills stuff, and things like that.
There is also a striking lack of obesity on the scale that I see it back in central Illinois. People here just look healthier. And why not? There are businesses everywhere that are focused on healthier eating or healthier bodies or healthier skin or just being healthier in general.
There's also a glaring lack of trucks. My F150 stands out. And the other thing that I had forgotten about, is that with all of the stereotypes about New Yorkers being rude, the rudest people I've ever met have been in the central Illinois area. There is a lot more courtesy here. Way more than I've gotten used to.
Probably if I head out into the more rural areas, I might see more Trump support, but in the city itself, it does not exist.
We just got in Sunday night and yesterday, we drove around the city and there are some things that are glaringly missing from this place or just plain different than in the Midwest.
Most noticeably, there were two Trump flags coming through the small towns of the southern tier, and there was a Trump sticker on a business that we walked past, but otherwise we have not seen anything that says Trump on it in front of any houses. I mean zero.
Niagara square which is in front of City Hall has been designated a Ukraine safe zone.
There are lots of immigrants of all nationalities and religions all working together in local businesses.
Most of the signage you see in front of peoples houses is very left-leaning, progressive looking, like signs about equality and rainbow flags, more peace messaging, on top of a ton of Bills stuff, and things like that.
There is also a striking lack of obesity on the scale that I see it back in central Illinois. People here just look healthier. And why not? There are businesses everywhere that are focused on healthier eating or healthier bodies or healthier skin or just being healthier in general.
There's also a glaring lack of trucks. My F150 stands out. And the other thing that I had forgotten about, is that with all of the stereotypes about New Yorkers being rude, the rudest people I've ever met have been in the central Illinois area. There is a lot more courtesy here. Way more than I've gotten used to.
Probably if I head out into the more rural areas, I might see more Trump support, but in the city itself, it does not exist.
Sunday night, Beef on Wecks at Wellington Pub and a brisk walk around the old hood. They’ve really done a lot spruce this area up. Lots of new businesses that I never heard of. Also, tons of new buildings. Crazy how much has changed and how much stayed the same.
Good morning, breakfast at Kosta‘s and then we drove around the city for a while and came back to relax before we met a friend that that I grew up with at Santoras on transit Road for pizza and wings which were not as good as last time I was there. Pretty disappointing really for wanting to turn my girlfriend and my daughter onto Buffalo Pizza and real wings.
Today it’s gonna be nice so maybe we’ll head up to the falls
Good morning, breakfast at Kosta‘s and then we drove around the city for a while and came back to relax before we met a friend that that I grew up with at Santoras on transit Road for pizza and wings which were not as good as last time I was there. Pretty disappointing really for wanting to turn my girlfriend and my daughter onto Buffalo Pizza and real wings.
Today it’s gonna be nice so maybe we’ll head up to the falls
SpikedLemonade
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Yesterday was breakfast at Café on the Avenue. The little diner I had never seen before and it was good. Then we went to the zoo because that’s what my daughter and girlfriend voted for. Seems like it’s a lot smaller than it used to be. It was nice, but we went through it all in two hours and I’m sure it took much longer in the past.
After that, it must’ve been crashed day because everybody spent most of the afternoon and evening asleep
After that, it must’ve been crashed day because everybody spent most of the afternoon and evening asleep
SpikedLemonade
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No, my girlfriend didn’t get her passport card paperwork submitted in time
And so, our trip home ends as we get back to Illinois. I think we got most of the bullet points and saved some for next time.
PLACES VISITED
Buffalo Zoo
Museum of Science
Niagara Falls
Black Lake
Alex Bay
The Galleria
Wegmans
Tops
Fishing
And drove past everywhere I lived and places I grew up and my schools I ever to
Miles and miles of walking
FOOD
Wellington Pub
Berthas
Cafe on The Avenue
Kostas
Santora's
Mighty Taco
La Pizza Club
Romeo and Juliets Bakery
Elmo's
Cheesecake Factory
Old Homestead Restaurant
Old West Alden Kitchen
Bill Grey's
Bob & John's
Wines on Hertel
Ted's
Tons of wings, Friday Fish Fry and REAL Pizza!
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Kelly, whom I grew up with
My brother and sister in law, Naomi
My cousin Jason
My ex-GF Anna and her husband
Steven, my former boss and current owner of Captain Bob's at the outer boat harbor
And I walked past Jesse from the Continental on Hertel in the rain, but didn't say anything, since he probably still gonna hold a grudge from the Continental Days...lol
MISSED
Art gallery
Pasta, Chinese, Seafood, Mexican food
Botanical Gardens
Seeing any bands
The Waterfront
And much more...
PLACES VISITED
Buffalo Zoo
Museum of Science
Niagara Falls
Black Lake
Alex Bay
The Galleria
Wegmans
Tops
Fishing
And drove past everywhere I lived and places I grew up and my schools I ever to
Miles and miles of walking
FOOD
Wellington Pub
Berthas
Cafe on The Avenue
Kostas
Santora's
Mighty Taco
La Pizza Club
Romeo and Juliets Bakery
Elmo's
Cheesecake Factory
Old Homestead Restaurant
Old West Alden Kitchen
Bill Grey's
Bob & John's
Wines on Hertel
Ted's
Tons of wings, Friday Fish Fry and REAL Pizza!
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Kelly, whom I grew up with
My brother and sister in law, Naomi
My cousin Jason
My ex-GF Anna and her husband
Steven, my former boss and current owner of Captain Bob's at the outer boat harbor
And I walked past Jesse from the Continental on Hertel in the rain, but didn't say anything, since he probably still gonna hold a grudge from the Continental Days...lol
MISSED
Art gallery
Pasta, Chinese, Seafood, Mexican food
Botanical Gardens
Seeing any bands
The Waterfront
And much more...