Drink Of The Week

c - 13 · 15-10-2008 2:48pm

Sarky wrote: »

Tried a Lithanian beer called Svyturys Ekstra last night. Really tasty crisp sweet beer, the kind you could drink all night. I happily obliged.

And since the pub bought directly off the brewery it was €3.50 a pint, but that's neither here nor there.

Thats good tack alright, they have another one thats as common as the Ekstra thats also as good but the name of it escapes me at the moment.

nick23 · 20-10-2008 5:35pm

The Amaretto Kiss

1.5 shots amaretto
0.5 shots sugar syrup
0.5 shots lemon juice
25 ml passion fruit pureé

Shaken and strained into a highball and topped off with bitter lemon

somethingwitty · 20-10-2008 11:29pm

Ok ive invented this one myself... Gets you drunk VERY quickly so be careful. I didnt realise and ended up in a heap!

Shot of vodka
Shot of Bombay Sapphire
Top up half with west coast cooler and the other half with 7UP. Oh and put a wee bit of sugar in at the beginning.
And lots of Ice ofcourse!!!

****ing gorgeous and gets ya hammered!

mayordenis · 22-01-2009 1:17am

Don't know what the deal is with this but anyone who can get there hands on Rodenbach Grand Cru should do so - a great beer

DenMan · 14-02-2009 7:13pm

Never had it before but it sound nice. Watching the Super Bowl and saw an advert for Budweiser American Ale. Just wondering did anybody ever have it before? Strong at 5.3%

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budweiser_american_ale

mayordenis · 15-02-2009 12:13am

if you want a watered/shat down version of sam adams go for it, other wise, brooklyn ale, anchor steam, goose island, sam adams, sierra nevada are all infinitaly superior.

oblivious · 16-02-2009 8:40pm

Its Budweiser attempt at the craft beer market

Wallacebiy · 11-03-2009 5:01pm

I'd like to nominate something I've found recently ,

Warka Strong , Polish beer . Tasty , 7%

If anyone else has drank it let me know if you agree or not , I think this is a nice flavoursome beer , beer as beer should be.

IrishWhiskeyCha · 21-04-2009 11:04pm

Don't know if it is been mentioned before but a number of Dublin City Centre pubs are involved in a WHiskey of the month promotion. It is not run on a calender month basis but this periods WHiskey is Locke's 8 yo.

Well worth trying and seeing if you like the whiskey as they are at reducted prices (Sub 4Euro)

Locamon · 10-08-2009 8:29pm

Love a drop of Becherovka... got hooked on it in Prague but havn't found anyone selling it in Dublin -any suggestions? A few bars do have bottles but only for display and don't actually sell it

BeerNut · 10-08-2009 8:51pm

Locamon wrote: »

havn't found anyone selling it in Dublin -any suggestions?

The Czech Inn, funnily enough.

Locamon · 10-08-2009 9:46pm

BeerNut wrote: »

The Czech Inn, funnily enough.

Last time I was in there....quite a while ago... they didn't have it -will try there again at the weekend:D

BeerNut · 10-08-2009 10:00pm

Definitely seen it there, in the fridge behind the downstairs bar.

Locamon · 10-08-2009 10:09pm

BeerNut wrote: »

Definitely seen it there, in the fridge behind the downstairs bar.

Will post how it goes:) I well believe they have a bottle alright but I have spotted the stuff in a few places but they wouldn't sell it

Said it was only for display -or maybe for the staff:pac:

BeerNut · 10-08-2009 10:11pm

Locamon wrote: »

Will post how it goes

Don't put yourself out on my account

I'm convinced they only give it to tourists for a laugh.

Locamon · 10-08-2009 10:33pm

BeerNut wrote: »

Don't put yourself out on my account I'm convinced they only give it to tourists for a laugh.

tried it as a tourist myself but actually found it is great as a pick up after midnight... a red bull without the caffeine overdose... as long as you don't have more than 2!!

Locamon · 17-08-2009 7:53pm

Love a drop of Becherovka... got hooked on it in Prague but havn't found anyone selling it in Dublin -any suggestions? A few bars do have bottles but only for display and don't actually sell it

BeerNut wrote: »

The Czech Inn, funnily enough.

Funnily enough they don't sell it:(

BeerNut · 17-08-2009 8:26pm

Sorry! Hope you found something else nice to drink.

Locamon · 17-08-2009 11:53pm

BeerNut wrote: »

Sorry! Hope you found something else nice to drink.

sure did:D have to make a trip back to the Czech republic I think, though nearly every bar in Poland sold it as well...

IrishWhiskeyCha · 21-08-2009 5:17pm

Hit the local offie's Cooler today ... looking forward to a nice few beers over the next couple of nights.

Chimay Red 7%
Chimay Blue 9%

Gloiath Bitter 4.2%

6 Mooseheads 5% which I have always thought nice thirst quenchers and good value.

Then spotted a new brand (on me that is) Baltika. It appears to be a whole range of beers and they are all numbered.

I got Baltika No 6 Porter 7%
& No 8 Wheat Beer 5%

Was going to finish there but noticed the lack of Irish beer. Had another quick look and low and behold they had some Arainn Mhór so I had to support the local lads too.

Got the Bán 4.2% which I'm guessing is a Pale Ale

And also the Rua 5.2% which I'm guessing is a red Ale

but have no idea ... anybody know???

Looking forward to cracking these open.

beertons · 21-08-2009 5:32pm

Danska vodka. It's beautiful, with 7up or soda water. Haven't been able to source it here yet though. I usually get a bottle or two from Spain.

The_Conductor · 21-08-2009 7:07pm

I stand by 10 YO Jameson, straight, at room temperature, no ice, no water. Its so smooth.

BeerNut · 21-08-2009 7:46pm

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

Was going to finish there but noticed the lack of Irish beer. Had another quick look and low and behold they had some Arainn Mhór so I had to support the local lads too.

Well not really. It's made in Belgium. The label is pretty damn disingenuous.

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

Got the Bán 4.2% which I'm guessing is a Pale Ale

Paler than pale ale -- it's a blonde.

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

And also the Rua 5.2% which I'm guessing is a red Ale

Along those lines.

IrishWhiskeyCha · 22-08-2009 4:46pm

Belgium :eek: ... That's just not Criket ... I mean Hurling

It actually states no where on the label where it's made. Just says Brewed in the EU which is quite vague :mad:

Then says

Arainn Mhór Island
County Donegal
Ireland

which is more of a statement of where the Island is :rolleyes:

Also their website has been suspended. Think I'll boycott such devious marketing tactics in the future.

The Baltika Porter was nice though ... slightly on the sweet side but nice.

oblivious · 22-08-2009 5:23pm

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

Belgium :eek: ... That's just not Criket ... I mean Hurling.

Oh yea an then some

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

The Baltika Porter was nice though ... slightly on the sweet side but nice.

Fanatic Baltic porter

and it dirty little secret is its a lager or at least a form of one

BeerNut · 22-08-2009 8:20pm

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

It actually states no where on the label where it's made. Just says Brewed in the EU which is quite vague :mad:

Then says

Arainn Mhór Island
County Donegal
Ireland

which is more of a statement of where the Island is :rolleyes:

Yeah. My take on it is here, and my amateur legal interpretation is here.

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

Think I'll boycott such devious marketing tactics in the future.

If you can spot it. This sort of thing is designed not to be noticed.

IrishWhiskeyCha · 23-08-2009 12:42pm

BeerNut wrote: »

Yeah. My take on it is here, and my amateur legal interpretation is here. I contend that "the average consumer" would be led by this wording to believe that the beer was Irish-made,

Well I certainly was caught out by it ... but hey don't call me average

There is no way that you can tell it is not an Irish beer by the label? :mad:

I've tried the Bán and did not find it anyway exciting so it will not be a hard one to ignore in fututre.

IrishWhiskeyCha · 02-09-2009 1:03pm

oblivious wrote: »

Oh yea an then some

Fanatic Baltic porter and it dirty little secret is its a lager or at least a form of one

On a second taste(2nd bottle) of this I could really get what was like molasses or just treacle mixed into it. Gets quite sweet after a while and a bit sickly. Still better than a Heineken though

_blank_ · 02-09-2009 3:48pm

IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »

The Baltika Porter was nice though ... slightly on the sweet side but nice.

Very nice drink indeed, can't believe the range was new to you though.

I've seen Baltika Ice in my local offie :rolleyes:

Babooshka · 02-09-2009 5:17pm

Locamon wrote: »

Love a drop of Becherovka... got hooked on it in Prague but havn't found anyone selling it in Dublin -any suggestions? A few bars do have bottles but only for display and don't actually sell it

Hi

I had this beer in "Le Cirk" bar on Dame Street. It's very nice indeed, sorry if anyone else has already said this but I'm in a hurry!!

aDeener · 01-11-2009 1:32am

rubadub wrote: »

I like beamish, and I always thought if it costed MORE than guinness more people might try it, it has a weird stigma attached to it.

ahh beamish the student's stout. i love it!

shanel23 · 19-11-2009 12:43am

A PSG - as invented by a couple of lads in Portugal last year

1 measure Pernod
1 measure Galliano
1/2 measure blue curacao
Ice
In a tall glass and topped of with lemonade

- Class and refreshing

DBCyc · 07-12-2009 9:08pm

Sierra Nevada 2009 Harvest Wet Hop Ale - WOW! It's fantastic!

mayordenis · 16-12-2009 5:49am

DBCyc wrote: »

Sierra Nevada 2009 Harvest Wet Hop Ale - WOW! It's fantastic!

+1 Absolutely loved it.

The_Conductor · 16-12-2009 9:40am

A properly chilled chablis, huggled up in bed, snug and warm......?

Gerty · 03-01-2010 1:35am

A delicious white russian.

Wine_Guy · 02-02-2010 10:33am

Altano 2006, Portugeuse table wine, Red..
Had last year and it was a nice firm red, but over the last few months, these tannins have died down, leaving an interesting mazipan/almon nose and a velvety texture....wow and only 9quid

The_Conductor · 02-02-2010 11:42am

I've had a very interesting journey of late with different Portuguese wines (it helps that my parents emigrated there years ago). What I keep stocking up on are the half-bottles of Vinho Verde- even the ubiqitous Gazella properly chilled is lovely in the evening when you come in from work. I know that most people take the piss out of Matteus- but they host an annual Rose competition- and bottle the winning entries as quarter bottles which tend to be low volume limited edition wines that get snapped up. I'm not fond of the fortified wines- or the incredibly sweet desert wines- and have tended to play safe, though why bother when even the regional table wines can be a revelation.

paddyronan · 20-08-2010 1:14pm

Havana club mojito great kick start to a good night.

MOHPremierWine · 26-08-2010 10:49pm

McGuigan's Signature Shiraz
A friend gave me this last week, and I blind-tasted it amongst other wines from Australia(a tough job but someone has to do it!). I was blown away to discover that it is currently in Tesco, reduced to €6.99. It knocked the socks off wines twice its price.
Made by a great wine-producing family down-under; I believe they have some connection with Armagh.
Atttractive aromas of vanilla and blueberry. Full-bodied, inky blueberry (ie sweet/savoury), plums, lead pencil, coffee, vanilla. Firm tannins. Really complex, amazing value at this price.

CFC1905_NK · 30-09-2010 7:52pm

Vanilla Coke

Ingredients: 1 part vodka, 1 part vanilla schnapps, 4 parts Coca-Cola
Where/how much: Captain America's Blanchardstown(and probably the other Cpt Americas too), €3 on a Wednesday night(not sure about other nights)
Why I chose it: Reminds me of the Coca-Cola Vanilla which was sold in Ireland a few years back. Was one of my favourite soft drinks and I can relive it(sort of) with this.

calvin_zola · 15-05-2012 6:42pm

CFC1905_NK wrote: »

Vanilla Coke

Ingredients: 1 part vodka, 1 part vanilla schnapps, 4 parts Coca-Cola
Where/how much: Captain America's Blanchardstown(and probably the other Cpt Americas too), €3 on a Wednesday night(not sure about other nights)
Why I chose it: Reminds me of the Coca-Cola Vanilla which was sold in Ireland a few years back. Was one of my favourite soft drinks and I can relive it(sort of) with this.

u can get that vanilla coke in them retro sweet shops now... u can by them online aswell...case of twelve = 18€

Dar93ragh · 14-11-2012 12:42am

Nomination For Drink Of The Week.
Desperdos
Tequila Beer
€5

grenache · 20-04-2013 4:34am

Dar93ragh wrote: »

Nomination For Drink Of The Week.
Desperdos
Tequila Beer
€5

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MonstaMash · 12-10-2013 10:07am

This... http://greatbrewers.com/product/flying-dog-horn-dog-barleywine

Cartel Mike · 04-12-2013 1:20am

Highland Park 12 yr old Scotch whisky.

I've only ever went as far up as 12 yr Irish whisky (availablity & price) and mistook this for Irish whisky in Sainsburys when I bought it (in the north)

I now consider it the finest whisky I have drank so far.
Bought a bottle of Laphroaig(10 yr scotch) last week and although it will blow your head off ,taste wise for me, it's not a patch on Highland park. Proper sweet 'n' smokey.
Delish ....9.5/10

The_Conductor · 04-12-2013 7:18am

I have to add 20 year old Jameson to the list.
Its so damn expensive @ list price, you really need to get it on promotion (which does actually happen once in a blue moon).

I think most quality whiskey, grows smoother, sweeter and has nice flavours acquired from the cask it was aged in. Jameson use sherry casks.

Properly aged Irish or Scotch, is a treat that cannot be over rated.

CiaranS · 31-12-2013 11:48am

3 bottles stood out from the many sampled

. A lovely Barossa Shiraz from M&S - Ebenezer €22; Vina Mara Rioja Reserva from Tesco €11.50 (on promo); and with the Christmas turkey dinner - Red Claw Pinot Noir €27 from M&S. We drink a fair bit of wine and are usually not fans of Pinot Noir so were very pleasantly surprised by that last one.

BaZmO* · 06-01-2014 12:08am

CiaranS wrote: »

3 bottles stood out from the many sampled . A lovely Barossa Shiraz from M&S - Ebenezer €22; Vina Mara Rioja Reserva from Tesco €11.50 (on promo); and with the Christmas turkey dinner - Red Claw Pinot Noir €27 from M&S. We drink a fair bit of wine and are usually not fans of Pinot Noir so were very pleasantly surprised by that last one.

M&S do a really nice Pinot Noir from New Zealand. Can't remember the name but it's the one with the picture of the guys doing the various moves of the Haka.

Thorton · 23-10-2014 3:04pm

My Drink of this week is "Confederados Cocktail" . I was make it in my home. Actually i drinking seasonally. At this season i like this one.

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