Whats Everyone Drinking Tonight!?!?

On the recent advice of my Doc, she told me to stick with low acid beers.
I've had an ulcer which thank God is gone.
I never have acid reflux really.
Here is a list for those of you who need to be advised on low acid beers, and who are taking ulcer meds, which thankfully, I no longer have to.

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Sam Adams Boston Lager gets my ok.
Tonight I'm trying Miller High Life.
It's on the list and is the only beer my son Ty drinks.
I like it.
It's a little foamy, it's light and tastes ok.

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Sass Muffin said:
On the recent advice of my Doc, she told me to stick with low acid beers.
I've had an ulcer which thank God is gone.
I never have acid reflux really.
Here is a list for those of you who need to be advised on low acid beers, and who are taking ulcer meds, which thankfully, I no longer have to.

learningtohomebrew.com

Best Beers for Acid Reflux, GERD, and Heartburn (12 Tasty Options!)

If you’ve ever had acid reflux, GERD, or heartburn, you know the symptoms caused by these conditions can be painful. Some beers can cause the symptoms to
learningtohomebrew.com learningtohomebrew.com

Sam Adams Boston Lager gets my ok.
Tonight I'm trying Miller High Life.
It's on the list and is the only beer my son Ty drinks.
I like it.
It's a little foamy, it's light and tastes ok.

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Miller is one of my favorites and all I bought while in college. I would drive over The River to a little liquor store in Wisconsin and get a cardboard box with 24 returnable bottles, fresh from Milwaukee. Those were the days.

Last night it was two Old Fashioned’s using Alpine Spur Whiskey. My recipe uses a sugar cube soaked with a tsp of water, several shakes of orange and plain bitters, then crush and dissolve the sugar. I chill two or three shots of bourbon and add to the glass. I wipe the rim of the glass with orange rind and add, but dispense with cherry. Nancy bought silicone big block ice cube trays which are popular in bars and use them now.

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I made my first shandy this hot afternoon. Chilled glass, half Miller Lite, half 0 calorie lemonade. Refreshing, but I think I'd like it better with better lemonade.

Lee

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I'm heading to Wine Club tonight. It will be all about Spanish wine & food pairings.

The first month, in May, I did it all myself. Sent the evites, managed the reservations, selected the wines, paired and prepared the foods, wrote the tasting notes, bought the supplies, etc.

The next month, June, I had a helper. I sent the evites, selected and bought the wines, managed the reservations, bought the supplies, wrote the tasting notes, helped her create pairings. She actually bought & prepared the foods. It was actually easier since I didn't have to prep the tastings.

This month, July, I told them I would be away and needed someone else to coordinate. Two couples volunteered to team up and take it over. In the end, I sent the invitations, managed the reservations, bought the supplies, selected & bought the wines before I left, wrote the tasting notes, helped them create the pairings. They bought and are preparing the foods.

Today I got a last minute call - they couldn't find Spanish Manchego or chorizo. I picked up the chorizo, and swapped the Manchego for Iberico cheese. I'm really not sure how much more 'help' this team was.

Tonight we have to pick the theme for next month - I don't think I want volunteers!!!
 
SilverSage said:
I'm heading to Wine Club tonight. It will be all about Spanish wine & food pairings.

The first month, in May, I did it all myself. Sent the evites, managed the reservations, selected the wines, paired and prepared the foods, wrote the tasting notes, bought the supplies, etc.

The next month, June, I had a helper. I sent the evites, selected and bought the wines, managed the reservations, bought the supplies, wrote the tasting notes, helped her create pairings. She actually bought & prepared the foods. It was actually easier since I didn't have to prep the tastings.

This month, July, I told them I would be away and needed someone else to coordinate. Two couples volunteered to team up and take it over. In the end, I sent the invitations, managed the reservations, bought the supplies, selected & bought the wines before I left, wrote the tasting notes, helped them create the pairings. They bought and are preparing the foods.

Today I got a last minute call - they couldn't find Spanish Manchego or chorizo. I picked up the chorizo, and swapped the Manchego for Iberico cheese. I'm really not sure how much more 'help' this team was.

Tonight we have to pick the theme for next month - I don't think I want volunteers!!!
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Geez! Lot of work for you! I take it that the fun you have is worth it!

Lee
 
QSis said:
Geez! Lot of work for you! I take it that the fun you have is worth it!

Lee
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Yes, I knew it would take some effort to get it started. I figure that for the first year, I will have to 'baby it'. After we stabilize, we should be able to rotate the leadership each month. So far, I seem to be the only one comfortable to select wine & food pairings, but everyone seems to want to learn.

I may keep buying however, since I get 20-30% off on everything I buy from Total Wine. That let's us enjoy better wines and still keep the costs manageable.
 
SilverSage said:
Yes, I knew it would take some effort to get it started. I figure that for the first year, I will have to 'baby it'. After we stabilize, we should be able to rotate the leadership each month. So far, I seem to be the only one comfortable to select wine & food pairings, but everyone seems to want to learn.

I may keep buying however, since I get 20-30% off on everything I buy from Total Wine. That let's us enjoy better wines and still keep the costs manageable.
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How'd it go last night? What's the theme for next month?

Lee
 
We never did have anything for dinner. After the late lunch and trip to Seattle we were both tired. While I napped she put together the fixings of two loaves of rye bread. I then started on two batches of madeleines for a Monday funeral. I mixed the batter, have it in the refrigerator, and will bake tomorrow afternoon. I just now finished dishes and made myself a large Old Fashioned. It could use more bitters and another lump.

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Johnny West said:
We never did have anything for dinner. After the late lunch and trip to Seattle we were both tired. While I napped she put together the fixings of two loaves of rye bread. I then started on two batches of madeleines for a Monday funeral. I mixed the batter, have it in the refrigerator, and will bake tomorrow afternoon. I just now finished dishes and made myself a large Old Fashioned. It could use more bitters and another lump.

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Tell us your recipe for the perfect Old Fashioned.

Lee
 
I just looked it up on the net… one sugar cube on the bottom of a rocks glass, one tsp of water on the sugar cube as well as several shakes of bitters ( I like a lot). I smash the sugar cube, then add two shots of bourbon and a big block ice cube. Tonight I am having Canadian Whiskey for a change.
 
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Johnny West said:
I just looked it up on the net… one sugar cube on the bottom of a rocks glass, one tsp of water on the sugar cube as well as several shakes of bitters ( I like a lot). I smash the sugar cube, then add two shots of bourbon and a big block ice cube. oz. Tonight I am having Canadian Whiskey for a change.
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I haven't seen a sugar cube since I was little (long time ago). I think maybe a teaspoon of sugar might suffice.

Thanks, John!

Lee
 
QSis said:
I haven't seen a sugar cube since I was little (long time ago). I think maybe a teaspoon of sugar might suffice.

Thanks, John!

Lee
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H-Mart has a good section and last ones she bought were from Amazon. I never pay attention to them in our regular stores.
 
This ridiculous heat means it's time for chilled rose.

I asked the wine guy at the package store to pick me out a dry one, and it's lovely!

Sitting out in my backyard in the 86 degree sunset after dinner, in my garden, with my cat, sipping my cracklin' Rosie.

Lee
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After we we left hospital we walked to Timothy O’Toole’s for beer. I had two Old Style cans and an order of onion rings. The rings gave me a moderate heart burn.

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