What is in your cup? - Page 2323

DiapDealer · 12-20-2017, 10:12 AM

I'm having Starbucks' Pike Place blend this morning (work Keurig), but I'm very-much looking forward to getting back to the Lagavulin this eve.

Cinisajoy · 12-20-2017, 10:14 AM

Maxwell house coffee, a blend of light and dark roast.

Difflugia · 12-20-2017, 01:49 PM

Ceylon black tea

CRussel · 12-20-2017, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I'm having Starbucks' Pike Place blend this morning (work Keurig), but I'm very-much looking forward to getting back to the Lagavulin this eve.

Finally back home after a harrowing afternoon trying to drive on ice up and down some significant hills. On the wrong side of the ferry ride from home!

Definitely, so Lagavulin tonight. I deserve it!

Bookpossum · 12-20-2017, 05:36 PM

Good to know you got home safely. I have had my breakfast apple juice and first mug of black coffee for the day, so am ready for (almost) anything.

CRussel · 12-20-2017, 06:18 PM

Yes, glad to have escaped that with no more than my nerves shattered! I ended up staying in a hotel/motel with no power for 6 hours, and it was hardly a 4-star hotel at the best of times, but I was able to pull into it, park my car, and just wait out the storm. And the power (and thus heat) came on in time to watch The National at 6PM. What more could you ask for?

Faux San Pellegrino.

cromag · 12-20-2017, 07:22 PM

Just starting my second tea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Maxwell house coffee, a blend of light and dark roast.

Ahhh, good to the last drop. I remember the (black & white) commercials!

Difflugia · 12-21-2017, 12:08 PM

Care True Black

CRussel · 12-21-2017, 12:28 PM

Peet's Major Dickason's Blend coffee. Though if it stays this cold all day, I'll be switching to cocoa! Down to -2C. Brrr.

cromag · 12-21-2017, 06:26 PM

Second tea of the day.

I'm getting perilously low on tea and I needed to be on the road earlier today, so I drove out to the Asian market. Their tea selections are still skewed to the (much) pricier brands, but I was able to pick up a large canister of Oolong, so I'm in better shape.

CRussel · 12-21-2017, 06:37 PM

One does not want to run out of tea!

Currently my cup is full of Lion Mountain Keemun. Perfect for a quiet afternoon at home.

DiapDealer · 12-21-2017, 07:35 PM

Bell's Two Hearted Ale. As God is my witness, this will be the last Indian or American Pale Ale I ever buy. I give up trying to acquire the taste. From now on, my ales will be browns, stouts, porters, or Belgians ... or they will be lagers.

poohbear_nc · 12-21-2017, 07:45 PM

IPA's are an acquired taste ... and IMHO best for hot weather.
If you like brown ales, porters, etc. you might give Guinness Nitro IPA a taste ...

DiapDealer · 12-21-2017, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

IPA's are an acquired taste ... and IMHO best for hot weather.

It ain't for lack of trying that I haven't acquired the taste. I can tell you that.

I've tried some dry-hopped IPAs, or ones that were hopped near the end of the boil, that weren't horrible, but most of them seem to pride themselves on crafting the most bitter brew imaginable by hopping early and often. Like assault-your-mouth bitter. Where's the fun in that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

If you like brown ales, porters, etc. you might give Guinness Nitro IPA a taste ...

Maybe. But if it's hopped up early in the brewing process, it runs the risk of being too bitter for me.

I understand a touch of bitter. I just don't understand bitter being the entire goal of the endeavor.

poohbear_nc · 12-21-2017, 09:10 PM

I agree - IPA's can be way over-hopped (Arrogant Bastard was the most bitter IPA I have encountered so far) and bitter -- but I find them interesting.

Guinness Nitro IPA is hopped ... but much gentler (maybe it's the nitrogen bubbles) on the palate.

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12-20-2017, 10:12 AM	#34831
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I'm having Starbucks' Pike Place blend this morning (work Keurig), but I'm very-much looking forward to getting back to the Lagavulin this eve.

12-20-2017, 10:14 AM	#34832
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	Maxwell house coffee, a blend of light and dark roast.

12-20-2017, 01:49 PM	#34833
Difflugia Testate Amoeba Posts: 3,049 Karma: 27300000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Many Android devices, Kindle 2, Toshiba e755 PocketPC	Ceylon black tea

12-20-2017, 05:36 PM	#34835
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,137 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Good to know you got home safely. I have had my breakfast apple juice and first mug of black coffee for the day, so am ready for (almost) anything.

12-20-2017, 06:18 PM	#34836
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,161 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	Yes, glad to have escaped that with no more than my nerves shattered! I ended up staying in a hotel/motel with no power for 6 hours, and it was hardly a 4-star hotel at the best of times, but I was able to pull into it, park my car, and just wait out the storm. And the power (and thus heat) came on in time to watch The National at 6PM. What more could you ask for? Faux San Pellegrino.

12-21-2017, 12:08 PM	#34838
Difflugia Testate Amoeba Posts: 3,049 Karma: 27300000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Many Android devices, Kindle 2, Toshiba e755 PocketPC	Care True Black

12-21-2017, 12:28 PM	#34839
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,161 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	Peet's Major Dickason's Blend coffee. Though if it stays this cold all day, I'll be switching to cocoa! Down to -2C. Brrr.

12-21-2017, 06:26 PM	#34840
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,305 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Second tea of the day. I'm getting perilously low on tea and I needed to be on the road earlier today, so I drove out to the Asian market. Their tea selections are still skewed to the (much) pricier brands, but I was able to pick up a large canister of Oolong, so I'm in better shape.

12-21-2017, 06:37 PM	#34841
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,161 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	One does not want to run out of tea! Currently my cup is full of Lion Mountain Keemun. Perfect for a quiet afternoon at home.

12-21-2017, 07:35 PM	#34842
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Bell's Two Hearted Ale. As God is my witness, this will be the last Indian or American Pale Ale I ever buy. I give up trying to acquire the taste. From now on, my ales will be browns, stouts, porters, or Belgians ... or they will be lagers.

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12-21-2017, 07:45 PM	#34843
poohbear_nc Now what? Posts: 58,885 Karma: 135181808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	IPA's are an acquired taste ... and IMHO best for hot weather. If you like brown ales, porters, etc. you might give Guinness Nitro IPA a taste ...

12-21-2017, 09:10 PM	#34845
poohbear_nc Now what? Posts: 58,885 Karma: 135181808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I agree - IPA's can be way over-hopped (Arrogant Bastard was the most bitter IPA I have encountered so far) and bitter -- but I find them interesting. Guinness Nitro IPA is hopped ... but much gentler (maybe it's the nitrogen bubbles) on the palate.