Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

[Short Balding Guy]

A walkabout last night and a Founders Porter. Delicious.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Snowman]

Stop #3 - a flight of premium dry ciders at Bold Rock.

 

[Snowman]

Highland Imperial Cold Mountain. My favorite stop so far.

 

[Snowman]

Stop #5 on the brewery tour: Burial.

The Mercy, a tasty coconut Porter. The venue’s atmosphere was not suited to my tastes, but the beer was good.

 

[Blare]

Stop #5 on the brewery tour: Burial.
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The Mercy, a tasty coconut Porter. The venue’s atmosphere was not suited to my tastes, but the beer was good.

Is that the same OR in all the stops?

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good morning. I started the grill preparing a roast for our afternoon guests. A Surley Supreme is my grilling beer. The below pic collage includes a pic of morning coffee and a Omni IPA last night.

Happy New Year to all thread contributors.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Happy New Years Eve!

Getting it started with some Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey & a Worth-Walden 15X.

 

[Snowman]

Is that the same OR in all the stops?

Sharp eye, Joe! Yes, it is. 3x Beaver.

 

[Snowman]

Last stop on the brewery tour, in a different hat. Royal DeLuxe OR after a day in and out of a misty light rain.

The HIillman ESB was an excellent prelude to a tasty dinner. The Mrs. enjoyed a coffee milk stout.

 

[Blare]

Sharp eye, Joe! Yes, it is. 3x Beaver.

Wow.. amazing how much the color changes in different lighting.

 

[Blare]

Last stop on the brewery tour, in a different hat. Royal DeLuxe OR after a day in and out of a misty light rain.
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The HIillman ESB was an excellent prelude to a tasty dinner. The Mrs. enjoyed a coffee milk stout.

And yet another color shift

 

[Short Balding Guy]

New bottle Evening - Balvenie Double 12. I opened the bottle this evening.

Smooth, cinanman and fruit with peper and chocolate tastes delicately hidden. A mellow Speyside that is an easy drink.

Cheers and a Happy New Year, Eric -

 

[Snowman]

Wow.. amazing how much the color changes in different lighting.

Yes, it is. I’ve always had difficulty with figuring out what hat colors look like in photos, and this has been a good example of why. The lighting, the background, and even the time of day all had drastic effects on the outcome. The hat is what I can best describe as a fawn color, kind of a light brown.

And yet another color shift

Total shift to a different hat! This one is a charcoal (almost black) color.

Thanks for noticing!

 

[Blare]

Ok

Yes, it is. I’ve always had difficulty with figuring out what hat colors look like in photos, and this has been a good example of why. The lighting, the background, and even the time of day all had drastic effects on the outcome. The hat is what I can best describe as a fawn color, kind of a light brown.

Total shift to a different hat! This one is a charcoal (almost black) color.

Thanks for noticing!

OK… we’ll that makes sense. LOL

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Happy New Year!

Celebrating New Years Day 2023 with my 1930’s Stetson No. 1Q Nevadan & a dram from bottle #93 of 253 of First
Editions bottling of 18 yr old Longmorn Cask Strength.

 

[dh66]

Thought of you guys (specifically Gary, Jack, and Eric) this evening. Nancy brought this over to the house to try. I'm much more of a bourbon drinker than scotch, but I found this to be smooth enough that I had a second glass. I'm still wearing the ball cap I wore to the river earlier today, so I forewent the hat photo. Hope all y'all have a healthy and happy 2023.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Snow in my neighborhood this afternoon and evening found me snowblowing and shoveling. After my chore I sipped a Surley Supreme. Tasty after the day and late evening efforts. I went inside to change from my damp clothing and poured myself another. A TWO beer evening. Same beer so as not to challenge my early morning schedule.

We got only 8" of snow today and before tomorrow afternoon we should get another 4".

Cheers to all, Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

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Thought of you guys (specifically Gary, Jack, and Eric) this evening. Nancy brought this over to the house to try. I'm much more of a bourbon drinker than scotch, but I found this to be smooth enough that I had a second glass. I'm still wearing the ball cap I wore to the river earlier today, so I forewent the hat photo. Hope all y'all have a healthy and happy 2023.

Dale; I am glad that you got an opportinuty to have a dram or two of the Suntory. My bottle of Hibiki Harmony is my last bottle. I have not tasted Toki yet. The two Japanese whiskeys that I have on my shelf are just dynamite. The Hibinki Harmony is a blended whiskey but is complex and light.

Here is what I read this evening (from the website: https://drinksadventures.com.au/2018/11/03/suntory-toki-vs-hibiki/ ).

Suntory Toki vs Hibiki: Official Tasting Notes​

Suntory Toki
Colour: Clear gold
Nose: Basil, green apple, honey
Palate: Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint, thyme
Finish: Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger


Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Colour: Amber
Nose: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood
Palate: Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate
Finish: Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)

Dale congrats. I hope you enjoyed the Suntory version.

FYI: I have attached a link to a quick review I did speaking to the Suntory Hibiki Harmony and Yamazaki 12.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/hats-and-drinks-a-match-made-in-heaven.70322/post-2851552

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Snowman]

Stetson The Sovereign for a Bourbon County Brand Fourteen rye barrel aged stout while grilling dry rubbed pork chops.

 

[StoryPNW]

We are at Full Sail Brewing tonight cheering on the Lions, I'm drinking a Get off my lawn Double IPA. Wearing my Mucros Cap.