Tipple of Choice?

[Herlock Sholmes]

Gin and Limeade, but then I'm always the "different one".

Nothing wrong with that Mikey. Especially in the summer at a barbecue. I’m almost scared to ask for a gin and tonic in a pub these days as they’ve often got 200 gins and 100 different mixers available. What I do hate is when they give you one of those huge bowl glasses and fill it with ice. I get surprised looks when I ask for a straight glass and two ice cubes - I’m tempted to add shaken but not stirred but I haven’t yet.

[Tani]

I moved to Kent in 2022 and I am coming to love Kentish ales. I already love beer but these local ones are some of the best.

[Wickerman]

... I hate Bud but I’m not much of a lager man as a whole.

When I was a kid, about 17, I was first introduced to pub life, one lad I was with told me - "never order Lager and Black, it's a woman's drink".
I took him to mean Lager was a woman's drink, I never did order one, even today I can say I've never had a Lager, it looked too much like Lucozade anyway.

I remember once going out boozing by myself around that same time. I walked into this pub, I thought I'd try a Scotch, never had one before. I took one quick sip it nearly blew my throat out, a couple of coughs later, after the tears cleared from my eyes. I went to find a seat.
This lady, who sat next to me said, "that strong love, I can smell it from here, is that straight Peppermint?"
I said no, it's Scotch, she laughed, "no love, thats Peppermint".
I kind of sheepishly got up, and left.

I'd been had.

[Tani]

Nothing wrong with that Mikey. Especially in the summer at a barbecue. I’m almost scared to ask for a gin and tonic in a pub these days as they’ve often got 200 gins and 100 different mixers available. What I do hate is when they give you one of those huge bowl glasses and fill it with ice. I get surprised looks when I ask for a straight glass and two ice cubes - I’m tempted to add shaken but not stirred but I haven’t yet.

I have to be honest that I'm an American when it comes to ice I find the ice cold very refreshing and while it does dilute the alcohol, I don't find that the plastic, metal etc. ice cubes work as well. It's just a preference I guess. I'm intolerant to caffeine so I have yards of ice as my vice instead

[Herlock Sholmes]

I have to be honest that I'm an American when it comes to ice I find the ice cold very refreshing and while it does dilute the alcohol, I don't find that the plastic, metal etc. ice cubes work as well. It's just a preference I guess. I'm intolerant to caffeine so I have yards of ice as my vice instead

It’s a preference of course. I’m surprised that pub landlords go for it though because in theory you could nurse one gin and tonic all night as the ice melts.

[Herlock Sholmes]

When I was a kid, about 17, I was first introduced to pub life, one lad I was with told me - "never order Lager and Black, it's a woman's drink".
I took him to mean Lager was a woman's drink, I never did order one, even today I can say I've never had a Lager, it looked too much like Lucozade anyway.

I remember once going out boozing by myself around that same time. I walked into this pub, I thought I'd try a Scotch, never had one before. I took one quick sip it nearly blew my throat out, a couple of coughs later, after the tears cleared from my eyes. I went to find a seat.
This lady, who sat next to me said, "that strong love, I can smell it from here, is that straight Peppermint?"
I said no, it's Scotch, she laughed, "no love, thats Peppermint".
I kind of sheepishly got up, and left.

I'd been had.

A friend of mine used to drink Brandy and peppermint. I tried it once. Horrible .

[Tani]

It’s a preference of course. I’m surprised that pub landlords go for it though because in theory you could nurse one gin and tonic all night as the ice melts.

Well I guess more ice means less alcohol, which means you need to buy more drinks to get sloshed. More money for them.

[c.d.]

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I have a few issues on my coffee table for shock value and as a conversation starter. Famous drinkers in history are covered regularly. Good Lord! If you think you drink too much or might have a slight drinking problem you will feel a lot better after reading what some of these people consumed on a regular basis. Back issues can be purchased.

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c.d.

[Ms Diddles]

No offense taken, Ms. Diddles. Most American beer is nothing to write home about. I drink Yuengling. Yuengling was founded in 1829 and is the oldest operating brewery in the U.S. Samuel Adams is fairly decent too.

c.d.

Thanks c.d.

I'll keep an eye out for that.

I'd love to overcome my prejudice against US lagers!

[Ms Diddles]

I’ve never tried that one Ms D but I’ll definitely keep an eye out for it. When you’re in London next try the Kernel Brewery. It’s in Bermondsey in an area of railway arches which are small craft breweries (also food as well I think but I didn’t really look). They do some great stouts. Saturday morning is the best day I think. If you Google Kernel Spa Road Brewery and click on ‘photos’ there’s an imbedded 10 second video which scans around the bar area. There’s a guy in a dark shirt sitting at the last table on the right near to the bar. That’s where I sat with my friend from America (the bloke isn’t me btw) We tried all of the stouts and they were all great. The next day we ended up in a pub in Notting Hill and we couldn’t believe it but they had 4 Kernel beers on the menu. I was a happy man. That was also the first time in my life that I tried oysters (which I liked)

What do you normally drink when you are out in Glasgow?

Well Herlock,

When I was younger I would pretty much drink whatever was going!

I've become slightly more discriminating as I've aged, and these days I pretty much stick to red wine, g & t and beer (lager or ale), with the odd cocktail thrown in to keep things interesting.

Thanks for the tip about the Kernel Brewery.

I don't think I've ever been to Bermondsey, but it looks great so the next time I'm down in London (which sadly is a rare occurrence), I'll definitely check it out.

Re oysters - my pal loves them in a dirty martini.

She swears by it, but it looks absolutely gross!

[Herlock Sholmes]

Well Herlock,

When I was younger I would pretty much drink whatever was going!

I've become slightly more discriminating as I've aged, and these days I pretty much stick to red wine, g & t and beer (lager or ale), with the odd cocktail thrown in to keep things interesting.

Thanks for the tip about the Kernel Brewery.

I don't think I've ever been to Bermondsey, but it looks great so the next time I'm down in London (which sadly is a rare occurrence), I'll definitely check it out.

Re oysters - my pal loves them in a dirty martini.

She swears by it, but it looks absolutely gross!

I like oysters but in a martini? You’d think that someone had sneezed over your drink.

[Ms Diddles]

I like oysters but in a martini? You’d think that someone had sneezed over your drink.

Yes, it looks exactly like that!

Not nice (although apparently delicious)!

[Herlock Sholmes]

Yes, it looks exactly like that!

Not nice (although apparently delicious)!

I’ll let you try it first

[c.d.]

So Herlock and Ms. Diddles,

Have you gotten your subscription yet to Modern Drunkard magazine? You have no idea how cool it looks sitting on your coffee table. Guaranteed to start a conversation.

c.d.

[rjpalmer]

If you're ever in Montana, be sure to order a pint of Moose Drool.