Favorite Holiday libation

Jstas
Jstas Posts: 14,806
edited December 2009 in The Clubhouse
Yeah, I used a BIG word there, didn't I?

For our less experienced and younger members a libation is one of them fancy words for alcoholic beverage. Or booze for you heathens among us!

I know lots of folks have long standing family traditions at the holidays. My family is lame and people usually go for the eggnog. But I know there are lots of others out there that are usually reserved for the holidays and subsequent winter months.

Personally, I like this time of year because all of the microbreweries in the area start churning out the sweet winter ales and heavy German lagers typical of the Delaware and Lehigh Valley regions due to heavy German, Dutch and Polish ancestry. It turns the liquor stores in to a candy land for adults! I never know which one to try first!

So let's have it! What type of loudmouth soup does your family get totally soused on during the holidays?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2009
    Delerium Noel.. yowzers. Clocks in at about 10% ABV.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited December 2009
    This is Crown Royal time, and ice.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,997
    edited December 2009
    We have mimosas xmas morning and add baileys/khalua to our coffee. That helps start the day and deal with the inlaws. Other than that it's wine and real champagne, usually Lanson Black label after dinner and on NYE.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    I think most around here know where I stand on favorite libations.

    You jetsetters drink that fancy microbrew stuff all you want.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2009
    I've been called ALOT of things in the past. "Jetsetter" has never been one of 'em. Take it back.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited December 2009
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    I've been called ALOT of things in the past. "Jetsetter" has never been one of 'em. Take it back.

    I was gonna say.

    The guy lives in prime microbrew country too! North Jersey gets the good stuff from Vermont and upstate NY that's hard to find down here in South Jersey.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2009
    There are alot of microbrews in the Raleigh area and hold free tours almost every weekend. Most of them put out a winter or holiday brew.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    I've been called ALOT of things in the past. "Jetsetter" has never been one of 'em. Take it back.
    Jstas wrote: »
    I was gonna say.

    The guy lives in prime microbrew country too! North Jersey gets the good stuff from Vermont and upstate NY that's hard to find down here in South Jersey.

    zombie you may not be a jetsetter so I'll take it back but I know Jstas is :p The guy is a Tasty Cake connoisseur what more can I say :D

    Jstas, what do you guys in south Jersey drink? Don't tell me that **** the Pineys brew.

    We have a local upscale restaurant/bar that has all the great microbrew's like Jstas is talking about. When I walk in they know to put a bottle of Budweiser in front of me without asking. When I get weak I'll try some of the micro's and gotta say I get a nice buzz. Who would not when you drink a dozen different brews on top of a dozen Buds. The Micros are not 12oz like the Buds so I am not too buzzed.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2009
    Thats usually when the very expensive hard to find bottles of tequila come out for shots. Luckily , I still know some guys that I used to do their pc's/networking for that have ranches in Mexico ...they always bring the good stuff back.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2009
    A good scotch topped with warm butterscotch snapps.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited December 2009
    Pineys don't brew beer.

    What kind of backwards land do you live in?

    Most microbrews come in 12 oz or 16 oz pint sizes. If you go directly to the brewery/brew pub, they will usually fill a growler for you. Some microbrews don't even bottle and prefer to issue growlers to customers which come filled with your favority brew and when returned are washed, sterilized and filled again.

    I think I'm going to blame your condition on the Budweiser. It seems to have poisoned your soul.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2009
    Sorry Drew but Bud is wee wee! Now Pilsner Urquel on the other hand . . .
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2009
    Yuppers. The microbrew joints in Louisville allow you to purchase their growlers, so you can bring 'em back whenever to fill up on something new or old. If consumed on site, they are generally served in a glass that best complements the ale/porter/rot gut, etc. Though I've never found anything better than a straight funnel... Possibly an IV drip?

    I'd also like to throw a Hot Butter Scotch Toddy into the mix... with apple cider in lieu of water. Picked that one up from some of the old timers. God love 'em.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited December 2009
    This year... English Black lauger home brew. and I might pick up a nice single malt since we aren't traveling anywhere this year and have lots of fireside time.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    Jstas wrote: »
    Pineys don't brew beer. Are you sure? How did they get so F'ed up? Oh they drink shine, makes sense.

    What kind of backwards land do you live in?
    A beautiful one North Central NJ and it is backwards so I do fit in.

    Most microbrews come in 12 oz or 16 oz pint sizes. If you go directly to the brewery/brew pub, they will usually fill a growler for you. Some microbrews don't even bottle and prefer to issue growlers to customers which come filled with your favority brew and when returned are washed, sterilized and filled again.
    I was right you are a jetsetter

    I think I'm going to blame your condition on the Budweiser. It seems to have poisoned your soul.
    I think you are correct
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Sorry Drew but Bud is wee wee! Now Pilsner Urquel on the other hand . . .

    Joe,
    It sure is wee wee when I am done with it.
    I'd go and blow the froth off a few million today but my daughter is home sick today. I am real thirsty discussing this subject.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited December 2009
    NJ
    These guys like foo-foo coffee, alcohol, and pastries. I can't keep up. Give me a twinkie and a beer, I'm good.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    steveinaz wrote: »
    NJ
    These guys like foo-foo coffee, alcohol, and pastries. I can't keep up. Give me a twinkie and a beer, I'm good.

    What happened to you Crown Royal :mad:

    I think Jstas is a big foo-foo type of guy, what ever that is!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited December 2009
    1. It's my once a year indulgence
    2. My fancy-pants brother-in-law pays for it
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2009
    Yeeeesh, I had a bad experience with Crown Royal.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Yeeeesh, I had a bad experience with Crown Royal.

    Did you spill some?
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited December 2009
    If I'm a "jetsetter", where's my damn jet!

    And what's a foo-foo coffee?
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited December 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Yeeeesh, I had a bad experience with Crown Royal.

    I can see that. I mean, it's Canadian afterall.
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  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited December 2009
    One of my new favorites. This one's only 10 yrs old, but very nice :)

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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited December 2009
    When it's cold out, I like a shot of Jameson in my coffee, or hot chocolate with butterscotch schnapps is pretty tasty too.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    When it's cold out, I like a shot of Jameson in my coffee, or hot chocolate with butterscotch schnapps is pretty tasty too.

    You must drink a lot living in cold **** Illinois :eek:
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited December 2009
    When home, it's Yuengling as usual. The only place I "go out" to is our local brewery, because they make, keg, and sell all their beer on-site.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited December 2009
    Eggnog - The REAL stuff.
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited December 2009
    I'll take a Harpoon Winter Warmer or good scotch.

    That Laphroaig stuff is bizarre though!~
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    phipiper10 wrote: »
    I'll take a Harpoon Winter Warmer or good scotch.

    That Laphroaig stuff is bizarre though!~

    I love drinking a few when listening to MY Anthem PRE2L and will enjoy it more when my new/old tubes get here :p
    Thanks again Rich
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