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Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA is said to be a very balanced beer for those who don't count IPAs as their favorites. It's a popular brewer with good distribution, making it a bit more accessible than some others. I'd also recommend Bell's Two Hearted Ale. It's more malty. Some of us aren't as...

Changing things up a little keeps life interesting. I love strawberries, so that's why this one jumped out at me. Some of the others sound pretty good too, but the strawberry and mint combination just sounds like a winner. I hope you enjoy it.

Adding ice is different, because it changes the temperature. Chilling it can make it smoother, but it also dampens the flavor and aroma. It's kind of like how some beers or wines should only be slightly chilled or enjoyed at room temperature. Lowering the temp too much changes the overall...

I recently saw a watermelon IPA. I think it was new. Actually, double IPA and it's from Ballast Point. I noticed it because my husband loves watermelon. I'm just not so sure he'd want it in his beer. I imagine this will go over well for summer though. It sounds like it would be refreshing on a...

Well, the older you get the more it hurts the next day too. I try to avoid drinking enough to end up with a hangover. @tony yeah that would be embarrassing. One guy would go outside, barf, and come back in for another drink. I couldn't believe anyone would still serve him. I've seen a few of...

Were you drunk when you made the thread? You slurred your words in the title, ha ha. I don't drink whiskey in excess. I learned that lesson the hard way when I was much younger. If you drink yourself sick on whiskey, it will be a long time before you want to drink it again. As an adult, I...

Well, not all drinking establishments have bouncers. In that case, the responsibility falls on the bartender to avoid over-serving people and doing whatever they can to keep some kind of order. You can't let one jerk ruin the evening for the rest of your customers. Drunks are nearly as much...

I like dark, rich, beer. Stouts are so good. I like porter too. I know people say that dark beer is winter beer. They say that you should choose something lighter and more refreshing for warmer weather, but I could drink a good stout any time. I like some of the lighter stuff, and refreshing is...

Well, first of all, congratulations. I wish you both many years of happiness. Have you looked into beer tasting parties? You might also consider doing a brewery tour if there are any cool breweries nearby. It appears that Minneapolis has quite a few breweries, so you might be able to set up...

I'm not sure what you mean. You would be aware of what you are tasting, because you pick out the ones you want to try. Our bartender was really good too, and she would let us know which ones were which once she poured them. They had a paper menu too, so you could circle the ones you chose to...

Mint Julep is right up there with sweet tea. It can be enjoyed most any time, if you live in the south, ha ha. Oh, I like you. I'm a gin person too. Yes, fresh fruit and summertime go hand in hand. Might as well include it in your cocktails too.

Well, we didn't try them all in one night. My husband and I each got different ones and sipped each others, so we were able to try quite a few though. We'll have to go back another time to try the rest. It's just neat to have so many choices. It's a great way to try beer you've never had...

I've really been enjoying beer made by Founder's and by Boulevard. Founder's owns my all time favorite, but Boulevard has a lot of offerings that I like. It's kind of a toss up between these two for me, based on those things. I just wish more of the ones I like from these two breweries were...

I've never tried it either. Peaches are one of my favorite fruits though, so I'd consider it. I've had spiced peaches soaked in brandy, but I've never tried them with bourbon. It sounds interesting. I think cherries would go well with bourbon (and not just the maraschino kind, ha ha). Fresh...

We went to a place a couple weeks ago that offer flights of beer for $4-5 each. You get four 4 ounce pours to taste, and you can select them yourself. This place featured 50 different choices to choose from. They had a nice variety of brands, styles, and even some others to try like shandy or...

Well, I tend to agree with you. I don't think you're being cheap, just smart with money. If it's more than ten bucks, there better be a good reason for it. I expect to get something in return (besides high-priced drinks, ha ha). We don't even have any high end clubs nearby, so it's generally...

Does it bother you to pay a cover charge when you go to a club/bar? I don't really mind it if it isn't too expensive, and if they offer something besides the privilege of entry. If there is a band or DJ or something, it makes sense, since they have to pay for the night's entertainment. Would...

I'm from the USA, but I've always spelled it whiskey, ha ha. It feels weird when I type it the other way. I do sometimes, if that's the way it's being written by most. I guess it doesn't matter too much. Well, as long as it's good whiskey, that is.

Some of the generic or "well" brands served in bars are terrible. Harsh going down, bad taste, not easy on the stomach. I'm also not a fan of Southern Comfort, but that's my fault. I drank myself sick on it as a kid, and now I can't even stomach the scent of it. Technically, I guess it's not...

Yeah, that makes sense. Then again, I try not to drink enough to have a hangover, ha ha. Getting a good night's sleep will help, as will staying hydrated. You might also want to try having a full stomach before you start drinking or eating something while you enjoy your cocktails. In any...