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Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by stevie

stevie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:18:16 +0000

Delirium tremens and a rye whiskey, the citrus flavors from the beer and the rye might create a Sazerac-like creation. I just got excited thinking about it. #10ampackierun

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by Highlander

Highlander — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:15:01 +0000

Boiler maker of choice would be a harpoon IPA and a Hudsons 4 grain whiskey. But i imagine you could get pretty creative their baby bourbon.

Comment on RumChata. What’s the Deal? by Mary Kovars

Mary Kovars — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:58:36 +0000

Love Rumchata!!! Was surprised to find out it is made in my home town of Pewaukee Wisconsin. I guess that’s why it’s a Wisconsin and Illinois drink.

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by Crissy D.

Crissy D. — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:55:16 +0000

I would like a Pumpkin Beerbon, I think the Burbon would go well with the spices in the Pumpkin Beer

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by DIA

DIA — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:24:38 +0000

Awesome entries all. This will be a hard one to judge…

If you haven’t provided your email make sure you check back on Feb. 21st to see if your Beerbon is the winner.

Cheers,
DIA

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by Eddie

Eddie — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:14:50 +0000

If one could combine the flavors of a double IPA, say a nice Bell’s Hopslam, with the flavor of a Bulleit Rye, I think the bitterness of the double IPA would be rounded out nicely with the vanilla and caramel flavors in the whiskey.

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by Leanne

Leanne — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:10:33 +0000

I would love to try some Maker’s Mark combined with some Guiness.
At first I was trying to combine my favorite bourbon with my favorite beer, but the beers I like are too heavy and dense. To me (although I know many people disagree!), Guiness lacks a bottom in its flavor and feels kind of watery. Therefore, I’d love to spice it up with some Maker’s! I might just have to experiment with this on my own tonight!

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by Nick

Nick — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:01:27 +0000

Hard act to follow…

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier aged in smoked Blackwood barrels

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by DIA

DIA — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:10:46 +0000

Nate- This recipe is awesome. You definitely went above and beyond our expectations with this one.

For all those not experienced with homebrewing- a recipe is not required for this contest. Simply telling us your ideas for your favorite combo of beer & bourbon flavors or brands coming together will suffice, but by all means originals are welcome!

Cheers,
DIA

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by Nate

Nate — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:43:12 +0000

Kentucky Fried Bourbon Rye – All Grain (5 Gal)

Grain Bill: 15.5 lbs

9.0 lbs American 2-Row Malt
2.0 lbs Corn Grits
2.0 lbs Rye Malt
1.5 lbs Vienna Malt
0.5 lbs Chocolate Malt
0.5 lbs Crystal 80L Malt

Hops:

1 oz Columbus
2 oz Chinook

Yeast:

Wyeast 1010 American Wheat

Other:

0.5 lbs Maple Sugar

Mash grains @ 152 for 1 hour. Boil 7 Gallons down to 5 Gallons.

Hop/Boil Schedule:

1 oz Columbus (70 mins)
2 oz Chinook (20 mins)
0.5 lbs Maple Sugar (15 mins)

Target OG: 1.080
Target FG: 1.018
Est. ABV: 8.0%

Age on vanilla beans in American White Oak barrels 6 months.

Brewer’s notes: Corn grits were added for a bit of Kentucky flair. The maple sugar was a substitute for dark brown sugar, which was in my original draft. I made the switch as a toast to my Vermont roots. I chose the two hops for their slight woody/spicy/piney notes and their versatility across different beer styles. Finally, I chose to age with vanilla beans in white oak because vanilla is a large flavor component in bourbon, and Kentucky bourbon is almost always aged in white oak. Cheers!

Comment on Our $50 Gift Card Challenge: Beerbon? by Greg

Greg — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:54:54 +0000

Can’t say I have a contest entry but I’m interested in trying Kentucky BBA!

Comment on RumChata. What’s the Deal? by DIA

DIA — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:28:47 +0000

Angela, that sounds awesome. We like ours with a splash of bourbon, but we’ll have to give rootbeer a try.

Cheers,
DIA

Comment on Bacon-infused Bourbon by Shindigs

Shindigs — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:08:40 +0000

I made this and had it with the old fashioned.At straight I could not taste it at all and not with the old fashioned either.I then mixed the old fashion with a bit of lemonade and then I could taste the bacon.I think the whisky overpowers it a bit.

Comment on RumChata. What’s the Deal? by Angela

Angela — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:29:27 +0000

I tried Rum Chata for the first time a month ago and I love it!!! It’s a great drink! I have been drinking Rum Chata with rootbeer. If you like rootbeer floats you will LOVE this recipe. I tried with diet rootbeer to cut the calories but regular rootbeer is much better.. A shot on rocks is great also! Enjoy all!!!

Comment on Gin To Blossom This Spring by Jim

Jim — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:16:22 +0000

Fan of Hendrick’s, like the cucumber tone especially in the spring/summer months.

Comment on Sam Adams Springs Eternal by DIA

DIA — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:28:26 +0000

Thanks for the input, Jackie. Haven’t had a chance to try the Alpine Spring, but hope to soon.

Cheers,
DIA

Comment on I Want Candy: Introducing Watermelon Sour Schnapps by January Boozey News Recap | Cocktail Culture

January Boozey News Recap | Cocktail Culture — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:18:35 +0000

[...] the announcement of Hiram Walker’s newest flavor, Watermelon Schnapps. Lots of press wrote excitedly about the latest product launch, now available nationwide. And the month capped off with a [...]

Comment on Sam Adams Springs Eternal by Jackie abel

Jackie abel — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:05:28 +0000

Really disappointed in your holiday beer ! Tasted just like any other beer! Was hoping for a different taste. Sounded great on your commercials but wasn’t . Was a waste of money!

Comment on Free Stuff People Sent Us that we may or may not like. Round III. by DIA

DIA — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:31:50 +0000

Glad you got a chance to enjoy it.

Cheers,
DIA

Comment on Free Stuff People Sent Us that we may or may not like. Round III. by Tasha

Tasha — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:16:44 +0000

Love Voli! I had my local convenience store order it for me. It came in today. I was so excited. It is wonderfully smooth. I like the fact it has more electrolytes in it. Alcohol can be so very dehydrating to the body. This is just too good to be true. If I’m having a dream, please don’t wake me up. Here’s to all of you!!