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WarDamnEagle
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RUSH55
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Long ago…
Me and my ol’ pal @RHINO went on a wheeling trip out in south-central AZ. At this point in time, I was experimenting with micro-brews and seeing what was out there. Before the trip I gathered up several packs of high-dollar micro’s, including one 4 pack of “Old Rasputin”. On the first night out, I cracked one of these open. Much to my surprise, it was the harshest, nastiest sh*t I’d ever had the displeasure of sipping on.
From that point on, I’d always follow up my liquor store window shopping glance with a cringe when my eyes would wander past Old Rasputin.
Fast forward 15ish years, on a whim I decided to get a laugh out of choking down a couple of bitter, nasty bottles of Old Rasputin, mostly because I’m a glutton for punishment. Not failing to surprise, this time I found it to be pretty damn good, and mucked out the 4 pack in no time.
So now, WTF? Either my tastes changed pretty drastically, because the first instance was well before the IPA craze that has since taken over. I’ve drank a lot of super-nasty, bitter grapefruit tasting IPA over the years, but they’re definitely not my favorite.
Or, North Coast Brewing has tweaked on its Old Rasputin recipe and dialed it back a few notches. Either way, it’s pretty funny - something once hated is now on my favorites list
Completely agree. The current IPA craze with grapefruit, watermelon, ... is terrible. IPAs aren't great to begin with IMHO. But, that Old Rasputin is some good stuff. Moose drool is another good option. If you're ever fortunate enough to find some Cooter Brown or 'Merican from Jekyll brewing, those too won't disappoint!
Aww I sure do miss the ol' pig.
I don't know if the beer changed, I think you did.
You see, it's a known fact as a man ages he gets more sour, a bit bitter and definitely salty.
I don't know if the beer changed, I think you did.
You see, it's a known fact as a man ages he gets more sour, a bit bitter and definitely salty.
I think the king of the wurst is actually the Debrecener.
The Hungarians make a mean sausage.
But yeah, Bratwurst is superior to weisswurst, especially the Nurnberger or Regensburger variety.
Long ago…
Me and my ol’ pal @RHINO went on a wheeling trip out in south-central AZ. At this point in time, I was experimenting with micro-brews and seeing what was out there. Before the trip I gathered up several packs of high-dollar micro’s, including one 4 pack of “Old Rasputin”. On the first night out, I cracked one of these open. Much to my surprise, it was the harshest, nastiest sh*t I’d ever had the displeasure of sipping on.
From that point on, I’d always follow up my liquor store window shopping glance with a cringe when my eyes would wander past Old Rasputin.
Fast forward 15ish years, on a whim I decided to get a laugh out of choking down a couple of bitter, nasty bottles of Old Rasputin, mostly because I’m a glutton for punishment. Not failing to surprise, this time I found it to be pretty damn good, and mucked out the 4 pack in no time.
So now, WTF? Either my tastes changed pretty drastically, because the first instance was well before the IPA craze that has since taken over. I’ve drank a lot of super-nasty, bitter grapefruit tasting IPA over the years, but they’re definitely not my favorite.
Or, North Coast Brewing has tweaked on its Old Rasputin recipe and dialed it back a few notches. Either way, it’s pretty funny - something once hated is now on my favorites list
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Russian Imperial Stout played an important part of my marriage, believe it or not.
I once was a young Intelligence Officer for Uncle Sugar, and while on my orientation tour to the USSR in 1985, I was integrated into a student group, where I was introduced to a comely young lass by a friend.
She and her roommate and I and my friend shared a table at a foreigner cafe, where we were served four large bottles of some kind of beer along with our meals. Out of the four of us, I was the only one who drank, so over the course of an hour, drank all four bottles of what we found out later was Russian Imperial Stout. Approximately 18.5% alcohol, I was later told.
I guess they walked/dragged my semi-conscious butt up to this young ladies' room and my buddy and her roommate went off to tour Lenin's tomb, and the young lady I would later marry made sure I didn't die from alcohol poisoning.
That was literally 37 years ago, nearly to the day.
My mom recently found that picture, and I have no idea who took it or how it got to her.
. Wow! So many interesting stories and characters in the 55 fold!!! Amazing, really, when you consider it. Can’t be coincidence, something about old, stinky, vehicles or Land Cruisers or iron pigs brings together the best and most interesting! Proud to be part of this community.
Now that I have a troopy, it's kinda similar, except many in the 70 series community are snobby assholes. So, even though I drive a 70 I still prefer my 55 brothers!
WarDamnEagle
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Does anyone else see the issue here?
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Long ago…
Me and my ol’ pal @RHINO went on a wheeling trip out in south-central AZ. At this point in time, I was experimenting with micro-brews and seeing what was out there. Before the trip I gathered up several packs of high-dollar micro’s, including one 4 pack of “Old Rasputin”. On the first night out, I cracked one of these open. Much to my surprise, it was the harshest, nastiest sh*t I’d ever had the displeasure of sipping on.
From that point on, I’d always follow up my liquor store window shopping glance with a cringe when my eyes would wander past Old Rasputin.
Fast forward 15ish years, on a whim I decided to get a laugh out of choking down a couple of bitter, nasty bottles of Old Rasputin, mostly because I’m a glutton for punishment. Not failing to surprise, this time I found it to be pretty damn good, and mucked out the 4 pack in no time.
So now, WTF? Either my tastes changed pretty drastically, because the first instance was well before the IPA craze that has since taken over. I’ve drank a lot of super-nasty, bitter grapefruit tasting IPA over the years, but they’re definitely not my favorite.
Or, North Coast Brewing has tweaked on its Old Rasputin recipe and dialed it back a few notches. Either way, it’s pretty funny - something once hated is now on my favorites list
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that just cause of the name 
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Been like that all me life, has Nuttin to do wit age
Some folks are born crotchety, but we all get there
Yeah, I do now.Does anyone else see the issue here?
Actually, I did then, as well, but I was young, dumb and prone to doing stupid things.
My friend fell in love with her first, and I was hard on him based on the circumstances. And then I met her.
Hypocrite = me
But hey; it worked out.
WarDamnEagle
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Great that it has worked out for 37 years. Wife and I have been married for almost 39. We met in a physics class. That story is only interesting if she tells it.
Long ago…
Me and my ol’ pal @RHINO went on a wheeling trip out in south-central AZ. At this point in time, I was experimenting with micro-brews and seeing what was out there. Before the trip I gathered up several packs of high-dollar micro’s, including one 4 pack of “Old Rasputin”. On the first night out, I cracked one of these open. Much to my surprise, it was the harshest, nastiest sh*t I’d ever had the displeasure of sipping on.
From that point on, I’d always follow up my liquor store window shopping glance with a cringe when my eyes would wander past Old Rasputin.
Fast forward 15ish years, on a whim I decided to get a laugh out of choking down a couple of bitter, nasty bottles of Old Rasputin, mostly because I’m a glutton for punishment. Not failing to surprise, this time I found it to be pretty damn good, and mucked out the 4 pack in no time.
So now, WTF? Either my tastes changed pretty drastically, because the first instance was well before the IPA craze that has since taken over. I’ve drank a lot of super-nasty, bitter grapefruit tasting IPA over the years, but they’re definitely not my favorite.
Or, North Coast Brewing has tweaked on its Old Rasputin recipe and dialed it back a few notches. Either way, it’s pretty funny - something once hated is now on my favorites list
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Fruit does not belong in beer or on pizza. That'll be all.
52+ years here. Most of 'em happy. Most of 'em together.
