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Hi, this is a blog I put together quickly so that my girlfriend and I could post our thoughts on some of the things we drink. Right now, this is heavily centred around alcoholic beverages, but it might some day even encompass other beverages we enjoy, such as tea and coffee. Of course, the opinions expressed here are our own and may very significantly differ from yours (it's all a matter of taste, isn't it?), but, whether you agree or disagree with us, I hope it will be useful in some way, if only to introduce you to drinks or brands you didn't know existed. If you should have any comment on what you read here, please feel free to drop me a note at smassy at sdf dot lonestar dot org. For context's sake, know that we are currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where we arrived from Montreal in August 2005; hence, when we refer to something as local, it more or less means NS or, at its broadest, the Atlantic provinces. It also means that all prices reported here are in Canadian currency, unless otherwise specified. Price are also non-inclusive of taxes (15% in Canada), once again, unless otherwise specified. But that's boring stuff… Click on any category or subcategory to read entries more relevant to your interests and tastes. Happy drinking! Monday, October 10 2005
This affordable, yet tasty red wine has a faint buttery smell from a distance, which becomes sweet and fruity as one comes closer. However, there is little sweetness in the taste, counter-balanced, perhaps, by the relatively forward dryness and the tanins. It finishes nicely with a pepery nose, which is especially pleasant when accompanied with grilled meat. Excellent, especially for the price, but one should be careful not to match it with too delicate a meal, or the wine will drown it out. [/Etc/Wine/Chile] permanent link
Very nice consistency out of the can, though not the most foamy. Its taste was nice and fragrant, with typical IPA characteristics and a slight spiciness on the back of the tongue and in the aftertaste (mostly cinnamon to me). Very easily drunk, alone or with food, though one might want to tone down on the spices, as this ale could be easily overpowered. Overall, good, but not outstanding in relation to its price. However, I have a feeling that it might be much better draught. UPDATE: I tried it draught at a local pub and, although it was slightly better and smoother, it was not as radical a difference as I had hoped. Still a good thirst-quenching beer though. [/Etc/Beer/Scotland] permanent link
The traditional all-purpose easter-European vodka geared towards western consumption as well as local. Crisp, clean tasting, with a hint of dryness, but just enough to balance the slight sweetness. If that's your game, you can make all kind of drinks with it, or you can just drink it neat, shot after shot, without fear of the morrow. Just don't forget to eat, that's all… Always a safe bet. I only wish they could have stuck to the old bottle design. [/Vodka/Finland] permanent link |
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