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@FuZyOn brought it up first, and he was right. As noted though, not just any bar. The average corner bar doesn't typically have a knowledgeable bartender. In the nicer places, good restaurants, nice lounges, the mixologists are more likely to offer good insight. In some cases, they may have...

Well, it really depends on the type of beer you buy. There are some super expensive ones out there. I remember one last year that cost $40 per 4 pack. That's $10.00 a bottle (I didn't buy any!). Some cost more than that. I think those are the types best shared or traded. If other people want to...

True enough. It's the seasonal drink and has been for a long time. It's not one of my favorites though. Eggnog can be made with bourbon too (although I think a lot of people use rum). Thanks for the other ideas, guys. I'm sure we can come up with lots of festive cocktail ideas.

We each have our own hobbies too. This is something interesting that we can to do together. I love meeting other people who are into it as well. We learn a lot from them. Some of there are really hard to get, so we've missed out on a lot. Still, we've managed to try a nice variety over time...

Got any good drink recipes for the holiday season? I see lots of ways to make eggnog, but I though something different would be nice too. Do you like a little bourbon in your coffee? Oh, yeah, and some butterscotch too. If that sounds good to you then you might just like this little recipe I...

It's been kind of a hobby for me and my husband over the past few years. We've been learning about (and tasting) different brews (brands and styles). It's really quite interesting as well as being enjoyable. I hope I don't come off as a lush though. We aren't just sitting around drinking tons...

That's a very good point. Making tasting into a hobby can get very expensive. Some places do "bottle sharing" where you can just have a taste of one and then share yours to give others a taste (big bottles, small tasting glasses). Some pubs offer "flights" or tasters as well. A flight is usually...

Yeah, India Pale Ale, which seems to be the most popular style from what I can tell. Everyone seems to rave about them, but I'm not the biggest fan. If you like some bitterness, you might like it. I compare it to grapefruit. I don't mind one sometimes in hot weather, but it's not my favorite...

Ha, it's not that cold here yet, but I hear ya. A rich, hearty, stout goes down nicely when the temp goes down as well. Oh, I'm sad for you. There are so many great beers out right now, with more to come. Let me guess, IPA is what everyone likes?

I haven't been able to get my hands on the one above that I've been wanting to try. I've tasted a couple of others, but they weren't as good as the one that got me started. Personally, I enjoy trying all kinds of new tastes and styles. It's a bit of an adventure. Some are great, some aren't my...

Man, do I love stout season. So many great brews, so little time. I managed to get my hands on my all time favorite, Founder's Breakfast Stout. I'm hoping to try the CBS this year as well (KBS rocks). I've come across some other really good specimens as well. Bell's Expedition Stout was a...

I haven't been able to track down the Oskar Blues. I'm sad. I hope I can still catch some before it's all gone. I love stout season, but seasonal beers can be a bit frustrating. Of course, I'm in a fairly rural area, so it's not the best location for accessibility.

I like the richness of a good stout. Some of them can be a bit heavy thought, so I hear you. I think coconut beer is delicious. Some are better than others. I'm really looking forward to the release of the one mentioned above next month - Death by Coconut. I've tried a couple others since...

I like the style okay. Some are better than others. I found this one to be rather good. Last year, I liked the Urban Chestnut one. I've yet to try any others yet this year. Sierra Nevada is known for it's Pale Ale, I believe. The Oktoberfest is a good offering as well. It seems like a lot of...

It's definitely easier and more convenient to just go buy some beer, but what's the fun in that? I guess it's my creative side, wanting to dabble in home brews along side other stuff I like to make. Just what I need is another hobby. I have a feeling my husband would kind of take over...