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I don't necessarily see the point of an 80proof beer, but hey - why not? Right? Link to article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8517607.stm

Second batch of beer is on the stove right now. It's a Red Stripe Lager clone recipe - extract w/specialty grains. This one will be in primary for 3-4 weeks then in secondary for lagering for another 3-4 weeks before bottling.

Anyone interested feel free to join! Friday 1/22 around 8pm til whenever. Havana Moe's on East Ave. in Rochester - the only bar downtown that allows smoking (as well as the only cigar lounge downtown that allows drinking). SSPOLV and myself will be there, along with a couple of other guys...

Here are some of my bacon creations.... I'll post more as I make them from time to time (decided to branch out of this thread) Baconweave, egg and cheese sandwiches: Baconweave salmon over a bed of shredded brusselsprouts with carmelized onions and bacon: Brown sugar glazed, bacon...

So a friend of mine is giving me his hydrometer, floating thermometer, bottle-capper and a couple books on home brewing. And I'm going to use some of my christmas money to purchase the other supplies. Any advice or tips as I get started ??? I've been lurking over at HomeBrewTalk forums, and...

11 days ago, I arrived at work a little before my 11pm shift and I saw my friend and coworker Bill walking toward me - clearly something wrong from his expression. He stopped me and gave me some really shocking news. Two nurses that we both knew and worked with had just been in a very serious...

Col. Van T. Barfoot, a Medal of Honor Recipient and Veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam is being sued by his homeowners association for putting up a flagpole in front of his house against their "aesthetic guidlines." I understand homeowners' association rules and all, but seriously? Sue one of...

My wife and I like to do Finger Lakes wine tours at least 5 or 6 times a year or so, and we will usually stop at one of the breweries when we have a chance also. Last week we went to Seneca Lake, and we stopped at fairly new place - Finger Lakes Distilling, which is kind of unique for the...

Construction: Dark maduro wrapper, some small-medium veins, a little bumpy and dry-feeling. Firm feel, light weight. Prelight: Good medium draw, flavor of cocoa, nuts, a little spice. Aroma has hints of nuts and cocoa. Initial smoke: Woody/leathery flavors with a light spicy kick. First 1/2...

Construction: Light brown wrapper, toothy, some sun spots. Firm feel, a little light in weigh. Prelight: Nice natural tobacco aroma, flavor has hint of cinnamon or nutmeg, good medium draw. Initial smoke: Smooth and light, a spicy sensation on the lips and tongue. Woody flavors, black pepper...

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"For it has been said so truthfully that it is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the agitator, who has given us the freedom to protest. It is the soldier who...

Construction; Attractive, leathery, cinnamon colored wrapper, with some small veins. Firm feel, very even bunch. Prelight; Aromas of cedar and cocoa. Perfect draw, woody - earthy flavors. Initial smoke; Smooth and creamy, not overpowering at all. Flavors of cinnamon/clove and white pepper...

Construction: Very attractive oily maduro wrapper, slightly toothy, with small veins throughout. It has a firm feel, and an inviting rich tobacco aroma Prelight: Medium draw, woody flavors and a bit of spicy tingle on the lips. Initial smoke is nice and spicy, bit of jalapeno flavor with an...

Purchased this nice estate billiard on Ebay... It's a Goedewaagen, which I've heard of for ceramic pipes, but my research didn't turn up any information whatsoever on briar pipes made by them. It's stamped "GOEDEWAAGEN Dutch Briar" on the left, and right is stamped "Dutch Clean Bore, Dutch...

Wow, great cigar. Construction: Very attractive rosado/maduro wrapper, with a fine tooth and very few veins. A little heavy for it's size, but not hard. Prelight: Draw was a bit lighter than I expected, but not bad. Flavors of cedar and aged tobacco. Initial smoke: This smoke hits hard with...

Opened my mailbox today to find a package from "Wolf"... hmmm... ??? Sure enough Wolfie had hit me with a nice sampler of pipe tobacco to try out. Thanks man, totally unexpected. I can't wait to try these!! :thumbs:

Pinar Serie B Rothschild 4x50 Construction: Nice dark brown wrapper, appears fairly smooth with a few small veins and slight marbling. The bunch looks very consistent and feels firm. Prelight: Draw is a bit tight, but the taste is great with strong notes of cedar and spice. Initial smoke...

A really nice cigar! This box pressed maduro had a beautiful smooth oily wrapper, and a great pre-light aroma that reminded me a lot of a Tatuaje. The initial smoke definitely had some bite to it! Started out very peppery, with a leathery aromy. A slightly firm draw, not unlike many box...

This Cigar was very nice looking with a smooth, tight claro wrapper and nice firm filler. Beautifully constructed. The smell was fantastic, and indicated a flavorful cigar. It lit and drew easily, especially for such a tightly rolled stick. My immediate impression was, "Wow this is a lot...