pokebball Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Any of you had it? What is it? I can't keep up with all the new spirits and micros. Shelf space at liquor stores is unbelievable anymore. Quote The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycamper Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 It is what heroes drink to warm themselves when they finally arrive at a tavern after a long, arduous, cold, and wet journey on the road towards their quest. According to about every fantasy author ever. We tried to make some because huge nerd and all that and it ended up being basically pumpkin spice hot wine. bleaaaaggh. we figured we made it wrong and went back to drinking jim beam neat, as god intended. 1 Quote Remember that every argument you have with someone on MWCboard is actually the continuation of a different argument they had with someone else also on MWCboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTanked Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 It's a spiced wine (fruit and spices) that is traditionally served warm/hot. Personally, I think it is an abomination. It's a medieval era drink that they had to make because cocktails and real spirits hadn't been invented. Some ancient drinks should just stay ancient. Pretty much all of them actually (mead, ancient beers, etc.) Craft drinks have jumped the shark on this. Microbrews were rightfully considered as hip and vintage (bringing back some recipes from the peak of brewing creativity that fell off due to the US infatuation with Pilsners), but when it gets into ancient recipes... well there's a reason people haven't drunk that shit in a thousand years. And if you come across anyone who recommends it, be sure to ask how their Ren Faire cosplay is coming along. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_SD_Dude Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I’ve made it a few times around the holidays. Fruit and cloves as I recall. I honestly didn’t think it was too bad but I’m sure the stuff on the shelves is pretty out there. Quote Thay Haif Said: Quhat Say Thay? Lat Thame Say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealthlobo Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I don't think it's that bad. I usually see it part of German Christmas festivals and similar. I definitely wouldn't drink in bulk, but is nice every now and then in the right atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolro Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 It's not bad. Use 2 buck Chuck dump into crock pot set on warm add apples, oranges,and warm spices like cloves and cinnamon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTanked Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 To each their own. We make a holiday hot spiced cider (cranberry juice and apple juice with a whole orange, clove, cinnamon and all spice), that we then add Rum to. It's a similar thing but not wine based. I just can't stomach hot wine. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycamper Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 15 hours ago, SharkTanked said: It's a spiced wine (fruit and spices) that is traditionally served warm/hot. Personally, I think it is an abomination. It's a medieval era drink that they had to make because cocktails and real spirits hadn't been invented. Some ancient drinks should just stay ancient. Pretty much all of them actually (mead, ancient beers, etc.) Craft drinks have jumped the shark on this. Microbrews were rightfully considered as hip and vintage (bringing back some recipes from the peak of brewing creativity that fell off due to the US infatuation with Pilsners), but when it gets into ancient recipes... well there's a reason people haven't drunk that shit in a thousand years. And if you come across anyone who recommends it, be sure to ask how their Ren Faire cosplay is coming along. Hey, our Ren Faire cosplay is great. We just drink 1554 from New Belgium (or any beer from the breweries around Munich, they all date to the 1500s) with it cause we aren't insane. 1 Quote Remember that every argument you have with someone on MWCboard is actually the continuation of a different argument they had with someone else also on MWCboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTanked Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, happycamper said: Hey, our Ren Faire cosplay is great. We just drink 1554 from New Belgium (or any beer from the breweries around Munich, they all date to the 1500s) with it cause we aren't insane. There are definitely some older beer recipes that have stood the test of time. Most of the current standbys we drink today are from the 1500's-1700's (pretty much all lagers and most ales, and lagers have not changed much at all). The trappist style ales are all very old, have not changed, still brewed by monks and are still great. But there is a reason certain drinks have died off after they evolved into something better. I get some families having traditions to exhume them on a holiday, but selling them commercially is jumping the shark for sure. Here is another good example of what I'm talking about... https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/midas-touch Quote This was the first beer in our Ancient Ales series. This sweet yet dry beer is made with ingredients found in 2,700-year-old drinking vessels from the tomb of King Midas. Somewhere between beer, wine and mead, Midas will please the chardonnay and beer drinker alike. For years, Dogfish Head has worked with biomolecular archaeologist Dr. Patrick McGovern to bring Ancient Ales to life. For more on Midas Touch and the experience of Penn Museum excavators as they uncovered the tomb of the legendary King Midas, read this essay from Dr. Pat. It's kinda like the Jurassic Park of beer... let nature take its course people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycamper Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, SharkTanked said: There are definitely some older beer recipes that have stood the test of time. Most of the current standbys we drink today are from the 1500's-1700's (pretty much all lagers and most ales, and lagers have not changed much at all). The trappist style ales are all very old, have not changed, still brewed by monks and are still great. But there is a reason certain drinks have died off after they evolved into something better. I get some families having traditions to exhume them on a holiday, but selling them commercially is jumping the shark for sure. Here is another good example of what I'm talking about... https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/midas-touch It's kinda like the Jurassic Park of beer... let nature take its course people! I'll reserve judgement until I try it, just like with the mulled wine. In my experience Dogfish doesn't put out a product I won't like. Quote Remember that every argument you have with someone on MWCboard is actually the continuation of a different argument they had with someone else also on MWCboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTanked Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Just now, happycamper said: I'll reserve judgement until I try it, just like with the mulled wine. In my experience Dogfish doesn't put out a product I won't like. Agreed. They are a fantastic brewery. But we all make mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokebball Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 33 minutes ago, happycamper said: I'll reserve judgement until I try it, just like with the mulled wine. In my experience Dogfish doesn't put out a product I won't like. Odell's Milkshake IPA rocks Quote The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspoke Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, pokebball said: Odell's Milkshake IPA rocks Odell doesn't put out a product I won't like. Their Pale/IPA lineup is amazing. Drumroll/Cloudcatcher Milkashake/Rupture/IPA are all amazining. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...