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randymar
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 posted Feb-17-2006 12:41 PM
  
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-17-2006 01:14 PM
Oh yeah - and as long as you live in Mass, you may want to head over to RedBones in Somerville for some ribs or grilled fish and really tasty brews on tap.
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RunMonkey
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posted Feb-17-2006 01:28 PM
Thanks for the Somerville tip! Also, that reminds me that I meant to mention... there's a place called the Bookmill ("Books you don't need in a place you can't find") in Montague, MA where in the summer they serve pints of Allagash White with Raspberry Lambic ice cubes and a slice of lemon. It's way girly, but it's so awesome.
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randymar
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posted Feb-17-2006 01:56 PM
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Originally posted by RunMonkey:
It's way girly, but it's so awesome.
Sounds perfect for LT, our resident Lesbetarian. Just kidding, Buttercup.
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-17-2006 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by RunMonkey:
Thanks for the Somerville tip! Also, that reminds me that I meant to mention... there's a place called the Bookmill ("Books you don't need in a place you can't find") in Montague, MA where in the summer they serve pints of Allagash White with Raspberry Lambic ice cubes and a slice of lemon. It's way girly, but it's so awesome.
Do they have readings there?
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-17-2006 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by randymar:
Sounds perfect for LT, our resident Lesbetarian.Just kidding, Buttercup.
Which part are you kidding about - my new label
the fruity beer
or my nickname Prepare to defend your position!
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RunMonkey
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posted Feb-17-2006 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
Do they have readings there?
I think so, the restaurant is actually the Lady Killigrew (http://www.theladykilligrew.com/) and it's attached to the Bookmill. I've only been there during the day; there's a really nice view of the river. They have literary inclinations, though, which you can get a really strong dose of by visiting their website and looking at the wine descriptions on the menu.
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randymar
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posted Feb-17-2006 02:08 PM
The Lesbetarian remark (or is it Lesba-tarian???)
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randymar
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posted Feb-17-2006 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by RunMonkey:
I think so, the restaurant is actually the Lady Killigrew and it's attached to the Bookmill.
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Interesting point: The Lady Killigrew was a pirate in sixteenth century Cornwall.
PIRATES!!!!
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randymar
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posted Feb-17-2006 02:15 PM
Looks like Mr. Lupens is going for a ride.
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randymar
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posted Feb-20-2006 04:31 PM
All day, I got nothin'.The Rogues were good, but not outstanding. In all fairness, my palate may have been skewed slightly by the supergarlicy dinners Sat. and Sun.
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-21-2006 12:19 PM
What kind of Rogue - I am guessing Dead Guy Ales?
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randymar
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posted Feb-21-2006 12:55 PM
No they were new ones - at least new to me - quote:
Kells Irish Lager is a European-style pilsner brewed with Great Western 2-row, French Carapilsner malt, Sterling hops and Czech pilsner yeast. Kells Irish Lager undergoes one week of primary and 5 weeks of secondary fermentation and weighs in at 11.5 degrees plato with 25 International Bittering Units. Kells Irish Lager was awarded "Lager of the Year, International Section for packaged beer'" at the Australian International Beer Awards in 2001! The recipe was developed for our friends at Kell's Irish Restaurant and Pub, with locations in Portland, Seattle and San Francisco. Kells is also served on tap and available in the 22-ounce bottles at Rogue's five Public Houses. Juniper Pale Ale: the new package for Yellow Snow Ale (winter 2004/2005). While the recipe (a pale ale infused with whole juniper berries) on the label remain the same, the name and label are new for 2005. Juniper Pale Ale is available in the classic 22-ounce bottle and on draft.
As I said, my palate may have been negatively affected by the garlic, as far as getting a clean taste of the beer.
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-21-2006 02:15 PM
You has posted that earlier, didn't you?
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-21-2006 02:24 PM
Being a brisk, but sunny day here in the NorthEast, a few of us decided to take advantage of the mild weather and go for an urban hike. This usually consists of hoofing it through city streets, rail road tracks and warehouse buildings. As industrial as we can find, but also never more than a 15 minute walk from a watering hole. As luck would have it, the group decided to go with my suggestion of Brookline Village. An area across from the river – the Charles River that is – that divides Boston from the Cambridge/Somerville line. These divisions are the equivalent to differences between San Francisco and Berkley or Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. They may be close in proximity, but differ greatly to anyone local to any of these cities. Brookline is on the Boston side of the river and an area that is known fondly by my friends as “The Village”. When referred to as a biking or drinking destination, we often receive confused looks. “You mean as in New York?” Perhaps the consensus was because I had made a brilliant suggestion, or that I spoke up the loudest, or that no one had anything better to offer. It really doesn’t matter as the total incident exceeded the sum of its parts. We took the T to a stop past our usual routes, but one that left enough distance for exploration. Twenty minutes into our hike, what should we past, but The Publick House. Now I have heard of this establishment – usually in a hushed whisper – especially revered for its outstanding beer “on tap” selection. What I never realized was exactly how accessible this establishment could be. It wasn’t open yet, but would be at 5:00pm, per the sign in the window. How was that possible, I thought? This was a magical place of holy worship toward a malt, hops and yeast concoction. How could it be located right here in front of me? Some have dreams of Nirvana, Mecca or the Holy Land. They plan a pilgrimage, use up their life savings and discover the meaning of life. One does not expect to just stumble upon one’s dreams on a 30 degree winter day in Massachusetts while grumbling about having to work on a holiday and wishing for a more comfortable pair of socks. But there we were, ninety minutes away from discovery of my place, my people, my beer. Ninety minutes spent walking the streets of The Village, circling the reservoir and passing time in a Russian food market. Time well spent, but really spent waiting. Returning to The Publick House, a bit concerned that it might be closed on a semi-holiday, but hoping optimistically that this would not be the case, we were rewarded indeed. As the first customers, we had our pick of seats. A moment or two of silence at the bar revealed tap heads of the following:Dogfish Head – Raison D’Etre
Magic Hat – Thumbsucker
Mojo – IPA And yes – the holy grail of beer – Arrogant B@stard My friends have certainly hoisted many a pint with me, drunk my homebrew and listened to me rant about hop regions or other such beer trivia. If there was previously any uncertainty regarding the depth of my reverence toward beer, today has set them straight. To experience a pint of Arrogant B@stard on tap after a five mile walk, in the company of friends is truly to experience life.
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randymar
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posted Feb-21-2006 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
You has posted that earlier, didn't you?
Yes, I has.
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-21-2006 04:09 PM
Oh just stop that and read my long post. It stars your favorite beer - that I had to anonymize as the sensors do not allow certain words.
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randymar
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posted Feb-21-2006 04:53 PM
You forget, Princess, that I can't get Arrogant Bastahhhhd (for my N'England peeps) in Jersey ... It remains an elusive spectre to me.
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MikeMills
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posted Feb-22-2006 09:38 AM
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You forget, Princess, that I can't get Arrogant Bastahhhhd (for my N'England peeps) in Jersey ... It remains an elusive spectre to me.
And yet you won't send me your address. I have one waiting for you at home this very moment, brother Rand! Is it "time well spent, but really spent waiting"? What's the holdup?!
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MikeMills
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posted Feb-22-2006 09:43 AM
Great story, LT. Wow - to just stumble upon a legendary beer joint out in the country... you'd be more likely to stumble across a couple cowboys making out in the grass here in Texas.
Arrogant Barstard is good, isn't it. It isn't for every occasion, but they definitely have every reason to be arrogant.
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randymar
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posted Feb-22-2006 10:11 AM
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Great story, LT.
Agreed. Now, where's the other one???
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La Tortuga
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posted Feb-22-2006 10:50 AM
The ski story?
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randymar
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posted Feb-22-2006 11:55 AM
Yep. You can leave the parts I added out, if you'd like.I could post it for you, but you wrote it and should be creditted as such.
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randymar
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posted Feb-22-2006 04:04 PM
I would like to take this moment to apologize for the poor output on BEER the past few days.LT and I have been collaborating, and when we're not getting distracted, we're just too tired to post anything here. Things should be back to normal in a day or two.
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randymar
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posted Feb-22-2006 04:13 PM
<<<We now return to your regularly scheduled feature>>>QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"We make our beer for the minority who care more about what's happening inside the bottle than all the marketing bullsh!t happening outside the bottle."
- Sam Calagione, founder Dogfish Head Brewery
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