tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post9043044423070836416..comments2024-02-03T16:24:42.023-08:00Comments on 1410 OakWooD: Beer HeavenGunnar Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-39109645959056436882010-04-27T20:04:34.551-07:002010-04-27T20:04:34.551-07:00I bow to greatness.
I love youuu maaan.
JGI bow to greatness.<br /><br />I love youuu maaan.<br /><br />JGSilk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-55602804090189720322010-04-27T18:46:09.952-07:002010-04-27T18:46:09.952-07:00I'll try to answer for JG:
Beer Good.
Redistr...I'll try to answer for JG:<br /><br />Beer Good.<br />Redistribution Bad.<br />Beer Good.<br />Government operated liquor store Very Bad.<br /><br />McLean Pinot Express (respray of faulty paint job). A very cool bike with a series of delays.<br /><br />-Gunnar Mouthpiece BergGunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-52783248993594622342010-04-27T18:09:14.494-07:002010-04-27T18:09:14.494-07:00Beer good,
Distortionary Taxes Bad
Beer Good
Redis...Beer good,<br />Distortionary Taxes Bad<br />Beer Good<br />Redistribution Good <br />Beer Good<br />Government operated business Bad<br /><br />I think that we can all agree on at least half of the above.<br /><br />Allan<br /><br />PS: would love to see some pics of this pinot express maclean. I seem to recall seeing photos of a bike with a rack purpose-built for carrying two bottles of wine... is that the one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-20028408313222304242010-04-27T16:08:58.492-07:002010-04-27T16:08:58.492-07:00I'm going to be looking forward to the build. ...I'm going to be looking forward to the build. This thing would seem to be asking for internal gearing, or at least a neat indexing set up. Of course I don't know the rider.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-15894678810933835162010-04-27T15:33:36.941-07:002010-04-27T15:33:36.941-07:00Damn...oh well let's have a beer and talk abou...Damn...oh well let's have a beer and talk about McLeans. And I have good news the Pinot express (McLean) will arrive in Laguna Beach this Thur!<br /><br />JSilk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-15230683499780869882010-04-27T15:17:45.469-07:002010-04-27T15:17:45.469-07:00I grew up in a house where the Republican governor...I grew up in a house where the Republican governor was a dinner guest. My father was a friend of Senator David Durenberger. The first person I voted for was Barry Goldwater. It has been rough and rocky traveling, but eventually I saw the light. Over time I became a Democratic Socialist. A journey is not always taken on the easy path. I know I am right for me, but you will have to find your own way.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-55782810100192675572010-04-27T14:34:02.126-07:002010-04-27T14:34:02.126-07:00Or shall we Budweiser is bad (too big to fail) and...Or shall we Budweiser is bad (too big to fail) and just for Gunnars sake Schell's Schmatz's Alt is good (small and entrepreneurial)<br /><br />Allan: I think you and I are on the same hymnal, we just need to get Gunnar to buy in. Altought to get this done it will be a "tough rug to cut".<br /><br />JackSilk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-36531918685936826152010-04-27T14:19:36.338-07:002010-04-27T14:19:36.338-07:00righto, sorry I misunderstood... I thought you wer...righto, sorry I misunderstood... I thought you were disagreeing with me on the usefulness of monopolies.<br /><br />AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-4129331130058381442010-04-27T14:04:19.077-07:002010-04-27T14:04:19.077-07:00Beer is good. Taxes are bad.
here endth the lesso...Beer is good. Taxes are bad.<br /><br />here endth the lesson.<br /><br />JGSilk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-23694582148941895812010-04-27T12:45:11.543-07:002010-04-27T12:45:11.543-07:00Please, give me a break, Jack! I believe that ther...Please, give me a break, Jack! I believe that there is a clear role for government, but selling goods is not one of them. Regulating, definitely. Taxing, ok in many cases...but actively restricting access to markets and claiming a monopoly? I just can't think of how the government can provide more benefit to consumers than (well-regulated) private individuals can in the sale of ....well, just about anything.<br />AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-27227650713419720792010-04-27T12:39:00.877-07:002010-04-27T12:39:00.877-07:0018-wheel reefer full of draft beer.18-wheel reefer full of draft beer.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-65833098757065898052010-04-27T12:37:07.734-07:002010-04-27T12:37:07.734-07:00I agree with you on the wheatbeers. there are a co...I agree with you on the wheatbeers. there are a couple of german wheats that I'll endure on the hottest of days, but otherwise I'm with you, 100%.<br />AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-36392129562952970052010-04-27T12:32:04.963-07:002010-04-27T12:32:04.963-07:00Gunnar:
Is that door so wide open I could drive a...Gunnar:<br /><br />Is that door so wide open I could drive a truck thru it, or am I dreaming.<br /><br />JackSilk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-53847806561043634312010-04-27T12:12:47.526-07:002010-04-27T12:12:47.526-07:00I know.
Politics anyone.
I've already had th...I know.<br /><br />Politics anyone.<br /><br />I've already had the discussion that may ensue this morning at breakfast, when I suggested to my table mate, a local large "small" business man, that he should be paying more taxes.<br /><br />Gentlemen, you may fire when ready.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-78985212424952122902010-04-27T11:48:22.997-07:002010-04-27T11:48:22.997-07:00Allan:
WHO IS JOHN GALT!
JackAllan:<br /><br />WHO IS JOHN GALT!<br /><br />JackSilk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-27038149126881600242010-04-27T11:10:35.464-07:002010-04-27T11:10:35.464-07:00You poor man (sigh).
Taste is personal and subjec...You poor man (sigh).<br /><br />Taste is personal and subjective; wheat beers suck. Summer,winter, spring - if I wanted wheat I'd eat bread. And please, don't defend and suggest wonderful wheat beers - they ALL suck. And anyone who likes them has the tastebuds of a goat.<br /><br />Thank you.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-3961177731307150742010-04-27T11:01:31.899-07:002010-04-27T11:01:31.899-07:00Nope it doesn't work that way. There is a gove...Nope it doesn't work that way. There is a government owned and operated agency which does all of the purchasing, warehousing transport and retail. They cater to the average drinker and generally focus on selling whatever product will generate highest profit....standard monopoly practice. a few times per year, they put on temporary sales where they'll bring in something a bit different that the average drinker might like to try, depending on the season (ie: wheat beers in the summer, etc..)<br /><br />Selection is determined in whole by some committee that works in a black box. Impoters (not consumers) can make requests to the committee, but my understanding is that this is not a transparent process at all.<br /><br />Regular selection is quite weak and doesn't vary from location to location, so every location has about 10 different pilsners from the check republic, but basically no U.S. micro brews. Thankfully they consistently carry a few of the very good Canadian micros, but otherwise, it's pils, pils, inbev, and a few of the basic british ales. <br /><br />AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-7716199698709732722010-04-27T10:54:18.550-07:002010-04-27T10:54:18.550-07:00Chimay all the way. The beer of Flemish cyclists....Chimay all the way. The beer of Flemish cyclists.<br /><br />I have varied tastes.<br /><br />Skol!<br /><br />JGSilk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-79524763845383735312010-04-27T08:11:41.349-07:002010-04-27T08:11:41.349-07:00Allan,
Can you get Bell's Two Hearted Ale? An...Allan,<br /><br />Can you get Bell's Two Hearted Ale? An IPA from Michigan. Should be within their distribution network, or does the liquor board not work that way? Prolly not. I've been drinking some lately. And liking it.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-18626475573475028122010-04-27T07:59:15.198-07:002010-04-27T07:59:15.198-07:00Surprisingly, the third largest selling beer in Mi...Surprisingly, the third largest selling beer in Minnesota is Summit EPA.<br /><br />My wife drinks Moosehead. Her choice.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-85582713039247073002010-04-27T07:17:03.280-07:002010-04-27T07:17:03.280-07:00Woops, sorry I forgot to sign the last with my ful...Woops, sorry I forgot to sign the last with my full name:<br />Allan Pollock<br /><br />CHEERS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-67860403450809200002010-04-27T07:16:07.697-07:002010-04-27T07:16:07.697-07:00The description makes the beer sound very tasty.
...The description makes the beer sound very tasty. <br /><br />I'm a fan of hoppier beers, myself (IBU 50 and up), but will definitely try one of these if I ever see one. Sadly, the government run alcohol retail and distribution network in Ontario pretty much guarantees that I am only rarely able to buy any of the many fine U.S. micro brews. <br /><br />Believe it or not, most folks up here think that Canadian lagers are the be-all and end-all of beer and equate U.S. beer with low-alcohol lagers like coors and Budwiser. <br /><br />I love smaking people's taste buds with their first Dogfish Head 60-minute IPA and watch their reaction as they learn that it is only one of hundreds of really great U.S. beers.<br /><br />Somebody stop me, I could go on and on about this.<br /><br />AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-59952866317376931842010-04-26T20:40:47.174-07:002010-04-26T20:40:47.174-07:00Sounds like a real treat Gunnar!
This is my favo...Sounds like a real treat Gunnar! <br /><br />This is my favorite when in the USA. Hard to find in NM, except sometimes in Albuquerque. <br />http://www.oskarblues.com/the-brews/dales-pale-ale<br />First time I drank one at a friend's place in ABQ. He was still at work, he'd picked me up at the airport and told me to make myself at home and relax. He had these cans of beer in the fridge, and I though, "what the heck..." I opened one and I couldn't believe it! Amazing! Never had a beer quite like it! Had a second after that one. Excellent!Mimbres Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764257754905227611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-87643264146662185812010-04-26T17:36:55.915-07:002010-04-26T17:36:55.915-07:00I'm certain that it's very good.
Another ...I'm certain that it's very good.<br /><br />Another fine thing about Schell's is the same family has been making the beer for 150 years. That's a long time in our quick buck society.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695748260936745505.post-41691849882316570232010-04-26T16:36:46.054-07:002010-04-26T16:36:46.054-07:00here is my slice of heaven.
http://www.geneseecre...here is my slice of heaven.<br /><br />http://www.geneseecreamale.com/AmericanOriginal/Silk Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563417868220929969noreply@blogger.com