Off: Absinthe

[Michael W Blackman]

Carling black label and that silky smooth variety are on the top of my list.


In a message dated Thu, 15 Aug 2002 02:21:38  AEDT, "f. rat" <hawkthing at BLUEYONDER.CO.UK> writes:

> Ever tried "Rudolph's Piss" - available one Xmas at a pub in Gateshead I
> seem to remember it was something like 9% abv. I managed one 1/2 pint
> along with a very moderate amount of other beers before becoming very
> giggly indeed!!!!!!
>
> F. Rat
>
> Jonathan Jarrett wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 24, 2002 at 12:04:00AM +0100, Richard Lockwood typed out:
> > > HAHAHAHAAAAAARRRRGGGHH!!!!!!!!
> > >
> > > Sorry.
> > >
> > > The best beers in England (and indeed the world) are to be found at
> > > http://www.timothy-taylor.co.uk
> > >
> > > > Being in Oz I haven't tried too many British beers but I do like Double
> > > > Diamond and a good Guinness.
> >
> >         This fixation with Landlord, inexplicable on the grounds of taste
> > or quality, seems to be an affliction of individuals across all age groups
> > and incapable of a rational explanation. It's a very distinctive-tasting
> > beer but I've almost never found it in a pub that didn't have something
> > I'd rather drink.
> >
> >         The best beers in England are in fact to be found at
> > <http:/www.youngs.co.uk> and let no-one tell you otherwise. If they do,
> > present them with a decent pint of Young's Ram Rod and if they persist in
> > their fallacy, depart on polite terms and remember forthwith that they are
> > stark staring deranged. Those in America may be able to obtain Old Nick
> > instead, which is also good but being 7.5% not exactly a session beer.
> >
> >         I'm not going to suggest that Ram Rod is the best beer in other
> > parts of the island for fear of being struck down by a mob of 80/
> > drinkers, but if it weren't for them I might. I have strong opinions on
> > this subject :-) Yours,
> >                         Jon
> >
> > ObCD: Black Label Society - _Sonic Brew_ (by an amazing coincidence... )
> > --
> >         Jonathan Jarrett                Birkbeck College, London
> >                  jjarrett at chiark.greenend.org.uk
> >         --------------------------------------------------------
> >   "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." (Tom Waits)