The Drink Menu: Blow Off Some Steam

It's that time of the week again.  Who's thirsty?  Well, after last weekend's evening spent with ol' Jimbo Beam, I'd say, "Yes, I'm thirsty, however I drank a little too much whiskey last time, so I'm going to have a brewski, please."  Additionally, despite tomorrow being Saturday, the alarm is going to be set for 7am, just in time to catch the North London Derby.  Let's go Gooners!

Not quite native to the Midwest, this week's featured libation is from San Francisco.  And when I say San Francisco, I mean like across the bay from Oakland in the northern half of California (in case you weren't sure).  If you're looking for a nice respite from that watered down Bud Light or, perhaps, something a little less destined for a hangover, crushing a sixer of Anchor Steam should do the trick (or help you blow off a little steam, pun most definitely intended).

Anchor Steam Brewing is a tradition created in 1896.  Needless to say, 113 years tends to speak to a level of experience and quality that you can only assume is held in the highest regard.  With an amber hue and a creamy head (don't laugh) this is the beer to give your tastebuds a little ride on the roller coaster of life....wait, sorry, that's something different.  Anyway, I've already had two little steamers today (don't laugh) and I'm now going to go class it up with some Colt 45.

The Drink Menu: Jim Beam - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

It's Friday.  It's been raining for nearly 48 hours.  Straight.  Duh, that means I might need to pull a little R. Kelly on and make it fucking rain (if you're a little slow, check out the video at the end of this post).

So it's been awhile since we updated the Drink Menu, meaning today is a more than appropriate re-introduction to one of our finest topics: booooooze. 

If I were a real classy guy, which may also be overrated, I would swing by the old alcohol store and pick up a little spice for the night.  If I were, in fact, Kels and I spent an inordinate amount of time "poppin' bottles" I might not reach for my friend Jim Beam.  However, I do not pee on people and I am not R. Kelly (although if you've never seen Trapped in the Closet, it is recommended).  So Jim Beam it is.  A Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that can be enjoyed on the rocks or with a mixer of your choice.  If you peruse the Beam web site, you can see that they have an extensive knowledge with regard to bourbon.  This makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, just like their product.  According to the KSBW (do the math) description, the "taste opens sweet, with light caramel and vanilla flavors and, later, a slightly woody char."  This is obviously why it has been found to be a perfect pair with a ginger ale of your choosing.  Without a doubt, ol' James Beamer also mixes well with a little diet cola or perhaps, a couple ice cubes and a smidge of water, depending on the size of your testicles. 

So, in the words of the famous Dave Chappelle dba Rick James..."Enjoy yourself."

The Drink Menu: Chimay Blue

The drink menu is a regular feature that will give you some brilliant ideas for the next time you are browsing the drink menu thinking up the beverage that will get you to where you want to go.

Ohhhhhhhhh Yes, Belgian beer.  Pouring a cold glass of Belgian beer on Friday night at 5 P.M. has to be one of the most suitable ways a young buck (or even an old fart) can end a week.  One of the finest Belgian Beers in the world, if not the finest, is the Chimay Blue.  If you want to drink a thousand bottles of Bacardi Razz in 2 hours and slightly feel a buzz with your girlfriend then I guess that is your bag my friend.  Chimay is going to get you riding the show pony we like to call "enjoyment" after one bottle.

An excellent place to order up one of these puppies is The Royal Mile.

The rundown on this beautiful beverage from the Chimay website:



75 cl, 33 cl (25.4 fl.oz., 11.2 fl.oz.), 9% alc. vol.
Named Grande Réserve in 75 cl (25.4 fl.oz.) bottles, it is principally distinguished by its character of a strong beer.
This is a beer whose fragrance of fresh yeast with a light, flowery rosy touch is especially pleasant.
Its flavour, noticed when tasting it, only accentuates the pleasant sensations perceived in the aroma , while revealing a light but pleasant touch of roasted malt.
This top fermented Trappist beer , refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurised.