We did it!

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We cleared our first $100.

As of 1:54, we were at $102.33. Keep up the clicks.

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Thanksgiving Recipe and New Reviews coming

Ok Ok, I know I haven't posted any reviews since Sunday. Given my daily posting track record, I didnt want anyone to worry that I had (GASP) given up drinking.

Instead, I have been prepping for the upcoming game night and also trying to choose the recipe for my Thanksgiving Contribution.

Well, here it is -

SMOKED WHISKEY TURKEY BREAST

Serving Size: 6

1 each 10-12# Turkey Breast bone-in
1 batch Smoked Whiskey Turkey Injection cold

SMOKE WHISKEY TURKEY INJECTION
1 cup Honey
1 cup Garlic Oil Infused
1 cup Butter melted
1/2 cup Kentucky Whiskey
2 teaspoon Cumin ground
2 teaspoon Hot Chili Oil

Combine all ingredients together, and blend well.

Using about half of the marinade, pierce the turkey with a injection needle in several different spots.
Injecting the turkey with half of the marinade.

Place the turkey breast into a clear oven bag.
pour the remaining marinade over the turkey breast and remove the air from the bag,
by twisting and then sealing the bag.

Allow the the breast to brined for 24 hours. Bring the turkey out at
room temperature will you are building your fire and getting your smoker hot.
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Notes: Smoke in smoker with water bath at 225 degrees for 20 minutes per pound or until just done.

COOK TIME: 4-5 HOURS

I will try and get some review up later today....here are the upcoming ones:

Tommyknocker Alpine Glacier
Arcadia Ales Scotish Ale
Schlafly Dry Hopped APA

Wild Blue Blueberry Lager

Ok, Debi brought in one of her beers to sample, Wild Blue Blueberry Lager....and I should have known from the the deep magenta-purple body and thin pink head that this was NOT going to be a beer that I liked.

The nose wasn't overpowering, instead it was almost like a light wine cooler. There is no way this could be a beer. After one drink, I'm still not sure it is. I could make out no hops or maltyness....it was just to sweet. The flavor of the Blueberries was just to much and other flavors couldn't work their way through.

IMO, it's kinda cool, for novelties sake or maybe a dessert beer...but I wouldn't buy it again unless Debi requested it. Considering this is an attempt by Anheuser-Busch to get into the "Micro-Brew" market, I think they should go back to R&D and rethink their position....stick with what they know.

This is defiantly one of those beers that Debi could buy a 6-pack and I wouldn't touch it.

If ever there was a girly beer...this is it. I would love to see anyone (Debi's) feedback if they have tried this one.

PS - The picture below does not do it justice on the color, it has to be seen to believe.

Debi's Review of Gulden Draak

As for the Golden Draak, it was OK, a bit sweet, even for me and it gave me a headache (for those that don't know me, I have these crazy allergies, triggered by some unknown substance in various foods/liquids - an no it's not a hangover - it's one or two swallows and I have a migraine for 3 days). I can drink half a bottle of Patron and be completely fine the next day, or a sip of Baileys and be down for two to three days.

If you look around you'll see raving reviews for Golden Draak, so don't take my word as gospel, but if you want a really good barley wine - you'd be better served heading over to Flat Branch and picking up a growler of theirs.

He'Brew - The Chosen Beer

I have to admit, the name He'Brew The Chosen Beer made me literally laugh out loud and think of Ben and Steve. It being Sunday...how could I not buy it and try it first.

The bottle describes the beer as being a "Rich and Robust Dark Brown Ale", but I was really caught off guard with the nutty flavor when I took my first sip. I immediately went and got our Killian's Swag tasting cups so I could check color and offer Debi a sample.



As you can see, it was darker than I anticipated...with a great Carmel/nut fragrance. The head came out creamy (although Debi though the beer tasted a little flat) and the first taste makes you think...hmmmm, I've got something here.

The rich roasted malts blend well with a slight hoppyness, bring this beer together with a chocolate finish.

The beer was gone before I knew it.

Very Impressive, I would buy this over Newcastle any day of the week.

If you are looking for a Brown Ale, choose the Chosen Beer....choose He'Brew.

PS - Defiantly check out their site, it is a riot...here is a sample vid from it.

Our Trip to the New HyVee

Ok, today after Church we went to the new HyVee in Columbia.

Debi had been there before and looked at the new Liquor/Beer Department...but this was my first foray in.

We used to live behind the original HyVee, so I was aware of the Layout...although I must say, the selection here is much bigger.

Debi and I both picked out some wines, and each of us also took advantage of there Six Pack Special, where you can mix and match for $10.

Here are the ones I picked -

He'Brew Messiah Bold
Jackman's American Pale Ale (Left Hand Brewing)
Arcadia Ales Scotch Ale
Tommyknocker Glacier
Haywire Hefeweizen
Lagunitas IPA



I will be reviewing them one at a time as I work my way through the 6-pack. Also, I would expect some wine reviews (I even picked up a Goats Do Roam) and whatever Debi throws my way from her pick six.

Cheers

Glenn's Gulden Draak Report

Short and sweet, that is an apt description of Golden Draak. While I did enjoy this dark brown beer it was a bit too sweet for my taste... great flavor but I prefer less honey sweet to my drinks. But, Kendra loved it... she enjoyed the beer greatly.

All in all it was nice but more of a ladies drink as far as I am concerned.