MattPie Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 279 miles. 4 hours 34 minutes. What kind of "Northeast PA is that? I'm only 320 miles from Buffalo and I live nearly in Delaware! :) Pinning is a good idea :) I'm down for Gabriel's Gate for pre-game since i'm in the North Buffalo area anyways. After the game any of the choices around the arena are fine. I'm just worried if MODO does make it he will drink us all under the table before the game even starts :flirt: We all don't have that Scandinavian training with the beverages. Get training now! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akvavit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 What kind of "Northeast PA is that? I'm only 320 miles from Buffalo and I live nearly in Delaware! :) quote] What am I? A f'n cartographer? The GPS says its that far, so I guess its that far. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Get training now! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akvavit Oh good god no ahh who am i kidding. When in Rome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Oh good god no ahh who am i kidding. When in Rome... The problem with Akvavit in the US is that I don't think they sell it/import it with the higher alcohol content that probably makes it much more drinkable in the Scandinavian countries. I've had Aalborg, but I was underwhelmed. I don't think it was the better 90 proof stuff though. I think it was watered down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 The problem with Akvavit in the US is that I don't think they sell it/import it with the higher alcohol content that probably makes it much more drinkable in the Scandinavian countries. I've had Aalborg, but I was underwhelmed. I don't think it was the better 90 proof stuff though. I think it was watered down. I tried to find some legit Akvavit for your birthday and simply didn't have the funds to import some real stuff. I need to try all that stuff again, akvavit, grappa... last time I had a toothful of anything hard like that, I was 15 and didn't drink and felt it all tasted like glorified jet fuel. International curl your teeth spirits tasting? I'd be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I tried to find some legit Akvavit for your birthday and simply didn't have the funds to import some real stuff. I need to try all that stuff again, akvavit, grappa... last time I had a toothful of anything hard like that, I was 15 and didn't drink and felt it all tasted like glorified jet fuel. International curl your teeth spirits tasting? I'd be in. Oh god. I do like grappa. That homebrew stuff was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Oh god. I do like grappa. That homebrew stuff was great. Haven't had grappa in awhile, what do you recommend out of the liquor stores? I think the last time i had it was in Vegas... so who knows what the hell I had then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Haven't had grappa in awhile, what do you recommend out of the liquor stores? I think the last time i had it was in Vegas... so who knows what the hell I had then. I've never had anything that was commercially produced. So I couldn't tell you. :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Haven't had grappa in awhile, what do you recommend out of the liquor stores? I think the last time i had it was in Vegas... so who knows what the hell I had then. I've never had anything that was commercially produced. So I couldn't tell you. :ph34r: Finger Lakes Distilling makes grappa... tasted like jet fuel to me, but I've no basis for comparison, so it could be good, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Finger Lakes Distilling makes grappa... tasted like jet fuel to me, but I've no basis for comparison, so it could be good, lol. No, that's what it's supposed to taste like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 No, that's what it's supposed to taste like. Like moonshine without the anise? No thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 No, that's what it's supposed to taste like. I really don't like grappa. It is pretty cool, though, that when you add water it turns white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Like moonshine without the anise? No thank you. Yeahhhhhh... I had it in Italy (Bressanone, northern italy, not sure if that makes a difference in type) and thought it was comparable to just drinking rubbing alcohol. But I was also a kid. My dad choked it down and made a joke about it being tough stuff. I figured it would make a nice molotov cocktail ingredient. Was curious to see if anyone on here was actually a fan of the stuff. I'm always willing to try again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I guess I didn't mind it, but as I understand it you have some grappas that are made the traditional way (the crap leftovers of the grapes being distilled) and then you have some that actually use the grape. So the comparison tends to be like drinking non-premium tequila and premium tequila. Non-premium can be up to 49% non-blue agave, premium is 100% agave. Drinking distilled table sugar is hideous (hell drinking fermented table sugar is)... I'm not saying it's the smoothest stuff out there either way but the cheap stuff is cheap for a reason. More stems and crap than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I liked it because you could show up at parties with it and make the people doing shots of 151 look like wimps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I guess I didn't mind it, but as I understand it you have some grappas that are made the traditional way (the crap leftovers of the grapes being distilled) and then you have some that actually use the grape. So the comparison tends to be like drinking non-premium tequila and premium tequila. Non-premium can be up to 49% non-blue agave, premium is 100% agave. Drinking distilled table sugar is hideous (hell drinking fermented table sugar is)... I'm not saying it's the smoothest stuff out there either way but the cheap stuff is cheap for a reason. More stems and crap than anything else. Nobody liked stems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hey boys, I have everything booked including the hotells so its all good, i'll be staying down town so its close to the arena basicly.Thanks for advice! I will know soon enough if im able to go or not, we will see. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) I tried to find some legit Akvavit for your birthday and simply didn't have the funds to import some real stuff. I need to try all that stuff again, akvavit, grappa... last time I had a toothful of anything hard like that, I was 15 and didn't drink and felt it all tasted like glorified jet fuel. International curl your teeth spirits tasting? I'd be in. I'm pretty happy with the 0vrevann I have from Vikre (Minnesota based distillery). It's taffel style and not aged, but it's a nice, herbal clean taste. <$40 at a PA Liquor store. I think I had Aalborg years ago; that was a bit harsher and move caraway. I kinda miss the big caraway, but but the pleasantness over the Vikre is more enjoyable. http://vikredistillery.com (please note, I just read the whole wikipedia article which is how I know what taffel style is; I'm not an Aquavit connoisseur). Edited February 27, 2017 by MattPie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm pretty happy with the 0vrevann I have from Vikre (Minnesota based distillery). It's taffel style and not aged, but it's a nice, herbal clean taste. <$40 at a PA Liquor store. I think I had Aalborg years ago; that was a bit harsher and move caraway. I kinda miss the big caraway, but but the pleasantness over the Vikre is more enjoyable. http://vikredistillery.com (please note, I just read the whole wikipedia article which is how I know what taffel style is; I'm not an Aquavit connoisseur). Oooh nice! This is the sort of thing I like to find. Thanks! Also, I want to go visit their distillery- they're right next to a maritime museum. That would be a good, good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Btw, Amerks, Fri. Mar, 24 2017 vs. Springfield Thunderbirds 7:05 PM This would be fun if we maybe could get an pre-gtg here? :) Edited February 28, 2017 by MODO Hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'd be up for that.. I don't think I have anything going on and since I live in Rochester... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I might as well see my Amerks off to Utica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I might as well see my Amerks off to Utica Well then I'd get to see them every time I went home to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I might as well see my Amerks off to UticaI've been hearing this from from some non hockey people. I know the city has been thwarting the Pegulas' efforts to upgrade the facility, but is this real? Is Lovely and the city council so clueless that they think the Razorsharks can carry that place? I know for a fact that the Amerks are the only faithful rent payers. I also know for a fact that the RBTL were denied lot 5 by the city for a new theatre. Lets revitalize the city by chasing away progress. That's wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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