Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

[rogueclimber]

Inspired on the day of his birth

My first with my Sage Milan Stratoliner

ETA: This was yesterday, June 25

 

[Short Balding Guy]

The last couple of days I have enjoyed the last of some Bent Paddle Retor Haze. This Duluth brewed beer I picked in March and am just finishing it. I like the mellow bitterness and light finish. Yesterday night the temps cooled down to just around 60'f and I celebrated by finishing off an Arbeg Wee Beastie.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[The Shoe]

This smoky Bunnahabhain is a top 3 whisky for me. Not an easy one to find, so it really needs to be savoured..

What’s Etsuko going to say when I ask her to pour a little more?

 

[The Shoe]

She said yes

 

[rogueclimber]

Surprise, a Negroni

And a Borsalino, Western Style

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Thursday was a Surley Day at my house.

Thursday evening I imbibed carbonated water.

Friday morning started before 5:00 am. I wanted to enjoy the cooler temps and get things done. Cold brew coffee, breakfast grilling Surley beer and an Oslo Brewing Co. Nordic Pilsner paired with a grilled potato, peppers and buffalo sausage breakfast have been my treats.

On with USA Independence Day celebrations!

Cheers, Eric. -

 

[Blare]

Ohhhh say can you Old Fashioned Happy 4th

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Yesterday evening I enjoyed Sauna Water.

Portage Brewing in Walker Minnesota produces "Sauna Water." Taste notes are spruce, cardamom, juniper, allspice, and lemon. The spice blend is inspired by Scandinavian baking. The balance of the botanicals make it my fav water drink. Dang it is a treat.

I am sure that I like this carbonated water as it reminds me of our former cabin in Northern Minnesota. I have even planted pines and birch near our boathouse (2nd floor has a sauna) in tribute to my memories of the cabin.

Throw some Löyly (water) on the hot rocks and enjoy a sauna tonight. Cheers, Eric -

 

[Pellie]

I couldn't choose between these 3 Borsalino's, but i couldn't also choose what kind of drink i had to take!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I couldn't choose between these 3 Borsalino's, but i couldn't also choose what kind of drink i had to take! View attachment 715575

Great collection & pic.

 

[Pellie]

Great collection & pic.

Thanks!!!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I couldn't choose between these 3 Borsalino's, but i couldn't also choose what kind of drink i had to take! View attachment 715575

Thanks for sharing your selection. Grand piece of furniture.

 

[RickP]

I couldn't choose between these 3 Borsalino's, but i couldn't also choose what kind of drink i had to take! View attachment 715575

always good to have choices!

 

[RickP]

Between staying up late the last couple nights protecting Mr Moose the Labrador from those noisy fireworks, and trying to get a couple rush leather jobs ready for delivery today, im definately running a sleep deficit. Didnt wake up today till about 10:30.... bright and sunny outside so Im by-passing coffee and going straight to a Tequila ****** Mary ( ****** Marita?). A nice old 4x American Hat keeping my scalp safe in the sun while the ice melts and the level in the glass goes down

And for grins, the leather totes Ive been working on..... LOTS of hand stitching ( my hands will be sore for a couple days lol)

Ive been seriously been thinking about making a leather hat travel box for myself.... combine two of my favorite pastimes... hats and leather

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Yesterday evening I enjoyed barbecue left-overs from the weekend. A Mister Surley Orange Whip IPA. The creme ale, blood orange and a hint of vanilla was a good pairing.

I added a pic to the collage of my cold brewed coffee treat this morning.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

A 4-pack of chicken tacos & shots of Alma Del Jaguar Blanco @ 101 proof, with a Ritch Rand for Taco & Tequila Tuesday.

 

[RickP]

Heard that today is National Pina Colada day..... so I did my part by pulling out the Sailor Jerrys rum and a 3x Stetson Open Road

 

[rogueclimber]

so I did my part

Good of you to make the sacrifice Sir!

 

[RickP]

Bonus day! Hats, ****** Mary AND Beef Fajitas! Did some leather treatment ( Using Pecards) on about a dozen leather sweatbands today. Will let it saturate in for a week or so before I buff off. The Fajitas will be long gone by that time. We shall see what I cook up for the next batch of hat maintenance

 

[Hurricane Jack]

In trying to stock up again & beat the 30% tariff coming 8/01 against Mexico, Canada, & the EU it would appear that tequila retailers have already taken at least half of the tariff increase on better tequilas since my last buy. I would expect the rest of the increase to come soon after the deadline. Not being part of the EU any longer, Single Malt Scotch pricing is holding its own but in time I would expect everything to take an increase. Even Kentucky Bourbon.