Falcons Captain Of The Tailgate: Drinks Edition

by Dave Choate on Nov 5, 2010 2:00 PM EDT in Captain of the Tailgate

Our most delicious sponsored post returns, and we're all better for it.

Captain Morgan is a staple of my liquor cabinet, and in honor of their sponsorship of both my buzz and this blog, we're talking drinks today. When you're tailgating, readying yourself for the game at home or out at the bar, what are you drinking? Is it a certain brand of beer, a Thermos of vodka or a Shirley Temple?

Let us know. Whatever it is, I hope it goes well with the "hobos" that ATLsince1972 makes.

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Magic Hat -- #9

absolutely the best beer I have every had the pleasure of consuming.

by VA Dirty Bird on Nov 5, 2010 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

don't stop there, don't worry, there's plenty more!

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Well at home I drink

Blight out of my Frosty falcons mug and at the dome we Ii get about 2 bottles and a bag if peanuts and batteries to throw and the opposing team. J/k. But seriously though.

by CollegePark4Life on Nov 5, 2010 2:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I'm a cheap drunk

So Coors Light for me.

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by KD1 on Nov 5, 2010 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

2 distinct differences for me

Over here where alcohol is forbidden, I drink gatoraid.
Back home, I drink Jack n Coke. Or Jack on the rocks. Or Bud Light Lime. Or Capn and coke. Or Capn Private Stock and Cherry Coke.

Dont cloud the issue with facts!

by muuzilla on Nov 5, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Tattoo and Coke

But I drink mostly wine and champagne, just what I like.

by Caviarhound on Nov 5, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

This is a tough one to field, but as the resident booze expert, here goes...

I usually go with rum (Captain or similar ilk) and Diet Dr Pepper during games. That being said, I have been known to dig into the beer as well for games. Keep in mind, I am a beer snob. A few of my faves to imbibe:

Southern Tier IPA
Troegs Mad Elf (How we do X-Mas in Harrisburg, PA baby!)
Troegs Troegenator
Rogue Chocolate Stout
Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Delirium Tremens
Miller Lite (For those marathon days)

I do have a self-built tap system in my fridge as well. For those weekends I go with (1/6 kegs):

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Sly Fox Royal Weisse
Bell’s Octoberfest
Troegs Hop Back
Weyerbacher Quad
Southern Tier Phin and Matt’s

So yeah…I love the booze and football combos!

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by Duff_Man on Nov 5, 2010 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

You're clearly an IPA fan

You’ve had Stone IPA before, I assume? My all-time favorite beer.

by Dave Choate on Nov 5, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Stone makes a nice IPA.

Definitely LOVE hoppy brews. If you come across any beers that have Simcoe or Cascade hops in them, get one immediately. The aroma and citrus flavors are amazing.

The Cali breweries always love to hop it up!

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by Duff_Man on Nov 5, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweetwater in town uses a lot of cascade hops

They’re serving a double IPA called Hop-in something or other that is quite good. Also a cask ail of the same thing with more hops and peppercorns (only at the brewery at this point).

by TheAreopagite on Nov 6, 2010 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Cascade and Simcoe are the best!

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by Duff_Man on Nov 6, 2010 10:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

agreed. once again

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

btw

I accidentally posted some links for you further down, instead of in a reply. Anyway, I think you’ll dig ’em if you get the chance to indulge.

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions

also, have you had the new 10.10.10 Vertical Epic by Stone?

Haven’t had it yet, just wondering if you’ve had the chance…

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

freaking love Stone

They’ve got fantastic specialty beers, too!

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

right on, though I wonder if you were paid to mention Miller

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

dude, dogfish head on tap in your house?

I’m coming over.

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions

and bell's? What the hey?!

Double Cream Stout may be my favorite by them

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Yep! We have an awesome beer store in town.

They have an insane selection. I buy sixtels there all the time to have on tap at the house.

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by Duff_Man on Nov 6, 2010 10:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

you in GA?

I remember about 10 years ago, they changed all the alcohol % laws allowing the shelves to be stocked with all kinds of new stuff from all over. I love what they’ve been doing. Last time I was home, I went to the 5 Seasons @ The Prado off 285 & Roswell Rd. (near 400). Probably the best beer I’ve had in the state. Maybe things have changed, but the place is still around I assume. Great place.

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Gotta love Troegenator

Ya know, I have actually never had a bad Troegs anything.
If you get the chance to go to upstate NY (Albany area) try the Porter or Whiskey Barrel Aged Stout from Brown’s Brewery.

by falconnuke on Nov 6, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Home and Away

Home: Jack and Coke or Johnnie Walker and Coke
Away (Bar or Game): Bud Light. Coors Light. Quantity over quality. lol

by gametheory7 on Nov 5, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

Jack and coke or coors light or budweiser

Or a combination of the three that 9 times out of 10 has me liking right before bedtime lol

by FLA_Falcon on Nov 5, 2010 5:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I'm gonna start taking booze advice from you all.

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by Caleb Rutherford on Nov 5, 2010 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

Whenever we are losing I break out the rubbing alcohol.

That always seems to calm me down.

by Creek Johnson on Nov 5, 2010 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

Straight Jack for me.

None of that Gentleman Jack crap either. Straight, hot, and sipped, like it’s supposed to be.

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by Adam Schultz on Nov 5, 2010 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

Coors Light and straight hot Jack as well.

by GA-James on Nov 5, 2010 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Beer snob too, like the Duff Man...

but my favorite would be Ommegang Abbey Ale, but I’ll take Chimay reserve on tight funds. As far as for those losing days, I go with Bacardi and Cola, and more of the former than the latter for sure.

by Jeff S on Nov 5, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Ommegang is delicious

Good choice.

by Dave Choate on Nov 5, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I had that stuff when I went to NY.

Umma umma good!!!

Rule #1: Double tap.

by Ball Hawk on Nov 6, 2010 9:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Brewery Ommegang...

Best part is that they are in Cooperstown, NY…baseball HOF is right there!

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by Duff_Man on Nov 5, 2010 11:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Ugh beer.

Pisswasser. Go hard (liquor) or go home. The only beer worthy of my taste buds is Cotton Wood Pumpkin Spice Ale.

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by Adam Schultz on Nov 5, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweetwater 420

And occasionally Sweetwater IPA

by ArthurDank on Nov 6, 2010 12:35 AM EDT reply actions

solid and original

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

local Japanese craft brew

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 12:44 AM EDT reply actions

or terribly overpriced micro imports

Seriously ya’ll, with the awful exchange rate in the expensive Tokyo area, I’m paying 3-4x for decent beer. I might be looking at $15 for a good 22 oz. of imported west coast American IPA. That’s another reason the bank is broke. Thank goodness for the Yokohama Brewery and Thrash Zone.

by YokoFalcon on Nov 6, 2010 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions