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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 07:26 PM) I'm sure the details will come out regardless once people start rolling over on Sandusky. Nothing stops witnesses from talking.

Took a look at PA quickly and it looks like it is secret unless there is a petition for release of the GJ records which will only be granted for "extraordinary circumstances." Good luck there.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 06:39 PM) I read in the paper that they could get access to it because it could be considered a public record, is that not true? Well I suppose it could be different in PA, but in NY it is not a public record. Judges and counsel will see it so they can ensure against abuse, but unless it is leaked by the judge or a party no one will see it.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 06:35 PM) And they wont release it because of the ongoing investigation. Obviously as more details come out its only going to make this all worse and not better. Pretty sure you will never see it because GJ testimony is completely confidential unless contradicted at trial.

This CBS news "exclusive" is a nothing.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Nov 14, 2011 -> 10:56 AM) It has nothing to do with "no matter what". K-Cup does NOT taste nearly the same as a REAL cup of coffee. If it did, then I wouldn't have such an opinion. What kind of grinder do you use?

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 06:02 PM) It's pretty clear that McQueary was giving a narrative of what he saw and did. If he intervened, why would he say he left? Also, the Grand Jury is allowed to ask questions of witnesses, and I think anyone hearing this testimony would be very curious as to why McQueary didn't immediately contact the police. Maybe they just didn't ask.. But what we all read wasn't a transcript of testimony, so we have no clue what he said or what he was asked. But we will find out more in about 30 minutes.

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Nov 15, 2011 -> 05:47 PM) So either the Grand Jury did a REALLY bad job of summarizing his testimony, or he somehow left out these facts when he testified. Or it wasn't pertinent to the charge against Sandusky which is all the GJ cared about.

QUOTE (Tex @ Nov 13, 2011 -> 06:58 AM) How large of a mug are you trying to fill? I replaced my french press with the K-cups and love it. I especially love the variety. No way with a french press or traditional brewer I would have so many different coffees available. Currently I am choosing from Dunkin' Donuts, Folgers, Timothy's Donut House, Tree Hugger organic, Jet Fuel, Van Houte Colombian, Emeril's Big and Bold, and a Caribou Morning Blend. Some are much more mild than others, I enjoy the differences. I had one friend tell me the Keurig was too "thin". He was watching it brew and it looked too clear to him. But any liquid pushing in a small enough stream will look clear, even used motor oil. We put his regular coffee in a medicine squeeze thingy and it looked just as thin. I just pushed the larger mug button. I think that's 8 oz. There is no doubt that the K-cups are the best thing going for pods, but if I have time to make coffee, I rather the drip.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 11, 2011 -> 12:30 AM) They could refer to a flipper witness that way, but I think they were more tying to show that Paterno is helping the Prosecution to bring these people to justice, and he gets fired, meanwhile another guy who lied, is still on the payroll. Something does not add up. I don't think I've ever seen the term "cooperating witness" used where the witness was not suspected to be involved in the wrong doing. Otherwise he would have been called a witness. Or he would have come out and said Paterno was not under suspicion.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Nov 9, 2011 -> 05:55 PM) The Kuerig machines to have dominated the market and everyone seems to be making k-cups for them now, even places like Gloria Jeans and Dunkin Donuts. I've used a Kuerig for about 5 years and recently went back to a traditional brewer. The amount of coffee in the K-cups is not enough to give proper flavor. I love the conveniece of the k-cups but if you compare the taste side by side, it isn't equal.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 9, 2011 -> 10:13 PM) I think we also have to recognize that Sandusky is innocent until proven guilty. A grand jury indictment is not even close to a conviction. This is just to be devils advocate, but what happens if it turns out that Sandusky is innocent? It would be a lot different if Sandusky was convicted. Is that why there have been no denials and everyone is being fired? There are going to be plenty of false reports coming in soon but this guy is not innocent.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 08:30 PM) That Free Silver is a crazy looking cocktail. Citrus and milk, gin and rum?! Really an odd one. This Old Tom cocktail looks interesting and calls specifically for Ransom. There are about 10 Old Tom drinks on Kindred Cocktails you can take a look at. Yeah I grabbed it because I had everything on hand. The Tommy Appleseed is definitely up my alley.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 11:04 AM) I am very jealous, great find. I get Haymans here which might be the more accurate Old Tom interpretation of an Old Tom, but I hear nothing but great things about Ransom. It is going to be spicier than Haymans and it is pot stilled so it will have more depth and heaviness so keep that in mind when adjusti g mixing ratios. As for where to use it, basically any gin cocktail prior to 1900 was much more likely made with an Old Tom or with Plymouth than with the then newer and less popular London Dry style of gin. So reach for the OldmTom for the vintage gin cocktails. With the body and spice of Ransom you can probably substitute that for anything calling for genever as well. It may not have quite the malt backbone of a true genever but it should make very tasty cocktails as a genever sub. My go to favorite Haymans OT cocktqil is a Martinez with these ratios. Give it a spin with Ransom and tell me what you think. - 1.75 oz old tom gin - 1.25 oz sweet vermouth - 2 tsp maraschino liqueur - 2 dashes Ango Stir/strian/up Still one of my favorite classic cocktails. Thanks! Need some maraschino liqueur... Meanwhile, the Ransom is nothing quite like anything else I've had. First, it is very spicy and juniper forward. Like gin on steroids but with a citrus tang that makes this a tough match in cocktails just because I feel like any additions get in the way. I tried a Free Silver yesterday, but it came off tasting like an adulterated version of Ransom. The best thing so far was a simple mix of lemon and club soda. Quite refreshing. None of this is to say the gin is bad. In fact, it is amazing but unique.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 01:20 PM) I'm not saying it was bad or anything, it just wasn't incredible. I'm just playing. Old Fezziwig is sort of the untouchable of the Sam Adams lineup. It might well suck, but at this point, beer nerds will love it regardless.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 5, 2011 -> 05:31 PM) The Coffee stout had some excellent flavor to it, that one i really enjoyed. Trying the old fezziwig right now and I'm just not hugely impressed by it, not getting much of the added flavors in this one. Whoa, Chief. Actually, I wonder if I would like Old Fezziwig as much if it wasn't one of the first good beers I'd ever had.

Made a splurge purchase of Ransom Old Tom gin. I hadn't seen an old Tom here before so I grabbed it. Now, what to do with it...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 03:48 PM) They also really dislike gay people. They also don't open on Sundays which I found out the hard way.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 02:16 PM) The spicy chicken biscuit with egg and pepper jack cheese added from Chick-fil-a is the bomb. Chick-fil-a is amazing.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 01:51 PM) I didn't mean weaker as in quality, I meant the coffee taste is not overpowering. I really enjoyed the 2 I got, I wish I could buy it by itself. I know what you meant. Some of their stuff is available in sixers, like the cream stout, at beer stores. But, of course, the best stuff isn't.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 08:08 PM) I liked the coffee stout, they call it Black and Brew. I think Sam Adams tend to try to make their beers appeal to the masses a bit more than smaller craft breweries. If you are used to a stronger coffee stout like Founders, you may find this quite a bit weak. Weaker, yes, but also incredibly consistent and good. Plus, their rauch this fall was solid so I'm excited to try something new from them. I think they've been stepping up their game with all the competition.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Oct 31, 2011 -> 11:32 PM) Sam Adams Winter Variety pack is a winner this year. They replaced the White Ale with a coffee stout. 2 each of: Old Fezziwig Holiday Porter Winter Lager Black and Brew Chocolate Bock Boston Lager My only complaint is that this pack is the only way to get most of these beers. Now if it would just snow, it would feel perfect. Yeah, snow...if only I'm interested in the coffee stout.

I don't know about chipotle in a beer...but I do love smoke!

QUOTE (dasox24 @ Oct 28, 2011 -> 06:37 PM) Haha, I'm too white. Well you could be any cop from that movie or Reno 911.

I have been making my way through the Southern Tier collection. Slowly but surely. I guess the fall (and now early winter) have gotten me off cocktails for little while. In any event, Southern Tier has proven itself worthy of the accolades. A couple must tries are Mokah and Hop Sun (summer seasonal). Mokah smells like chocolate ice cream and the flavor nails it. Truly an impressive brew, and a dessert in a bottle. I also recommend Phin and Matt's Ale which is a nice entry level brew for those uninitiated and others just looking for something simple. I have a bottle of Oat sitting the fridge waiting to be drunk. Their raspberry wheat wasn't too bad either. The only real loser, for me, was Pumking which is considered the best pumpkin ale in the world. The one I had was terrible. Tasted like ginger bread and not in a good way. But obviously I'm alone there. I have plenty more to try from them. Unfortunately, they sell almost everything in bombers so I can't mix up a sixer and take a tour. Oh and if you haven't tried Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin I recommend you remedy that situation. It's a wheat IPA (or some oddly made up style) but it is essentially a wonderfully malty pale. Plenty of hops for the hop head but a great brown sugar backbone that makes it a pleasing sipper for everyone. Of course, I practically slammed it.