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A few new shots/concept pieces of the new Lupin III show: 
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https://40.media.tumblr.com/caf8e7c375e015e4a417f335e615c145/tumblr_nk8zsekYBI1ra64mmo4_1280.jpg " /> Finishing up the remainders of the weekend’s spoils – an oddity by one of my favorite local breweries, though certainly not their weirdest
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" /> Already a fan of Flying Dog’s Gonzo Porter, I figured the Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout had to be just as good. I admit I had a bit of hesitation as I opened the bottle, knowing that the stout was brewed with local oysters. Good beer goes great with seafood, but I didn’t know if I was ready for a seafood flavored beer. Luckily, it did not taste of sea water and brine. It remains fairly close to a weaker stout, with a slight bit of acidity thanks to the oysters used. Very drinkable and not too filling, making it a good pairing for a heftier meal.
The ABV is almost half of the Gonzo Porter, which gives me reservations about buying the Pearl Necklace over its stronger cousin. Still, could be a fun beer to break out with unsuspecting friends and family for its provocative name and Flying Dog’s adventurous spirit in daring to make a beer using seafaring creatures as an essential element. The mere idea is enough to turn some heads for sure.
Couldn’t be assed to get a really good picture of the bottle this weekend since I was already a few down and my friends thought I looked silly taking a picture of the bottle, but this weekend’s buzz came courtesy of a curious single malt scotch – The Grangestone 21. 
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insanityfor a dram of such vintage, this $80 bottle was distinctly different from its shelf-mates. Similar to the Yamazaki, it tasted far better than any of the bottles usually seen in this price range. I was expecting something more peppery and wood-heavy on the tongue, but it was actually quite fruity with a base of vanilla. The drawback to Grangestone 21 is that it didn’t do anything particularly special, I suppose. It was not an outstanding drink but aims higher than the pricetag would suggest, which suffers due to the scotch’s lack of complexity for the age of the bottle. Don’t know if I’d pick up a bottle on my own, but still worth looking at.
