I drink my share, lot less than I used to. I like bourbon as well but that's usually an evening drink.
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That's pretty much the same for me. It's usually beer, and if I drink bourbon it's while I'm sitting at the house. I make old fashions for my wife and I mix my bourbon with ice if I have some. I can't remember the last time I ordered a bourbon at a restaurant, probably over five years.
Ordered a smoked old fashioned with Stagg last weekend in key west because I can't find it to make one at home. 99% of the time it's on the rocks but I like an old fashioned occasionally. Beer is kinda like water, I'll drink it anytime of day, bourbon is my night cap. I will drink a gin and tonic on warm days when I don't want a beer. Wife is more into key lime martinis and such, not for me. Had a dark rum old fashioned in key west as well that was really good.
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You are one brave individual. I tried Naked Pig a good while back. It took all I had to keep my "Man" card to get through a 6 pack.
I turned my card in on IPAs. It would have to be life or death for me to drink a 6 pack, I normally can't get past the first taste. Will only try one if the bartender at the brewery talks me into theirs being different, they've been right all of once.You are one brave individual. I tried Naked Pig a good while back. It took all I had to keep my "Man" card to get through a 6 pack.
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Yeah, I went with it being a "homer" brewery out of Gadsden selling me on being a Bama born and brewed to it being some of the nastiest
known to mankind. 
But in fairness to Back 40, their Truck Stop Honey, ain't bad. It just took me 2 years of almost irreversible damage, to work up the courage try the Truck Stop Ale.I'm not crazy about the truck stop, bit sweet for me, but I'll drink it. Blue pants used to make a good beer but I think they closed. I can get a couple here from cahaba and oyster city but none I really like.Yeah, I went with it being a "homer" brewery out of Gadsden selling me on being a Bama born and brewed to it being some of the nastiest
Their old IPA - it's been retired, thank goodness - wasn't that good. On a side note, apparently one of the owners of Back 40 has taken an interest in Coldwater Mountain Brewing in Anniston - in the old depot where Cheaha Brewing once was - and they don't even brew Coldwater there anymore. Their food is good and it's a good change of pace, but I liked some of their offerings. I'm glad I snagged a Cheaha Brewing sticker for my door before they cratered. I liked that place.
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Geezburger too, between Athens and Rogersville, at the Shaw/Ripley Rd intersection, south of Highway 72.
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I have, I don't care for it. I can drink it but I don't like to.
About a week ago I was skimming through accounts I follow on X looking at recipes. I caught an article in the feed about "Fuddruckers." That place went through as many owners and a 2 dollar whole goes through condoms. But, they still are hanging around here and there after almost falling off the face of the earth. Hell, they were compared to "Blockbuster" in the article.
How many of you guys have had a chance to eat there? I know there isn't one in AL. The one here closed years ago. I REALLY liked that place: was there every Sunday reading the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Newspapers with a burger and a beer.
IF you haven't ... the "keys" to their business were ...
I loved the grilled to order; whether it was a burger or another sandwich. They baked their buns every day, in house. As soon as you walked in the door (normally it was hitting you in the parking lot) all you smell is fresh bread.
IF you aren't familiar...call this a recommendation if you have the chance. I've never been disappointed.
www.fuddruckers.com
How many of you guys have had a chance to eat there? I know there isn't one in AL. The one here closed years ago. I REALLY liked that place: was there every Sunday reading the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Newspapers with a burger and a beer.
IF you haven't ... the "keys" to their business were ...
I loved the grilled to order; whether it was a burger or another sandwich. They baked their buns every day, in house. As soon as you walked in the door (normally it was hitting you in the parking lot) all you smell is fresh bread.
IF you aren't familiar...call this a recommendation if you have the chance. I've never been disappointed.
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Been to a couple but it's been a long time. I can tell you it's a burger joint but I don't remember where they were or how the food was. I wanna say Virginia but it's a guess.About a week ago I was skimming through accounts I follow on X looking at recipes. I caught an article in the feed about "Fuddruckers." That place went through as many owners and a 2 dollar whole goes through condoms. But, they still are hanging around here and there after almost falling off the face of the earth. Hell, they were compared to "Blockbuster" in the article.
How many of you guys have had a chance to eat there? I know there isn't one in AL. The one here closed years ago. I REALLY liked that place: was there every Sunday reading the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Newspapers with a burger and a beer.
IF you haven't ... the "keys" to their business were ...
I loved the grilled to order; whether it was a burger or another sandwich. They baked their buns every day, in house. As soon as you walked in the door (normally it was hitting you in the parking lot) all you smell is fresh bread.
IF you aren't familiar...call this a recommendation if you have the chance. I've never been disappointed.
Worldās Greatest HamburgersĀ® | FuddruckersĀ®
FuddruckersĀ®, Making the world happy, one great burger at a time!
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Same as Krimson, it was years ago for Fuddruckers at the Galleria in Hoover (think it closed back in the 90's). Reminded me of another microbrewery spot, Hop's, down in Lakeland FL. (been closed a while too), They had some of the best on tap draft I've ever drank.About a week ago I was skimming through accounts I follow on X looking at recipes. I caught an article in the feed about "Fuddruckers." That place went through as many owners and a 2 dollar whole goes through condoms. But, they still are hanging around here and there after almost falling off the face of the earth. Hell, they were compared to "Blockbuster" in the article.
How many of you guys have had a chance to eat there? I know there isn't one in AL. The one here closed years ago. I REALLY liked that place: was there every Sunday reading the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Newspapers with a burger and a beer.
IF you haven't ... the "keys" to their business were ...
I loved the grilled to order; whether it was a burger or another sandwich. They baked their buns every day, in house. As soon as you walked in the door (normally it was hitting you in the parking lot) all you smell is fresh bread.
IF you aren't familiar...call this a recommendation if you have the chance. I've never been disappointed.
Worldās Greatest HamburgersĀ® | FuddruckersĀ®
FuddruckersĀ®, Making the world happy, one great burger at a time!
That's probably a good guess as to VA. It seems most of the current locations are in the MDV area with a few spread out here and there farther west. It's Myrtle, or the N part of the state for the closest to me.
About a year or so ago Tim mentioned the All-American at BWW. Up until this past winter I hadn't tried one. It's a close comparison except for the bun. Sorta like Wahlberg's and their potato rolls for burgers.
To this day I still make the Walker's Wood Shrimp. I've mentioned it (Hop's) before. Even their meatloaf was good. I want to say it was @OldPlayer and I talking about Applesouth? I miss that place.
Lightning Bold Gold. Their ales were good; lagers even better.
The only good thing about their closing was a Mexican place moved in. I loved their food but at the old location parking was a BITCH!! None, or get hit by a car at 55. LOL...owner got tangled up with illegals working at a few of his places. It's now a seafood joint.
Been a while, but Iāve had Fudruckerās (also, Fudpuckersā¦ which sells fewer burgers but more t shirts). The one at the Galleria that opened along with the mall and closed in the 90ās was an occasional stop while I was living there. Most recently, Iāve eaten at the one in Pigeon Forge, but even that has been several years.
Ironically, I was reminded of Fudruckers last week on the cruise. They had a Guyās (Fieri) Burger Joint on the ship. It had a toppings bar that resembled the one Fudruckers had. A pretty good burger too, considering it was āfreeā.
Ironically, I was reminded of Fudruckers last week on the cruise. They had a Guyās (Fieri) Burger Joint on the ship. It had a toppings bar that resembled the one Fudruckers had. A pretty good burger too, considering it was āfreeā.
Yeppers. The toppings/presentation!
One difference and it's something that's fairly unique. They don't serve singles, doubles, triples, and the like. It's 1/3 lb, 1/2 lb, and 2/3rd's lb. I had the 1/2 lb.; once. Forget anything else that day...geez, that was a meal.
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