Blue Gartr Meal Time: Bacon optional? Bacon required.

[Zetanio]

Beer I had in VT. Apparently one of the best in the world



Prep. Pork sirloin chop in wrap with salt and pepper


Eat time.

[Tokitoki]

That's one of The Alchemist's beers. They're a really good brewery and it's hard to get their beers. Their also very well known for their Heady Topper beer which is amazeballs as well. Probably best IPA on the east coast, and arguably the best beer on the east coast. Of course that depends on your own tastes in beer.

[Zetanio]

That's one of The Alchemist's beers. They're a really good brewery and it's hard to get their beers. Their also very well known for their Heady Topper beer which is amazeballs as well. Probably best IPA on the east coast, and arguably the best beer on the east coast. Of course that depends on your own tastes in beer.

I tried that Heady Topper beer and it had a really tongue-coating and overpowering resin-y finish. This one was way better. I think it's only served within a few miles of the brewery or something. I'm not much of a beer snob but a few people were geeking out about it. I should have brought a 4 pack back or something.

[Tokitoki]

I tried that Heady Topper beer and it had a really tongue-coating and overpowering resin-y finish. This one was way better. I think it's only served within a few miles of the brewery or something. I'm not much of a beer snob but a few people were geeking out about it. I should have brought a 4 pack back or something.

You should have bought a case if possible!

I like Heady Topper a lot. I've only had it three times, but I don't recall the same tongue feel you're talking about. I keep meaning to go up towards the brewery in the winter when I'm boarding at Killington, but always end up drinking until the wee hours with our friends and am too hung over.

[Zetanio]

You should have bought a case if possible!

I like Heady Topper a lot. I've only had it three times, but I don't recall the same tongue feel you're talking about. I keep meaning to go up towards the brewery in the winter when I'm boarding at Killington, but always end up drinking until the wee hours with our friends and am too hung over.

The bartender said they really don't sell it outside of 4 packs. Not sure why. My brother and I were going to hit the brewery but significant others did not want to spend a beautiful day indoors learning about beer.

[Tokitoki]

The bartender said they really don't sell it outside of 4 packs. Not sure why. My brother and I were going to hit the brewery but significant others did not want to spend a beautiful day indoors learning about beer.

They usually don't sell cases just because of the low quantity produced. There are, I believe, about 3-4 places within a 45 minute drive of the brewery that will sell full cases, but there are lines formed starting early in the morning.

Once they finish their new cannery it should be better.

[Zetanio]

They usually don't sell cases just because of the low quantity produced. There are, I believe, about 3-4 places within a 45 minute drive of the brewery that will sell full cases, but there are lines formed starting early in the morning.

Once they finish their new cannery it should be better.

Those people love beer more than I do I guess :D

[Tokitoki]

Those people love beer more than I do I guess :D

My cousins made the trip one time for Heady Topper. Came back with 4 cases. They each bought a case, went back to the end of the line and bought two more. This was when you could go to their cannery to get the beer though. That allowed more people to get cases and you weren't shunned for going to the end of the line to get more as long as you waited.

[Zetanio]

I ate too fast to get a picture but I've been mixing this with my eggs every morning recently and it REALLY adds a nice heat and flavor.

[AidenCarby]

You had me at sriracha Q.Q

[Zetanio]

It's a different heat profile. I think it's a little milder than the red stuff but it really blends well with flavors. Less overpowering.

[Zetanio]

[Zetanio]

IDK how to thumbnail anymore. Not sorry. That's Prime flank steak.

[RKenshin]

Looks amazing... might have to try something similar tonight now.

[Zetanio]

Just be attentive when searing it. It's crazy easy to overcook.

[Zetanio]

TODAY IS A (miniature) LOBSTERPOCALPYSE.

PICTURES OF LOBSTERS WILL BE POSTED.

Also, NE people, lobster is cheap as FUCK at your local markets right now. Go get it! I paid $6.50 a lb live for shedder (soft-shells) and that's here in NYC. Expect lower prices up the eastern seaboard.

[AidenCarby]

Welp

[Zetanio]

Welp

#lobsterlivesmatter

[Zetanio]

[Zetanio]

Making a big dindin for me and a few friends.

On the menu:
Roasted summer squash
Mini turkey meatballs with a little bacon fat
Simple tomato sauce with onions, garlic, basil, oregano and bay leaf

Debating between going for a meatball wrap kinda thing with meatballs, shredded carrots and lettuce or serving it over spaghetti.


Thinly sliced pork chops with a buncha delicious shit.



Pork chops, pre cooking



Current state of tomato sauce

I have more prep pictures but BG Bucket is blocking anything over 2mb