Some states have a can and bottle "deposit" where you return the can or bottle and get 5 - 10 cents per. Naturally you have paid that nickle or dime up front so it is a container deposit if you like.

We don't have that in central Ohio. Maybe Toledo. They're odd up there.

Sean

Interesting.

heath

Aged White Wine rules..
 

Seems obvious though that aged white wine ( preferably burgundy ) looks much better in a HDV close up than anything else ... DO you want to check a sample of it ? just tell me where to upload it.. ;-)

I've always been scared by the generic trader joes scotches. They sort of remind me of the Leaving Las Vegas approach to power drinking. Not sure if anyone ever grew up near a Lucky in California but they had this style down to a science, clear plastic grip bottles literally labelled "Vodka" and "Gin." The old men filling their carts made me give up quick on hopes of cashing in my piggy bank cash for some Mike and Ikes and hightail it out of there.
But if you're saying the Trader Joes branded "reserve" scotch is worth the stretch I'll have to give it a go. It would certainly save me a pretty penny. Plus I have to remember that they have a more liberal return policy than costco.

PS
Any stout that conjures up slapping bearded angry monks has to make it's way to my fridge.

Guess I've been working and drinking too hard to find this thread till now...

Unfortunately, I do "volunteer videography" for the local ballet here in south Louisiana. The going rate is a 6-pack for a 1-2 minute audition tape. I usually drop hints that I don't do lager, and prefer ales or stouts. Although anything by Abita (our local brewery) is acceptable. It's not kosher to drink the beer while in the studio with a bunch of young dancers... so I can't vouch for it improving my creativity, but it's certainly refreshing after the shoot, and it may help with the editing.
In late 2005, I was awarded "Volunteer of the Year". My award was a 6-pack of Heineken... (Yeah, I like that too... and believe it or not, Budweiser is a good beer to drink with crawfish and raw oysters.)

I'm thinking that this year I should raise my fee to scotch... but I doubt I'll get many payments in single-malt.

I forgot to respond to this till now and I hate to jump into a catfight, but this bothers me:
Mark, get a sense of humor. Aspiring indie talkalot filmmakers and watering hole patrons don't mix. You missed the whole point. If your enthusiasm for the hops quality of the lastest oregan born microbrew overshadows your ability to kick back and toss down some suds with some good buddies who are throwing some effort into your ill-fated project, then you don't know jack. This isn't the napa valley point system of the highest rated brew. It's a glory story thread of the merits of mixing inflamable liquids with diy techno art.
I don't mean for this to be a personal attack, it's not fair amongst people who haven't met each other. You wouldn't have set me off if you hadn't included "Barf" and "sooo amateur" in your feedback. But five will get you twenty that you have never in your life started "the day with a beer and a shot."

Slightly edited so as not to appear like one. Keep it cool, folks!

*Sigh*

Easy there, killer. My comments were made with tongue firmly planted in cheek and a side of sarcasm. Apparently, my humor is a bit obscure.

The Long Trail is a hiking trail located in Vermont. Long Trail Ale is good stuff. If you can get some, check it out. It's very hoppy and chewy. I'll understand if you're not partial to that kind of beer.

I have started the day with a beer and a shot, but not when I'm working. It was a double entendre, having a beer while getting the first shot of the day, hence the beer and a shot. There have been those shoots where I wish I were drunk, because it eases the pain.

I have worked for free/beer, but only for a few good friends, who are great people, great directors and who repay the favor by getting me paying gigs. I do it because I believe in them.

I drank part of a Bud 40 and I almost puked it tasted so bad, but I finished it anyway.

I make my living as a DP and Gaffer here in New York and often utilize my innate ability to kick back and enjoy a brewski.

Cheers.

C'mon, everyone, kick back with an ice cold whatever-ya-drink and take it easy.

heath

I've had several glasses of wine with a friend.

Just trying to clarify things.

Guys, you haven't had beer until you drank Belgium beers :) And I ain't even
from that country. But whatta you know, it does border Holland. Ah.... perhaps
I need to pour myself one tonight.

Cheers!

Fair enough, my apologies for getting too worked up. At the end of the day, there shouldn't be too much room for arguing over someone else's brew choice. Again, my bad.

I'm starting to attempt a semi-switch to wine for health reasons (too many family members have heart problems), but I'll still kick back with a cold brew every now and then.

heath

I believe it is just the nature of a good videographer to be picky. Of course we're going to choose "difficult" beer over Miller and Budweiser. Although it could be a guy thing, too. I brought Grolsch to a screening last night, while a female videographer brought Miller High Life.

I think she was a little cheap!

heath

What do you think of that (Dutch!) beer Grolsch? Lot of people seem to like
it (being sold all over the world), don't really like it myself. Do drink it some-
times though.

Heath: I'm on the (red) wine every once in a while as well

No worries. Let's get back to more important things...

Drinking!

Cheers,

-M

to heath: I recently read and article in a health journal (interesting reading when you're waiting on new tires!) that said it's not the wine that's healthy, it's the alcohol all together! They suggested 1 drink per day to reduce the risk of heart problems. Also, red wine is made from the grape peel, as opposed to only the center (in white wine), and the peel is the healthiest portion.

My favorite beer is Corona, with a good, fresh lime..... mmm. I also like Newcastle for a dark beer, just slightly sweet with an excellent flavor. My favorite red wine is any good full-bodied Merlot.

Some of my most "creative creations" have come from being slightly inhebriated! I like a good drink of Stoli Vodka (sometimes with a Red Bull to chase), and for a change, a Gin & Tonic or a Jack & Coke really get the creativity going.....

As Dave Matthews says... Drink and be merry

Yeah, well, enough of anything is bad--I've read about people who overdo it with vitamins and have problems.

Weirdest drink I've tried is the Black Tooth Grin apparently loved by the metal band Pantera. A little bit of Coca Cola on top of a shot of Crown.

heath

If you want to try a great Mexican beer pick up a Negra Modelo some time.

Modelo is great. I am no fan of Corona, but I thoroughly enjoy an ice-cold Dos Equis, and, believe it or not, Carta Blanca.

Oh yea, Modelo is great... I guess I just have a thing for Coronas

Anyone ever has the Ashshi (sp?) Japanese beer?

THis thread does uncover a quandry for me. With me being a minister and all, I have to stick with the good ole non-alchoholic beverages.

So, I bring up this recommendation.... Root Beer. You laugh, I know, but statistics show that Barq's has more bite and of course, the mother of all liquid refreshment....

IBC in a frosted mug.

ahhh. Now that is what one needs for creative refreshment.

Now, in order to deal with the opposite sex.... well, that would turn anyone to the hard stuff.


Bryon <><

I agree with that! How about O'Douls? I think it's non-alcolholic beer, but I'm not sure if it's any good... never had it.

I love root beer, it's probably my favorite "soda" drink

I'm a big root beer fan as well. My grandfather used to brew up his own batches. That was the stuff.

In Texas, we're all rooting for IBC. They make a great cream soda as well.

I'm still waiting on the water into IBC miracle...

Now, that would be awesome....

BRyon <><

Before I read this thread, I was merely hungry. Now I'm hungry, thirsty, and craving hot chicken wings and hard cider (can't drink beer, so that's as close as I can get).

However, I also recommend a good shot (or two, or three) of Maker's Mark.

New good vodkas are Russian - Uree Dolgoruk and Zyr. These are good for screenwriting though, and don't do much for actual production. I'm still trying to find one that's good for shooters and as soon as I find I'll share with that information.

or four... or.... ffivvvveee..... :)

Maker's Mark is a good choice for any occasion

Just did a shoot in Kentucky and Tennesee this week and the Producer/Director gave me a personalized bottle of Makers Mark as a gift. It's so nice, I don't know whether or not to drink it. Heh, what am I saying, it's only a matter of time before I finaly crack the gold seal and start chugging the bottle.

I write this at 9:40 am, on a beautifully snowy Sunday morning, while drinking a Heineken keg can of beer.

Last week in Miami I got to try Amber Bock--first for washing down Cuban sandwiches, then accompanying hot wings and something called fish bread. How is Amber Bock related to Shiner? :)

Here in the Rockies we can get some good ideas flowing with Kokanee--a beer from our friends up north in Canada.

I have, and I totally agree with that statement. Those monks know what they're doing! The monestarys had the best beer I've ever tasted. It's also my understanding Rob, that the Dutch aren't very keen on Heineken. I'll tell you a funny story about that while we are at NAB. :-)

Prost!

-gb-

Anyone for Killian's Irish Red? I recently tried this beer for the first time, and I absolutely admire it

Greg: the Dutch are a bit "divided" on the Dutch beer brands. But Heineken
and Grolsch aren't really considered great beers. I think most Dutch will agree
that Belgium beers tend to be a lot better. However, the Dutch still drink a lot
of their own beer, myself included. Grolsch is a lot more bitter than say Heineken
or Amstel. I guess those are the 3 big ones...

p.s. proost :)

I am a coffee snob. I am not a beer snob. To me, the important aspects of beer consumption are as follows:

1) Taste. Yes, it must taste good. That is why I tend to gravitate towards microbrews because they just taste so darned good. Plus, it's home made!Would you eat a fresh baked cookie or a Chips Ahoy? One exception: Yuengling. Now tell me, all you Yuengling drinkers out there, tell me true: Is that not a beer with a polished micro brew taste?

2) Label. I am a nut for cool labels.

3) The Vessel. BIG thing with me. Rick Bravo got me into consuming my beer in the wide, frosted, barrel shaped mug so common to European (German and Irish) ale houses. Something about a mug.

4) The holidays bring me an extra tich of joy since beer companies produce their "Beers From Around the World" gift packages. One day I'll sip a Heineken and imagine a stroll through Dutch country. The next day I may drink a Red Stripe and imagine a Jamaican corn rowing my hair by the cobalt blue ocean (Ya Mon! By the way, I have no hair). The next time I might enjoy a Moretti and picture the leaning Tower of Pisa.

5) But, for the beer I grab after a hot day mowing the lawn, I reach for my trusty Old Milwaukee. Why? Because it's the beer Steve McQueen made famous! If it's good enough for the King of Cool, then by gollies it's good enough for a bum like me. At the height of his popularity, McQueen was rumored to have agreed to do stunt motorcycle driving on a low budget film for $200.00 and a case of Old Milwaukee. Yeah, he was that cool.

6) Then there's Guinness...

In order of preferance these days:

Guinness
Red Stripe
Fosters
Michelob (the real stuff, not that low carb yuppie crap)
Corona

After that, I switch to water because as the Python skit says:
"Your American beer is like making love in a cannoe...
It's f&*$#%g close to water"

And as Robert Cray sang, "Don't be afraid of the dark."

Sean

Gimme a beer I can chew!

HEY! Does anybody like SAKE?

Tequilla upgrade
 

I keep looking for the Tequilla button on Vegas, but it seems to alude me.

You'll find the Tequila button on Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0

(OOooh that was bad! I jumped off the Vegas ship 6 months ago when Sony Media Software told me that Vegas does not support Windows 64 bit operating system. And I was such a loyal user, too.)