Black Death

[avionic]

Has anyone besides me had the pleasure of getting ripped on Brennivin ..Icelands traditional schnapps ? Best served chilled at 0 degrees C.
Nicknamed "Black Death" the taste is ....bitter. But after a couple shots it really doesn't matter. It is traditionally drank in conjunction with the eating of a very foul tasting,putrified shark meat....I about gag when I think about it.:yes: The photo is of Brennivin..On the rocks..of course..:D

http://www.isholf.is/gullis/jo/beverages.htm

[whoaru99]

Yeee... I dunno...

Seems I saw something on the tube about that shark meat. They have to let it rot - errr... I mean age, otherwise there's so much of something in it that it's actually toxic.

[avionic]

Yeee... I dunno...

Seems I saw something on the tube about that shark meat. They have to let it rot - errr... I mean age, otherwise there's so much of something in it that it's actually toxic.
I think you were right the first time"rot" it smelled like rotting meat that someone pissed on..and thats putting it mildly.
I do enjoy a shot or two of brennivin now and then "without the shark".:D

[whoaru99]

Yes, I think you got it... smells like piss...I believe the substance in the shark meat is uric acid.

[avionic]

I tried one piece of shark just to show Bjarni and Siggi that I wasn't afraid to try it.It took three shots of brennivin to get rid of that awful taste. What a terrible hangover I had the following day..I'm sure I didn't stop at three shots and I can't remember if I ate anymore of that awful shark either..:dunno:

[jimfet]

I've had fresh shark meat on the grill. It was good. I don't know about that booze though.

[AU20K]

Your description of the shark meat sort of reminds me of my last big mac. I think the girl in the window peed in the bag just before she handed me my lunch with an empty wish for "a nice day".

[Twenty20Man]

is there some secret society where to join you must agree to eat some disgusting weird "delicacy"..i mean really...once you consider eat rotten or approaching rotten fish and your not a castaway, you get an instant reservation at the roadkill cafe

[MitsuMan]

Think I'll stick to Rumple Minze and grilled shark chunks dipped in drawn butter. :yes:

[avionic]

is there some secret society where to join you must agree to eat some disgusting weird "delicacy"..i mean really...once you consider eat rotten or approaching rotten fish and your not a castaway, you get an instant reservation at the roadkill cafe

No , this is and icelandic tradition .When in Iceland one must experience the culture. Be it good or bad.I have been to iceland 3 times in the past 12 years. I speak the language well enough to get by.Have to,my wife is icelandic..LOL My step-daughter and grand children live in Reykjavik,Iceland.

[avionic]

I've had fresh shark meat on the grill. It was good. I don't know about that booze though.
Amen.I lived on the Florida gulf coast for 16 years.Gone shark fishing numerous times caught "dusky and white tipped mostly" . Prefer shark battered and deep fried with my beer of course and oysters on the half-shell.:thmbsp:

[thedelihaus]

I've had fresh shark meat on the grill. It was good. I don't know about that booze though.

I'd sip the booze, but would also prefer the shark meat fresh. I'd try it, that rancid shark pudding, but I doubt I'd grab a plate of it.

...just before she handed me my lunch with an empty wish for "a nice day".

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[roadie1]

Think I'll stick to Rumple Minze and grilled shark chunks dipped in drawn butter. :yes:


Throw a shot of 151 rum in there for something really good, Mitsu. As for the Black Death I think I saw Anthony Bourdain drinking that once on his show. I've never had the pleasure (or the pain) myself.....................R1:music::yes:

[MudPuppy176]

Think I'll stick to Rumple Minze :yes:

My poison of choice. White lightning from the Black Forest (even though its now made in Canada).

[avionic]

Throw a shot of 151 rum in there for something really good, Mitsu. As for the Black Death I think I saw Anthony Bourdain drinking that once on his show. I've never had the pleasure (or the pain) myself.....................R1:music::yes:I saw that show also.I find Bourdain a little boring.He was also sampling the fermented shark.:yes:

[MitsuMan]

My poison of choice. White lightning from the Black Forest (even though its now made in Canada).

I did not know that. How long ago did this happen? :scratch2:

Throw a shot of 151 rum in there for something really good, Mitsu. As for the Black Death I think I saw Anthony Bourdain drinking that once on his show. I've never had the pleasure (or the pain) myself.....................R1:music::yes:

I tend to shy away from paint thinn........uh 151 rum. :D In a previous life, all noob's attending a particular party we used to throw at the conclusion of a trade show in San Francisco had to drink what's called a Prairie Chicken.

2 shots of 151 Bacardi with a raw egg smothered in tabasco sauce floating on top. :puke:

[MudPuppy176]

I did not know that. How long ago did this happen? :scratch2:

Been quite a few years.

[MitsuMan]

not that I take everything wikepedia says as gospel but.......

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumple_Minze

The brand is owned by the alcoholic beverage holding company Diageo, based in London. The liquor is made by the Scharlachberg Distillery in Germany.

[similost]

ya'll can keep your bitter, rotten and minty delectable.. I much prefer the sweet flavor of Apfelkorn...

[MudPuppy176]

not that I take everything wikepedia says as gospel but.......

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumple_Minze

That is incorrect, outdated info. Trust me, I have 3 Rumple Minze T-Shirts. Some have called me the Rumple Man. Its now made in Canada.

[MitsuMan]

That is incorrect, outdated info. Trust me, I have 3 Rumple Minze T-Shirts. Some have called me the Rumple Man. Its now made in Canada.

link?

[MudPuppy176]

No link. Keep it up and I'll go buy a bottle to scan! Ya know what, I'm gonna do just that. You'll have to answer to the old lady for forcing me to do this. Any excuse.....

[MudPuppy176]

Under the UPC. Now I'm gonna hafta get all twisted. The old lady is gonna be pissed at you!
Wikipedia my *ss. Ya can't believe all you read on the web.

[roadie1]

I did not know that. How long ago did this happen? :scratch2:



I tend to shy away from paint thinn........uh 151 rum. :D In a previous life, all noob's attending a particular party we used to throw at the conclusion of a trade show in San Francisco had to drink what's called a Prairie Chicken.

2 shots of 151 Bacardi with a raw egg smothered in tabasco sauce floating on top. :puke:

After that I'd shy away too! Honestly though, it's good with the Rump. Other than with Coke that's the only way I'll drink it. And that's not too often. My liver is bad enough, thank you! To each his own:yes: And with that said if I'm drinking Schnapps it is Rumpleminz. Good stuff!...........R1:music:

[avionic]

ya'll can keep your bitter, rotten and minty delectable.. I much prefer the sweet flavor of Apfelkorn...
Ahh,good ole apple schnapps. I helped my landlord in Oberwiess pick apples from his orchard.Everything we picked was taken to a fellow in the village that made schnapps out of apples and pears.I got 2 litres of schnapps every Friday around 5 pm and was totally shitfaced by 6..

[stuartk]

Yes, I think you got it... smells like piss...I believe the substance in the shark meat is uric acid.

It is.

That's why you have to soak shark meat before you cook it.

[stuartk]

Has anyone besides me had the pleasure of getting ripped on Brennivin ..Icelands traditional schnapps ? Best served chilled at 0 degrees C.
Nicknamed "Black Death" the taste is ....bitter. But after a couple shots it really doesn't matter. It is traditionally drank in conjunction with the eating of a very foul tasting,putrified shark meat....I about gag when I think about it.:yes: The photo is of Brennivin..On the rocks..of course..:D


I'll never understand why the Scandavians waste perfectly good caraway seeds to flavor booze.

Caraway seeds belong in rye bread. :)

[ruffian]

I bought a bottle of it when I was in Iceland a few years back, besides the one sip I had it has been untouched. I offered a shot to my friend from Iceland last time he visited. He told me that it needed to be frozen, put it in the freezer and next visit he would have some. And I haven't seen him since....

[avionic]

I bought a bottle of it when I was in Iceland a few years back, besides the one sip I had it has been untouched. I offered a shot to my friend from Iceland last time he visited. He told me that it needed to be frozen, put it in the freezer and next visit he would have some. And I haven't seen him since....Yep ,Best served at zero degrees C., I get periodic care pakages from Iceland. Hardfisk,licorice candys,Ysa(Haddock) pilsirs (icelands hotdogs--wifes favorites),brennivin of course,and smoked Lax(salmon)....

[ruffian]

I just cracked open my bottle and took a shot. OMG, This stuff is going back in the freezer for quite a while. Probably for about 11 years until my kid is 16 and he raids it to drink with his friends.

[avionic]

Second and third shot goes down a lot easier...:D:lmao: I'll have to stop by and offer some assistance...