Killepitsch #killepitsch
Hey there. Hell when was the last time that I did a blog post?
Stuff going on right now? Reading up on DFT and planning more out for my project. I basically am dissecting the data output from the quantum calculations, so far for simple systems, but then I will be looking at larger systems, and more importantly, periodic systems that represent the bulk phase of substances, and their surfaces. When considering these types of systems the data output is of course far more complicated.
This week has also been some what quiet as my boss is on paternity leave as his wife recently gave birth. He should be in next week but we shall see.
Otherwise we have now started properly flat hunting. However, I fear that for this month and the pay I am owed from December, I will be over taxed. Hopefully the best case is a normal taxation, worst case the emergency tax will bee applied. This is awkward as we will be wanting to pay agency fees and put down a deposit on a flat. This is also not helped by the fact that we are also stilled owed our deposit on our old flat in the UK. Fucking cunts!
Today however has been good. Feel properly at home in Bochum now that we have found an excellent hairdressers and so myself and my wife got hair cuts. Even better for my wife they cut it exactly in a way that in the UK they often refrained from doing. Also it was really cheap! It is amazing what a good haircut will do.
Also today we found the local comic store. OMFG! So many collectable figures I have to get!
Otherwise just feeling a bit down as our friend in Hamburg is still having a tough time there with work, rentals, relationship stuff and getting taxed too much. It really sucks.
So now for the main event. Killepitsch. What is it?
From Killepitsch.de
The Killepitsch Story
A true story of a real
Düsseldorf specialty.
Once upon a time …
“A genuine Düsseldorf specialty.” The story of a real old town resident, with Hans Müller Schlösser, creator of the unforgettable “Schneider Wibbel” and Willi Busch, the old master of traditional customs:
It happened during the last war. The two old friends were huddled in air raid shelter on again, as they did so often, whilst the bombs rained down outside. “I say,” Willi said, “If this goes on, they’ll kill us too!” “But not as long as the two of us have quietly left something alcoholic to drink,” said Hans. “We can not drink what we have not got,” replied Willy. “How can you say that – you brew your own, do not you?” retorted Hans. “I can not,” Willi said, “We’re not allowed to. But I’ll tell you one thing, Hans. If we get through this without getting killed, I’ll brew something for you, a real lip- smacker. That will be some drink, I tell you. And I’ll tell you what, we’ll call it “Killepitsch”.
This is the origin of the name “Killepitsch”, but it was not a specialty yet. Not until 1955, when the small, well-stocked “Et Kabüffke” town bar opened in Flinger Strasse in the heart of the old. Hans came upon his friend Willi on the opening night. “Hey, Willy, what came of the idea Killepitsch is I bet you’ve forgotten all about it!” he taunted him. “No,” said Willi. “I had not forgotten – it’s been ready for ages Here it is -. Cheers Mmm, it smells delicious, like a garden herb, strong, not too vague, not too bitter And it must be good for the digestion -. It slips down a treat! “
And then this has been the reaction of many in Dusseldorf since. The old town and “Killepitsch” belong together. Try it for yourself and see! - Killepitsch – 42% alcohol.
OK. What is it like?
It looks like a syrupy, dark brown/red. The packaging is quite neat, obviously being marketed to a younger crowd these days and of course has quite the goth vibe to it.
Smell wise it is similar to Jagermeister. But without being so obnoxious, not being so heady with the anise smell. So this smells less like awful medicine.
Flavour wise, it is initially a sweet anise, that if you neck it, doesn’t give you a rough shudder that Jager gives me. Otherwise it has hints of mint, coffee, molasses, orange peel, Angostura bitters, and even hints of Vimto of all things. It is difficult to pin down but it is far more pleasant to sip compared to the more well known, and renowned Jagermeister.
So cocktail ideas? I can see this being a good substitute for bitters in a Mojito or anything else which calls upon bitters. Perhaps also in a cafe coretto.
So stay tuned for my cocktail experiment with this liquor.
