I finally got to sample a Dog Fish Head "60 Minute IPA" this evening and it is everything I expected it to be. The beer is a golden color and you can smell citrus and flowers in the bouquet. It has a hoppy taste but is very smooth as it goes down. This is a session beer by definition and the brew master at Dog Fish Head is to be complimented!
I had to drive an hour round trip and cross a state line to get it but it was well worth the drive. My only regret is it's not distributed in Missouri. Hey Dogfish Head; there are a lot of us here in the Show-Me-State that would be more than happy to support your business if all of your offerings are this fine!
December 31, 2008
December 29, 2008
It Wasn't Pretty...But It Was a Win
My beloved Mizzou Tigers knocked off Northwestern this evening in the Alamo Bowl by 30-23 count in overtime. But, the Tigers played an ugly, ugly ballgame and at times looked unprepared and not too interested in the game.
The key to the game was a missed extra point by the Northwestern kicker early in the third quarter. If he makes the kick the Wildcats win the game 24-23 in regulation. And, you have to give credit to Tiger receiver Jeremy Maclin for a 75 yard punt return late in the second quarter that brought the Tigers even at ten each at halftime.
The real star of the game and MVP in my book (The media gave it to Maclin) is Sean Witherspoon of the Tiger defense. Witherspoon had 13 tackles and came up with big plays time after time. When someone needed to step up "Spoon" did so.
The win gives Missouri it's first back to back ten win seasons and a 22-6 record in the past two years. And it is the second bowl victory of 2009. The first was Mizzou's win over Arkansas 363 days ago. So, to wrap this up, "How 'Bout Them Tigers"!
MIZZOU-RAH!!!
The key to the game was a missed extra point by the Northwestern kicker early in the third quarter. If he makes the kick the Wildcats win the game 24-23 in regulation. And, you have to give credit to Tiger receiver Jeremy Maclin for a 75 yard punt return late in the second quarter that brought the Tigers even at ten each at halftime.
The real star of the game and MVP in my book (The media gave it to Maclin) is Sean Witherspoon of the Tiger defense. Witherspoon had 13 tackles and came up with big plays time after time. When someone needed to step up "Spoon" did so.
The win gives Missouri it's first back to back ten win seasons and a 22-6 record in the past two years. And it is the second bowl victory of 2009. The first was Mizzou's win over Arkansas 363 days ago. So, to wrap this up, "How 'Bout Them Tigers"!
MIZZOU-RAH!!!
December 28, 2008
Mercifully...It's Over
The St. Louis Rams ended their season this afternoon, just like they did the past nine weeks, by losing. The Rams came from behind to take a lead in the game but then blew it when they let the Atlanta Falcons roar back and beat them 31-27.
The Rams end the season at 2-14 and with ten consecutive losses to wrap up the season. It is the most losses in the teams long history. New management will have it's hand full this spring trying to evaluate talent and see where the team is headed in 2009. But, for now all I can says is thank God this awful season is finished.
The Rams end the season at 2-14 and with ten consecutive losses to wrap up the season. It is the most losses in the teams long history. New management will have it's hand full this spring trying to evaluate talent and see where the team is headed in 2009. But, for now all I can says is thank God this awful season is finished.
December 24, 2008
Who Are These Bozos?
I am off of work today and while flipping channels came across Fox "News".
Four talking heads have not been reporting but rather "speculating" on the news. As an example they are "covering" the story of a little girl whose remains have been found. But, these morons are now speculating as to the cause of death of the little girl and what impact that will have on the prosecution of the case. Not to worry, the anchor and the so called "expert" are trying it on air as I type this. I have never seen such shoddy journalism, or more accurately lack of journalism. Were this the "Gong Show" they would have already been yanked off the stage.
Four talking heads have not been reporting but rather "speculating" on the news. As an example they are "covering" the story of a little girl whose remains have been found. But, these morons are now speculating as to the cause of death of the little girl and what impact that will have on the prosecution of the case. Not to worry, the anchor and the so called "expert" are trying it on air as I type this. I have never seen such shoddy journalism, or more accurately lack of journalism. Were this the "Gong Show" they would have already been yanked off the stage.
December 23, 2008
Three More Seasonal Brews
My journey to Christmas continues with three more beers I tasted last night and this evening. I tried the Boulevard Nutcracker Ale last night and it was as good as last year's batch if not a little better. It has a dark red/ mahoggany color to it. It has that winter ale smell of toast. And the taste is malty but it doesnt end with a big rush of hops like others I've tasted in this category. Being a hop head it's not exactly what I wanted but it is still a nice effort by the folks over in Kansas City.
About an hour ago I sampled Shipyard's Prelude Ale (I think it's supposed to mean the prelude before Christmas). It is an English style Ale, rich and nutty. But, like many of my favorites it finishes strong with a hoppy finale.
As I write this I am drinking the best of this style I have tasted yet this year. (It may be unfair to compare this to others because it is more an IPA than a Winter Ale, but...). It is Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale. And it is good. It has a copper color and has an aroma of citrus and pine. While similar to an IPA it also has a nice malty flavor when it first hits your tongue. It is awesome.
About an hour ago I sampled Shipyard's Prelude Ale (I think it's supposed to mean the prelude before Christmas). It is an English style Ale, rich and nutty. But, like many of my favorites it finishes strong with a hoppy finale.
As I write this I am drinking the best of this style I have tasted yet this year. (It may be unfair to compare this to others because it is more an IPA than a Winter Ale, but...). It is Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale. And it is good. It has a copper color and has an aroma of citrus and pine. While similar to an IPA it also has a nice malty flavor when it first hits your tongue. It is awesome.
Let the Healing Begin
The St. Louis Rams who are in the midst of yet another dismal season have accepted the resignation of the head of Football Operations Jay Zygmunt. The media release called it a mutual "agreement". Zygmunt has presided over two of the worst seasons of Rams football in the teams fabled history. In addition, Rams President John Shaw is expected to have a diminished role in the teams future. These actions are apparently being orchestrated by new owner Chip Rosenbloom. Rosenbloom succeeded his step mother the late Georgia Frontiere.
So, what does this mean to Rams fans? Well, for starters Billy Devaney will take over the operations of the team. The book is out on Devaney, but the dismissal of Zygmunt is seen as a move in the right direction by many long time St. Louis season ticket holders. Zygmunt had been involved in the deal that brought Marshall Faulk to St. Louis late in the 90s. Faulk and the Rams went on to win the 2000 Super Bowl against Tennessee. But, in recent years Zygmunt feuded with former head coach Mike Martz and draft director Charley Armey. So, from a fans point of view, it is perceived at this point as a good move by the ownership.
So, what does this mean to Rams fans? Well, for starters Billy Devaney will take over the operations of the team. The book is out on Devaney, but the dismissal of Zygmunt is seen as a move in the right direction by many long time St. Louis season ticket holders. Zygmunt had been involved in the deal that brought Marshall Faulk to St. Louis late in the 90s. Faulk and the Rams went on to win the 2000 Super Bowl against Tennessee. But, in recent years Zygmunt feuded with former head coach Mike Martz and draft director Charley Armey. So, from a fans point of view, it is perceived at this point as a good move by the ownership.
December 21, 2008
Christmas/Winter Ales
It's no secret. I love Christmas. I love the season and all of the festivities that go with it. One of the things I have found over the past few years is that Christmas time also brings out a lot of seasonal beers in the so called Christmas/Winter Ale style. I made a trip to my favorite liquor store yesterday and found a host of offerings I plan to sample over the next few days.
I started with two of them last night. The first was Anchor's Christmas Ale. It was one of the first Christmas style beers I ever tasted and it is just as good this year as the first time I sampled it. It is almost a Mahogany in color and has an aroma of malt, citrus and spice. The taste is almost that of molasses with a hint of citrus. It finishes strongly with a bitter hop taste.
The second was New Belgium's 2 Below. It is orangish in color. It has an aroma of toasted bread, citrus and even a little chocolate. The taste is that toasted white bread and a wild flower hoppiness. It also is quite good. But, if I had to choose between the two I drank last night, I would go with the Anchor Christmas Ale.
I started with two of them last night. The first was Anchor's Christmas Ale. It was one of the first Christmas style beers I ever tasted and it is just as good this year as the first time I sampled it. It is almost a Mahogany in color and has an aroma of malt, citrus and spice. The taste is almost that of molasses with a hint of citrus. It finishes strongly with a bitter hop taste.
The second was New Belgium's 2 Below. It is orangish in color. It has an aroma of toasted bread, citrus and even a little chocolate. The taste is that toasted white bread and a wild flower hoppiness. It also is quite good. But, if I had to choose between the two I drank last night, I would go with the Anchor Christmas Ale.
...But It's Cold Outside
Winter has officially arrived...and when I walked out the door to go to church about 7:30 it felt like it. The wind chill was -15 and the actual temperature was just 6 degrees. But, it's warmed up now....all the way to 14.
December 20, 2008
Two Down...Thirty Two to go
The Bowl season is upon us again. It began in earnest today with four games. If you do the math from the headline above there are 34 bowl games this season. And that's way too many. Teams like Notre Dame are playing in a bowl with a six and six record. They just don't belong. They were drilled by mediocre teams all season long. And what's just as bad is they aren't the only 6-6 team playing in the post season.
The NCAA needs to change it's rules and require a team to have a winning record in order to play in a bowl. But, the realities are that's not likely to change as long as there is money to be made from television (namely ABC/ESPN) and fans willing to buy tickets to yet another game.
The NCAA needs to change it's rules and require a team to have a winning record in order to play in a bowl. But, the realities are that's not likely to change as long as there is money to be made from television (namely ABC/ESPN) and fans willing to buy tickets to yet another game.
December 13, 2008
Who drank all the Christmas Ale?
I was at the Schlafly Tap Room in downtown St. Louis the other evening. When I got there I had planned on getting an Imperial Pint of the seasonal Christmas Ale. But, to my surprise and disappointment there was none. It had all been consumed. Now, in years past it has lasted until after Christmas. I tried to find out why it had already sold out, but the bartenders, B & T, told me they really didn't know. At least I got to taste it before Thanksgiving. Too, bad there isn't more of it on tap. Maybe, I can find some in bottles at a grocery or liquor store. Or, perhaps Schlafly management has set some aside for the 17th Anniversary party later this month.
December 08, 2008
KWMU Hires New General Manager
KWMU Radio has named Tim Eby of Columbus it's new boss. Eby replaces Patty Wente who parted ways with the station and University of Missouri - St. Louis back in June. For the announcement visit KWMU's Web Page.
Mizzou Gets Slaughtered
There was no doubt Saturday night who the better team was at Arrowhead Stadium. I knew Oklahoma would probably beat the stuffing out of Mizzou. After all, they've been pounding teams all season. The only thing I didn't like was Brad Stoops running up the score so his team could score 60 points in five straight games. The whole BCS ratings thing needs to be changed so margin of victory and total points don't play a factor.
Does OU belong in the national championship game? I don't know. Texas beat them in mid October and they both have the same record. So, my thought is Texas is the better team and deserves a shot at the national title.
Mizzou ends the regular season at 9-4 and is headed to the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. It's a decent bowl, but Missouri should be playing in the Gator Bowl on New Year's Day and not Nebraska. Missouri has a better record and beat Nebraska 59-10 back in October. But, apparently game results are meaningless in the world of Bowl executives.
Does OU belong in the national championship game? I don't know. Texas beat them in mid October and they both have the same record. So, my thought is Texas is the better team and deserves a shot at the national title.
Mizzou ends the regular season at 9-4 and is headed to the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. It's a decent bowl, but Missouri should be playing in the Gator Bowl on New Year's Day and not Nebraska. Missouri has a better record and beat Nebraska 59-10 back in October. But, apparently game results are meaningless in the world of Bowl executives.
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