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.
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