Archive for January, 2010
Beer: Harpoon Winter Warmer
Jan 18
When you bring a glass of this dark copper ale to your lips to take your first sip you will notice the aroma of cinnamon. There is no aromatic hop added that might overpower the distinct spice scent. The medium body of this beer is formed from caramel and pale malts. These create enough body to support the spices without making the beer excessively rich. Bittering hops are added to counter the sweetness of the malt and spice. The finish of the beer is a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg. The combination of these two spices results in a balanced, pumpkin-pie flavor.
BEER SPECIFICATIONS
Style: Spiced Ale
History: brewed since 1988
Orig. Gravity: 14.5 P
Color:
Rich Chestnut (25 L)
ABV:
5.9%
IBU’S:
22
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
savory hors d’oerves, duck,
apple pie, pumpkin pie
1. Connecticut Huskies- Uconn has seen a 3 game skid as inconsistency has been their name. Stanley Robinson can’t see to put together 40 minutes of play while the young front court seems lost and timid out there. Jerome Dyson and Kemba Walker have been the teams backbone but look confused in down the stretch plays and game deciding drives. Maybe the verbal comitment of Oak Hill (VA) recruit Roscoe Smith is looking better and better. (At the least the Lady Huskies look untouchable averaging double digit wins against top 10 teams).
2. North Carolina Tar Heels- UNC has lost an unusual back-to-back while turnovers has been their achilles heel. Despite a late and great come from behind run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets UNC couldn’t seem to connect on all cylinders. An outstanding performance from guard Will Graves gave Tar Heel fans something to get on their feet and cheer about but even Roy Williams didn’t have anything left in his tank to become victorious.
3. Georgetown Hoyas- Why couldn’t you pull it of for me to make the Uconn loss less painful….WHY?
4. Texas Longhorns- They kept their first #1 ranking in school history longer than Lobsterclaw can stay enrolled in Japanese 101.
5. Gonzaga Bulldogs- No real surprises here except that they are overrated just like they were last year (and the year before and the year before and the year before and the year that goon Adam Morrison was there). I like Mark Few but I have strong distaste for Gonzaga (almost as bad as Michigan State).
Chargers fans hate Nate today as their kicker Keading couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn yesterday in the ir 17-14 Loss to the New York Jets on Sunday.
Nate just looked plain AWFUL. He hadn’t missed a field goal attempt inside 40 yards since 2007 and went 0-3 yesterday. He could have had more yards kicking in his first FG attempt than the Jets would have had in penalties alone in the first half. Sorry Nate but you may want to start looking for real estate in Oakland or Detroit. Things are not looking up for you there in San Diego.- BB
PRIME BURGER
Patty Weight:: Five ounces
Cooking Method: Broil
Roll: With or without seeds
Toppings: Chili burger, pizza burger, with mushrooms, with cheese (American part Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, muenster)
Price: $5.25
Accolades: “Honest, handcrafted burgers.” -NYMag.com
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POKERHEADLINE.com- PokerStars.com the online poker site has announced their new Poker tour that is to be televised. It will be known as the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) which is said to get the best high stake poker tournaments to Canadian and US casinos.
This was announced at the Atlantis Hotel and Casino that is situated in the Bahamas and which is the current site for the Poker Stars Caribbean Adventure. Jefferey Haas who is the head of the Poker Starts event was responsible for making the announcement to the media official about the PCA’s first NAPT 2010 event.
Props to Hops: Lagunitas IPA
Jan 17
PRESSDEMOCRAT.com- North Bay master micro-brewer and $20 million beer powerhouse Lagunitas Brewing Co. will soon unveil the results of a recent $1.7 million infusion into the company’s Petaluma stomping grounds, including the introduction of its first tap room and true-to-its-name “beer sanctuary.”
It may come as a surprise that a brewer of more than 80,000 barrels a year wouldn’t already have a tasting room, but founder Tony Magee, who compared his first experience brewing to the jolt of a seizure, said it has taken the 15-year-old company this long to consider such a project.
Props to Hops: Fat Tire
Jan 17
NEWBELGIUM.com- We¹ve been putting the NEW in BELGIUM since 1991. It starts with the Belgian brewing tradition of ignoring tradition. Add in our Belgian brewmaster Peter Bouckaert and his imaginative blend of brewing delicious beers with loads of character and aspiring ingredients; and finish with the all-deserving, ever-enhancing New Belgium Beer Glass.
Buns of the Day (cont.)
Jan 17
CELEBRITY-GOSSIP.net- With her stunning beauty on full display, Penelope Cruz hit up the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the Golden Globe Awards
on Sunday (January 17).
The sexy Spanish actess dazzled as she strutted down the red carpet, anxiously awaiting the show to see if she’s among the big winners.
Buns of the Day
Jan 17
BELLASUGER.com.au-It’s that time of year again where, somehow, don’t ask me how in the midst of Awards Season, LA finds time to celebrate us (well the famous “us”) at the annual Australia Week Black Tie Gala. Stars were out in force sporting a wide variety of styles but which looked best? Jennifer Hawkins’ signature beachy waves (or do you wish she’d try something new?); Mia Wasikowska’s new crop; Toni Collette’s pony and full bangs combo or Holly Valance’s slicked-back ‘do? You decide . . .
If thats not enough for you, you can always play games online .