Monthly Archives: March 2008

Baltic Porters

I’ve bought a few Baltic Porters lately.  We tried 2 of them so far.  Here’s my thoughts. Victory’s Baltic Thunder, a much anticipated beer from a great brewery, pours a nice dark black/garnet color with a single finger light tan … Continue reading

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Eat your heart out American Idol… Here’s PC Idol!

Last week, I learned of PC Idol, Providence College’s own rendition of American Idol. One of my student employees, Jenny Mackintosh is performing, and doing quite well if I may say so myself. She’s got an amazing voice and totally … Continue reading

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Long Trail IPA

Last night I decided to try my bottle of Long Trail IPA.  After looking at Beer Advocate, I can’t seem to figure out which entry to link, so here’s the second one (though retired) with a picture of a bottle … Continue reading

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Over the weekend, I picked up Super Smash Bros. Brawl for my Nintendo Wii.  I have to say that this game has some serious potential.  It’s not as easy to pick up and play like fighting games I’ve been used … Continue reading

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As usual, Playing Catch Up

As always seems the case with me (mainly because of other stuff going on), I’m playing catch up. Last night, Susan and I split the bottle of Hoppin’ Frog B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher Oatmeal Imperial Stout (BORIS stands for Bodacious Oatmeal … Continue reading

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St. Sylvester’s Flanders Winter Ale

Normally, I would have grouped this with the other one so I don’t write multiple posts in a row, but this beer deserves a special post just for itself.  I had bought St. Sylvester’s Flanders Winter Ale after a tasting.  … Continue reading

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Southern Tier IPA

Last night, I had Southern Tier’s IPA.  This one was good, better than Southampton’s from over the weekend.  It pours a light amber color with a nice white head.  Smells of citrusy hops with a few piney notes as well.  … Continue reading

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3 more beers…

Last night, I was in the mood for drinking, so I had a few beers. First up was the second beer in the Sam Adams Longshot box, the Weizenbock.  This one was doubly nice because I got to use my … Continue reading

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Possible Phish Reunion?!?!

As noted all over the place, Phish will be honored at the annual Jammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement award.  Organizers are hoping to bring the 4 members together to accept the award.  Apparently at least a couple of the … Continue reading

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Catching Up…

So I haven’t written a whole lot lately, but I have had some pretty tasty beers.   I’ll go in reverse order as I remember them. Last weekend, Susan and I went back to Yankee Spirits because I wanted to try … Continue reading

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