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Flight of the Conchords 1

Jun

2007

Well, Sundays seem so empty now, with Tony Soprano gone and all. But I was pleasantly surprised when Brenda & I sat down to watch the premiere of Flight of the Conchords. Not really knowing anything about these two kiwis or how they were gonna make their “funny folk” act into a TV show, we ...

Surf’s Up (or, Sopranos Finale) 2

Jun

2007

So, after eight absolutely fantastic fucking seasons, The Sopranos run has come to an end. The finale was a mixed bag, and the salt in the wound is that the lame-ish ending is followed by the premiere of a fucking surfer show. The Sopranos has entertained me on so many levels it will take much ...

Beer Review: Hercules Double IPA (Great Divide Brewing Company) 3

Mar

2007

The Stats: Brewery: Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver, CO Style: India Pale Ale abv: 9.1% The Beer Hercules Double IPA (India Pale Ale) is an exercise in excess. India Pale Ale, already a full bodied, hoppy and high-alcohol beer style, is taken to a whole new level in this rich, chewy brew. Golden in color, ...

Beer Review: Hog Heaven Barley Wine 5

Mar

2007

The Stats: Brewery: Avery Brewing, Boulder CO Style: Barleywine abv: 9.2% The Beer I first tried Hog Heaven back in New Jersey, long before I ever entertained thoughts of living in the same town where the magic elixir is brewed. The reasoning was simple: it was a new barleywine ale on the shelf at my ...