Archive for December, 2006

December
31
2006

It’s a Tradition

looking for a beer
that goes with pickled herring
to ring in the year

Written by Captain Hops.

References: It’s a Polish tradition to eat pickled herring at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s. It is believed that doing this brings luck or wealth in the coming year.
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Thing of the Day: The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays & Everydays

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December
30
2006

Peg Leg Imperial Stout

Imperial Stout
strong foundation without edge
smokey creamy smooth

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Peg Leg Stout from the Heavy Seas brand at Clipper City Brewing. I like these guys.
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Thing of the Day: The American-Built Clipper Ship, 1850-1856: Characteristics, Construction, and Details

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December
29
2006

Sarcasm

twenty four bottles
tear of cardboard, crash of glass
a great end of year

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Garmin eTrex Vista Cx Handheld GPS Navigator

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December
28
2006

I think I will

holiday hours
taking an extra long lunch
yes, I’ll have a third

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Time Out New York Eating and Drinking, 2007: The Essential Guide to the City’s Best Restaurants and Bars

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December
27
2006

Good Advice

with stocks and with beers
in times of uncertainty
fundamentals rule

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: The Little Book of Value Investing

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December
26
2006

Twas the Night After Christmas

he’s asleep at last
our son upstairs, long day done
we enjoy a stout

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: The Outhouse Papers: Country Humor and Trivia

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December
25
2006

Never Forget

Tis the season for
sharing with family and friends
never forget it

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Beer Games 2, Revised: The Exploitative Sequel

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December
24
2006

A Guy’s Viewpoint

Better start shopping
It’s almost noon Christmas Eve
First, I’ll have a beer

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Gift Cards for Everyone

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December
23
2006

They’ll never miss it

Holiday Five Packs
An annual tradition
Did you give or get?

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Well the beer ain’t all that, but boy are the Heineken commercials fun.
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Thing of the Day: Brand New Heineken Commercial Wall Neon Sign

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December
22
2006

Are we talking young Rocky or old Rocky

What would Rocky drink?
Rotgut wine or local brew?
Who cares – Is it cheap?

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Joe Sixpack sets the record straight on what beer Rocky drinks.
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Thing of the Day: Rocky Anthology (Rocky / Rocky II / Rocky III / Rocky IV / Rocky V)

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December
21
2006

Beer as Gifts

it’s the thought that counts
but try to stay away from
malt liquor as gifts

Written by Captain Hops.

References: The Brew Lounge Beer Gift Guide
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Thing of the Day: The Beer Lover’s Gourmet Gift Box

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December
20
2006

Er… This ones on me

Beer heals any wound
Particularly if the
Wounder pays the tab

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: A Charlie Brown Christmas

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