Archive for June, 2007

June
30
2007

Show me the way

wise Natty Boh man
show me the way to the land
of pleasant living

Natty Boh Label

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Don’t forget to pick up some Natty Boh Gear on your way there.
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June
29
2007

Life Achievements

Thirty Five Years Old
And still writing beer haiku
My wife is so proud

Written by Captain Hops.

References: I had a birthday this week. I feel old.
Technorati Tags: beer, haiku, Happy Birthday
Thing of the Day: A Pirate Looks at Fifty

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June
28
2007

A Once Quiet Bar

harmony broken
down at the end of the bar
a couple argues

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: How to Win Every Argument: The Use and Abuse of Logic

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June
27
2007

Why do you deserve a Kegerator?

To exalt great beer,
I need a kegerator.
Won’t you choose me please!

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Last month I mentioned that Kegerators.net is giving away a kegerator to the person that can best articulate why they deserve one. This is a reminder that you have until August 1, 2007 to get your entry in.
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Thing of the Day: Sanyo BC-1206 Beer Cooler

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June
26
2007

Don’t try this at home

bring us a pitcher
every ten minutes until
someone passes out

Written by anonymous.

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Thing of the Day: 64 oz. Ice Lip Pitcher

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June
25
2007

My kind of afternoon

getting nowhere fast
adrift in an inner tube
with plenty of beer

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Poolmaster Day Dreamer Tube

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June
24
2007

The Brewer’s Art

ale braised leg of duck
sweet tang on a bed of grits
a fowl masterpiece

Written by Captain Hops.

References: This fine entree goes great with the Resurrection Ale in which it is braised.
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Thing of the Day: The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer

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June
23
2007

Woody Creek White

Zesty lemon spice
like a splash of cold water
on a summer’s day

woody creek white beer

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Woody Creek White is the new seasonal brew from Flying Dog Brewery.
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Thing of the Day: Summer: A User’s Guide

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June
22
2007

Sailing

a pleasant bay breeze
takes me where I want to go
my beer does the same

chesapeake bay sailboat

Haiku and photo by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated

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June
21
2007

Stranger things have happened

a few pints later
stories and tales grew stranger
and strangers were friends

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Stranger Than Fiction

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June
20
2007

The only one singing along…

obscure Buffett songs
spring forth from the steel drum band
at the poolside bar

Written by Captain Hops.

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Thing of the Day: Coconut Telegraph

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June
19
2007

Running with Beer

mid run libation
cold beer and empty stomach
keeps hashers running

Written by Mark Schofer.

References: Hash House Harriers
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Thing of the Day: The Runner’s Handbook : The Bestselling Classic Fitness Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Runners

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