Some names present pronunciation challenges. Some descriptions present tasting challenges. Some beers present challenges with both. Xolotl by Avery brewing company provides an opportunity regarding both of these concerns. Xolotl – Avery Brewing Company – I’m not sure how to say the name of this beer. I have provided, in the title, what I feel are […]
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Agnoso veteris vestigia flamea
I am relaxing, and contemplating of the meaning of these words. Naturally, as I don’t speak, or am able to translate latin, I am reflecting on the modern english translation. It is also my distinguished pleasure to be enjoying a fantastic beer named after the originator of this phrase. South County – Virgil – This beer looks thin, […]
All that and a bag of chips!
In the iconic film Forrest Gump, Forrest quotes his mother, indicating that she said “life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” The intention of the quote seemed to be, that life is full of surprises, and assumedly, since life was compared to chocolate, must also be delicious and sweet. […]
Fresh IPA Challenge!!
It’s hot outside. Really, really, sweltering hot. What could be better than a nice, cool, crisp, hop-laden beverage to slake ones thirst? I can think of few things more satisfying, beer-wise, than a refreshing ipa on a hot day, or any day for that matter. But if one is satisfying, several would be even better, right? What […]
Letting the Outside In
Occasionally, I go to the gym. The reason it’s occasionally, and not frequently, is that going to the gym to work out has become something I have to deliberately decide on, and plan out. Going to the gym used to be automatic. I would wake up, have breakfast, wait forty-five minutes, and out the door I […]
Tremulous
I am the stillness, absence, calm creating need want making you bleed void, nothing, suffering. I am the ocean, by which you measure grandness and levy your sadness In the wake of my storm. You the doe I the hunter, Weary and worn, I am the tornado you the fields of corn blowing your […]
Sometimes its better to not share….
It has been a while since I’ve done a straight-forward beer review. I have selected this particular beer as its name rather closely mimics the names of some of my prior posts. As a bonus, it does sound kind of cool. To be reviewed is Absence of Light Peanut Butter Chocolate Milk Stout. (YEAH!) I’ll play along […]
The Absence of Longing for Belonging
Whether acknowledged consciously, or succumbed to inadvertently, a persistent and prevalent pressure to “fit in” oppresses so many of us from an early age. We try to impress our playmates with our prowess at various board games, outside activities like “Red Rover,” and by our skill with various niche card games, pop culture knowledge, and […]
Twigs, Accumulation, and the Meaning behind Names
What is a pyre? I know its meaning, though many may not. There is no shame in being unaware, or not exposed to this word. It is fairly antiquated, and does not find use in casual dialogue. Allow me to present the MW-Whatever brand you prefer definition of this word. A pyre, by definition, is a heap or pile of wood or other combustible material, especially one used for cremating a corpse. So, […]
Pertaining to the binding and fastening of loose paper
My humble presentation and cover of a brilliant song by the, by my estimation, severely underrated band, Travis. Please boldly critique my offering as I offer my nascent abilities for your, I would hope, pleasure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS4Gu69lUYc&feature=youtu.be Humbly yours, J