Beer and football XVI — aftermath

The beer: Back East Porter The regular season: 14–3, AFC East champions The playoffs: 3–1, AFC champions The headline: “I was mad and laughed at the same time.” – The Fall, “The NWRA” The commentary: I kind of addressed everything last time, didn’t I? I guess the idea of the “aftermatch” post, as originally intended […]

Beer and football XVI — playoffs, week four (bye)

The beer: Riverwalk Stonehenge Session Lager The playoffs: 3–0 The headline: “There’s so many things to do!” – The Creation, “Life Is Just Beginning” The commentary: The Super Bowl is in two days so let’s stick to football, alright? No politics. (OK.) No music. (Um.) No Guardian copy-paste other than this wonderful headline and lede: […]

Beer and football XVI — playoffs, week two

Jazzy, no! “If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?” The game: Texans at Patriots The beer: Bissell Brothers Revival Milk Stout The result: Win, 28–16 The playoffs: 2–0 The headline: “It’s all over and you’re gone.” – Claudine Longet, “Snow” The commentary: Jazzy! Down! I can’t see the score! […]

Beer and football XVI — playoffs, week one

Readily visible or observable: “In what ways do you communicate online?” The game: Chargers at Patriots The beer: Foundation Lilith Dark Czech-Style Lager The result: Win, 16–3 The playoffs: 1–0 The headline: “Even the fabulous can’t avoid a random attack to pass a boring night.” – Helmet, “Murder” The commentary: I’m a blog-maker, alright?? I […]

Beer and football XVI — week eighteen

Applicable lyrics: “What is your mission?” The game: Dolphins at Patriots The beer: Maineport Sugamamaness Brown Ale The result: Win, 38–10 The record: 14–3 The headline: “The tyrant needs attention to survive.” – Osees, “Glitter-Shot” The commentary: I’m old and predictable. New Osees album? Probably gonna be my favorite of the year, with few recent […]

Beer and football XVI — week seventeen

The game: Patriots at Jets The beer: Hopothecary (The) Guard’s Gallipot Munich Dunkel Lager The result: Win, 42–10 The record: 13–3 The headline: “Up from the bottomless pit, this is it!” – Gravediggaz, “Pass the Shovel” The commentary: Good early morning! Did your president start any unsanctioned, unilateral wars today? I’ve had “Pass the Shovel” […]

Beer and football XVI — week sixteen

The game: Patriots at Ravens The beer: Marshall Wharf Black Velvet Schwarzbier The result: Win, 28–24 The record: 12–3 The headline: “Nobody couldn’t do nothin’ once he let the brick go.” – Madvillain, “All Caps” The commentary: First, a public service announcement. Thee Mike Florio from Pro Football Self-Promotion is offering up his Big Shield […]