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 two

The game: Patriots at Dolphins The beer: Shipyard Summer Wheat Ale The result: Win, 33–27 The record: 1–1 The headline: “We gotta clean it up cuz it’s so dope.” – Ice-T, “Fried Chicken” The commentary: Ice’s “Freedom of Speech… Just Watch What You Say” is too on the nose, right? In that case, here’s a […]

Beer and football XV — week five

Unfit for office: “What principles define how you live?” The game: Dolphins at Patriots The beer: Twisted Fate (The) Other Bubbles Dry Irish Stout The result: Loss, 15–10 The record: 1–4 The headline: “Son of a bitch!” – Van Halen, “One Foot Out the Door” The commentary: The reason for choosing the back half our […]

Beer and football XIV — weeks eight and nine

Week eight The game: Patriots at Dolphins The beer: Sullivan’s Maltings Irish Ale The result: Loss, 31–17 The method: Live via Paramount+ The record: 2–6 Week nine The game: Commanders at Patriots The beer: Tripping Animals Dark No Mames Mexican-Style Dark Lager The result: Loss, 20–17 The method: Live via Fox The record: 2–7 The […]

Beer and football XIV — week two

The game: Dolphins at Patriots The beer: Jack’s Abby Copper Legend Oktoberfest Lager The result: Loss, 24–17 The method: Live via Peacock The record: 0–2 The headline: “Empty my pockets and wreck my day.” – St. John Green, “Canyon Women” The commentary: Beginning with today’s data skim daily prompt, I’m trying out this “featured image” […]