Beer and football XVII — week three

The game: Patriots at Jaguars The beer: Notch Tmavý Czech Dark Lager The result: Loss, 35–6 The record: 1–2 The headline: “Don’t make me show you what the MAC do.” – DMX, “Get at Me Dog” The commentary: Remember Ice Cube, with his MAC-10s and his shitting bitches? That was as good as it got […]

Beer and football XVII — preseason denial syndrome

The beer: Camp Pennant Bear Bag Brown Ale The headline: “You know you’re semi-good lookin’.” – Van Halen, “Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love” The commentary: Look, I just can’t keep up with unemployed me from a year ago. The draft, training camp, preseason competition, roster cutdowns, all with their own posts? Fuhgeddaboudit. This reminds me of […]

Beer and football XVII — dog days of ownership

Can it, Handy: “What’s a song lyric that has stuck with you forever?” The beer: Marshall Wharf Salud Mexican Lager The headline: “Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Why don’t ya!” – Stranglers, “Shut Up” The commentary: I got dem ol’ critical heat blues again, mama! Patriots have record-breaking contract offer on the […]

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! […]