Beer and football XVII — week five

An epic tragedy: “Have you ever regretted reading a book? Which one and why?” The game: Raiders at Patriots The beer: Jack’s Abby Post Shift Pilsner The result: Win, 45–17 The record: 3–2 The headline: “Woo! You better watch that man standin’ there pointing the finga, just like a bee gettin’ ready to sting ya.” […]

Beer and football XVI — week thirteen

Quintessentially me: “Share five things you’re good at” The game: Giants at Patriots The beer: Definitive Contee Kölsch-Style Ale The result: Win, 33–15 The record: 11–2 The headline: “Gather the patriots like days of old! Have no regrets—soon the bodies are cold!” – Fifty Foot Hose, “Red the Sign Post” The commentary: I get the […]

Beer and football XV — aftermath

Red pants: “If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be?” The beer: Foundation Burnside Brown Ale The regular season: 4–13 The playoffs: N/A The headline: “Well, a rose is a rose is a rose by any other name.” – Railroad Jerk, “One Step Forward” The commentary: Relocate those Foxborough fuckers, […]

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

The beer: Proclamation Derivative Vic Secret Pale Ale The commentary: Some people lose front teeth. Others lose old blog posts. (Transition: smooth.) My relationship with the Biff! Bang! words you’re reading is troubled, and if the Pats weren’t such a goddamn winning machine I might have signed off altogether following the Beefheart crowning achievement. It’s […]

Beer and football II — week four

The game: Patriots at Raiders The beer: Notch Saison The result: Win, 31–19 The commentary: I wonder what would have happened if Hank Williams (Jr.) compared Obama to Jesus. Will we ever survive without “Are you ready for some football?!” Forget for a minute that Monday Night Football is no longer all that relevant. Sure, […]