weird BEER news
Recent beer news from the past couple of years.
This is a collection of news articles I have assembled based on their dark (humour) beer theme
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Utah_legalizes_homebrewing
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Czech_pub_food_eating_experiment_resulted_in_lost_weight,_lower_cholesterol
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Slovak_escapes_from_avalanche_using_urine
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Police_capture_escaped_monkey_in_Wisconsin,_USA
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Malaysian_newspaper_suspended_due_to_offensive_Jesus_picture
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Sheffield_pub_is_CAMRA%27s_Pub_of_the_Year
Monday, October 31, 2011
NEW! Beer Blog
Have to start tracking and learning about new beers that I try...
So I decided to dedicate my blog to beer...
Today I started off with a pint of Flying Monkeys Hoptical Illusion after work
Followed by a glass of Anti-Gravity
This led into tasting a few other beers:
Mill St. Pilsner
Not very hoppy, in fact, barely enough to be considered a Pils at all. Very Malty backbone, and nothing very exciting. A hint of hops comes through after while. Overall, very bland and ordinary.
St. Peter's English Ale
MY IMPRESSION
An explosion of flavour hits you, after a decievingly small and thin head dissipates leaving a small bit of lace on the glass and a long lasting after taste of bittering hops and sweet malt. Very dry and clean, with a crisp ammount of carbonation.
THE DEETS
English brew, from Bierzwerg Greven. Light malted barley from Scotland, with organic ’Target’ hops.
This is just the beginning...
The story of an alcoholic/brewer
So I decided to dedicate my blog to beer...
Today I started off with a pint of Flying Monkeys Hoptical Illusion after work
Followed by a glass of Anti-Gravity
This led into tasting a few other beers:
Mill St. Pilsner
Not very hoppy, in fact, barely enough to be considered a Pils at all. Very Malty backbone, and nothing very exciting. A hint of hops comes through after while. Overall, very bland and ordinary.
St. Peter's English Ale
MY IMPRESSION
An explosion of flavour hits you, after a decievingly small and thin head dissipates leaving a small bit of lace on the glass and a long lasting after taste of bittering hops and sweet malt. Very dry and clean, with a crisp ammount of carbonation.
THE DEETS
English brew, from Bierzwerg Greven. Light malted barley from Scotland, with organic ’Target’ hops.
This is just the beginning...
The story of an alcoholic/brewer
Sunday, September 11, 2011
My take v.s. Wikipedia
I'm having a very Irish day. Just saw my last name plastered over a street sign, so I went and bought some smithwick's. Here is my breakdown:
Irish ale
Hoppy aroma
Medium to light bitterness
Crisp and flavorful
Dark Copper-coloured tint
Wiki
Smithwick's Draught has a ruby red tone with a stable, but slightly thin head. It is produced using hops and special roasted, malted barley. Its texture is smooth and refined, with a bitter and complex finish. Although of lesser fame than Guinness, Smithwicks is often regarded as the 'local favourite' amongst Irish pubgoers (particularly in South Leinster, the province in which, Kilkenny City and County are located). Smithwick's is however, in a state of managed decline in Ireland, retaining around 4% market share for beer.[7] In 2004, Diageo PLC began distribution in the USA. Smithwick's had previously been marketed in Canada with great success.
Also worthy of note:
Regional Pronunciation
Due to the differing accent and dialects of Ireland, it is generally pronounced /ˈsmɪθɨks/, /ˈsmɪtɨks/, /ˈsmɪdɨks/ or /ˈsmɛθɨks/ there. When ordering in the USA, /ˈsmɪθɨks/ or /ˈsmɪdɨks/ is preferred, while /ˈsmɪdɨks/ is the most prevalent pronunciation in Canada.
"In the Old Kilkenny Review, year unknown, Peter Smithwick, K.M., Solicitor, wrote that the tradition of Kilkenny is that Sullivan’s Brewery was founded in 1702... Daniel Sullivan, allegedly a Protestant, bought the property in trust for Pierse Bryan of Jenkinstown, who was Catholic but prohibited by the Penal Laws from buying land... Twenty years later a Protestant informer got a decree declaring himself the owner of the property...The property was on the West side of High Street, "standing backward in James’ Street." It is believed that this was the site of Sullivan’s Brewery, the forerunner of Smithwicks."
Irish ale
Hoppy aroma
Medium to light bitterness
Crisp and flavorful
Dark Copper-coloured tint
Wiki
Smithwick's Draught has a ruby red tone with a stable, but slightly thin head. It is produced using hops and special roasted, malted barley. Its texture is smooth and refined, with a bitter and complex finish. Although of lesser fame than Guinness, Smithwicks is often regarded as the 'local favourite' amongst Irish pubgoers (particularly in South Leinster, the province in which, Kilkenny City and County are located). Smithwick's is however, in a state of managed decline in Ireland, retaining around 4% market share for beer.[7] In 2004, Diageo PLC began distribution in the USA. Smithwick's had previously been marketed in Canada with great success.
Also worthy of note:
Regional Pronunciation
Due to the differing accent and dialects of Ireland, it is generally pronounced /ˈsmɪθɨks/, /ˈsmɪtɨks/, /ˈsmɪdɨks/ or /ˈsmɛθɨks/ there. When ordering in the USA, /ˈsmɪθɨks/ or /ˈsmɪdɨks/ is preferred, while /ˈsmɪdɨks/ is the most prevalent pronunciation in Canada.
"In the Old Kilkenny Review, year unknown, Peter Smithwick, K.M., Solicitor, wrote that the tradition of Kilkenny is that Sullivan’s Brewery was founded in 1702... Daniel Sullivan, allegedly a Protestant, bought the property in trust for Pierse Bryan of Jenkinstown, who was Catholic but prohibited by the Penal Laws from buying land... Twenty years later a Protestant informer got a decree declaring himself the owner of the property...The property was on the West side of High Street, "standing backward in James’ Street." It is believed that this was the site of Sullivan’s Brewery, the forerunner of Smithwicks."
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Cape Tribulation
A couple o' backpackers wandered into the wild on an adventure they'd not soon forget. As the trees grew dense and the sun was only penetrating about one percent of the forest floor, they realized they were no longer in Kansas. This rainforest was by no means the largest, but is the oldest in the world. Over one hundred species can be found within a square kilometer; now to be one hundred and one thanks to them. The Daintree rainforest is home to less than a thousand permanent residents, but these tea and coffee farmers shared it with some astounding creatures such as the great southern Cassowary, a large flightless bird with brilliant red and blue colouring. The largest organism in North Queensland (and the world) however was not a bird or farmer, but rather the Great Barrier Reef. In fact the reef and the rainforest not only shared a boundary but also shared the designation as World Heritage Sites. This beautiful collision of worlds between reef and rainforest is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites share a boundary. Deep within this magical landscape was another looming collision. The second collision was less inherent but more imminent. It was in fact a collision of two hearts, two families, two worlds. On the beach, deep deep in the heart of the rainforest set to the backdrop of a sun setting over the reef, the two backpackers entered into a new era of their lives. The first on one knee, clutching a sterling silver ring, decorated with a shimmering white Australian Opal. The second, standing with hands covering her face. These two wandering souls had found each other amidst a world of chaos, and tied the metaphorical knot of commitment. A hope driven by love; a willingness driven by passion; the two became one, continuing their adventure into the wild.
Sugar, Sugar
Oz is second largest producer of sugar cane in the world. It is cut off at the roots and the leaves are plowed under. Canes are processed at one of three plants in each town between rainbow, bundaberg, hervey bay and agnes waters.
At these plants the sugar is boiled to separate out the stocks from the liquid sugar. The leftover from the boiling process is burned to power the plant. The main byproduct of this process is molasses, used in old cooking recipes or in cattle feed to fatten them up for market OR used to give race horses a boost of energy before a race. More recently molasses has been reduced into a renewable biofuel additive for petrol fuel. Another popular byproduct of the sugar cane is Bundaberg rum: the pride of Queensland, a very strong flavored rum, compared to most.
Pine tree farming is very vastly visible in Queensland, entire landscapes consumed by non native spruce. Other crops grown in Queensland include avocado banana and the native macadamia nut. Macadamias are graded, the best at seven millimeters sent to japan, the halves used for chocolate covered Macadamias, the one millimeters are used for cereal and muesli bars.
At these plants the sugar is boiled to separate out the stocks from the liquid sugar. The leftover from the boiling process is burned to power the plant. The main byproduct of this process is molasses, used in old cooking recipes or in cattle feed to fatten them up for market OR used to give race horses a boost of energy before a race. More recently molasses has been reduced into a renewable biofuel additive for petrol fuel. Another popular byproduct of the sugar cane is Bundaberg rum: the pride of Queensland, a very strong flavored rum, compared to most.
Pine tree farming is very vastly visible in Queensland, entire landscapes consumed by non native spruce. Other crops grown in Queensland include avocado banana and the native macadamia nut. Macadamias are graded, the best at seven millimeters sent to japan, the halves used for chocolate covered Macadamias, the one millimeters are used for cereal and muesli bars.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Adventures of a Thai Bucket
Whats Pink, likes to get wet and often has objects put into it?
Well hello people, its me Slutt Bucket of course! Sometimes my other Bucket Friends look down on me.
I live near Base Backpackers Hostel in Sydney, where my other Bucket friends sleep in the Nice, clean and Cheap hostel accommodation.
I was born easter weekend in The Scary Canary in the midst of a wild Base staff party. The Scary Canary has had some pretty mean parties since I have been around.
o White Party, where I even had my hurr did!
o Tuesday Quizz Nights where all the patrons chanted my name.
o Wednesday wet jock comp (and yup I was the bucket they poured the water from)
o Farewell party for Base staff, where we sang at a karaoke bar and we drank waaaaayyyyy to much beer!
o Jaeger bomb Fridays!!! my fav
o Saturdays you’ll find me in the dj both with dj Danny Simms getting down and dirty
I’m making a bar managers list and definitely checking it twice. So far my conquests include: CK (Globe Bar), Kurt (DownUnder Bar) and Josh (Scary Canary) to whom I have fallen pregnant!
The Base Sydney staff always sort me out with a room when I need to take my conquest back to the hostel. I might even have taken some reception staff upstairs too… I have already started my base reception staff list and probably have half of them ticked off already!
I am currently sleeping my way up the East Coast with some base Sydney staff. Having a great time and catching up with a lot of my favourite things on the way. Not to mention The BIG Banana! And boy was it big!
My itinerary:
June – Base Airlie Beach, Base Magnetic Island
July – Base Auckland and Whangamata to see one of my lovers
August – Euro trip including: France, England, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Netherlands and Denmark
September – Rugby World Cup New Zealand (big men in short, shorts)
Well that’s it for now. I have my own facebook page where you can follow my conquests, thrills and spills…….. www.facebook.com/slutt.bucket
I’ll be the best friend you’ve ever have, because after all: I am a Slutt……Bucket.
Happy Travels
Slutt Bucket
Late breaking news flash:
This just in... The Slutt has been sleeping her way around Airlie, first with Nathan at DownUnder Bar and with Aotea at reception. After staring at lifeguards with red short-shorts down at the lagoon, she set sail for Whitsundays. Boarding the clipper, The Slutt was upset to find only 14 boys amidst the 40 girls, so she set her sights on the crew: Possum, Cupcake, James Moley Mole, and Jay the Skipper. After tieing the knot with the deck hand, she won the talent competition with a rap to be remembered. Slutt Bucket truly rocked the boat!
Well hello people, its me Slutt Bucket of course! Sometimes my other Bucket Friends look down on me.
I live near Base Backpackers Hostel in Sydney, where my other Bucket friends sleep in the Nice, clean and Cheap hostel accommodation.
I was born easter weekend in The Scary Canary in the midst of a wild Base staff party. The Scary Canary has had some pretty mean parties since I have been around.
o White Party, where I even had my hurr did!
o Tuesday Quizz Nights where all the patrons chanted my name.
o Wednesday wet jock comp (and yup I was the bucket they poured the water from)
o Farewell party for Base staff, where we sang at a karaoke bar and we drank waaaaayyyyy to much beer!
o Jaeger bomb Fridays!!! my fav
o Saturdays you’ll find me in the dj both with dj Danny Simms getting down and dirty
I’m making a bar managers list and definitely checking it twice. So far my conquests include: CK (Globe Bar), Kurt (DownUnder Bar) and Josh (Scary Canary) to whom I have fallen pregnant!
The Base Sydney staff always sort me out with a room when I need to take my conquest back to the hostel. I might even have taken some reception staff upstairs too… I have already started my base reception staff list and probably have half of them ticked off already!
I am currently sleeping my way up the East Coast with some base Sydney staff. Having a great time and catching up with a lot of my favourite things on the way. Not to mention The BIG Banana! And boy was it big!
My itinerary:
June – Base Airlie Beach, Base Magnetic Island
July – Base Auckland and Whangamata to see one of my lovers
August – Euro trip including: France, England, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Netherlands and Denmark
September – Rugby World Cup New Zealand (big men in short, shorts)
Well that’s it for now. I have my own facebook page where you can follow my conquests, thrills and spills…….. www.facebook.com/slutt.bucket
I’ll be the best friend you’ve ever have, because after all: I am a Slutt……Bucket.
Happy Travels
Slutt Bucket
Late breaking news flash:
This just in... The Slutt has been sleeping her way around Airlie, first with Nathan at DownUnder Bar and with Aotea at reception. After staring at lifeguards with red short-shorts down at the lagoon, she set sail for Whitsundays. Boarding the clipper, The Slutt was upset to find only 14 boys amidst the 40 girls, so she set her sights on the crew: Possum, Cupcake, James Moley Mole, and Jay the Skipper. After tieing the knot with the deck hand, she won the talent competition with a rap to be remembered. Slutt Bucket truly rocked the boat!
Australian colonizer himself
Last week I stayed in the small country town of 1770, which was Captain James Cook's second landing in Australia. Cook was traveling with a pair of botanists.
Cook had a standard upbringing, he was an apprentice in ship building. Bored of this at 27, joined royal navy for battle against France in Canada. He was promoted for his attention to detail and good navigational skills almost immediately upon his enlistment.
When he got back he went out on a scientific voyage following an eclipse to figure out how far the sun was away from the earth. This was a voyage to correct latitude and longitude measurements.
They travelled into Tahiti where the Tahitian women would have sex with them for any shiny pieces of metal (ex. nails).
Because there was so few nails left in his ship, Cook had a dilemma to solve.
He decided to open up an envelope that he wasn't supposed to open. The orders were to find the great southern continent, believing that there was an equal amount o land on the southern hemisphere. The Dutch had named this place New Holland about 100 years ago. Cook sailed out and reached the two islands of New Zealand mapping them meticulously to prove it was not what they were looking for. When he eventually hit botany bay which he named stingray bay, naming it afte what he ate, which he usually did.
They mapped the coast meticulously, taking back over 1500 plants and animals to analyze in England. He got stuck in the great barrier reef, dumping everything they didn't need. He went up to cairns and fixed the boat in the low tide. He stopped at possession island where he claimed the land under the English law of paradulis, (sp?) meaning no mans land. He the sailed to Singapore and had his boat fixed and then home.
Years later he sailed out looking for the great landmass again the paradulis (sp?) but had to turn back because he was too cold in Antarctica. In 1788 he sailed out on his final voyage the resolution to find a trade route between China and England. Discovering Hawaii, where the Hawaiians thought he was god. He stayed a bit too long and the passage was blocked by ice. Upon his return to Hawaii they were not too impressed, however I have been told of two probable endings of the famous Captain James Cook...
1: the highest honor to a god is to eat him, so to pay true homage to Cook the Hawaiians killed and ate him.
2: Cook suspected someone of stealing, and as he was snooping around someone stabbed him with a spear, realizing he wasn't a god they killed him.
Some of Cooks greatest accomplishments were: adding a third of the worlds land mass to the British empire. While he also discovered and cured scurvy by feeding sailors sour kraut and fruit.
His maps were used up until 15 years ago because they were so accurate, you can put them up to a satellite image and they are accurate up to 100 meters!
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