Want to find out if someone you know is a psychopath? If they give the "correct" answer to this riddle, they just might be!
While at her own mother's funeral, a woman meets a guy she doesn't know. She thinks this guy is amazing — her dream man — and is pretty sure he could be the love of her life. However, she never asked for his name or number and afterwards could not find anyone who knows who he was. A few days later the girl kills her own sister. Why?
Click the comments link below for the answer!
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Puzzleart
Lately I've been working with my kids to put together a 1,000 piece puzzle. I forgot how fun puzzles can be!
Speaking of puzzles, check out this work by artist Tim Klein. Klein (inspired by Mel Andringa) takes mass-produced puzzles that are created with the same die-cut patterns and mixes them up to create surreal works of art. Click the images to enlarge!
Speaking of puzzles, check out this work by artist Tim Klein. Klein (inspired by Mel Andringa) takes mass-produced puzzles that are created with the same die-cut patterns and mixes them up to create surreal works of art. Click the images to enlarge!
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Monday, December 31, 2018
Angel City Brewery Double IPA
RATING: 4.5/5
The label mentions a "pine bitterness" which I can definitely taste, but I also detected a Sour Patch Kids sourness. This sounds like a gross mixup, but somehow Angel City Brewery blends these flavors to create a unique beer that I look forward to having again. This stuff would pair great with greasy pub food and a variety of appetizers. I also like that the brewery features local artist's work on their labels. Very cool.
Well, that's it! I hope you feel like you got your money's worth out of my month of beer reviews. If not, I will issue you a full refund of zero dollars and zero cents. May 2019 bring you all the joy and happiness that you most definitely deserve!
Happy new year!
The label mentions a "pine bitterness" which I can definitely taste, but I also detected a Sour Patch Kids sourness. This sounds like a gross mixup, but somehow Angel City Brewery blends these flavors to create a unique beer that I look forward to having again. This stuff would pair great with greasy pub food and a variety of appetizers. I also like that the brewery features local artist's work on their labels. Very cool.
Well, that's it! I hope you feel like you got your money's worth out of my month of beer reviews. If not, I will issue you a full refund of zero dollars and zero cents. May 2019 bring you all the joy and happiness that you most definitely deserve!
Happy new year!
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Firestone Walker 805
RATING: 3.5/5
805 is pleasant but plain. I have a theory about why this beer is so popular. Want hear it? Well you're going to have to read aloud to yourself, because that's not how blogs work.
Ryan Danger Sims's Beer Theory #804*
There are a lot of people out there that don’t really enjoy the flavor of beer, but like looking like they like to drink beer. Clear so far? Good. So, something like 805 comes along and people are drawn to it because it doesn’t taste very bold. In fact, it doesn't taste like much of anything at all. It’s not bad, but there are plenty of domestics out there that are just as good and cost a lot less. Nevertheless, these people are happy to fork over $12 for a six-pack of this stuff so they can hold it in their hand and look cool.
Well there it is. Sorry for blowing your mind. While you're picking your brain up off the floor, I would like to give a shout-out to the name 805. When I attended UC Santa Barbara my phone had an 805 area code, so respect to Firestone for reppin' my old hood.
*I really wish I had just one more beer theory because the title Ryan Danger Sims's Beer Theory #805 would've matched this review perfectly. Oh well, live and learn!
805 is pleasant but plain. I have a theory about why this beer is so popular. Want hear it? Well you're going to have to read aloud to yourself, because that's not how blogs work.
Ryan Danger Sims's Beer Theory #804*
There are a lot of people out there that don’t really enjoy the flavor of beer, but like looking like they like to drink beer. Clear so far? Good. So, something like 805 comes along and people are drawn to it because it doesn’t taste very bold. In fact, it doesn't taste like much of anything at all. It’s not bad, but there are plenty of domestics out there that are just as good and cost a lot less. Nevertheless, these people are happy to fork over $12 for a six-pack of this stuff so they can hold it in their hand and look cool.
Well there it is. Sorry for blowing your mind. While you're picking your brain up off the floor, I would like to give a shout-out to the name 805. When I attended UC Santa Barbara my phone had an 805 area code, so respect to Firestone for reppin' my old hood.
*I really wish I had just one more beer theory because the title Ryan Danger Sims's Beer Theory #805 would've matched this review perfectly. Oh well, live and learn!
Saturday, December 29, 2018
New Belgium Trippel Belgian Style Ale
RATING: 4/5
Bold malt flavor upfront with a lingering teriyaki and nutmeg taste. Solid Belgian-style brew made by a brewing company named New Belgium, which is located in Colorado, USA.
Bold malt flavor upfront with a lingering teriyaki and nutmeg taste. Solid Belgian-style brew made by a brewing company named New Belgium, which is located in Colorado, USA.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Stone Vengeful Spirit IPA
RATING: 3.5/5
This Stone offering has flavors of pineapple and mandarin orange, as opposed to the Stone beer I reviewed yesterday, which has flavors of pineapple and tangerine. Not surprisingly, they taste pretty similar. This one had more of a lemon zest finish. Good quality, but nothing that would make me choose it in a line of other IPAs.
This Stone offering has flavors of pineapple and mandarin orange, as opposed to the Stone beer I reviewed yesterday, which has flavors of pineapple and tangerine. Not surprisingly, they taste pretty similar. This one had more of a lemon zest finish. Good quality, but nothing that would make me choose it in a line of other IPAs.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Stone Tangerine Express IPA
RATING: 3.5/5
Pineapple up front with a strong orange rind finish. I found this IPA to be a little too heavy on the citrus flavor. I know it seems like a weird critique for a beer that advertises these flavors on its label, but I feel they could have struck a better balance.
Pineapple up front with a strong orange rind finish. I found this IPA to be a little too heavy on the citrus flavor. I know it seems like a weird critique for a beer that advertises these flavors on its label, but I feel they could have struck a better balance.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Ballast Point California Kölsch
RATING: 4/5
If I had to describe this beer in two words, they would be "easy drinkin’." I know this description may not be very helpful, but Ballast Point California Kölsch just has a classic beer flavor that's hard to deny. You're welcome.
If I had to describe this beer in two words, they would be "easy drinkin’." I know this description may not be very helpful, but Ballast Point California Kölsch just has a classic beer flavor that's hard to deny. You're welcome.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig
RATING: 4/5
Old Fezziwig is nice holiday drink you can count on every year. It used to be sold on its own, but now is only available in Samuel Adams holiday packs. The orange peel and cinnamon seasonings are masked by the more dominant ginger flavor. I detected hints of chocolate and coffee.
Old Fezziwig is nice holiday drink you can count on every year. It used to be sold on its own, but now is only available in Samuel Adams holiday packs. The orange peel and cinnamon seasonings are masked by the more dominant ginger flavor. I detected hints of chocolate and coffee.
To be honest, Fezziwig is probably more of a 3.5/5, but I have to bump it up a bit because it's practically a Christmas tradition. Plus, how many beers are named after characters in classic novels?!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 24, 2018
Stone Hop Revolver IPA: Crystal Hop Edition
RATING: 4/5
Hop Revolver is the first in a line of Stone's new rotating single-hop series. The idea is to "demonstrate just how dramatically a single hop can impact a beer." I love this concept and welcome the opportunity to experience the nuanced flavors of each hop used.
That being said, this particular iteration was good, but has a pine tree flavor that was a bit on the heavy side. What I'd really like to see is for Stone to put out a variety pack of Hop Revolvers, all featuring different hops. Then you could taste and identify unique flavors between the different offerings. Excited to see what this series has to offer in the future!
Hop Revolver is the first in a line of Stone's new rotating single-hop series. The idea is to "demonstrate just how dramatically a single hop can impact a beer." I love this concept and welcome the opportunity to experience the nuanced flavors of each hop used.
That being said, this particular iteration was good, but has a pine tree flavor that was a bit on the heavy side. What I'd really like to see is for Stone to put out a variety pack of Hop Revolvers, all featuring different hops. Then you could taste and identify unique flavors between the different offerings. Excited to see what this series has to offer in the future!
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Kona Brewing Co. Koko Brown
RATING: 4/5
Koko Brown is the Malibu rum of beers, and I mean that as a compliment. Nice coconut flavor with some brown sugar mixed in. The flavor may overwhelm your pallet when eating, so I recommend it for beach or poolside drinking. Very good for a flavored beer.
Koko Brown is the Malibu rum of beers, and I mean that as a compliment. Nice coconut flavor with some brown sugar mixed in. The flavor may overwhelm your pallet when eating, so I recommend it for beach or poolside drinking. Very good for a flavored beer.
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Founders All Day IPA
RATING: 3.5/5
Sweet sugary flavor rounded out with a light pop of IPA bitterness. A nice light IPA, but not bold enough for me. I know I sound like a broken record, but this "session ale" phenomenon seems like a scam. Why am I paying full price for an IPA with half the flavor and half the alcohol content? Unless money is not an option, I recommend saving your cash by just buying some good IPAs and drinking them slow.
Sweet sugary flavor rounded out with a light pop of IPA bitterness. A nice light IPA, but not bold enough for me. I know I sound like a broken record, but this "session ale" phenomenon seems like a scam. Why am I paying full price for an IPA with half the flavor and half the alcohol content? Unless money is not an option, I recommend saving your cash by just buying some good IPAs and drinking them slow.
Friday, December 21, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Stone Delicious IPA
RATING: 4/5
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my process. I don't actually review these beers every day in real time. I stock up a bunch ahead of time so I can make them all fancy-like before posting. I wrote the following review for Stone Delicious IPA back in September:
"Honestly it’s about one billion degrees and we don’t have air-conditioning, so I'm gonna keep it short and sweet. Light tasting IPA without the blast of bitter. Finish like fresh cut grass. 4/5."
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my process. I don't actually review these beers every day in real time. I stock up a bunch ahead of time so I can make them all fancy-like before posting. I wrote the following review for Stone Delicious IPA back in September:
"Honestly it’s about one billion degrees and we don’t have air-conditioning, so I'm gonna keep it short and sweet. Light tasting IPA without the blast of bitter. Finish like fresh cut grass. 4/5."
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Natty Daddy
RATING: 1/5
Straight off the bat, this beer gets negative 1,000 points for being called “Natty Daddy.” I had to pour this stuff into a glass before I drank it for fear of getting a disease from putting my mouth on the can.
I don’t fault it for being cheap and strong. I'm a fan of a Steele Reserve and Olde English 800, and in college I practically lived off King Cobra (with a side of Taco Bell). This stuff, however, is in a whole different league. Tastes like someone wrung out a dirty wet towel into a can and added salt. Hard pass.
Straight off the bat, this beer gets negative 1,000 points for being called “Natty Daddy.” I had to pour this stuff into a glass before I drank it for fear of getting a disease from putting my mouth on the can.
I don’t fault it for being cheap and strong. I'm a fan of a Steele Reserve and Olde English 800, and in college I practically lived off King Cobra (with a side of Taco Bell). This stuff, however, is in a whole different league. Tastes like someone wrung out a dirty wet towel into a can and added salt. Hard pass.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Four Loco Watermelon
RATING: 1/5
As a general rule, I try to avoid drinking anything with the word "crazy" printed on the label (no matter what language it's written in). As I’m typing this though, I realize that’s not actually true. If you saw me at a party in high school, I was almost definitely holding a 40oz of Crazy Horse Malt Liquor. But I digress.
Four Loco is a different animal entirely. At 12% ABV, each tallboy contains 4.6 standard drinks. They should call this stuff "Instadrunk." It smells like watermelon Jolly Ranchers, but unfortunately in this case, smells are deceiving. Holy shit this stuff is bad. It tastes like chemicals and stale cough syrup. I'm pretty sure you could use it to kill cockroaches. A hard 1/5.
As a general rule, I try to avoid drinking anything with the word "crazy" printed on the label (no matter what language it's written in). As I’m typing this though, I realize that’s not actually true. If you saw me at a party in high school, I was almost definitely holding a 40oz of Crazy Horse Malt Liquor. But I digress.
Four Loco is a different animal entirely. At 12% ABV, each tallboy contains 4.6 standard drinks. They should call this stuff "Instadrunk." It smells like watermelon Jolly Ranchers, but unfortunately in this case, smells are deceiving. Holy shit this stuff is bad. It tastes like chemicals and stale cough syrup. I'm pretty sure you could use it to kill cockroaches. A hard 1/5.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Imperial
RATING: 3.5/5
Imperial is a Costa Rican favorite. Many people don't know this, but the name actually translates to "easy drinkin’ beer." Imperial reminds me a bit of Red Stripe, but it maintains a slight edge in flavor because it's not as sweet. Imperial also has a sick-ass eagle thing on the label, which is pretty cool.
Imperial is a Costa Rican favorite. Many people don't know this, but the name actually translates to "easy drinkin’ beer." Imperial reminds me a bit of Red Stripe, but it maintains a slight edge in flavor because it's not as sweet. Imperial also has a sick-ass eagle thing on the label, which is pretty cool.
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Henry’s Hard Soda Grape
RATING: 3/5
Tastes like grape soda. The flavor was not at as bad as I thought it would be (usually with these freak shows I end up fighting to take the last swallow). The problem is that each bottle contains 222 calories. If you're just trying to get a buzz, it'd probably be healthier to just huff paint.
Tastes like grape soda. The flavor was not at as bad as I thought it would be (usually with these freak shows I end up fighting to take the last swallow). The problem is that each bottle contains 222 calories. If you're just trying to get a buzz, it'd probably be healthier to just huff paint.
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Crooked Lane Brewing Company SR-16 Double IPA
RATING: 5/5
I reviewed this beer using voice dictation while drinking at NorCal brewery. Enjoy.
"Smoothligh grassy perfect ipa bitter aftertaste without overpowering the pallet. 5/5 Got it close to brewery in Grass Valley Floral and satisfying. Would pair great with any meal. I’m sold!"
I reviewed this beer using voice dictation while drinking at NorCal brewery. Enjoy.
"Smoothligh grassy perfect ipa bitter aftertaste without overpowering the pallet. 5/5 Got it close to brewery in Grass Valley Floral and satisfying. Would pair great with any meal. I’m sold!"
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