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Tick. Tock.
I'm still here. Maybe I'll update stuff, soon.
Don't worry, I am still owning this whole planet. Hope y'all been well!
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Not Yiffing + Con Chair?
Hello dusty LJ! *tail-sweeps dust*
I hope you are having an excellent May! I am so grateful my spring classes are done with save some students who flopped out and needed incomplete grades. Eh, they were mostly deserved.
Last entry had some rather revealing things about my life and all, so I figured an update is in order. The short of it is, Loop' ( Read more... ) -
Sake 応援 2: Hiko's "Special" Sake (Junmai)
For my second sake commentary, I present Hiko's "Special" Junmai - a crisp, dry, clear beverage that is delightfully floral and superbly light. As many good sakes do, Hiko's offers a beautiful aroma that combines sweet floral scents (jasmine, perhaps?) along with the distinct smell of honey combined with an unmistakeable sake crispness. Smelling a ( Read more... ) -
Sake 応援 1: Daimon Shuzo's "Tozai"
First, I must preface this by noting that I am not versed in anything Japanese and I do not know anything about the many nuances of sake. That noted, I've decided to start a sort of review log of my sake tastings. While I've enjoyed sake, the joy I take in it is approaching my love of beer (mmmm, beer). Doubtlessly this began with the Momokawa sake ( Read more... ) -
Beer Cheer 33: Left Hand's "Milk Stout"
Some brew from Colorado is just what the doctors ordered to ease my academic job search pains. This selection is from Left Hand Brewing Company. First, I must note that I've tried a couple of Left Hand's creations and have not been too impressed. Their Milk Stout, however, is refreshingly different ( Read more... ) -
Beer Cheer 32: Sam Adams' "Bonfire Rauchbier"
Included in their autumn seasonal case, the Boston Beer Company's "Bonfire Rauchbier" introduces with a clear medium amber body and respectable frothy head. The scent is quite mild, but speaks of a slight hint of roasted almond or cashew. This scent carries over heavily in the beer's flavor, presenting as a lively and smoky mix of roasted nuts, ( Read more... ) -
Beer Cheer 31: Holy Mackerel's Panic Attack
In my last booze beer review I listed my top 6 brews, including the #3 pick - Gordash's "Holy Mackerel". At the time, I didn't quite realize the good fish came in a few varieties. So, when I spied a four pack of the Holy Mackerel label "Panic Attack" in my grocery store today, I jumped at it. Note that my #3 favorite beer is thus Holy Mackerel's " ( Read more... ) -
Beer Cheer 30: Sneaky Pete & A Treat
Considering that Saturday is supposedly another apocalypse to-be, I decided to bust out some good stuff (not that I drink bad stuff, but that I do save the best stuff for more special occasions or if I really feel a need to "drink this one off"). So, tonight, I report to you on a delightful beer from Idaho, of all places, Laughing Dog Brewing's ( Read more... ) -
Beer Cheer 29: Jolly Pumpkin's "Bam Noire"
Now this is a unique brew. Fresh out of Dexter, Michigan, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales presents Bam Noire as part of its line of "farmhouse ales." Farmhouse, or "saison", style ales historically were meant to be refreshments for workers during harvest. As such, these beers tend to be on the lighter side. Whether Bam Noire succeeds at this is up for a ( Read more... ) -
Beer Cheer 28: Gordash's "Holy Mackerel"
Tonight I have a true gem to recommend - an astonishing small batch brew fresh out of Florida ( Read more... )