Gheorghe: The Blog: Apology Accepted

Last week, our friends at Gheorghe: The Blog sent apologies for trying a hand at craft beer reviews. There is no need for such an apology any more than we would need to apologize for writing on sports, offering a music review, penning run-on sentences, or posting whatever OCD material the teej posts. Sadly, Squirrel (are we on a nickname basis?) was quite artful and now I'm jonesing for a Cocoa Mole - despite the fact that he bragged on us about his vegan, steel cut oat diet and running half marathons in record time. Note: completing any marathon-type race warrants the phrase "record time".

We're sensitive to the G:TB content and so bring you a brief review of Fordham's Doppelbock Lager. The first thing you might note about this beer is that it is brewed in Delaware and is not a Dogfish Head. Seriously, who knew Delaware had other breweries? According to the Brewer's Association there are approximately one dozen breweries and/or brewpubs in the First State. Don't worry, we assumed they only had banks and credit card companies too.

The Dobblebock is a deep brown lager with a short head. The beer tastes sweet with a strong caramel note. It lingers in the mouth, which is fine because the aftertaste is not overpowering. The medium bodied brew is nicely carbonated and tips the scales at 8 percent ABV. The sweet taste and higher ABV makes us think you could pound the four pack and pay dearly in the morning. Of course, that never stopped us before.

In all seriousness, it's quite easy to enjoy Fordham's Doppelbock. We recommend you enjoy this beer while perusing G:TB and FOG:GB. If that's not enough there's always tumblr porn.

Mermaids Delay Construction of Reservoir

We chase stories to all four corners of the Earth for our loyal reader(s) - assuming we don't actually have to leave our desk.

In Zimbabwe, Water Resources Minister Sam (Salt N') Sipepa Nkomo reported to the senate delays in a major water project are being caused by mermaids living in reservoirs. How can you get rid of mermaids? By brewing traditional beer. Everybody knows that the best beer for such a situation is brewed right here in America.

Mermaids, according to Zimbabwe custom, are known for carrying humans underwater and may never be seen again if relatives protest. The true motivation is unknown as some customs believe mermaids are spiteful to humans while others believe they simply forget humans cannot breathe under water. According to the report:

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Local Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Ignatius Chombo, who also appeared before the senate committee, backed the call for traditional rites to be performed at the dams to allay workers’ fears.

Nkomo said the government is prepared to give the population the water it needs, but is unable to do so until the rituals are performed and necessary repairs can be carried out.

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Yes, I would very much like some bananas at cost.

h/t Off the Bench.

Flash Mob at Rec League Hockey Game

For all the heartache we like to give the Galactic Empire that is ABInBev, we have to tip our hat when they do good. We understand that it's a commercial and is as much marketing for Budweiser as anything else but it's a great reminder that sports is not about being in the pro leagues.



h/t theCHIVE

If You Need Help Just Ask

It's been awhile since we tackled the issue of crime and beer. So, let's re-visit the category by dropping in on our friends in Austin, Texas where Louie Alvarado is currently sitting in the Travis County Jail for attempting to steal a beer truck (assuming he has not posted bail). From the Statesman.com blotter:

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"A man who was delivering beer for Brown Distributing told police that he went inside the business, which police did not identify, and when he came outside, he found Alvarado sitting in the driver’s seat of the truck, the affidavit said.

Alvarado asked the man how to start the truck because he wanted to steal it, the affidavit said."

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No photo is posted in the article but we can only assume it's this guy: