4th of July Dogfish Head tasting

I just want to record this for posterity, so I don't forget.

1. 60 Minute IPA
2. 90 Minute IPA
3. 120 Minute IPA
4. Immort Ale
5. Palo Santo
6. World Wide Stout
7. Zwaandale
8. Chateau Jihau
9. Black and Blue

Plus others, like 3 Philosophers, Hopslam, etc.

Yet another fuckup

Proof that things are not going so swell for me is this. Seems like very few people can get things right. I had glasses made. I am positive I picked out black frames. Ceil remembers me saying, when offered a pair of brown frames, "I had tortoise shell frames, so thanks but I'll pass." These apparently come in both brown and black, because despite what I ordered I got brown.

Let's refer to the receipt. Oh, no model number or color noted, merely 'frame.' Fuck me. In addition to the wrong fucking frame color, here are two tiny Sharpie dots left on the motherfucking lenses from where they were ground, a center line or something. Fuck, another fucking hassle. Fucking bullshit.

Update on expensive beer

It was pretty hectic while I was at Stoudt's. The tour was getting ready to start, and the bartender was busier than a one-armed paperhanger. It turns out that he applied my stuff to an open tab. When he realized what had happened, he voided the sale. That explains why it never hit my credit card statement. The real number was $30.50. Two sixes at $12 each and two drafts. The woman who helped me was very nice and told me they would process a charge for the correct amount. I guess if I had not called they wouldn't have charged me at all and just chalked it up to experience? I'm a little baffled. 20-20 hindsight says next time I will say 'what the fuck?' instead of waiting. All's well that ends well.

Mini beer review: The Smooth Hoperator is great, the DIPA not so much so. It's OK, but I prefer DFH 90 minute IPA or Weyerbacher Double Simcoe. 

Gran Fondo Colnago Philadelphia?

“Gran fondo means ‘big ride’ in Italian”, said company co-founder Matteo Gerevini. These rides are popular in Europe, often taking place on the same route used in a stage race like the Giro. According to BRIN, one is coming to Philly.

Expensive Beer?

Stopped at Stoudt's Brewery on my way home from Penn State on Saturday. I had a Double IPA and a Scrawny Dog Stout on cask. I bought two six packs to go, one DIPA and one Smooth Hoperator. Total bill? $56.  I did not get an itemized bill. Does that seem high to you? Yes, it seems high to me. I wrote to ask them what is up, hope to hear back soon. 

Bike to Work Week

Rode the Quickbeam to work today. Riding back and forth to work was the highlight of my day.

Red vs Green

Red vs Green
Originally uploaded by fixedgear

Oh yes.

This is cool!

East End Brewing Company in PGH has am event that looks like fun. On May 15th they will deliver a keg by bike, something they have been doing for a few years. Check out the PEDAL PALE ALE : KEG RIDE 2009! Look like a good time.