aka “Smooth as marble!”

Brewery: Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, CA
Brewery Description: Our flagship ale, Stone Pale Ale is our Southern California interpretation of the classic British pale ale style.  Deep amber in color, Stone Pale Ale is robust and full flavored.  A delicate hop aroma is complimented by a rich maltiness.  This is an ale for [...]

aka “Sam Adams attempts to answer the call of Southie”

Brewery: Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company), Boston, MA
Commercial Description: This rich and malty ale originated in Ireland in 1710. It has a deep red color and distinctive caramel flavor from its Pale and Caramel malts. The malt sweetness is balanced by the earthy notes of East [...]

This is either the greatest electronics device ever made or a sure sign that civilization is coming to an end.
The Realtouch Virtual Sex system (USB compatible).
found via warrenellis

aka what a**hole mixed PBR with Killian’s and bottled it?
Brewery: McSorley’s Brewery, Wilkes-Barre, PA (who just happens to be owned by Pabst Brewing Company / G. Heileman Brewing Co.)
Brewery Description: We brew McSorley’s Ale with carefully malted barley and European style hops to create a light bodied, aromatic, Irish style specialty Ale.  Craft brewed with [...]

Brewery: Pabst Brewing Company/G. Heileman Brewing Company, Texas, USA
Brewery Description: “This classic premium lager brew is crafted with a healthy infusion of 6-row barley, plus a unique combination of Pacific domestic and Yugoslavian hops.  Aged at high gravity, PBR is then cellared and then finished to the smooth, robust likeness of a fine Pilsner.  There’s [...]

Two new posts on the alt site for game reivews concerning my ongoing Descent: Road to Legends campaign:
Session3: Why is there a boulder flying at my head?
Session 4: RUN AWAY!! RUN AWAY!!!
On a different note, there is a very strong chance that you will see a return of Big Remy’s Beer Review either Friday or [...]

My group and I played the second session of our Descent: Road to Legend campaign the other night.  Here’s the write up on the BostonGeek alt site for boardgame reviews.

Hey all two items:
1) I’ve started a Descent: Road to Legends campaign with some friends and will be posting a running journal of the game at the BostonGeek alt site for boardgame reviews, Big Remy’s Board Game Blog.  Here’s the report from the first session.
2) I apologize for the fact that there hasn’t been a [...]

So I’ve read a bunch of stuff about 4E, I’ve got copies of the books to look at and I’ve talked to a bunch of people from my local game store who have similiar tastes as mine in RPGs.
From everything I’ve seen and read, I was pretty on the fence about ever wanting to play [...]

Arrogant Bastard and Stone Brewery have come to North Carolina and Chapel Hill finally.  This place immediately became less of a hell for me to live in.
THANK YOU JESUS!

A new boardgame review, this time of the card game Saga, is up on the alt BG Boardgame review site.
Come and take a look!

Hey all, a new blog post on the BG alt site for boardgames.  A review of the Descent expansion The Well of Darkness.
Don’t forget to go visit the BostonGeek store at Cafe Press!

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: “A hop lover’s delight. In the India Pale Ale tradition this brew is very hoppy in both aroma and flavor from the generous amounts of cascade hops used in brewing. Look for a medium to full body and golden straw color.”
Brew Style: American India Pale Ale, 5.8% ABV
Recommended [...]

From xkcd

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description:“Our classic German lager has a perfect balance of caramel malt sweetness. Look for a rich, amber color and medium body.”
Brew Style:German Amber/Vienna, 5.5% ABV
Recommended Glassware: Lager, Flute, Pilsner, Dimpled mug, Stein
The Ugly Truth: Well, back again with the 2nd to last bottle of Saranac.  Almost done with it, [...]

So as we all know, Schlitz is one of the greatest beers on the planet.  How do we know?  Well…cause I’ve said so that’s how we know.
But just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, they are.  Pabst Brewing Company, owners of Schlitz, are going back to the original forumula.  The current Schlitz, while [...]

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: “A beer that would make the English jealous! This true English Pale Ale is rich and fruity, yet finishes crisp. You’ll love the copper amber color and medium body.”
Brew Style: English Pale Ale, 5.50% ABV
Recommended Glassware: English pint
The Ugly Truth: Alright, four beers down and two more to [...]

A new post on Big Remy’s Board Game Reviews, the game board alt blog for BostonGeek.
My first experience with owning Descent: Journeys in the Dark
How’s that site upgrade coming?

I’ve put up a new game review at Big Remy’s Board Game Blog, a review of the card game The Red Dragon Inn.  Here’s a piece of it, so head on over to read the whole thing.
The Premise: The Red Dragon Inn, published by Slugfest Games, can best be described this way: Imagine you were [...]

Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Brewery Description: “A beer lover’s dream! This classic irish stout and amber lager blend is malty, yet pleasantly bitter with many complex flavor notes. Look for a deep brown-black color and full-body”
Brew Style: Black and Tan (in this case, a stout and an amber), 5.40% ABV
Recommended Glassware: English Pint, Tumbler, [...]