With the heartbreaking lose to the Phillies by a score of 1-0 and the Eagles season obviously in the shitter. Here are some other top ten heartbreakers for the proud and resilient Philly fans.
10. 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks
The Agony: The greatest season in school history went poof! when John Lucas hit a three-pointer with 6.9 seconds left in OSU's 64-62 win in the East Regional Final.
9. 2009-10 Flyers
The Agony: Patrick Kane scoring in overtime of Game 6 to give the Blackhawks the Stanley Cup.
8. 1987-88 Temple Owls
The Agony: Losing to Duke in the East Regional Finals
7. 1999-00 Flyers
The Agony: Losing a 3-1 series lead to the Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals.
6. 2004 Smarty Jones
The Agony: Won the first two legs of the Triple Crown before being caught at the wire by Birdstone, a 36-1 longshot in the Belmont Stakes.
5. 2010 Phillies
The Agony: Having absolutely no answer for Giants closer Brian Wikson in the NLCS. Wilson had three saves and pitched five scoreless innings.
4. 2002 Eagles
The Agony: Losing to the Buccaneers, a franchise that never had won a game in cold weather, in the NFC Championship.
3. 1993 Phillies
The Agony: Joe Carter's three-run laser in the bottom of the ninth was just the second World Series to end with a walkoff homer.
2. 2006 Barbaro
The Agony: Barbaro, who had posted the biggest win in 60 years at the Kentucky Derby two weeks before, broke bones in his right hind leg just after the start of the Preakness Stakes. The injury, as is the unfortunate norm in racing proved fatal.
1. 2004 Eagles
The Agony: The Eagles touchdown underdogs, were tied with the Patriots going into the fourth quarter. New Englad's quarterback made the plays in the final 15 minutes that the Eagles' QB couldn't.
Honorable Mentions:
1996-97 Flyers- Swept in the Cup by Detroit.
2001-02 Flyers- Lost to Ottawa in the first round, three by shutout.
2003 Eagles- Lost to Carolina in the NFC Campionship.
2008 Eagles- Lost to Arizona in the NFC Championship.
2009-10 Villanova- Lost to Saint Mary's in NCAA second round.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Here are 7 Reasons Drinking at Work is a Good Thing:
Feel free to send them to your boss
1. It’s relatively low cost (as far as benefits go) but it’s a perk your employees will really enjoy and appreciate. They’re sure to go around boasting about how incredible their company is and that’s really valuable PR.
2. It reduces stress – when you know there’s a cold one waiting for you at the end of a taxing meeting, the meeting doesn’t seem so impossible anymore.
3. It encourages socializing and team building – some people open up more with a beer in their hand than they ever do around the coffee pot. Creating a corporate culture where people feel relaxed is a beautiful thing.
4. Working late isn’t so bad – with salaried employees there’s no overtime pay as incentive but the fact that you can enjoy a good beer while you finish up and get the job done makes it a little less disconcerting to burn the midnight oil.
5. Job satisfaction is higher – when you have a better office culture, people like their jobs more. It’s that simple.
6. Turnover rates are lower – when people like their jobs more, they’re less likely to go out looking for new ones. True story.
7. Sick time decreases - working with a hangover isn’t such a shameful thing when there’s beer in the break room. That means employees are more likely to show up and work through theirs.
If you have additional (and valid) reasons to add, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments!
1. It’s relatively low cost (as far as benefits go) but it’s a perk your employees will really enjoy and appreciate. They’re sure to go around boasting about how incredible their company is and that’s really valuable PR.
2. It reduces stress – when you know there’s a cold one waiting for you at the end of a taxing meeting, the meeting doesn’t seem so impossible anymore.
3. It encourages socializing and team building – some people open up more with a beer in their hand than they ever do around the coffee pot. Creating a corporate culture where people feel relaxed is a beautiful thing.
4. Working late isn’t so bad – with salaried employees there’s no overtime pay as incentive but the fact that you can enjoy a good beer while you finish up and get the job done makes it a little less disconcerting to burn the midnight oil.
5. Job satisfaction is higher – when you have a better office culture, people like their jobs more. It’s that simple.
6. Turnover rates are lower – when people like their jobs more, they’re less likely to go out looking for new ones. True story.
7. Sick time decreases - working with a hangover isn’t such a shameful thing when there’s beer in the break room. That means employees are more likely to show up and work through theirs.
If you have additional (and valid) reasons to add, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments!
Jim Koch & the Sam Adams Team Give Roc Brewing Co. Entrepreneurs a Rock Solid Opportunity
If you’ve ever known someone who has launched their own business, you know that getting their venture off the ground consumes every aspect of their life. It takes a lot of hard work, grueling hours, major sacrifices and relentless dedication.
As glamorous as it may sound, brewing the American dream is not an exception. Jim Koch, the founder of the Boston Beer Company, knows first hand just how challenging it can be. Koch remembers all of the obstacles he encountered when Samuel Adams Beer was still in its infancy. After finding it impossible to get the financial backing he needed, he brewed the first batches of Boston Lager in his kitchen. Believe it or not, his business didn’t become the largest American-owned beer company overnight. Roc Brewing Co. partners Jon Mervine and Chris Spinelli a little over a year ago, they were still brewing in Chris’ parents’ kitchen. Now they have a fully operational tasting room with nearly all of the brewing being done on premises. Their impressive beers are offered at bars and restaurants all over the city of Rochester, NY and there’s no doubt they’re off to a great start. However, as any young new business owner will tell you, they’re learning a lot of things as they go.
This past weekend at the Great American Beer Fest in Denver, Colorado they learned a great lesson lesson about paying it forward.
Jim Koch and his team announced that along with San Francisco-based brewer Jim Woods of MateVeza, Mervine and Spinelli are the first ever recipients of its Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream® Experienceship, a new mentoring opportunity offered as part of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream philanthropy program. As a part of the program they will have the opportunity to visit the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery and meet one-on-one with employees from the Samuel Adams team on a range of brewing and business topics.
That’s kind of like a brand new film maker being able to say "I’m not sure how I should approach this one, let me call the head of Paramount Pictures and see what they suggest."
"At its core, the culture of brewing and drinking craft beer celebrates camaraderie, collaboration and an independent minded spirit," said Koch. "We expanded the Brewing the American Dream program in this same vein, in the spirit of helping fellow craft brewers. I’ve never forgotten how hard it is to get started, and how many barriers to entry there are in the business of brewing.
Roc Brewing Co. makes delicious beers – and the brewers themselves are extremely talented. I’m thrilled to be able to support and mentor them through the Experienceship and watch their breweries grow."
As recipients, the Roc guys will receive qualified advice on sourcing ingredients, quality assurance, graphic design, accounting, legal, marketing, sales, distribution and more. They’ll participate in "Negotiation and Selling Skills" classes taught by the Boston Beer Company trainers and they’ll receive financial support to attend and exhibit at industry events and expos. If that isn’t roc(k) solid support, I’m not sure what is.
On behalf of the entire KegWorks team, I’d like to congratulate Roc Brewing on their success thus far, particularly this most recent achievement. I’d also like to propose a virtual toast to Jim Koch and the folks at Sam Adams for their incredible benevolence and their obvious commitment to the craft beer industry. It’s a beautiful thing.
As glamorous as it may sound, brewing the American dream is not an exception. Jim Koch, the founder of the Boston Beer Company, knows first hand just how challenging it can be. Koch remembers all of the obstacles he encountered when Samuel Adams Beer was still in its infancy. After finding it impossible to get the financial backing he needed, he brewed the first batches of Boston Lager in his kitchen. Believe it or not, his business didn’t become the largest American-owned beer company overnight. Roc Brewing Co. partners Jon Mervine and Chris Spinelli a little over a year ago, they were still brewing in Chris’ parents’ kitchen. Now they have a fully operational tasting room with nearly all of the brewing being done on premises. Their impressive beers are offered at bars and restaurants all over the city of Rochester, NY and there’s no doubt they’re off to a great start. However, as any young new business owner will tell you, they’re learning a lot of things as they go.
This past weekend at the Great American Beer Fest in Denver, Colorado they learned a great lesson lesson about paying it forward.
Jim Koch and his team announced that along with San Francisco-based brewer Jim Woods of MateVeza, Mervine and Spinelli are the first ever recipients of its Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream® Experienceship, a new mentoring opportunity offered as part of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream philanthropy program. As a part of the program they will have the opportunity to visit the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery and meet one-on-one with employees from the Samuel Adams team on a range of brewing and business topics.
That’s kind of like a brand new film maker being able to say "I’m not sure how I should approach this one, let me call the head of Paramount Pictures and see what they suggest."
"At its core, the culture of brewing and drinking craft beer celebrates camaraderie, collaboration and an independent minded spirit," said Koch. "We expanded the Brewing the American Dream program in this same vein, in the spirit of helping fellow craft brewers. I’ve never forgotten how hard it is to get started, and how many barriers to entry there are in the business of brewing.
Roc Brewing Co. makes delicious beers – and the brewers themselves are extremely talented. I’m thrilled to be able to support and mentor them through the Experienceship and watch their breweries grow."
As recipients, the Roc guys will receive qualified advice on sourcing ingredients, quality assurance, graphic design, accounting, legal, marketing, sales, distribution and more. They’ll participate in "Negotiation and Selling Skills" classes taught by the Boston Beer Company trainers and they’ll receive financial support to attend and exhibit at industry events and expos. If that isn’t roc(k) solid support, I’m not sure what is.
On behalf of the entire KegWorks team, I’d like to congratulate Roc Brewing on their success thus far, particularly this most recent achievement. I’d also like to propose a virtual toast to Jim Koch and the folks at Sam Adams for their incredible benevolence and their obvious commitment to the craft beer industry. It’s a beautiful thing.
Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale Review #49
Smuttynose Shoals Pale AleStyle: English Pale Ale
Core Beer
ABV: 9%
"Jenny's House"- The Label's House Looks From The Forrest Gump Movie
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Dogfish Head Pint Glass
Copper-colored ale is medium-bodied and highly hopped. Its flavor is delightfully complex: tangy fruit at the start, with an assertive hop crispness and a long malty palate that one well-known beer writer has compared to the flavor of freshly-baked bread.
Smuttynose Brewing Company
Microbrewery
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Peter Egelston
1994
Appearance:
Translucent Coppery Depth With Glints Of Amber And Garnet, When Light Fractures The Body
Fizzy Three-Fingered Head
Lite Sheet Of Paper-Thin Sudsy Film Retention
Ring Lacing
Unfiltered Clarity
Soft Carbonation
Small Bubbles
Aroma:
Cedar
Caramel Notes
Walnuts
Red Berries
Mustard Pretzels
Cardboard
Touch Of Cinnamon
Aromatically Enticing
Mouth Feel:
Tangy/Bitter Balance
Light To Medium Frothy Body
Creamy Mouth Feel
Chalky Mineral Finish
Super Drinkability
Really Refreshing
Nice Dry Texture
The flavor is up front slight dry and hoppy with flavors of citrus and pine. In the middle you get some notes of peach and grapefruit in the middle. As the beer warms up it grows more intimate, a hint of maple is added with crunchy apple and succulent orange pops out. Then you get some pleasant meatiness of malt notes and caramel, toffee with some breadiness on the finish. A decent brew, but not my cup of tea and there are better options out there.
2 1/2 Out Of 6
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North Coast Old Rasputin Review #48
North Coast Old Rasputin
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 9%
Draft Served Into A Snifter Glass At The Amada Restaurant
A rich, intense brew with a robust palate, a fruity nose and a warming finish. Very complex.
North Coast Brewing Co.
Microbrewery And Pub
Fort Bragg, California
Mark Ruedrich & Tom Allen
1988
Appearance:
Thick Onyx Color With A Deep Ruby Hue Around The Edges
Frothy Thick Espresso Head
Head Dissipates Slowly, Stays To The Last Sip
Intermittent Lacing On The Sides Of The Glass
Separated Carbonation
A Thin Web Of Tan Bubbles Is Left On The Surface, That Separates And Move To The Edges Of The Glass
Aroma:
Rich Chocolate Nectar
Dark And Bittersweet Chocolates
Luscious Coffee
Wine Aroma
Dark Fruits-Currants
Molasses
Vanilla
Woody Earthiness
Mouth Feel:
Heavy/Full Bodied Stout
Beautiful Drinkability- This Will Put You On Your Ass If You Have To Many, You Have To Proceed With Caution.
Warming Alcoholic Finish
Complex Stout
Velvet Mouth Feel
Sweet/Bitter Balance
Long Lasting Finish, That Turns Into A Dryer, Bakers Chocolate Feel After 30 Seconds Or So
Dessert/Wine Stout- Goes Great With Assorted Cheeses And Or Cakes
The perfect balance of hoppiness, with a great burnt malt body and a ripping alcohol bite. This stout comes with nice chocolate and coffee notes, with a mouth feel of creamy deliciousness. In the middle you get a nice almond and orange peel type flavor that warms you up. With such a cocoa, coffee dominance the beer is not overpowered with sweetness, which makes this a stout you can keep drinking. The taste sits in your mouth seemingly forever. This is a stout that is not to be chugged like a neanderthal, it needs to be swirled and sipped, to get the subtle nuances of flavors. “Where Have You Been All My Life” quality imperial stout.
5 Out Of 6
Want A Sixer
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 9%
Draft Served Into A Snifter Glass At The Amada Restaurant
A rich, intense brew with a robust palate, a fruity nose and a warming finish. Very complex.
North Coast Brewing Co.
Microbrewery And Pub
Fort Bragg, California
Mark Ruedrich & Tom Allen
1988
Appearance:
Thick Onyx Color With A Deep Ruby Hue Around The Edges
Frothy Thick Espresso Head
Head Dissipates Slowly, Stays To The Last Sip
Intermittent Lacing On The Sides Of The Glass
Separated Carbonation
A Thin Web Of Tan Bubbles Is Left On The Surface, That Separates And Move To The Edges Of The Glass
Aroma:
Rich Chocolate Nectar
Dark And Bittersweet Chocolates
Luscious Coffee
Wine Aroma
Dark Fruits-Currants
Molasses
Vanilla
Woody Earthiness
Mouth Feel:
Heavy/Full Bodied Stout
Beautiful Drinkability- This Will Put You On Your Ass If You Have To Many, You Have To Proceed With Caution.
Warming Alcoholic Finish
Complex Stout
Velvet Mouth Feel
Sweet/Bitter Balance
Long Lasting Finish, That Turns Into A Dryer, Bakers Chocolate Feel After 30 Seconds Or So
Dessert/Wine Stout- Goes Great With Assorted Cheeses And Or Cakes
The perfect balance of hoppiness, with a great burnt malt body and a ripping alcohol bite. This stout comes with nice chocolate and coffee notes, with a mouth feel of creamy deliciousness. In the middle you get a nice almond and orange peel type flavor that warms you up. With such a cocoa, coffee dominance the beer is not overpowered with sweetness, which makes this a stout you can keep drinking. The taste sits in your mouth seemingly forever. This is a stout that is not to be chugged like a neanderthal, it needs to be swirled and sipped, to get the subtle nuances of flavors. “Where Have You Been All My Life” quality imperial stout.
5 Out Of 6
Want A Sixer
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Yards George Washington's Tavern Porter Review #47
Style: Porter
ABV: 7%
Ales Of The Revolution
12oz Bottle From A Yards Mix Case From The Brewery, Poured Into A Yards Snifter
Yards has recreated General Washington Tavern Porter - a dark beer brewed with molasses. General George Washington originally created this porter to satisfy the thirsts of his field officers. Washington's fondness for Colonial Philadelphia-style porter is reflected in this historic recipe.
Appearance:
Dark "Ace Of Spades" Black Color
No Light Escapes Clarity
Thick Mocha Sheen Bubbly Head
Long Standing Head Retention
Giant Web Lacing
Smooth Carbonation
Aroma:
Expresso
Roasted Coffee Beans
Maraschino Cherries
Nestle Quick
Splash Of Spiced Rum
Raisin Heavy
Mouth Feel:
Think And Luscious Mouth Feel
Substantial Alcohol Warming Feel
Full Bodied
Very Sessionable Beer
Sweet/Tart Balance
Not A Overly Rich Porter, So It Is Refreshing
Complex Porter
Malty Finish
Solid flavors focuses on roasted malts, chocolate syrup and a nice tootsie roll flavor, with a dark raisiny fruit pucker and a raunchbier smokiness late. It's a 7% ABV that is fairly well concealed. Damn good general and president and by following his recipe, a damn good brewer.
4 1/2 Out Of 6
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