Rating 3.75

Big Boss Brewing High Roller IPA

This was a Christmas present from my brother, and he glued the eyes and nose to the bottle. It also had antlers, and it…

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Movie

Killing Season (2013)

John Travolta is not Serbian. This fact becomes more evident with each passing syllable. Maybe they could have worked i…

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Rating 4.5

Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

This is a bottle fermented ale. I've had lots of bottle conditioned ales, but this is entirely bottle fermented, an…

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Movie

Stoker (2013)

This movie is an odd duck. It's like someone wanted to do a serial killer movie in the style of The Life Aquatic wi…

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Tripel

Chimay Tripel (White)

This will be the third and final Chimay beer. I have to say, this process has been an eye opener. The red label was ver…

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Movie

The World's End (2013)

This was the third movie in the unofficial trilogy: Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End. They are all …

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Epic (2013)

This is a CG animated movie. Some people call it a 3D animated movie, but it's really only 3D if you are viewing it…

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Tennessee

Cammo's "Headless Monk" Pumpkin Dubbel

Cammo makes beer. He does it in small batches and with a significant amount of forethought. He thinks hard about his po…

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Tennessee

Cammo "Beta" Chocolate Maple Porter

Cammo produces some good beers. I know he pours some heart and soul into it, and I love a good porter. Cammo tells me t…

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Movie

The Family (2013)

In a shocking turn of events, Robert De Niro plays an Italian mobster. I know - I'm just as stunned as you are. …

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Movie

Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008)

So, Casper Van Dien's career wasn't going as great as it looked like it would when he starred in the original S…

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Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004)

When making a cut-rate sequel to a big budget movie, there are some rules you have to follow: Use stock footage from…

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Movie

Starship Troopers (1997)

Remember when Denise Richards was not a cautionary tale about insane women who date Charlie Sheen? It's been a …

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Movie

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

This is the last of the original continuum. I don't expect that they will make another one that is in the same univ…

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Rating 5.0

Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue)

It seems a little unrealistic to think that a beer should be served within a four degree window (50-54 degrees Ferenhei…

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Movie

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

This is the second movie directed by Johnathan Frakes. The first one I saw was the last Star Trek movie, Star Trek: Fir…

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Rating 4.25

Chimay Première (Red) Ale

Another gift from my good friend Will. I was first introduced to this beer by a self-proclaimed beer expert who, in ret…

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Movie

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

There are those who say that the Borg are not a good villain. Mostly, their problem is that the Borg are portrayed as m…

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Movie

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

This is the first movie with the Next Generation cast, it follows the outstanding 6th movie ( Undiscovered Country ), a…

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Movie

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

In my personal opinion, this is the second best of the original series cast movies. Wrath of Khan is a fantastic movie,…

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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

After the middling success that Leonard Nimoy had in directing the last two Star Trek Movies, it's time for a chang…

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Movie

RED 2 (2013)

Let's not beat around the bush. This movie isn't as good as the first one. It's still a decent popcorn movi…

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Movie

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

The is Leonard Nimoy's second attempt at directing one of these movies. Unlike the last one, he was on screen much …

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Movie

RED (Retired and Extremely Dangerous) (2010)

The idea isn't new. A bunch of old, retired guys have to get back into the game to right a wrong that has either be…

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

This is probably the most underrated Star Trek movie. The general rule about Star Trek movies is that you should avoid …

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Rating 0.5

Bridgeport "Old Knucklehead" Barley Wine Ale

I've had other barley wines, and the experience hasn't been 100 perfect for me.My friend Will decided to pick m…

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Movie

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

This is widely considered to be the best Star Trek movie ever, and there are few good arguments against that assertion.…

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Rating 4.75

Mike's Hard Smashed Apple Cider

I recently had a very good cider . I am wondering what the odds are of me running into another one. Mike's just sho…

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White Ale

Samuel Adams White Christmas

I'm in the middle of my Sam Adams Holiday Pack. Sam has grown on me more and more over the past months, and I would…

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