Second Gen (2003-2016, 2016- )
This is quite the thing: In the summer of 1776 there stood on the northern side of Maiden Lane near where Gold Street now enters it, a large Brewery, with its attendant dwelling, malt-house, sheds, storehouses, etc. The premises extended from Smith, now William,* Street on the west, to Queen, now Pearl Street, on the … Continue reading “The Site Of Rutger’s Brewery, New York City, 1776”
Lispenards. For a few days I have had Lispenards on the mind. We’ve seen them before. I’ve actually had them on the mind for years. In Upper Hudson Valley Beer, Craig and I wrote this: After the war was won and New France conquered in 1760, William Johnson continued to import beer into his western … Continue reading “The Brewing Lispenards Of New York City”
Stan was rightly giving me grief the other day or at least a lesson in life when I spoke of the Sam Adams line of beers. I didn’t mean to be mean and I am a delicate flower in the face of such dressings down – but, as you all know, I am working with … Continue reading “Craft Or Kraphtt: Sam Adams Scotch Ale, Boston Beer, Mass”
Not that a university team is as similar to a pro team from one year to the next but last season the Syracuse Orange lost to Iowa in overtime. This year they lost 0-35. Yikes. That after being massacreed at home by Washington in last week’s season opener. This makes the decision as to which … Continue reading “Wow! SU’s 2007 Football Really Does Suck”
If last year’s trip to the Carrier Dome taught me anything, it is not the best opponent that makes the best game but the best match in an opponent. Which means the one you beat in overtime. So which is the most likely home game to give the best experience? Fri, Aug 31 – Washington … Continue reading “Which Of The Orange Games To Hit?”
A bit of good luck yesterday with the Syracuse v. Iowa game as it was shown from the Carrier Dome on ABC. In the end Syracuse lost 20 to 13 but did so in double overtime after Iowa made a heroic defensive stand at the end zone which, through a series of penalties, gave Syracuse … Continue reading “Week Two With Brendan Carney”