Quinstar’s Beer of the Week or Whatever

This week we’re going to dive into Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. Brewed in Lexington, Kentucky by Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co., this one is definitely a winner in my book. Read More

Another Win for Michigan

I think my latest affair is going to hold my attention for a while. Yes my friends, I’ve fallen for a pumpkin. A Jolly Pumpkin to be precise. We could be lovers…Read More

Beer and Baby Otters – An Introduction To Quin

Quinstar introduces herself to the ship at large.Read More

Foster’s, You’re Fired!

Since the age of 17, I have abused my liver and taste buds with Foster’s and other concoctions that have been described as beer. No more. Thanks to Talkingship I’ve finally taken the plunge into the world of delicious ales.

An innocent fresh fish hunt at the nearby supermarket turned into a long staring contest where the most amusing named beer would make it into my basket. Four made it in and many, many more will soon follow as I seek out and taste new glorious pastures. I will try and describe the taste, words may be invented by myself to achieve this, I will not however be describing the smell as years of smoking and exposure to my flatmate’s bathroom deposits have left that sense useless. I better get on and show you what I have as the beer is being consumed and my hand, brain co-ordination is quickly deteriorating. Read More

Quinstar’s Beer of the Week or Whatever

How would you like to swallow some Flemish? Quinstar reviews the Monk’s Cafe Flemish Sour Ale!Read More

Redhook Sausagefest – Beer Reviews

Yeah, I went to a giant Sausagefest.  There was sausage as far as the eye could see.  And it was awesome.  It was the Redhook Brewery Sausagefest, a celebration of music, sports, beer, and meat.

Yeah, it was a Sausagefest, but chicks were allowed, too.

DVD Review : I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell

The movie poster is nearly identical to the book

I’m not well known for decorum.  One glance at the titles of the majority of the Talkingship shows and you’ll realize that my sense of humor stalled somewhere between 13 and my first beer (I have no idea when that was, but for the purpose of this joke we’ll say it was at 13 and a day.)  This no doubt plays a part in my appreciation of Tucker Max’s book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.  The question is, does the same hold true for the movie version of his raunchy book?

The simple answer is: No.

I loved the book.  Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down.  His exploits were beyond reproach and bordered on the wrong side of legality more often then not.  His writing is entertaining, his adventures are damn near unbelievable, and his misogyny is somehow … well, charming.  When reading the book you will quickly realize that Tucker Max is a deplorable piece of shit, but you just can’t stop laughing.  However, as soon as I heard this was going to be a movie, I knew it was doomed.  There’s no way you can bring a character like Tucker Max to life on screen without being forced to really face the gross nature of what this man represents.  He is the worst of what males have to offer.

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Talkingship Episode # 98 – Poop is Weird

Jitterbug and Nerves return to form for episode 98. It barely takes a minute before they begin discussing weird internet porn. Yeah – it’s going to be one of those kinds of shows.Read More