I've gotten to the point where I have almost no desire to watch Twins games. I hate that.
Emmylou Harris – Tulsa Queen
this is about the honkiest backing band you'll ever see. good stuff though.
1977
Pint-Sized Reviews: Grand Imperial Porter
If there's one thing that Labor Day weekend doesn't get enough of, it must be beer. So I thought I would do my part.
Grand Imperial Porter from Browar Amber, Bielkowko, Poland, 8 pct ABV, is a tasty Baltic porter. I would say that this is one of my favorite styles, but, really. Aren't they all?
Baltic porters are lagers, not ales, like your typical english porter. Like the better known India Pale Ale style, this was a style designed for shipping: high in alcohol, with strong flavors to mask brewing flaws and/or the stresses of long transportation chains with uncertain handling. Baltic porters characteristically have a bit of sweetness, some bitterness from dark-roasted malts, and perhaps a hint of licorice, but often with a soft mouthfeel. So, not the overwhelming punch of a Russian Imperial Stout or an American Imperial IPA. Basically, a cross or blend between the high-alcohol, high-impact Russian Imperial Stout style and the softer, happier english porter style. Outstanding domestic examples include Victory Baltic Thunder and the Alaskan Baltic Porter or, so I'm told (since I haven't yet had one), Surly's Smoke.
This one fits right smack in the middle of my experiences with the style: soft mouth-feel (reminiscent of one of my favorite english beers, St. Peter's Old-Style Porter), big but not overwhelming flavor. Lightly carbonated. Some chocolate and coffee, some licorice, but not too much. It is a wee bit on the sweet side, but only a wee bit. I had no trouble finishing the 16.9 oz bottle because it was so smooth. Like a comfy recliner. A beer to take you to a happy place.
2013 Game 133: Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers
Liam Hendriks
v
Yu Darvish
With Deduno on the DL, the Twins need to give Hendriks the rest of the season to prove whether he can be even a mediocre starter.
Minor Details: Games of 8/29
The Red Wings take a tough loss despite fine pitching by Cole DeVries. Elizabethton is eliminated. The Rock Cats win in extra innings.
August 30, 2013: Oh Danny Boy…
...the coffee, the coffee is calling.
The Old 97’s – Big Brown Eyes
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu_0XHaFZbs
These dudes are sweaty. Live from texas, 2010.
Friday Music Day: Summer’s Over, 2013
Towards my embarassment, I partially answer nibbish's challenge from the Tuesday gamelog:
Stop, drop, KABOOM!, baby time for some victuals.
Some call me Lutefisk, some call me "stink that wiggles".
Far from simple, make ya German friends giggle.
Get 'em under control, with taste that makes your tummy tickle
Jell-O jiggles, My scent makes your nose wrinkle.
But with a little Gjetost, I'll make ya mouth dribble.
I stopped it there because it was getting really lame.
Anyway, please share ten random songs from your music device or service.
Or take the Ludafisk challenge yourself!
Happy Birthday–August 30
Cal McVey (1849)
Pol Perritt (1891)
Bing Miller (1894)
Kiki Cuyler (1896)
Johnny Lindell (1916)
Ted Williams (1918)
Frank Funk (1935)
Tug McGraw (1944)
Roger Erickson (1956)
Randy O’Neal (1960)
Cliff Lee (1968)
Marlon Byrd (1977)
Luis Rivas (1979)
Randy O’Neal was drafted by Minnesota in 1979, but did not sign.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to cheaptoy's trinket.
Where They Stand
Standings are going into today's action.