Nerdsense – Episode 84

In the latest episode of Nerdsense, your humble hosts report all the news that’s fit to print. Topics include the CWDCTVU, Luke Cage, Rogue One, Kevin Smith, and much, much more.

Cheers!

Beers

Haw River Midnight Newlin’s Original Belgian Oatmeal Pale

Night Shift 2016 Barrel Society #2 Denali

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #54 Russian River Temptation

Mike’s cousin sent him a care package from Russian River. We got a bottle of Temptation!

Style: Sour Blonde Ale Aged in Chardonnay Barrels
Container: 750ml
Glassware: Teku Glasses
Notes: (From Website)Blonde Ale aged in used Chardonnay barrels from local Sonoma County wineries. It is aged for about 9 to 15 months (depending on the age of the barrel) with lots of brettanomyces, lactobacillus, and pediococcus added to each barrel. Medium bodied with hints of oak and Chardonnay, funky brett characteristics, with a nice, long sour finish. (7.5%)
Rating: 4.5/5

Nerdsense Episode 83 – Suicide Squad Review!

Well, it’s finally here, ladies and gentlemen. The latest installment in DC Movieverse, David Ayer’s ‘Suicide Squad’ was released and Nerdsense is here to give you the scoop.

Shaun, Mike, and special guest, Josh, are giving you a SPOILER filled review, covering the major characters and plot points, and discussing their overall opinions on the film.

As usual, we’ll let you know whether the film is actually worth watching. Cheers!

 

Beers

Treehouse Very Green

Ecliptic Orbiter IPA

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #53 Revolution Very Mad Cow

We’ve got Reid back with us this week to review another one of the beers I brought back from my Chicago trip a few weeks back.

Style: Barrel Aged Milk Stout
Container: 22oz Bomber
Glassware: Flutes
Notes: (From Website) The sweetness of the base beer lends balance to the otherwise prominent barrel character, mellowing the harsh. A marriage of all things dark, sweet and woody. (9.7%)
Rating: 4.75/5

Nerdsense Episode 82 – Reads the News Part 2!

This year’s San Diego Comic Con has given us an entire episode worth of content. There was so many things to talk about that we decided to just list them instead of try to write up clever puns about them.

  • First Wonder Woman trailer
  • Lego Batman trailer
  • New Suicide Squad trailer
  • Justice League Sizzle Reel!!
  • Teasers for the upcoming seasons of Arrow, Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow
  • The Killing Joke animated film was finally released – We give our review!

Congrats to Joas! He won our very first Nerdsense contest! We’ll be DM’ing you with your code!

Beers

Night Shift Pfaffenheck

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #52 Night Shift Truman

This is the latest offering in Night Shift’s Presidential DIPA series! Is it relaunch of the series since there was a large gap between their last one and Roosevelt? Would Truman technically be considered #2 in the relaunch? Eh, it’s beer…so we drink it!

 

Style: Double IPA
Container: 16oz Can
Glassware: 2016 Barrel Society Snifters
Notes: (From Website) Loaded with Idaho 7, Simcoe, and El Dorado hops, this 8.0% DIPA has piney, resinous character with a dank, orange pith finish.(8%)
Rating: 4.5/5