Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #21 3 Floyds Zombie Dust

Zombie Dust!!!!!!!! This bottle is still a little old but still pretty damn tasty!

 

3 Floyds Zombie Dust

Style: Pale Ale
Container: 12oz Bottle
Glassware: Night Shift Flute, Firestone Tulip, Spiegelau Tulip
NotesFrom Website: This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one’s only respite after the zombie apocalypse. Created with our marvelous friends in the comic industry.
Rating: 4.25/5

Nerdsense Episode 64 – Man of Steel

This is our final stop before our train reaches the cinema on March 25 for ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.’

We are taking a cold, hard look at the first film in what has become the DC Cinematic Universe, ‘Man of Steel.’

You’ll get our usual comical breakdown of the film, full of humorous asides and nonsensical tangents.
Shaun and Mike are joined by Joshua for this penultimate episode on our Road to Dawn of Justice.

Beer

Sam Adams Rebel Grapefruit IPA

Sam Adams Rebel Cascade IPA

Sam Adams Rebel Rouser IPA

 

Nerdsense Episode 63 – The Dark Knight Returned…And he’s kind of a jerk

It’s been a long and lonely road, friends. But we shall persevere on this adventure. We are almost there, and Batman V Superman will be worth it.

On this stop, we apply our usual brand of tough justice to the animated adaptation of Frank Miller’s seminal Dark Knight Returns. (See what I did there?)

This story allegedly informs a large part of the upcoming film, so we wanted to make sure we freshened up on it, so to speak. It’s the most famous of the physical battles between Bats and Supes, and deservedly so.

We also, as usual, cover as much of the weekly geek news as we see fit to print. Trust me, “Parker!” There’s a lot.

Next week, it’s Man of Steel… And then the week after, we will be arriving at our intended destination, the AMC theater in Tyngsboro, in order to watch BvS. Cheers!

Beer

Trillium Summer St. IPA

Same distinctive grain bill as the other “Street” IPA’s, but heavily dry hopped with Simcoe. Our treatment of Simcoe results in beautifully balanced aromatics and provides a satisfying depth of hop-driven flavor. Summer Street IPA bursts with scents of spicy pine, lemon, and grape juice while focused flavors of citrus, pear, and essence of pine wash over the palate. Finish is dry with moderate, resinous bitterness.

Trillium Pot and Kettle Oatmeal Stout

Our signature porter, brewed with oats, has a soft, velvety mouthfeel with layers of chocolate and roasted malt on the palate. The ominously black appearance belies this porter’s approachability; Pot & Kettle is satisfyingly smooth and nourishing, but never lumbering or heavy. While not sweet, dark fruit notes, such as cherries, dates, and raisins, reveal themselves as the beer warms.

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #19 Funky Buddha Nib Smuggler

We got something Funky this week! Funky Buddha’s Nib Smuggler makes it’s way up from Florida to the Nerd Den this week

Funky Buddha Nib Smuggler Chocolate  Milk Porter

Style: American Milk Porter
Container: 12oz Bottle
Glassware:
Firestone Walker Tulip and Spiegelau Pilsner Tulip
Notes: Look: *From the Website* This is the finest, purest black. Cocoa straight from the source: the rugged mountains of Brazil, where chocolate is life. We smuggled these beans back to our brewhouse, where they were blended with creamy milk porter and fragrant Madagascar vanilla beans. Get cocoa’d up.
Overall Nerdsense Rating: 4.25/5

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #18 Alameda Yellow Wolf Imperial IPA

This is the last of the Portland beers. It was a sad day. This week we dive in to Alameda Brewing’s Yellow Wolf Imperial IPA!

From Alameda’s site

With over 100 IBUs Yellow Wolf has enough eye-popping intensity to satisfy even the most ardent hopheads. It has bright piney nose and light golden color. We suggest pairing it with sunshine.

http://alamedabrewing.com/yellow-wolf.php

 

 

Style: IPA
Container: 22oz Bomber
Glassware: Tulips
Notes: Nice hop and malt on the nose with orange citrus. Malty with nice balance of hops. Smooth pleasant mouth feel
Rating: 3.75/5

Nerdsense Episode 62 – Under the Red Hood

Another week, another step forward. We are almost there, ladies and gentlemen. Our tickets are purchased. Our seats are guaranteed. But we still have miles to go before we see Batman V Superman.

The train stopped at ‘Batman: Under the Red Hood’ this week, and we weren’t going to complain.

As we’ve done in previous weeks, we take apart the film, talking about the good and the bad, and have fun with it. We also take a look at some of the nerdy news, and discuss the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow.

There is a heaping scoop of Nerdsense this week, so enjoy the latest pit stop on the our road to BvS. Cheers!

Beers

Spencer Trappist India Pale Ale

Style: India Pale Ale
Container:
 2 x 12oz Bottle
Glassware:
Firestone Walker Tulip and Night Shift 2016 Snifter
Notes: Notes of malt and sweet fruit on the nose. Malty caramel backbone with candied apricot and peach. Nice soft mouth feel. More English style IPA.
Overall Nerdsense Rating: 2.75/5

Nerdsense Episode 61 – The Pucker Factor

We are all about girl power today in the Nerd Den. It’s yet another pit stop on our journey to Dawn of Justice, and this time the hero has girl parts. In this episode, we deconstruct the 2009 animated film, Wonder Woman, giving the demi-goddess her just due.

This is the first ‘solo’ Wonder Woman film since 1974, and she fairs much better here.

Also, we take another look at the CWDCTVU, discussing most recent episodes of Arrow, Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.

Spoilers: King Shark returns!

It’s all DC this week on the latest episode of Nerdsense, the best source online for all that is nerdy. Cheers!

Beers

Night Shift Barrel Society 2015 #3 – Caravaggio

Style: Stout
Container: 22oz Bomber
Glassware:
Night Shift snifters
You’ll have to wait and check out the VideoCast which will be out on Thursday to hear about this one when it hits our YouTube channel!