FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[sumander]

Duff, have you had any of the beers from Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater? I tried the Farm Girl Saison and was not particularly fond of it. Was wondering about their Cross Cut Pale Ale?

[DuffMan]

Duff, have you had any of the beers from Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater? I tried the Farm Girl Saison and was not particularly fond of it. Was wondering about their Cross Cut Pale Ale?

No, I have not.  In fact, I hadn't even heard of Lift Bridge until I got the most recent SJU Alum magazine.  If I find some, I will give my review.

The Cross Cut looks more up my alley.  According to their website, there's a bar not far from home that has it on tap.  I may see if I can convince the Mrs. to go tonight to give it a try.

[57Johnnie]

Duff, have you had any of the beers from Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater? I tried the Farm Girl Saison and was not particularly fond of it. Was wondering about their Cross Cut Pale Ale?

No, I have not.  In fact, I hadn't even heard of Lift Bridge until I got the most recent SJU Alum magazine.  If I find some, I will give my review.

The Cross Cut looks more up my alley.  According to their website, there's a bar not far from home that has it on tap.  I may see if I can convince the Mrs. to go tonight to give it a try.

How about their Minnesota Tan which at 8.5% ABV is pretty stout for an ale.   8)

[Johnnie Red]

   2009 - As Always, The Johnnies Will Shine!

The Stiftungsfest, Minnesota's oldest celebration, starting in 1861;
a tradition of fun, music and food, tomorrow, 8/28, it will begin.

Another tradition, Minnesota's oldest coach, starting at SJU in 1953;
John Gagliardi, the most wins and years of coaching, on 9/5 we will see-

The Johnnies run on the field in River Falls to start the season of 2009;
returning home the following Saturday with Eau Claire, the Wisc schools will cry!

We lose to the Johnnies again and again, why can't we be like Whitewater in 2008?
Cry again this year cheeseheads, losing the games and Brett Favre, it is your fate.

On to the MIAC, parity like last year into the final weeks or a team with losses of zero?
UST, Concordia and Carleton tied for second in `08; again in `09, no #1 heroes.

Number one will be the Johnnies with the goal of no losses for the season prior to `10;
the best and most fans in D3, the Stiftungsfestivities, and the J-Club, celebrating 5 x 10.

50 years of the alumni lettermen's club at SJU, supporting the Johnnies since 1959;
add the addition to the press box at Clemens stadium and the field continues to shine.

Radiance when the Johnnies run onto the field this fall, begin the season of 2009.
A team of winners, a coach with more record wins, another MIAC crown, SJU shines.

[Retired Old Rat]

+k for that Johnnie Red.  Well done!

[sjusection105]

Looks like good weather for the Gridiron Classic.

http://athletics.uwstout.edu/sports/2009/7/1/FB_0701093928.aspx?id=27

I'll be living at the stadium the next 2 days.  8)

+K BDB Do you give out vouchers to the players for $2.00 off a 12-pack after the game 

[sumander]

Duff, have you had any of the beers from Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater? I tried the Farm Girl Saison and was not particularly fond of it. Was wondering about their Cross Cut Pale Ale?

No, I have not.  In fact, I hadn't even heard of Lift Bridge until I got the most recent SJU Alum magazine.  If I find some, I will give my review.

The Cross Cut looks more up my alley.  According to their website, there's a bar not far from home that has it on tap.  I may see if I can convince the Mrs. to go tonight to give it a try.

I will expect a critical review in the morning!

[OzJohnnie]

I've also had their Bender, Cynic, and Coffee Bender.  I like the Bender.  Cynic isn't bad.  I don't like the Coffee Bender, but then again, I don't like coffee.  I think it would be great for a coffee lover.

"What does crocodile taste like?" he asked.   "Chicken," she answered.

If I want coffee, I drink coffee.  If I want beer, I don't drink coffee.  I just don't appreciate all these exotic flavors.  You don't like beer?  Fine, don't drink it.  But also don't poison that heavenly nectar with foreign flavors and two-bit exotica.

(BTW, this rant isn't directed at you specifically, Duff, but to the world in general.  It's my God given right due to my agreement to marriage that I can rant as and where I please.  The end.)

[stanbob]

I've also had their Bender, Cynic, and Coffee Bender.  I like the Bender.  Cynic isn't bad.  I don't like the Coffee Bender, but then again, I don't like coffee.  I think it would be great for a coffee lover.

"What does crocodile taste like?" he asked.   "Chicken," she answered.

If I want coffee, I drink coffee.  If I want beer, I don't drink coffee.  I just don't appreciate all these exotic flavors.  You don't like beer?  Fine, don't drink it.  But also don't poison that heavenly nectar with foreign flavors and two-bit exotica.

(BTW, this rant isn't directed at you specifically, Duff, but to the world in general.  It's my God given right due to my agreement to marriage that I can rant as and where I please.  The end.)

Oz, does that include Bailey's and/or the occassional Brandy in your coffee?

[DuffMan]

(BTW, this rant isn't directed at you specifically, Duff, but to the world in general.  It's my God given right due to my agreement to marriage that I can rant as and where I please.  The end.)

Rant on, Oz.

[DuffMan]

Duff, have you had any of the beers from Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater? I tried the Farm Girl Saison and was not particularly fond of it. Was wondering about their Cross Cut Pale Ale?

No, I have not.  In fact, I hadn't even heard of Lift Bridge until I got the most recent SJU Alum magazine.  If I find some, I will give my review.

The Cross Cut looks more up my alley.  According to their website, there's a bar not far from home that has it on tap.  I may see if I can convince the Mrs. to go tonight to give it a try.

I will expect a critical review in the morning!

Sorry, didn't make it over there.  I got into the Leinie's Oktober while mowing the lawn 

[finsleft]

I got into the Leinie's Oktober while mowing the lawn 

You must have one of those beer helmets.

[formerd3db]

Johnnie Red and friends:

I posted this on some of the other boards, but just wanted to mention that Hope College is celebrating it's 100th season in football this year.  Although Hope's football program is not as old as some of your league school's programs, still, you might enjoy checking this link out on Hope's athletic website - some neat facts, stories and new researched info regarding Hope's football history, including the first game ever played against an actual college team.  I know I enjoy all those aspects about all the DIII college football programs.  Anyway, all best wishes to all of you and your teams this year.

[57Johnnie]

Johnnie Red and friends:

I posted this on some of the other boards, but just wanted to mention that Hope College is celebrating it's 100th season in football this year.  Although Hope's football program is not as old as some of your league school's programs, still, you might enjoy checking this link out on Hope's athletic website - some neat facts, stories and new researched info regarding Hope's football history, including the first game ever played against an actual college team.  I know I enjoy all those aspects about all the DIII college football programs.  Anyway, all best wishes to all of you and your teams this year.

Good luck to The Flying Dutchmen.

[retagent]

The AUDACITY!! of Hope. Congrats and Good Luck.