16 games 16 beers (pt. 1 weeks 1-8)
by jrcnc on Sep 7, 2010 9:49 AM CDT
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Under a week until we get to real meaningful football. As much as I like the preseason, I'm glad it is over and we can finally get to the games that count. This post is going to highlight a plan that I put together over the weekend. While some of you traditionalists will stick to your one and only beer for game day. This is going to be a weekly breakdown of each and every beer I will consume starting with week 1 and going through week 8 in this post. Shortly before week 9 starts I will let you all know the beers I will consume to finish out the regular season, and hopefully have up a postseason beer breakdown!
Obviously these are all my own opinions. I do not encourage or promote underage drinking. Hopefully this post will be something where all the beer lovers on AP can get together. Im very interested in hearing about your local brews seeing as how many on here are from far away and hopefully one day will have the opportunity to taste them all.
"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -
-- Benjamin Franklin
Week 1: San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs. Brew of choice, Spaten Optimator.
One of my all time favorite beers that I just starting drinking two years ago. While on my honeymoon in Disneyworld, my wife and I stopped at Epcot, the only place you can drink in Disneyworld. In Epcot they had the little Germany setup and immediately I tried this beer. Spaten Optimator is from Bavaria, and pretty hard to find in Oklahoma. Luckily being a Marine stationed at an Army base, they have alot of German connections here like the food and festivals. Apparently someone else here has a taste for Spaten Optimator and I just recently found it. This is the beer I have decided to open the season with!
Week 2: Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns. Brew of choice, Boulevard Pale Ale.
Uhh the Browns, seriously why can't we beat them? Week 2's beer is one that I'm sure many of you are familiar with. I have never been to the Boulevard Brewery and this is the only option of Boulevard I can purchase so far away from Kansas City. If the game turns out anything like last years, by the fourth quarter I may be pouring a few shots of Jack in with these beers!
Week 3: San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs. Brew of choice, Budweiser.
Back in the days when the 49ers had Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, the beer of choice for my old man was Budweiser. Im going to drink Budweiser week 3 to reminisce about the good old days. The Chiefs back in those days fielded pretty good teams and I can always remember hearing the beer pop open on those Sundays. Budweiser is one of my favorites believe it or not.
Week 4: Bye week, Im open to suggestions here if anyone has one.
Week 5: Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts. Brew of choice, whatever they serve at the stadium.
As of right now, my wife and I will be attending this football game. We haven't bought tickets yet, but this is probably going to be the one Chiefs game I get to attend all season. Seeing as how the wife is a Colts fan, I hope they have some good brew at the Stadium. If the plan falls through and we don't get to attend, I have selected this as Bud Light weekend!
Week 6: Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans. Brew of choice, Sam Adams Octoberfest.
Seeing as how by this time Autumn should be in full swing, and Halloween is only two Sunday's away, I will start my seasonal beer intake. Top the list every year for me is Octoberfest by Sam Adams. I have actualy already been scouring the stores for it here and have as of yet been unsuccessful in locating any. By the 17th of October when this game takes place Im confident it will be in the stores and ready for me to drink!
Week 7: Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs. Brew of choice, Spaten Oktoberfest.
After drinking Spaten Optimator at Disney, and finding it locally, I tried the Oktoberfest. This is a perfect autumn beer. Not my all time favorite in that catagory, but pretty high up there. Its actually ranked number one here. I don't hold much stock in the rankings of beers by others, just like mock drafts, and point spreads, if you haven't tried this beer I would highly encourage it. This is a week that the Chiefs may be on top of the world if we do good the previous two weeks, or yeah we could be flat-lining. I will have a little satisfaction that Sunday no matter the outcome due to this brew.
Week 8: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs. Brew of choice, Rogue Dead Guy Ale.
This game, being Halloween and all calls for this beer. All the Chiefs pumpkins will be carved and setting out front. Hopefully the pesky trick or treaters will stay away until after we win. I really want to celebrate a good Halloween, see all the cool costumes and people dressed up at Arrowhead and sit back and enjoy a highly celebrated beer. I actually saved a bottle of this (empty) after I enrolled at a local eateries World Beer Tour. Its very good and just makes you feel Halloween.
So that is weeks 1-8! I will be back closer to the start of week 9 like I said and have the end of the year beer list. To close out the season you are going to see alot more beers that are widely brewed and distributed such as my new last game of the year favorite seeing as how we are usually down in the dumps Milwaukees Beast! Last year was a pleasant surprise though.
Like I mentioned up above I'm very interested in reading about some of the local brews available to all of you out there. Drop a few lines in the comments and let me know about the brew and I will try to find it and try it out. Also does anyone here work in a brewery? Other than working for the Chiefs in some capacity I think working at a brewery would be flat out awesome, especially in the beer tasting department!
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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Your liver deserves a bye week too.
Week 4: Bye week, Im open to suggestions here if anyone has one.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Sep 7, 2010 9:53 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
haha
during the season I only drink on Sundays so I should be okay.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
This beer tastes amazing and I drink it in Denver weekly to further my support for Kansas City!
Can you really only have 1 beer per game?
only one type of beer per game
I would be a ruined man if I could only drink one beer per game!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
All away games – homebrew on tap
All home games – La Fin du Monde or one of the other Unibroue offerings
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
Come on hommes
Not one Canadian Beer?
Better be one on Part 2. Make it the Seattle game, as seattle is practically in Canada.
by craig in calgary on Sep 7, 2010 10:28 AM CDT reply actions
I will just for you Craig
Im pretty unfamiliar with Canadian beer
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Molson Ice
Splitting the difference between drunks and beer snobs, ie Dave Attell’s favorite.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 7, 2010 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
We'll talk.
My Beer de jour is Cracked Canoe. It’s basically just supposed to be sophisticated Moosehead. I’m just pretentious enough to drink that.
by craig in calgary on Sep 7, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Moosehead
ive seen it on the shelves but haven’t bought it yet. I will get some this week and try it.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
It's not the best Canadian beer by any means.
It’s just one I’ve always drank.
by craig in calgary on Sep 7, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I will try to find some
that has actually been brewed in Canada. I dont like the “fake import” stuff that claims to be something but was actually brewed in Dallas or something.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Sir, not to beer snob you but in the memory of PARADEBULATION GAME TIME DRINKS we must object
We must say, strike any allusion to Bud Light from this list. Fact, they serve both Bud Heavy and Boulevard at the stadium (not to mention guinness if you hunt for it). We won’t quibble about Bud heavy’s inclustion, but Rouge dead guy isn’t a pale ale, it’s more of an amber or a bock. Rouge does have an Imperial XS pale ale which is well worth checking out if you’re cool with one of those $6 24oz craft bottles.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 7, 2010 10:31 AM CDT reply actions
haha lots of people like Bud Light though
and Coors Light for some reason. And correct on the Rogue, for some reason I typed Pale in there and didn’t mean to! I didn’t know anyone else had a list around here so forgive me, if this is something that gets frontpaged by you and people join in I will delete the post now and wait for yours?
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
No, no sir keep this up
we used to include a game day drink of the week usually following the gametime snack
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 7, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
okay cool
I know many out here have their flavors, and already I like some of the comments. Alot of different brews I haven’t tried. Depending on how the season is going I may just skip the beers and move on to the heavier stuff! :)
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
What do you mean "used to"
though I am old and don’t usually get the references I vote you continue your efforts:)
Ninja Ass
Bud Lite - half piss half water
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
most light beers are
and I have been pretty upset with the beer companies lately. All this lime and limon and lemon and tangy orange are flat our gross!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Also serious question out there
is there going to be any Nostradamus of Arrowhead this year or did he retire on us?
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Stella Artois
Should get a slot sometime this season.
The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
Well guys I do not drink anymore
So all i will say is this buds for you .
CHIEFS fan 4 life
by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Sep 7, 2010 10:59 AM CDT reply actions
I could work for Anheiser-Busch.
They could take my morning beer piss after drinking REAL beer and bottle it. On second hand, it’s probably still got too much flavor and hops.
And my 1-8:
Week 1: Arrogant Bastard Ale, Stone Brewery – Located in San Diego
Week 2: Newcastle Brown Ale, Heineken International – Because I don’t know of any Ohio brews I like, and we’re playing the Browns, so a Brown ale fits.
Week 3: Anchor Steam Beer, Anchor Steam Brewery – Located in SF
Bye Week: Ad Astra, Free State Brewery
Week 5: Dreadnaught IPA, Three Floyds Brewery – Located in IN
Weeks 6, 7, and 8: Any combination of Oktoberfests, including (but not necessarily limited to): Saranac Octoberfest, Dogtoberfest, The Kaiser, Left Hand Octoberfest, and Schlafly Octoberfest.
"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris
ive had Arrogant Bastard
when I was stationed in San Diego. It was actually pretty good, and the name sums up San Diego very accurately.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
I believe you can’t drink other brands if you work for Anheiser so looks like your plan wouldn’t work.
If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen
I might plug myself if I worked there.
I love beer too much to do that.
"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris
I used to love Arrogant when I lived in Cali
but I would only drink one in sitting and then move on to something else.
对的五十三个人
by BeijingKCfan on Sep 7, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
AD ASTRA IS THE BEST BEER EVER!!!!!
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
by averagegatsby on Sep 7, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll put together the wine list...
yeah, that’s right, the wine list. Deal with it.
(Editor’s Note: Sudden is quite a beer fan as well, however, since the commentors of this wonderful site are amply familiar with the varieties of beer available, Sudden feels obligated to share his favorite California vintages with his midwest bretheren. Although he can be coerced into doing a scotch list instead, although it’d likely be Johnnie Walker Gold every week).
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
I like wine also
actually drink it pretty often. I would be interested in seeing a list put together Sudden.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
The trickiest part for me will be putting wines on the list that will be available in KC
Living in Southern California, I get a little spoiled in terms of available wines. I’m also a member of a few vineyards that only sell to club members or tasting room walk-ins with no available purchases in stores and such, even specialty ones. I’ll also have to find a wine every week that pairs well with bbq, since that is what Chiefs football is all about.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
haha yeah
being in Oklahoma there isnt much of a selection. Actually parts of Missouri are becoming converted in vineyards. I saw that Missouri was on the up and coming list with lots of new vineyards being created each year. Driving through Missouri this summer I saw lots of signs for new vineyards around the St. Louis area.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
We've got all dem fine wines in Missoura...
Boone’s Farm
Carlo Rossi
Mad Dog 20/20
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
You forgot my personal favorite:
Jailhouse Pruno
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
Fact, Chris was quite the Carlo Rossi Sommelier in college
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 7, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
"Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects." - Will Roger
For your information, HIV, Missouri wineries bottle some of the finest wines in the >http://www.missouriwinecountry.com/news/news.php?newsID=14
another dopeless hope fiend
My personal Favorite Beer...
Shiner Bock from Shiner, Texas. If you have not tried it you are missing out. I can find it here in Kentucky around Ft Knox. Maybe you should try a bit for the Houston game?
I have not tried it
but idea on that for the Houston game. I will try it before then and maybe have a new one for that game!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
maybe I wont give my liver a break like you suggested and try that on the bye week!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
I’m a big Shiner fan but Black is my favorite. If you can find the Family Reunion packs you’ll get a mix of all the “regular” flavors.
If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen
Shiner Black is much better than Shiner Bock
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
by averagegatsby on Sep 7, 2010 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a bad idea jrcnc
mind if I steal/build it a bit and create a cigar/scotch pairing for 16 weeks? I’ll take a bottle of single malt over a 6-pack of beer any day!
On a beer note, I have a friend that regularly homebrews. I helped him bottle a barley wine yesterday (9.5%!!) and tried a vanilla porter that he just kegged. He didnt like the porter but I thought it was excellent, except closer to a chocolate stout.
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Sep 7, 2010 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
I would be grateful for the scotch/cigar recommendations.
I do a cigar night with some buddies every Thursday. Bad part is that the cigar bar we go to doesn’t have the required license for serving liquor on-site, so we end up getting a cabernet sauvignon when I really would love a glass of single malt for such an occassion.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
I have found some wines that pair well with cigars
especially merlots, CS, shiraz, and, of course, port. Ports go well with the heavier/darker cigars while some of the lighter, spicier cigars are pretty decent with the merlots, CS, and pretty much any decent red wine. I have yet to find a cigar that will pair with a white wine (other than a white port I found in missouri)…it seems that even the mildest of cigars will overwhelm a white wine.
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Sep 7, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I smoked a few cigars in Iraq
we had a cigar club that sponsored one of our Marines and they would send us some. I have no clue about cigars though and would enjoy a breakdown if you were to make one up.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
I wonder if that was The Outlaw in KC
they make it a point to regularly send cigars out to the troops
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Sep 7, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
The guy was from Michigan
who had them sent to him, so I think it was something up there.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
have at it cigars
I have seen you mention on here before that you enjoy the game with cigars, and Im open to expanding my horizons a little on scotch.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
I will certainly have time because it looks like I will complete my thesis
the only question is…how will I be able to make my post short enough that members will want to read it (my thesis is 485 pages long)
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Sep 7, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it might have to be a weekly post
A little knowledge and advice each week…although, I think I might have to do one bottle of scotch every 2 weeks….16 bottles could get expensive…although i dont have to drink the whole bottle each week…hmm…gotta think on this
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Sep 7, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
I would be interested in seeing the scotch breakdown. I haven’t had any scotch in a really long time, but we had a decanter full at our house for a while until one of my uncles came in and drank it all.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Been there, done that
When I am back home during the holidays, my dad, mom, and I can polish off a bottle in a couple hours…in fact, on christmas day, my dad and I are usually into the first bottle after the first cup of coffee….its certainly not an everyday thing
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Sep 7, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah I know
its tough on Sunday’s to pace myself, especially with how the Chiefs have been playing lately. But with my job and having to be at work early early early on Mondays for PT, I have no other choice.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Here is my beer list...
Week 1… Free State
Week 2… Free State
Week 3… Free State
Week 4… Free State
Week 5… Free State
I think you get the jist of where this is going.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
Here is my drink list
Summer Brew! The drink of gods!
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Made a bet for a 6 pack with a Bears fan coworker that KC would have a better record than CHI..
I like the Boulevard seasonal beers… but have never tried Sam Adams Octoberfest… Hopefully the Chiefs will have them mathematically beat by then and I can try it out on his dime… heh heh heh
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 7, 2010 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
Why?
Because of the Bears… dude… the Lions might be better than the Bears. They do not look good at all.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 8, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
no I just wanted to make a sentence with the word meth in it. bears are garbage.
I think the lions are going in right direction…outside of the chiefs suh is one of my favorite players….i watched him alot in college
Here's what mine looks like
Week 1: PBR
Week 2: PBR
Week 3: PBR
Week 4: PBR
Week 5: PBR
Week 6: PBR
Week 7: PBR
Week 8: PBR
Week 9: PBR
Week 10: PBR
Week 11: PBR
Week 12: PBR
Week 13: PBR
Week 14: PBR
Week 15: PBR
Week 16: PBR
Week 17: PBR
Playoffs, Week 1: PBR
Playoffs, Week 2: PBR
Playoffs, Week 3: PBR
SuperBowl: Bud Dry (and here you thought it’d be PBR!)
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