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Radiohead rocks
We got a little break this weekend (whew!) with a trip to the old stomping grounds of Charlotte to see Radiohead kick some rock butt and have brunch for Mother’s Day. (Today is Mother’s Day.) While at the show, the other half was plowing through the sold-out crowd to find our friend, John, when he hears “Bruisin’ Ales! Bruisin’ Ales!” Wow. It might have been more appropriate to yell “Karma Police!” or something, but hey, we’re flattered. [Photostream: w.a.s.t.e./Jonny Greenwood]

It’s been some time since we’ve been to the amphitheater and could not believe the price of concessions. To go along with the outrageous food prices, try mustering the courage to spend $9 on a tall boy of Icehouse. Ugh. The alternative? Only $11 for draft of Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat, Newcastle Brown, Stella Artois, and some other stuff we had never even heard of.

Doodling on money
Found this on Boing Boing, which gave a good chuckle. JoeD! on flickr does characters of past presidents. We like Mr. Peanut Washington and Rainbow Bright Hamilton. Whole set.

Two movies we recommend
The Outdoorsmen: A wild scene of testerone and beer. A bunch of “responsible husbands, fathers, and co-workers” gather somewhere in the wilderness of Washington for just one weekend a year and partake in a self-stylized series of physically challenging events. All combined with beer. You must see to believe. Watch the trailer.

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: A(nother) retrospective and tribute to our favorite Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson’s wild ride of a life. With commentary from family, and celebs like Bill Murray, Johnny Depp, Benecio del Toro, Sean Pean, as well as his long-time artist and friend, Ralph Steadman. Might be time to revisit The Rum Diary, which is also being made into a movie.

Weyerbacher says QUAD ranks higher than Roquefort 10
Weyerbacher Brewing Company reports in their newsletter that their QUAD was “the only U.S. beer rated in the Top Ten in a blind tasting by a NY Times panel of 40 Belgian-style and Belgian beers.” They also say the brew ranked higher than “Roquefort 10.” We’re pretty sure they meant, Rochefort, and not the cheese.

The Onion’s A.V. Club tests pizza beer
It appears that Mama Mia Pizza Beer is just one of those things you should try, but then again maybe not. Ever had something where you weren’t sure you wanted to drink it, but had to try it anyway? This seems to be one of those things.

Movie: The Lives of Others
We love a good movie after working all day. The Lives of Others won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film (among others) and it does not disappoint. Documenting the Stasi’s monitoring of its own people in East Berlin, you can’t help but feel for the characters. Creepy and moving at the same time, it’s very pertinent in these times of conspiracy, wiretapping, and general hysteria.

The Beer Guy Terrapin Podcast
Tony Kiss interviews the guys at Terrapin about Side Project. Don’t forget they’re kicking off both Hop Shortage Ale and Rye Squared tomorrow night in our humble storefront. The only problem: The beer only got shipped yesterday, so unfortunately there will none to buy until next week. Bummer, we know. It’s just how the week is going around here.