Ross E. Lockhart's Blog, page 80

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Tue, 14:46 : RT @bbeaulieu: The Winds of Khalakovo named Debut of the Month over on Yeti Stomper! With the strong debuts this month, it's an honor! h ...

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Mon, 18:40 : RT @StinaLeicht: 3 TX Night Shade Book authors interviewed for the Austin-American Statesman by Joe Gross. (Thanks!) http://bit.ly/eSXBp ... Mon, 18:40 : RT @martyhalpern: Busily (tho at times it seems futilely) working on the "Introduction" to my ALIEN CONTACT anthology, from Night Shade ... Mon, 18:40 : RT @JMMcDermott: Oh, look! New review! (Thanks, Jesse!) http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/?p=11616 Tue, 03:55 : RT @TurboTango: Just finished #TheWindsofKhalakovo by @bbeaulieu. Great worldbuilding, awesome use of under-represented cultures, and s ... Tue, 03:56 : RT @StaciaDecker: For the night crowd: "@JohnHornor Jacobs will turn heads with this debut."--Laird Barron, Shirley Jackson Award-winner ... Tue, 04:24 : RT @DougLain: The Business Suit is Liberating http://j.mp/i39qfl

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Sun, 16:35 : RT @pattonmat: I'm #reading The Winds of Khalakovo by Bradley P. Beaulieu http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/163183360 Sun, 16:35 : RT @ifollowthenight: Stop hating on books. Period. Respect that the author put all they had into writing it. If it was not for you, then ... Sun, 17:52 : RT @GeorgeTakei: TN bill will prevent teachers from using the word "gay" in class. In response, I'm lending them my name: "It's okay to ... Sun, 21:55 : RT @locusmag: #hugos #renosf http://www.locusmag.com has the full list of Hugo Nominations up. Congratulations to all the nominees!! Sun, 21:56 : RT @LocusChat: And congratulations to our own Gary K. Wolfe and Jonathan Strahan for their Hugo Award nominations!! Fanfreakingtastic! -LT Mon, 03:03 : Adult Beverage climbs a mountain: Black Diamond Peak XV Imperial Porter. http://ow.ly/4G5EI

Adult Beverage: Peak XV Imperial Porter

Black Diamond Brewing describes Peak XV Imperial Porter as an "ale brewed with vanilla beans and cacao nibs," and a "dark towering brew" named for Earth's tallest mountain. A vanilla porter with lofty aspirations? Holds promise. But does Peak XV live up to the Everest reference in it's name? Let's see...

Peak XV pours black-brown with a thick initial head that matches it's label. Vanilla on the nose along with rich, chocolate malt. Dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee on the tongue. Very nice. Noticeable carbonation. Bitter against the palate. Sweetens as it warms. Boozy bittersweet coffee finish.

Does it impress like Mt. Everest? Not quite. But it would accompany quite well one of Kim Stanley Robinson's Everest stories. May I recommend "Escape from Kathmandu"?

A quick note: a glance online reveals that a bad batch of Peak XV exists. If it's covered with gold wax, steer clear. Don't eat yellow snow!

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Sat, 15:50 : Dropped Maddie at the groomer, then hit Hallie's Diner for breakfast, an omelette with black beans, avocado, and mango salsa. Yum! Sat, 16:35 : Fresh from the groomer, Maddie asks, "Where's my omelette?" http://t.co/ZtkbkYO Sat, 19:10 : RT @mforbeck: Come to @bbeaulieu's launch of THE WINDS OF KHALAKOVO with @kellyswails, @shunn, Helfers & me @ Boswell's Books @ 2 PM! ht ... Sat, 20:23 : RT @NSBposse: The Night Bazaar: Member News: April 23, 2011: Bradley P. Beaulieu's novel The Winds of Khalakovo received a ste... http:/ ... Sat, 20:37 : RT @kellyswails: I deem @bbeaulieu 's reading a success. Getting ready to party it up at Cafe Hollander. Sun, 00:13 : RT @kijjohnson: Amazon says that #Eclipse4 is in stock! @JonathanStrahan, is it out? Really? I can't wait to see "Story Kit" in its new ... Sun, 03:37 : Dammit, Internet, so not fair. You can't put an umlaut in a Captcha! Anyway, here's tonight's Adult Beverage: Salvation: http://t.co/Hy0uGAf Sun, 03:38 : RT @bbeaulieu: Tonight's adult beverage: Disputin Russian Imperial Stout. What else for post Winds book launch? http://yfrog.com/h4fvbznj

Adult Beverage: Salvation

I'm sure you've had one of those weeks. The kind that just wears at your soul. Drags you down. By the time you hit the weekend, even the atheists are seeking Salvation. Luckily, thanks to Avery Brewing Co., Salvation comes in a bottle. And it's one with a pretty label...

Salvation is a "Belgian-Style Golden Ale," and "Belgian" always sounds inviting. But is Salvation worth its perils and pitfalls, or does it leave you yawning on a cloud amid unfulfilling company? Let's crack one open...

Salvation pours sparkling gold with a lightweight head lashing thin tentacles of lacing. Nice and fruity, almost perfume-y: honey, peach, and apple peel. Sweet on the tongue, like ground pepper and spices sprinkled over flowers, or carbonated sprites dancing through hopyards, and yeast. A little cloying, but enjoyably decadent. Bitter against the palate with a clean, bitter finish. Warm alcohol aftertaste.

You know the Benjamin Franklin-attributed quote, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy"? Avery's Salvation is a damnably good argument for Ben's corner.

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Fri, 20:15 : Reading submissions, pondering first lines, rolling them around in my mouth, tasting them. Authors, consider well your opening salvos. Fri, 20:38 : Any recommendations for this weekend's Adult Beverage? Fri, 23:34 : Crows, perched on the roof call me indelicate names as I step outside. Sat, 03:00 : Adult Beverage: Firestone Union Jack IPA: http://t.co/qAHckNC Sat, 03:34 : RT @nightshadebooks: Read the first 15 chapters of The Winds of Khalakovo here. It will blow you away! http://conta.cc/h9iPXA #nightshad ... Sat, 03:35 : RT @JMMcDermott: Okay, just so we all are clear how things work w/series... If you want more Dogsland books, they must sell enough. Want ...

Adult Beverage: Firestone Union Jack IPA

Firestone Walker Brewing Company claims "Passion for the Pale" on Union Jack's label and it wears their medals on it's cap. Plus, lion vs. bear fisticuffs and a proper British pint are their logo. You've got my attention, Firestone. But is it hubris or street cred? Let's find out...

Union Jack pours bright gold with a thick, active head that prettily paints the glass; I see a dragon, a bird, and the Battleship Yamato. A subtle nose: malt, caramel, and orange zest. Just enough carbonation to wake up your tongue. Sweet and fruity. Caramel and malt with a crisp hop bitterness. Clean finish. Citrus aftertaste. Very nice. A perfectly balanced California IPA.

Oh yeah. This is a medal-winner. Smooth and drinkable. I'm going to have to delve a little deeper into Firestone's catalog.

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Thu, 15:15 : Oh, great. Heard Lady Gaga's "Born this Way" in passing. Now Madonna's "Express Yourself" will be stuck in my head all day. Thu, 15:49 : RT @mountain_goats: Would love to not be starting the day with political tweets but these dudes keep pushing the country into "The Handm ... Thu, 15:49 : RT @johnhornor: I've said all I need to say about dealing with critiques, writing and revisions over at the Night Bazaar. "Dross" http:/ ...

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Wed, 14:39 : RT @bbeaulieu: The New Must Read Fantasy that is not Martin or Rothfuss. I posted earlier about my book launch party at Boswell Books h ... Wed, 16:09 : Watching a lecture on InDesign and color theory. CMYK vs. RGB. Since I'm colorblind, I kind of feel like I'm missing something. Wed, 16:10 : RT @nightshadebooks: Agents! We are actively acquiring titles for our 2012 schedule. Think you have a fit for NSB? Query ross(at)nightsh ...