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Beer Birthday: Michael Lewis

Today is 82nd birthday of Dr. Michael Lewis, who ran the brewing sciences department at U.C. Davis beginning in 1962, and became the Professor Emeritus in 1995, when Charlie Bamforth succeeded him, although Dr. Lewis remains active in teaching and in brewing. He was my instructor, along with... [[Click through to the Bulletin for full content]]

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A Merging of Espresso and Tourists - ISSW 2018 Part 1

ISSW 2018 snow avalanches conference is of interest for ski touring safety, statistics and science.

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WildSnow Weekend at the Field HQ

Hot tub at a ski touring backcountry cabin, wood fired, needed a nicer edge so we built from redwood.

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The Carphonix Car Audio Toolbox Tour - Car Audio and Tech Upgrades

For car electronics, car audio systems, car upgrades, and other cool auto stuff check out - http://bit.ly/2iNBLmi

The Carphonix Car Audio Toolbox Tour

Tags: CarphonixWeebly

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Historic Beer Birthday: William K. “Bill” Coors

Today is the birthday of William Kistler “Bill” Coors (August 11, 1916- ). Bill Coors was born in Golden, Colorado, and is the grandson of Adolph Coors, who founded the Coors Brewing Company in 1873. He worked for the family business all his life, and ran the brewery from 1961–2003. William K.... [[Click through to the Bulletin for full content]]

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115. Read. Look. Drink.

These are the words, images, and beers that inspired the GBH collective this week. Drinking alone just got better, because now you're drinking with all of us.

MATTHEW CURTIS

READ. // "It's never been easier to open up – but hashtag healthcare doesn't help people like me." A difficult-yet-essential read on living with bipolar disorder and the continued stigma surrounding mental illness from The Guardian's Hannah Jane Parkinson.

LOOK. // It's the middle of a very hot summer, so cool yourself down with these excellent shots of natural ice formations in Norway from photographer Jan Erik Waider.

DRINK. // Fourpure Brewing Co. & Bear Republic Brewing Company's Nor Cal IPA In a brewing climate obsessed with haze and juice, this snappy, citrusy, and resinously bitter West Coast IPA from Fourpure and Bear Republic has provided both welcome relief and complete refreshment with each successive, hearty gulp.

KYLE KASTRANEC

READ. // "People declared big dick energy gender-neutral, in contrast to my initial take, which expanded on the heteronormativity of my own desires." The inventor of Big Dick Energy-one of my favorite memes in recent memory-explains its inception, evolution, lifespan, and future.

LOOK. // Matthew Quick takes things that are serious and makes them funny, which, if you haven't noticed, is something I love.

DRINK. // Whiner Beer Company's Bubble Tub Kettle-Soured Saison with Watermelons I'm finishing up a new article on quick-souring methods, so I've been drinking a lot of quick-soured beers. That's just synergy or whatever. Watermelon beers are notoriously tough to pull off, but this one really sings.

MARK SPENCE

READ. // "When I discovered Car Wheels I fully realized how powerful it can be to embrace the contradictions and the unknown because that is the only path to making something that is truly original." When I was young and dumb, music had to be loud and fast. Country sucked. Lucinda Williams' Car Wheels on a Gravel Road was one of the albums that opened my eyes. On its 20th anniversary, Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield pens a touching tribute.

LOOK. // I believe my record is clear on at least one thing: I like pictures of bitchin' peel outs. I will, however, admit that this is underselling the nuance and craft of Patrick Curtak's photography, his composition, his use of a nuanced color palate. But still: bitchin' peel outs.

DRINK. // Whiner Beer Company's Hell Kitty Kitty It was as hot as the fiery depths of hell last weekend in Chicago. Any respite I found was in this funky, passion fruity beer. Best served under a ceiling fan, in the dark, not moving, looking for pictures of bitchin' peel outs.

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Early, Top 100 NCAAF Players Going Into The 2018-19 Season

NEPD Staff Contributor: Jeff Fidler

So all draftniks like to stay ahead of the curve and I'm no different. Anyone can tell you who's, who in April. A few things I take pride in is identifying the best prospects early. Studying them on and off the field to try an eliminate as much risk as possible. Finally, hopefully, hitting on as many of my draft grades as possible. That said it's June and I'm not too worried about “Player X should be ahead of Player Y” at this point. I just want to get them in the right neighborhood and worry about what specific's later. This is really about early projections, a first look. I'll also place the PTP initials as a marking for kinds of players New England goes after, Patriot-Type Players.

1)Nick Bosa Rush/OSU – Bosa, the “White Panther” is one of the more complete prospects to come along in the last decade. I remember hearing about and seeing Nick play a few years ago, its really something he lived up to expectations and might be even better than his brother Joey. When's the last time we had two brothers, who were dominant players on the same side on the ball, in the same sport?  Believe it or not Joey wasn't a slam dunk among some “draftniks”years ago. Joey, like Nick is a “don't ignore the obvious” player. Their both very similar in terms of size and strength but Nick looks a little quicker off the line and a better overall athlete. He flashes some serious bend for someone who is 6'5/275. Bosa can turn speed into power when he explodes off the line and can use it inside on twist/stunts. And like his brother he's a very good technician and wins with great hand placement and usage. Bosa also has very good lateral quickness to cross his opponents face or move down the line in run pursuit. He uses that quick lil side step on his swim move as well. 97 for OSU can win inside/outside and from different techniques along the line. His + motor is also on display almost every snap. He's going top 3-5, if not #1 overall.

  2)Ed Oliver IDL/Houston – Oliver is another player I've been watching since high school. To be honest, he's been my favorite player to watch over the last few years. At times he looked like a young Aaron Donald and that comparison holds true today. Oliver fires off the ball with superior quickness. It's a pleasure to watch him transfer his power from lower to his upper have. That same lower half that can squat 650lbs also moves like a linebacker. He is fantastic at using his built-in, natural leverage to move and control the line. Oliver is always in control of gap/space and most of the time, his man. He's a sensational run defender. His pass rush is nasty too. You can't help but watch in awe at how he uses his shoulder to knife and wedge by a defender. He has violent hands and does a good job at keeping himself clean with swats and chops. He's his own player but you can't help but think Donald when he unleashes his “bob n swat” and club/rip. Oliver's awareness is also legit and more than evident in the run game. He looks like he can play in any scheme and make an impact in that system from day 1. Sure he has all the athleticism you want but its his motor, heart that really take his game to another level. There's no shortage of “freaks” in sports but its hunger, drive and commitment that make some truly great. Oliver checks all those boxes and brings great production as well. Like his counterpart on the defensive line, Nick Bosa. He'll be taken in the top 3-5 picks, if not #1 overall in next years draft.

  3)Rashan Gary Rush/Michigan – Gary is another player that just looks different. You can't help but notice and follow him when watching him play. He's 6'5/280+ but he's an easy, smooth mover. He looks like a big outside linebacker at times flying around the field tbh. There might questions about his true position or if he has one. Not a concern for me. Give me talent and I'll worry about “positions” later. Gary has produced from multiple techniques and I don't see why he can't do that at the next level to take advantage of certain matchups. He has the speed/power to beat tackles around the corner and quickness to explode past guards inside. When I watch him rush the QB I see nice lateral quickness and strong hands. He can deliver a quick stun from a punch and is a handful when he gets them inside. The athleticism he has just isn't fair for a guy his size and he has plenty of strength to go along with that. That's probably the first thing you notice, his raw power. It looks like Gary could play almost anywhere if his game continues to evolve but a few extra pounds and he has a job as 3-tech for sure. If his play does take another step he has a chance to be taken anywhere in the lottery.

  4)Raekwon Davis IDL/Alabama – Davis is an imposing athlete at 6'7/310 but its his martial arts type handwork and ability to get inside leverage that makes him such an impressive player. Davis has active, violent hands that are always moving and working towards his ultimate goal. Sacking the QB. He strikes defenders with accurate chops, swats and clubs before delivering a rip move or bull rush to finish the job. He also has some push/pull to his game as well. 1 on 1 he's a nightmare to guard for slower interior offensive linemen. I would like to see a little more “churn” and power from his lower half when engaged but he's a great prospect nonetheless. Especially if you're a looking for a 3/5 technique that gets after the QB. He's the definition of disruption. He had almost 20 sacks/tackle for loss last year (10TFL & 8.5 Sacks). Another year like that and hes a lock for the top 10-15. Should be noted he shot himself after/while watching the Mayweather/McGregor fight last year.

  5)Andraez “Greedy” Williams CB/LSU – #29 for LSU has #1 CB written all over him and at times has the “it” you see in special players. Williams  has the size (6'2), speed but also has that quick twitch at the line, + foot quickness. Effortless hip flips and transition. He's very comfortable in press and shows some nuance in the physicality he brings in that department. He's very subtle but does a great job at using body weight to feel and move receivers off their spot without using his arms in close quarters. And when he does use his arms he does a sweet job at hiding them and not extending to draw attention. Williams seems at home in tight quarters and does a very good job at reading his man to make a play on the ball. He brings that same awareness and savvy when reading the QB from a distance. I talked about his quick twitch earlier and his zone/off coverage play highlights that. Between his patience and burst, a QB must have the eyes and arm strength if they want to test him when he's off the ball. He shows + instincts for such a young player and looks like a future play maker. Greedy will be a 21 year old rookie which is gravy. Williams sample size is small but another year like 2017 with 10 PD/6 INT and he's going in the lottery.

DB 101: Guarding the fade, Greedy Williams plays with his feet first, gets his shoulder in the WR chest then turns and locates the ball. Being in a WR chest will negate a lot of their jumping ability as well as stopping the BIG pushoff. @WeAreDBNation1 #LSU #DBU pic.twitter.com/3DDsJa5SA2

- NPA_GASCREW ⛽️⛽️⛽️ (@TFootballGeek) June 14, 2018

  6)Clelin Ferrell Rush/Clemson – There's a great chance Ferrell would have been a lottery pick a few months ago and he has a real chance at making that happen in 2019. Ferrell is superb blend of power, speed and length. One thing that's always impressed me when watching Ferrell is his snap awareness and get off. He's great at jumping the count but has a very formidable get off in general. He's inside his opponents pads before the tackles knows what hit him. Ferrell is terrific at exploding off the line with 3 steps, getting inside to create leverage and use his length to maximize it. Turning his speed into power. He also can rush 1/2 man, test the edge and runs the arc with real beauty. He also shows decent handwork displaying a nice chop/rip combo. You can't help but respect that part of his game which is a great set up for his spin move to beat you inside. His pass rush is his biggest asset but he's a very good run defender. He also shows good awareness diagnosing misdirection and has gap integrity and the ability to control his space. Ferrell is a big boy at 6'5/260 and has a frame that can handle more muscle. He'll be a 21 year old rookie with production and upside in his favor. as well. It's hard to envision him slipping out of the lottery.

His explosion off the line is ++ pic.twitter.com/lxlWhO8eFd

- Peter Szucs (@PeterSzucs90) April 29, 2018

  7)Montez Sweat Rush/Miss St- Like Ferrell, Sweat has an impressive physique at 6'6/250 that is capable of handling a more muscle, which he'll need going forward. Sweat is another guy with a small sample size but the traits his demonstrated last year can't be ignored. He doesn't have a large arsenal of moves just yet but that didn't stop him from being the most dangerous pass rusher in the S.E.C.  last year. Right now Sweat wins with quickness, balance and awareness. That last one, awareness might be his best asset in terms of getting to the QB. Sweat is very plugged-in and quick to recognize when his man is out of position to make a counter move inside. He's a very smooth player who moves effortlessly around the field. At times he shows off some neat hand work and he go to moves are a long arm or stab, with a pull/snatch at the end of the move. Here he beats first round prospect Greg Little by getting underneath him, extending the long arm before pulling him towards him. That's a pretty admirable show of strength with one hand to boot. I watched him have more than a few + rushes getting underneath his man like he did here. Sweat had a combined 26 TFL (tackle for loss) and Sacks last year in the S.E.C. Sweat also lined up at different spots along the line and probably could play either defensive end or outside linebacker.

This might be Sweat's go-to move so far. This is Greg Little who might be a top 10-15 pick himself. Great Burst off the line. Gets underneath.Hits him w Stab/Snatch.

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Draft Day Thoughts – Day 2: Grade B+

  NEPD Staff Contributor: Jeff Fidler

In typical Bill Belichick fashion he turned 2 picks into Duke Dawson & future picks going forward. Day two really spoke to how good the Patriots are & why they are always ahead of the curve with this football stuff. They walked away with a Patriot-Type Player in Duke Dawson (more on him later) & added picks for this year (105) & next year (Bears 2nd). I always love trading with “bad” teams & while Chicago has plenty to be happy about I could easily see them picking in the lottery next year as well. That's a def a pick to watch considering next years draft is loaded from top to bottom. Going forward in this years draft we're set up pretty well with picks in every round. We pick early to start the 4th (105), right in the range we landed Flowers & Rivers. We have the 143rd in the 5th. 198 & 210 in the 6th. And 219 in the 7th round.

As for our 2nd round pick Dawson, he'll fit in just dandy in our secondary & our team. He grew up an FSU fan in Cross City, Florida but decided on U.F. after being swayed by the Gator tradition & atmosphere there. He's a very tough player that plays with no fear & will absolutely look to thump you run support. He's one of the better CB's in terms of actually succeeding after getting his paws on his opponent. He does a great job at impeding receivers at the line. He's an eraser in the slot. Just eliminating slants, screens & anything close to the line. Dawson plays with plus route recognition & is very quick to break off his man to make a play somewhere else. And when he does get his hands on the ball, he turns into a running back. Dawson also is very comfortable & very good in man, off & zone. He won't come off the field ever & might even play some special teams. He reminds of Logan Ryan. Very physical, smart dependable player that will probably always have trouble with certain types that have long speed. He was a 2nd round player by my grades (https://1drv.ms/x/s!Arhgisx89Ip6gQqZ0kVkO-Eys1vs) & definitely worth a top 64 pick.

Going forward we have the 105th pick in the 4th round, 143rd in the 5th, 198/210 in the 6th & 219 in the 7th. There are plenty of very good players on the board that could make an impact day 1 for us. Here's a few names I would definitely keep an eye on. Duke Ejiofor (RUSH), Josh Sweat (RUSH), Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (RUSH/LB), Kylie Fitts (RUSH), Cruikshank (S), Meeks (CB), Avery (LB/RUSH), Thomas (TE), James (WR), EQ ST Brown (WR), Tate (WR) & Elliot (S).

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099. Read.Look.Drink.

These are the words, images, and beers that inspired the GBH collective this week. Drinking alone just got better, because now you're drinking with all of us.

image by Raymond McCrea Jones

Austin L. Ray

READ. // "Even Case Logic itself seems to have mostly given up on the beasts, these days favoring svelte camera and tablet bags." This thoughtful, wide-open piece covers family, mountains, vans, interstates and, yes, even compact disc binders.

LOOK. // “It's not like the club. The coolest people aren't in the corner. They're skating.” More than 600 people show up for Adult Skate Night every week at Cascade Fun Center here in Atlanta. This photo gallery depicts a dozen or so of them.

DRINK. // Good Word Brewing & Public House's Tatonka Stout This brand new ATL-area brewpub is made up of beer veterans from local and legendary watering hole, Brick Store Pub. Located in Duluth (a suburb half an hour northeast of the city), they're making some damn consistent beers. This creamy, humble Coffee Stout gives me more cinnamon than java on the palate, and is a perfectly reasonable 5.5% ABV. Tasteful and tasty.

Hillary Schuster

READ. // "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School now joins the ranks of Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, Columbine, and too many other sites of American carnage. What do these shootings have in common? Guns, yes. But also, boys. Girls aren't pulling the triggers. It's boys. It's almost always boys." Michael Ian Black discusses how the lack of a diverse and evolving definition of "masculinity" may be contributing to violence in America.

LOOK. // In the aftermath of Uppers & Downers, I took a mini staycation here in Chicago-a chance to relax and recenter after an insane few months. I'm staying at Longman & Eagle, and there's an installation in my room by local artist Stephen Eichhorn, who is well-known for his botanical collages. Last year, he put out a book called Cats and Plants. Combining two of my very favorite things, it's unfortunately out of print, but you can check out some of the amazing images on Eichhorn's site.

DRINK. // Hopewell Brewing Co.'s Side Salad I've been lucky to make it into Hopewell several times over the past month or so. Each time, I order Side Salad, their Grisette fermented with Belgian and wild Brettanomyces yeast strains. It's light and dry, and immensely drinkable. At Uppers & Downers this past weekend, I tried the cascara-the dried skin of the coffee cherry-version and fell in love. In addition to a gorgeous pinkish hue, it had a cool, tea-like quality.

Kyle Kastranec

READ. // "Do they ever go out for milkshakes, and Maya has some of Paul's and says 'Hey Paul, I drink your milkshake!' and then they both laugh about it?" Paul Thomas Anderson is one of my favorite filmmakers and Maya Rudolph is, in my estimation, one of the most genuinely funny people on the planet. This delightful little ditty from Anna Silman has me reconsidering the intricacies of their relationship.

LOOK. // Dieter Rams, the famed designer behind Braun and Vitsœ, has, perhaps more than any one other human, shaped Earth's collective modern aesthetic. He finally gets the documentary film treatment he deserves from Gary Hustwit, the mastermind of previous design films Helvetica, Objectified, and Urbanized. Oh, and Brian Eno is handling the soundtrack. Excited to see hows Rams' ethos of Less Is Better gets interpreted by these two other geniuses.

DRINK. // Friesisches Brauhaus zu Jever Pilsener After last weekend's fan-fucking-tastic Upper & Downers, the thing I wanted most in this world was a Pilsner. More specifically, one without coffee in it. (I needed to sleep at some point, geez.) Consummate dude and fellow GBHer Mark Spence provided. Not only did he get a tall glass of Jever in front of me (in a dive bar, nonetheless!), I got to witness an unbelievable scuffle and ensuing police visitation at said dive bar.

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Scouting Report: Kyle Lauletta, QB

Does Lauletta posses the mental and physical aspects the Patriots look for in their QB's?

NEPD Staff Contributor: Jeff Fidler

Perhaps nobody helped themselves more from the Senior Bowl than Richmond's Kyle Lauletta. Lauletta displayed exactly why some scouts & teams love his game. Specifically his ability to deliver crisp, accurate passes to the short & intermediate parts of the field. He did that and then some.

He threw some darts into tight coverage. Showed off his ability to manipulate a pocket & pick up yards with his legs. And even delivered a very nice deep ball.

Lauletta is a P.A. native & one might say “bred” to play  football. He comes from a very athletic, supportive family that has helped shape him into the man & player he is today. His father, who played at the Navel Academy & is a captain in the Navy steered Kyle towards the QB position real quick when first introduced to football. Safe to say it's paid off. His father's lessons show in Lauletta's command on the field.

The Richmond Spider brings a lot more than intangibles to the field. He has very good mechanics, accuracy, toughness & some mobility. Kyle Lauletta is a name very Patriots fan should know. He'll be a 23 year old rookie so that would give New England 3 or 4 years or preparation & still have a prime QB to take over if indeed Lauletta is their guy. The quick release, accuracy, Navy ties & prospect all point to a Patriot-Type Player.

Scouting Report

  Background

From Exton, P.A. – Played QB for Downtown East High School

Influenced by family(Navy ties with Father & Uncle, Brothers play/ed football), including his father who steered him towards playing QB.

25 starts before tearing A.C.L. – Also has P.C.L. tear from high school

Strengths

Solid, compact but fluid 6'2/217.

Very mature, smart & commands huddle. Was geared towards & trained to play QB from a early age.

Very good mechanics that help execute a lightning quick release. Very Good base/feet pointed at target for most part. Generates power from core (legs, hips & stomach) Very efficient.

Very accurate & good placement to the short & intermediate parts of the field. Throws in WR'S open. Can fit the ball into tight windows because of velocity he gets from lower half.

Soft feet. Light mover around the pocket. Can manipulate a pocket, reset & deliver.

Not a running QB but can pick up easy yards defenses might not be able to account for & scramble for a 1st down. Doesn't need a perfect platform to deliver a good pass.

Knows how to absorb a hit without taking a K.O. shot. Very tough & has come back from a serious injury at a young age.

At times made checks to the l.o.s. & play. Went through several progressions & looked off/moved LB's & S's.

Sneaky athleticism

Showed he belongs with “Big Names” by recent Senior Bowl performance. Looked like he belonged & out shined a lot of players.

Concerns

Has to study more and lock himself in the film room. Has what it takes to be a cerebral, efficient QB but has to put in more work in that area. Has to process the game faster.

Arm maxes out around 55-60 yards although he does have a nice fastball. Inconsistent deep ball.

Won't win over some Teams & G.M.s bc of arm, doesn't have “prototype” build.

At times it looks like he's double clutching to assure firm grip on the ball getting ready to throw.

Could tinker with footwork to assure better base but footwork in general in pretty good.

Outlook

There's so much to like about Lauletta. The mechanics, release, soft feet, accuracy and velocity are all great traits to have. You absolutely want those qualities in your QB. His mental makeup & toughness are things you can't teach. A Navy Captains son who was introduced to the position from his father. It's safe to say he knows hard work and sacrifice. You can't teach those & they separate the best from good. Lauletta has a ton to improve upon but he's a fantastic prospect. With a lot of hard work & some good coaching, Lauletta could be a future starter in a west coast-timing offense.

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Ski Factory Dispatch: Black Diamond, Handmade in Austria

Visit to Blizzard ski factory in Austria, checking out how Black Diamond skis such as Helio are hand made by the best ski builders in the world.

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Draft Prospects To Watch This Bowl Season Prior To The Playoff

NEPD Staff Writer: Mike Gerken

Hello all! I hope that you had a good holiday season so far. This week is when the bowl games really amp up and its crazy to think that Iowa State will actually be playing in one of them. It has been awhile since I posted something, so I wanted to get something out there so loyal fans of this site had a place to add new content. I am writing to you from my unfinished basement, wearing hat and gloves while typing (it's a long story, but hopefully it will have a happy ending soon.)

Anyway, here are some names to watch over the next week or so to hopefully tide you over until I can get more content out on a regular basis. Best prospect from each game is in italics.

Texas Bowl: Missouri vs Texas

Missouri:

Marcell Frazier, DE, Missouri Ish Witter, RB, Missouri J'Mon More, WR, Missouri Terry Beckner, DT, Missouri (JR) Eric Beisel, LB, Missouri

Texas:

Connor Williams, OT, Texas

Poona Ford, DT, Texas ​Malik Jefferson, OLB, Texas Naashon Hughes, OLB, Texas Holton Hill, CB, Texas (JR) P.J. Locke III, CB, Texas (JR) Jason Hall, CB, Texas DeShon Elliott, S, Texas (JR)

Camping World Bowl: Virginia Tech vs Oklahoma State

Virginia Tech:

Brandon Facyson, CB, Virginia Tech Cam Phillips, WR, Virginia Tech Wyatt Teller, G, Virginia Tech Eric Gallo, C, Virginia Tech Yosuah Nijman, OT, Virginia Tech (JR) Andrew Motuapuaka, LB, Virginia Tech Tremaine Edmunds, ILB, Virginia Tech (JR) Greg Stroman, CB, Virginia Tech Adonis Alexander, CB, Virginia Tech (JR)

Oklahoma State:

Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State Zachary Crabtree, OT, Oklahoma State Aaron Cochran, OT, Oklahoma State (JR) Tralund Webber, DE, Oklahoma State Tre Flowers, S, Oklahoma State Ramon Richards, S, Oklahoma State

Alamo Bowl: Stanford vs TCU

Stanford:

Bryce Love, RB, Stanford

David Bright, OT, Stanford Casey Tucker, G, Stanford Jesse Burkett, C, Stanford Harrison Phillips, DT, Stanford Peter Kalambayi, OLB, Stanford Quenton Meeks, CB, Stanford (JR) ​Justin Reid, S, Stanford (JR)

TCU:

John Diarse, WR, TCU Kyle Hicks, RB, TCU Joseph Noteboom, OT, TCU Matt Pryor, G, TCU Mat Boesen, DE, TCU Travin Howard, OLB, TCU

Holiday Bowl: Washington State vs Michigan State

Washington State:

Luke Falk, QB, Washington State

Jamal Morrow, RB, Washington State Cody O'Connell, G, Washington State Cole Madison, OT, Washington State Garrett McBroom, DT, Washington State Hercules Mata'afa, DT, Washington State (JR)

Michigan State:

Brian Allen, C, Michigan State Demetrius Cooper, DT, Michigan State Chris Frey, OLB, Michigan State

Belk Bowl: Wake Forest vs Texas A&M

Wake Forest:

Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest

John Wolford, QB, Wake Forest Cam Serigne, TE, Wake Forest

Texas A&M:

Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

Damion Ratley, WR, Texas A&M ​Zaycoven Henderson, DT, Texas A&M Kingsley Keke, DT, Texas A&M (JR) Priest Willis, CB, Texas A&M Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M

Sun Bowl: N.C. State vs Arizona State

N.C. State:

Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State

Nyheim Hines, RB, N.C. State (JR) Jaylen Samuels, FB, N.C. State Tony Adams, G, N.C. State Will Richardson, OT, N.C. State (JR) B.J. Hill, DT, N.C. State Justin Jones, DT, N.C. State Kentavius Street, DE, N.C. State Johnathan Alston, CB, N.C. State

Arizona State:

Kalen Ballage, RB, Arizona State AJ McCollum, G, Arizona State Tashon Smallwood, DT, Arizona State Koron Crump, OLB, Arizona State

Cotton Bowl: USC vs Ohio State

USC:

Sam Darnold, QB, USC

Ronald Jones, RB, USC (JR) ​Deontay Burnett, WR, USC (JR) Uchenna Nwosu, OLB, USC Chris Hawkins, S, USC Iman Marshall, CB, USC (JR)

Ohio State:

Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State

J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State Marcus Baugh, TE, Ohio State Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State Billy Price, C, Ohio State Dre'Mont Jones, Ohio State (JR) Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State (JR) Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State Jerome Baker, OLB, Ohio State (JR) Damon Webb, S, Ohio State

TaxSlayer Bowl: Louisville vs Mississippi State

Louisville:

Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

Trevon Young, DE, Louisville James Hearns, OLB, Louisville Trumaine Washington, CB, Louisville Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville (JR)

Mississippi State:

Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State Donald Gray, WR, Mississippi State Jordan Thomas, TE, Mississippi State

Liberty Bowl: Memphis vs Iowa State:

Memphis:

Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis

Riley Ferguson, QB, Memphis ​Genard Avery, OLB, Memphis Jonathan Cook, CB, Memphis

Iowa State:

Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State

Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State ​Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State (JR) Jake Campos, OT, Iowa State Joel Lanning, ILB, Iowa State

Fiesta Bowl: Washington vs Penn State

Washington:

Vita Vea, DT, Washington

Lavon Coleman, RB, Washington Dante Pettis, WR, Washington Azeem Victor, ILB, Washington Keishawn Bierria, LB, Washington

Penn State:

Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State

Juwan Johnson, WR, Penn State (JR) DaeSean Hamilton, WR, Penn State Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State Curtis Cothran, DT, Penn State Jason Cabinda, ILB, Penn State Christian Campbell, CB, Penn State Marcus Allen, S, Penn State

Orange Bowl: Miami vs Wisconsin

Miami:

Chad Thomas, DE, Miami

Braxton Berrios, WR, Miami Dee Delaney, CB, Miami

Wisconsin:

Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin

Michael Deiter, OT, Wisconsin (JR) Conor Sheehy, DT, Wisconsin Derrick Tindal, CB, Wisconsin

Outback Bowl: Michigan vs South Carolina

Michigan:

Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan

Mason Cole, OT, Michigan Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan (JR) Mike McCray, OLB, Michigan

South Carolina:

Skai Moore, OLB, South Carolina Cory Helms, G, South Carolina Alan Knott, G, South Carolina Taylor Stallworth, DT, South Carolina Jamarcus King, CB, South Carolina

Peach Bowl: Auburn vs UCF

Auburn:

Braden Smith, G, Auburn Austin Golson, OT, Auburn Tre' Williams, OLB, Auburn Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn (JR) Tray Matthews, S, Auburn

UCF:

Shaquem Griffin, ILB, UCF

Jordan Akins, WR, UCF Jamiyus Pittman, DT, UCF

Citrus Bowl: Notre Dame vs LSU

Notre Dame:

Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame

Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame (JR) Jay Hayes, DE, Notre Dame (JR) Drue Tranquill, OLB, Notre Dame

LSU:

Derrius Guice, RB, LSU

DJ Chark, WR, LSU Greg Gilmore, DT, LSU Christian LaCouture, DE, LSU Arden Key, DE, LSU (JR) Donnie Alexander, ILB, LSU Donte Jackson, CB, LSU (JR) Kevin Toliver II, CB, LSU (JR)

There you go, hopefully that helps when watching the games. This should keep you busy on the couch for a few days anyway. I hope the New Year finds everyone who reads this well and that 2018 is your best year ever.

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090. Read.Look.Drink.

These are the words, images, and beers that inspired the GBH collective this week. Drinking alone just got better, because now you're drinking with all of us.

image still from Jesse Watson

Mike Sardina

READ. // "In an effort to make our beer more consistent and precise, I knew that I would need to build relationships with our hop growers..."  In a short post, Shaun Hill of Hill Farmstead talks about the shifting nature of hop varietal characteristics, and the vital importance of hop selection. Good news for the rest of us: he may've found the Citra he's been chasing.

LOOK. // Photographer and filmmaker Jesse Watson's insane timelapse footage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from last week is nothing short of fascinating and captivating.

DRINK. // Sante Adairius Rustic Ale's Past is Prologue Sante Adairius' new(er) location in Santa Cruz is a stellar complement to their old space at the brewery in Capitola. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of Past is Prologue, a soft and rounded Pale Ale brewed with New Zealand Motueka and New Zealand Cascade varietals. Piney and dank, with tropical aromatics, it's everything I love about Sante's hoppy offerings.

Mark Spence

READ. // "Last year, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that people working in agriculture – including farmers, farm laborers, ranchers, fishers, and lumber harvesters – take their lives at a rate higher than any other occupation." There's a lot to unpack in this shocking look at the suicide rates of farmers in America.

LOOK. // New York chef Frank Prisinzano uses both his Instragram Stories and Snapchat as instructional tools for Italian home cooking. Each feed is a must for anyone looking to refine their culinary skills. I re-installed Snapchat on my phone specifically to follow him.

DRINK. // Farnam House Brewing Company's Chardonnay Barrel Aged Belgian Golden Strong After about four straight days of cooking for Christmas, I was looking forward to curling up with something special on the evening of the 25th. The Chardonnay Barrel Aged Belgian Golden Strong from Farnam House Brewing Company did the trick. Light toffee flavors, a touch of oak, and a buttery finish paired nicely with a few relaxing hours in front of the fireplace.

Kristen Foster

READ. // “People like what they know, but they don't know what they like.” NPR Music turned 10 this year. Here's to many more years of sharing a diverse range of music with an unknowing public.

LOOK. // Of all NPR's music programs, Tiny Desk is my favorite. The three songs each artist is granted go by quickly, but YouTube's recommendations always taunt me. I've lost hours discovering new music and listening to favorites such as Chris & Morgane Stapleton's intimate performance of “More of You.”

DRINK. // Diamondback Brewing's Ralphnator After a crazy holiday week of family visits, I snuck away to grab lunch at a Baltimore favorite of mine, Parts & Labor. Alone at the bar, the sweet toffee flavors of Diamondback Brewing's dopplebock, Ralphnator, paired beautifully with my sandwich of smoked ham and pit beef. Just as enjoyable? The silence.

Curated by The GBH Collective

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Beer Birthday: Mark Dredge

Today is the 33rd birthday of Mark Dredge, who writes the beer blog Pencil and Spoon from his home in Kent, England. I've had the pleasure of drinking with Mark on a few of his trips across the pond. The first time, at the opening gala for SF Beer Week, and several years ago at […] The... [[Click through to the Bulletin for full content]]

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083. Read.Look.Drink.

These are the words, images, and beers that inspired the GBH collective this week. Drinking alone just got better, because now you're drinking with all of us.

image still from Julien Turner video

Bryan Roth

READ. // "The can is now pretty well accepted among craft beer drinkers and this is a beer that has more of the easy drinking characteristics maybe that you associate with something in cans." Never thought I'd see a Jim Koch quote focusing on the vessel in which beer is placed as a sign of quality and experience.

LOOK. // Photographer Michael Eastman has a new exhibit, so here's a sneak peek of beautiful and sorta haunting spaces in Buenos Aires.

DRINK. // Founders Brewing Co.'s Breakfast Stout As a seasonal release that's been around for years, it doesn't carry the sexy cache of its variant cousins, Kentucky and Canadian Breakfast Stout. But its chocolate and roast flavors balance in harmony for a pretty perfect experience that won't break the bank. Along with North Coast's Old Rasputin, it might be one of the best Imperial Stout deals you can find.

Austin L. Ray

READ. // "Everyone from my grandma to Steven Spielberg to the psychic who said that there was a ghost living in his dining table would say the same thing: He makes you so damn happy to be alive." I've had in-person conversations with no less than half a dozen humans about this ridiculous Jeff Goldblum profile.

LOOK. // To earn some extra credit in a biology course at Morehouse College, Julien Turner made this delightful Lil Uzi Vert parody video. If it was up to me, dude would get an A+ in his class.

DRINK. // The Bruery's Bois We spent last Saturday on my porch, cracking beers, scarfing cheese and crackers, and indulging in leftover Halloween candy. This 15% Old Ale was busted out around 4pm for some reason, and passed around the crew in tiny glasses. The unique complexity of what came to be known amongst the group as "the raisin beer" reminded me how fun it is to turn people on to new stuff.

Mike Sardina

READ. // "These are the five best styles of beer. The first is Gueuze, the second is Pilsner, and the third? Well, that's up for debate." Jeff Alworth serves up his 9.5 theses on beer.

LOOK. // Textile artist Victoria Villasana uses colorful yarn to embroider vintage photographs, adding vibrancy and life and an additional layer of depth to the images. I'm particularly fond of this Jimi Hendrix piece. Choose love.

DRINK. // Deciduous Brewing Company's Blade Deciduous just celebrated two years of brewing beer in Newmarket, NH, by releasing a mixed four pack. One of those beers is Blade, an easy-sipping, delicious, juice-bomb of an IPA. This one checks all the boxes when it comes to what's hot here in New England.

Curated by The GBH Collective

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Historic Beer Birthday: William A. Birk

Today is the birthday of William A. Birk (November 11, 1861-June 11, 1916). William was the son of Jacob Birk, who co-founded Chicago's Wacker & Birk Brewing Co. When Jacob retired, he bought the Corper & Nocklin Brewery for his sons, renaming it the Birk Bros. Brewing Co. William... [[Click through to the Bulletin for full content]]

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Historic Beer Birthday: Edward Cecil Guinness

Today is the birthday of Edward Cecil Guinness a.k.a. Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh (November 10, 1847–October 7, 1927). He was one of three sons of Benjamin Guinness, 1st Baronet, and younger brother of Arthur Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun. He ran the Guinness brewery beginning in 1868 when... [[Click through to the Bulletin for full content]]