January
31
2010

Dashing My Hops

State of the Union
Flung my tallboy at the screen
Hops spring eternal

Written by Zach Hindin.

Thing of the day: Presidential Seal Mug

July
31
2009

Beer Summit

High atop Mount Hood
My personal beer summit
Far from politics

Beer Summit
Photo and haiku by Captain Hops

References: Grab a handcrafted ale from the Mt. Hood Brewing Company at the Ram’s Head Bar on the second floor of Timberline Lodge, uniquely situated on beautiful Mt. Hood in Oregon.
Thing of the day: 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon & Southwest Washington, 3rd Edition

January
19
2009

A Little Bipartisanship

Beer has promoted
bipartisanship ever
since it was first brewed.

Written by Dave Undis.

References: I don’t mind helping myself to a little bipartisanship during the inauguration.
Thing of the Day: The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents: Fascinating Facts about Each and Every President, Including an American History Timeline

November
3
2008

Almost Over

Patiently drinking
As the cacophony of
The brawl surrounds me

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It

September
12
2008

At least there’s beer and whiskey

Some beer, some whiskey
Generations arguing
An election year

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: The Ultimate Beer Lovers Cookbook: More Than 400 Recipes That All Use Beer

August
26
2008

Political Party

Another cold beer
As I watch the spectacle
Who’s in it for me?

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: The All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing: Common Sense Rantings from a Raging Moderate