Widmer Deadlift

After reading Patrick's review of Deadlift, I had to buy a four pack. I did not love it, but I really liked it. I love you, I'm not IN love with you. But look at that label. It's great. It makes me wanna grow out a curly mustache and don a top-hat.

Hercules is still my go-to Double IPA.

SXSW Six Pack

Original content for yah. Patrick Beach and friends sample some of the finer things in life. A rundown of their blind taste test:

The SXSW six-pack

• Lone Star: 'Real light, thin finish. Hints of regret and sadness.'

• Busch: 'The head looks like my kid's tub water when they sneak shampoo in to make a bubble bath. Sweet as rock candy from Lammes. Miller Lite?'

• Budweiser: 'Tastes like horrible . Day after = worst gas ever.'

• Pabst Blue Ribbon: 'A little body. But skunky, too. Miller High Life.'

• Miller High Life: 'No distinct flavor ... Tastes like a three-day weekend on the beach in high school.'

• Coors Light: 'Astringent. Would rather drink some really bad promo cocktail… Old Milwaukee?'

Statesman: Make room for more craft brews in Austin

Patrick Beach starts his latest beer piece with this line:

I'm going to go out on a limb and predict 2010 will be the year craft beer breaks big in Austin.

Sure, I'll buy that.