FREE BEER! Rose Bowl blog bet with Off Tackle Empire

by David Piper on Dec 31, 2011 9:02 AM PST

Oregon has been to--and lost--two straight BCS games. Our Ducks go up against Wisconsin representing all of our football hopes and dreams. Yet, if there is one thing ATQ is about more than football, its beer. And having the chance to score free beer is something that no good Quack Addict can pass up. Hilary Lee of SBN's Big Ten football blog Off Tackle Empire approached me with an offer I couldn't refuse. Not just a blog bet--but a beer bet. When Oregon wins the Rose Bowl, Hilary will send me a six pack of Wisconsin's finest to share with Shu, Dom and Matt Daddy at the next get together. Should Wisconsin inexplicably cheat and pull off the victory, its a sixer of Ninkasi Total Domination leaving my fridge and headed to the midwest and, because I'm such a nice guy, I'll throw in a couple of Jubelales as well.

The risks here are steep. Should 95 years of misery be extended to 96, I'll be losing my beer to drown my sorrows in. But, if there is beer in this world to be tried, I know that JShufelt must try it. I am willing to make this sacrifice for the potential reward. And if Chip Kelly pulls this game off, he has brought us the greatest gift a man can give--free beer.

To find out what brew Hilary has on the line, check out Off Tackle Empire.

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If they arent sending you Spotted Cow, they're not real Wisconsinites

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by emc503 on Dec 31, 2011 9:10 AM PST reply actions

It's from the same brewery,

New Glarus, but it’s Hilary’s favorite Cabin Fever Honey Bock, not Spotted Cow. Cabin Fever has a bit more personality to it, imho. Regardless, you won’t be disappointed with anything that comes from New Glarus. We Wisconsinites know beer. Perhaps too well: http://www.thedailybeast.com/content/dailybeast/galleries/2010/12/23/drunkest-cities.html.

by PiChick on Dec 31, 2011 11:09 AM PST up reply actions

FWIW I did not love the

Spotted Cow.

What I liked best during my one half week in Milwaukee was the Tyranena Rocky’s Revenge, but I’m a Porter guy, so load me up with some heavy flavor.

Taxes don't kill jobs.

by shenanigans on Dec 31, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions

If I remember correctly

I had Spotted Cow before and all it tasted to me was a craft brewed budweiser. I could be thinking of another WI brew.

by INducktrination on Dec 31, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions

That jives with my memory

Most of the beers I had while there were notably devoid of the flavors I’ve become accustomed to from local brews. I didn’t try everything, and I don’t remember all of what I tried, but the New Glarus stood out because it was everywhere and the Rocky’s Revenge stood out because it was really flavorful.

Taxes don't kill jobs.

by shenanigans on Dec 31, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions

That sounds about right on the Cow

It’s a very drinkable wheat beer; more body and flavor than Miller or Bud, but it’s probably not going to knock a serious beer aficionado’s socks off, especially if you like porters, IPAs, etc. As a Badger in Cali now, however, Spotted Cow was one of the first things I wanted when I went home for the holidays. It’s a staple.

by PiChick on Dec 31, 2011 11:51 AM PST up reply actions

Spotted Cow is the moneymaker, not the flavorator.

And since Wisconsin doesn’t have a Willamette Valley, a lot of our better beers are more malty than hoppy. It took some getting used to once I arrived, which might be why y’all were underwhelmed.

But there are some nice bocks and oktoberfest beers around here. I don’t know about this Cabin Fever Honey Bock, but you can trust New Glarus to make beer well.

by brooks.wesley on Dec 31, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions