Popular Post DrumCorpsRadio Posted August 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2017 I host an annual DCI Finals viewing party and for the second year have attempted to purchase a beer to go with each finalist corps as part of a tasting. I look for beers that in some way connect to the corps, the corps' location, and/or the show concept if I can. Some work out better than others, but I thought you may be interested in seeing this year's line-up. *Disclaimer* This assumes Madison Scouts retain its #12 position. Should the Mandarins or another corps slide in, I'll happily make a run to the store in the morning! In order of appearance:Madison Scouts - Last Man Standing paired with Huntsman by Czig Meister There's a whole lot of hunting going on when Madison performs this year! Who will be the last man standing at the end of this heavy-duty tasting? Crossmen - Engima paired with No Limits by Two RoadsAfter the enigmatic journey, Crossmen breaks through the limits life puts in its way.Blue Stars - Star Crossed Lovers paired with My Bloody Valentine Ale by AleSmithA dark twist on the Blue Stars show. Phantom Regiment - Phantasm paired with Cinnsanity by WeyerbacherThis represents the insanity part of the show when madness grips the Phantom Regiment. Blue Knights - i paired with Big Eye by Ballast PointI mean, it's called "Big Eye." The Cadets - The Faithful, The Fallen, The Forgiven paired with Judgment Day Ale by The Lost AbbeyThis can take on different meanings depending on your take. It certainly fits in the show theme, but is there also a judgment day coming if there a 7th place finish? Boston Crusaders - Wicked Games paired with Witch's Wit by The Lost Abbey This one is pretty straight ahead. The Cavaliers - Men Are From Mars paired with Blithering Idiot by WeyerbacherThis is an homage to the "man speaks" portion of the show. Bluecoats - Jagged Line paired with Line St. Pilsner by Weyerbacher Another straight-ahead one.Carolina Crown - It Is paired with Derailed Ale by Erie Brewing CompanyAs the show progresses, the lines (aka the expected path) move in all sorts of new directions.Santa Clara Vanguard - Ouroboros paired with Dragon's Milk by New Holland BrewingA dragon was the closest I could find to a serpent!Blue Devils - Metamorph paired with Blueberry Ale by Blue PointThis was selected for the tagline on the box - "Seductively sweet" and "mischievously balanced" The Abita Amber is there just because it had a marching band on the label. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StunnedMonkey Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I like your style, though if we're expected to drink all these during the performances I doubt I'd make it past the Cavaliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorpsRadio Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, StunnedMonkey said: I like your style, though if we're expected to drink all these during the performances I doubt I'd make it past the Cavaliers. Fair enough. These will be shared by the 10 people coming to the party! Still may be a challenge though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Windish Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 You mean to say they don't sell "Ye Old Leg Humper" in Jersey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfrontz Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Is Judgment Day Ale pretty hoppy? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjoakes Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Really cool idea. Good luck with the party. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRtrumpet182 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 This is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorpsRadio Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 There's food too.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tupac Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=blue+star+beer&qpvt=blue+star+beer&qpvt=blue+star+beer&qpvt=blue+star+beer&FORM=IGRE Who knew?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanlion Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 nominate this op"s post as post of the year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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