Bloomington Brewing Company is a local Indiana brewery, right in the heart of Bloomington. They are responsible for several of Hoosier favorites, including Rooftop IPA, Ruby Bloom, and Quarrymen.
Today, we will be talking about their staple item, Kirkwood Cream Ale.
Coming in at 4.9% and 11 IBUs, the Kirkwood is a lovely cream ale. Crisp, light, and refreshing, this beer has been put up as a go to lighter ale for a lot of Indiana beer drinkers. Its taps sit next to those of Bud, Bud light, and Miller.
The only thing wrong with this beer is that it isn’t available across the states to drink it. It is distributed amongst Indiana by North Vernon Beverage Co and Cavalier Distributing.
With cream ales becoming more and more of a popular item, Kirkwood very well has a great one for the top of the list. Easy drinking beers are always wanted and needed at bars and tap houses alike. Kirkwood can even be a session, being only 4.9%, you can have a couple and still have that flavor, without feeling overwhelmingly full.
Pouring is one of those magical skills, that if you do it right, the beer tastes worlds better. To pour a Kirkwood, you tip the glass to the side, and pour, filling up 3/4 of the way. You set the glass down, and let the head settle. Kirkwood has an amazing foam build and the aroma that makes your mouth water.
Made with only Liberty hops, it is a single hop beverage. Pale, Amber, and Flaked Maize malts make it a more complex drink.
Ratebeer.com gives it a 42 overall, and beer advocate hasn’t had enough votes to give a number yet.
While promoting The Belko Experiment, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 director James Gunn talked about Kurt Russel’s character, Ego the Living Planet.
“Ego is a living planet who is able to manifest himself in different ways. he’s been alone for millions of years and he’s learned how to control the molecules around him in such a way as to create avatars of themselves, such as Kurt Russell. I think Ego was a very lonely character out there by himself and went off in search of love and perhaps found it in Quill’s mother.”
Are you looking forward to Russel’s portrayal of the character? Comment below!
Plot synopsis: “Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.”
Guardians Vol. 2 stars Chriss Pratt as Star-Lord/Peter Quill, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket Raccoon, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, Michael Rooker as Yondu, Kurt Russel as Ego The Living Planet, Karen Gillian as Nebula, Dave Bautista as Drax, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Sean Gunn as Kraglin, and Sylvester Stallone in a currently unknown role. The film is directed by James Gunn.
While speaking to Complex about his upcoming film, The Belko Experiment, James Gunn commented on the Guardians of the Galaxy‘s role in Avengers: Infinity War.
“I don’t think we should overstate things that it is an Avengers movie, but the Guardians are a part of the cosmic universe, they’re a part of Thanos’ stories, so, they are in there, and they have, not the biggest, but, an integral part to that.”
Sounds like everyone’s favorite team of anti-heroes will have a key role in the next Avengers film.
What are your thoughts on Gunn’s remark? Which Guardian will have the biggest role? Let us know in the comments below.
Avengers: Infinity War stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson, Cobie Smulders, Elizabeth Olson, Jeremy Renner, Sebastian Stan, Peter Dinklage, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Hemsworth, Karen Gillian, Bradley Cooper, Samuel L. Jackson, Paul Rudd, Josh Brolin, Paul Bettany, and Mark Ruffalo.
Although no official synopsis has been released at this point, we can safely assume that Avengers: Infinity War will follow a story that includes Thanos, with the Infinity Gauntlet, taking on the Avengers. A more detailed plot summary will be released as the film’s release date nears.
Monkeys Fighting Robots Exclusive: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Video Review
About Last Night is a movie review show, where movie critic EJ Moreno talks about the film he saw last night. This week’s episode is about the film ‘Beauty and the Beast‘.
The Disney film ‘Beauty and the Beast‘ makes its grand return! In a remake of the 1991 animated feature, this live-action adaption tells a tale as old as time.
It stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, and Luke Evans as the villainous Gaston. The film is directed by Bill Condon.
Let me know what you think in the comments below!
Look for the newest Disney film in theaters nationwide, on March 17th.
James Gunn recently sat down with Complex to discuss his new movie The Belko Experiment but of course, the interviewer needed to ask some questions about Guardians of the Galaxy. The director of Marvel’s galactic a-holes was asked if he’s planning to direct a third film, and we can now rest assured that the Guardians of the Galaxy will at least be a trilogy.
“There will be a Guardians 3, that’s for sure. We’re trying to figure it out. I’m trying to figure out what I want to do really, that’s all it is. I got to figure out where I want to be, what I want to spend the next three years of my life doing. You know, I’m going to make another big movie; is it the Guardians or something else? I’m just going to figure it out over the next couple of weeks.”
It wouldn’t be a massive surprise to see James Gunn do another project before jumping back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I’m just happy to see that Gunn will return for a third movie. This franchise and these characters are in great hands with him as the director and I wouldn’t want to see them handled by anyone else.
Are you happy that a third Guardians of the Galaxy movie will happen? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below!
Director Dean Israelite states that Frank and Johnson are in the film. “Yeah, you saw them,” he says. “Those were really the two that we thought were important to put in there.”
Finally, there is a bonus scene that hints at Tommy Oliver, who becomes the Green Ranger. As Israelite says, “We’re teasing something at the end that relates to [Tommy] so it sort of all felt organic.”
The scene takes place during the end credits. It will take place in a detention hall. While Tommy doesn’t appear, his name is called out by a teacher taking attendance.
Based on this news, the film’s sequel could adapt the show’s “Green With Evil” four-part story arc. This would be a great way to bring Tommy into the mix.
Today has been another weird one for Warner Bros. and the much-maligned DCEU, which continues chugging along, desperately clinging to the release of Wonder Woman in hopes it will pull the train back on the tracks.
It seems The Batman is getting a page one re-write. According to the Slashfilm news, the story to this point is being completely scrapped and redone from the ground floor. This could be mostly because they finally nailed down Matt Reeves to direct The Batman and he’s wanting his own story. Reeves came on board after Ben Affleck dropped out of directing, reportedly wanted to jump ship (or didn’t), and recently admitted a stint in alcohol rehab. So, yeah, things are going swimmingly over at the DCEU. Let’s hope they don’t ruin Reeves’ reputation.
Which brings me to Suicide Squad 2, which has nailed down coveted screenwriter Adam Cozad to pen a script. Don’t know who he is? Well, Cozad’s only two credits include the two incredibly forgettable movies Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, and The Legend of Tarzan (take however much time you need to look up Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit to find out when it came out, the stars, etc.). Hey, whatever, it can’t be worse that what Ayer threw down in the first Suicide Squad? Can it? Someone who wastes their money to go see this will have to let me know.
Anyways, the DCEU seems like it’s a big mess from top to bottom. No breaking news there. Of course, they would never do something crazy like not making another standalone Batman movie that we don’t really even need. But delays upon delays might force their hand in that direction. Who even knows anymore?
Wonder Woman, by the way, looks awesome. It’ll be here June 2 about thirteen years ahead of The Batman.
There are so many Bat books being produced right now, a new comic every week; sometimes two. The craziest thing about it is they’ve all been good, but one has been consistently ahead. In a comic book renaissance for the caped crusader, Snyder’s All-Star Batman still shines brightest.
Each chapter of Ends Of The Earth sees Snyder become a detective of his own. Opening a case study on each of Batman’s rogues, diving deep into analysis of their psych, then proceeding to tell his story. Part of writing an effective Batman story is developing a scheme worthy of the villain. Snyder’s plot for Mad Hatter is researched and well crafted.
Scott Snyder treats these books as love letters, either to Batman or one of his rogues. All-Star Batman #8 is a love letter to the Mad Hatter, and his relationship with Batman. It somehow manages making Jervis Tetch even more creepy than he ever was before.
The narration choice gives the text a life of it’s own, no standard comic book word bubbles. It adds another layer of sophistication and character to a comic already oozing with both.
Visually this is another outstanding issue, Snyder takes Camuncoli with him down the rabbit hole. The art lends a major hand in making the reader feel uncomfortable when they’re supposed to. This peculiar little tale gains major depth thanks to the unsettling and constantly shifting artwork. The Mad Hatter goes from a creepy little criminal to a horrific “Babadook” by the issue’s end.
“The Cursed Wheel” has been a fixture for All-Star Batman, being featured behind every issue. Snyder is proudly carrying the Duke Thomas torch, as he should. It’s nice to see that he will not abandon his creation. Duke is still a young hero with much to figure out. His not-Robin hero persona is still un-named but readers are teased that one does exist in this issue. These little bits of Duke struggling to fit into the Bat-Family have been a delightful development of his character, one little step at a time.
All-Star Batman does it again, eight issues of pure gold in a different way each time. Scott Snyder continues his tour through Batman’s rogues that he didn’t get to in New 52. This series has challenged readers to digest a deeper meaning behind Batman and his villains. Giving more impact to every punch being thrown. Snyder continues to prove why he’s Batman Royalty.
Have you enjoyed the series? Where does Scott Snyder rank in your all-time Batman writers? Who do you think is behind this plot? Let us know in the comments below!
Your eyes do not deceive you! Master of None will be returning on Friday, May 12, 2017, more than two years after the first season dropped on Netflix. The teaser announcing this, which appears to feature Dev (Aziz Ansari) and Arnold (Eric Wareheim) riding Vespas in the Italian countryside, dropped abruptly this afternoon. Describing the new season, Netflix has said, “After traveling abroad, Dev returns to New York to take on challenges in his personal and family life, a new career opportunity, and a complex, developing relationship with someone very meaningful to him.”
Ansari had addressed the 2016 hiatus in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, explaining that the personal nature of the show and the stories it told required a longer period of “turnaround” than other shows. He claimed that the writers needed to live their lives in order to produce a second season of equal quality to the first. In order to write about life, in other words, they needed to live first.
Master of None was easily among the best of 2015’s crop of new shows, and considering the critical response and awards it collected, it’s surprising Netflix didn’t try to rush it out sooner. That they’re allowing Ansari to take his time with each season speaks to their dedication to quality, even if that might be painful for fans.
What do you guys think? Did you love the show but hate the ending? Were you as big a fan of Noël Wells as I was? Let me know in the comments.
Bruce Wayne’s son, Damian, is a character that has divided fans for eleven years. The character we’ve come to know as Robin was created by Grant Morrison in 2006 (Batman #657). You either love him or hate him as the boy wonder. With DC Rebirth, Damian Wayne enters a new era, it’s time to win over the haters.
On the surface, Damian is a cold and calculated murder machine keeping his killer instincts at bay. A robotic little boy torn between the world of his mother (Talia Al Ghul) and his father (Batman). That tough exterior hides the innocent young man inside, eager to make his dad proud and eventually carry on his legacy.
More recently, Damian has been slowly been exposing his desire to just be a kid his age. Every scenario involving another super-powered person around his age is an opportunity for him to be a human being. Damian Wayne does not waste his opportunities. He’s secretly desperate to fit in and understand what being a kid is; and a human for that matter.
In Nightwing, Damian is currently partnering up with Dick Grayson, reliving their Batman & Robin days. His insistence to tag along on Nightwing’s very personal mission is like that of a nagging little brother. A highly relatable scene for most readers. He’s also obsessed with the notion that Dick wants to, once again, become Batman. He can’t stand for that, to him that’s the ultimate endgame. There’s no better way for anyone to earn Batman’s approval, which is his Damian’s top priority.
Nightwing brings out the sidekick dynamic and banter that made Morrison’s run a classic. Damian has his guard up constantly, Dick has the ability to get him to drop it. Their time together is always fun. Damian looks up to Grayson as his older brother, although he won’t admit it. His constant judgment and criticism masks his love and Dick knows it.
Teen Titans shows Damian emerging as a selfless leader of the young hero team. His teammates are quite skeptical, even hostile, towards him at first. He’s desperate to win them over, and to fit in with his peers. Super-powered kids are his only shot at having anything close to a friend. Damian mocks his fellow Titans but inside he wants nothing more than to have their social life.
Not only is Damian making an effort to gain friends, but also a significant effort to solidify a “best” friend. Super Sons chronicles the adventures of Robin and Superboy, Jon Kent. Their rivalry is blossoming into a beautiful friendship. The series exposes his innocence in the most intimate ways. His approach to Jon is like that of a young girl teasing her crush that she secretly admires.
The two boys are learning what it is to be a true hero, and how to live up to their fathers’ names. They also embark on superhero adventures that we regular folk used to pretend we were on. Damian and Jon’s development together has been heartwarming and entertaining. Hopefully the goodwill and appeal of Jon Kent can translate into Damian haters finally opening their hearts to him.
All these titles are making significant progress in developing Damian as a character. Surrounding him with characters away from his father that he strides to impress. Placing him in scenarios that expose the child underneath that cold exterior. These series’ have all delivered a story that readers can relate to in some way. Humanizing the character in a new way, without compromising his already established attributes.
It may still be too early to tell, but DC Rebirth may be what wins over the skeptics. Damian Wayne may never be the “best” Robin (Tim Drake), or most popular (Dick Grayson), but he might be forging his way into the top three.
How do you feel about Damian? If you’ve read these comics, do you think he’s been more digestible? Is DC Rebirth a step in the right direction for Damian haters? Which of these books do you enjoy the most? Let us know in the comments below!
