No review this week but...

Best Summer Beers for Cyclists | Bicycling Magazine

I read this article about great summer beers. Stay thirsty my friends.

Also I thought it would be nice to post my best man speech here as well. Though this isn't it word for word this is my draft I worked with.

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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Zach Derrick and I have been given the great honor to be Andy’s best man. Andy knows a lot of people has many great friends so I can’t tell you how happy it is to know your best friend picked you as a best man.

I would like to thank Ross and Rennee Robinson as well as Marge and Joe Langteau for making today possible and for raising two of the finest people I have had the pleasure of knowing.

I am a little nervous today. You have no idea how many times I have watched the “Wedding Crashers” to prepare for this.

I first met Owen Wilson in 9th grade at Shepton High School. I was a shy kid but I decided to take a risk and meet someone new that day. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I remember the first time me and Andy hung out at his house. We chilled in his pool and talked about how cool the Ninja Turtles were. I have been extremely lucky to see Andy grow into the man he is today. He still has all the curiosity, charisma, and sense for adventure he had as a kid.

When I first met Lindsay I thought she was a pretty cool person. As I have gotten to know her I have discovered that she is a beautiful, caring and fun woman as well as a great friend to have. I can only hope that I meet a woman as wonderful as Lindsay. Can we get around of applause for how radiant and stunning the bride looks? You should wear that every day.

It is needless to say that Andy and Lindsay are amazing together. They have done many things together from running a 5k to traveling the world. They are not jealous of each other and they help and encourage the other to grow. I can’t think of any two other people who would make a better couple

Andy has taken many adventures over the years and now he will be taking many more with a woman who is not only his best friend but now his wife.

I love both of you and I know you will both lead happy lives. So here is to a lifetime of happiness and love for Andy and Lindsay Langteau.


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Thanks again for visiting. We have just hit 4,000 page views! Also we are 1 year old as of the 6th of July! It has been a great run and I hope to keep on doing this for another year. 

dead dayz

So I have been apply to multiple jobs as well as keeping up with some person things. Sadly I didn't have time for a review but here once again is a different Taste of Zach. 

http://xkcd.com/1004/

I got to see this person live on 6/17/12. I bought her CD. She was pretty good.

Saw her at the Summer Block Party in the Dallas Art District. She is also played on radio station 91.7 KXT

http://xkcd.com/1013/

Dead day Summer series

So I have another music day. Enjoy!

https://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws=0&q=Zerg+Rush

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=do+a+barrel+roll

http://xkcd.com/983/

Dig Pale Ale by New Belgium

New Belgium Brewery are the same people who make one of my cherished amber ales, Fat Tire. This Spring Seasonal is not a very hoppy beer but still has the slight bitterness for a kick.

According to the website Sorachis Ace hops provides a fresh Spring zing with a lemon aroma. Also the Nelson Sauvin hops adds bursts of passion fruit, mango and peach.

I am not a fan of fruity beer unless it is done right. Though I haven't reviewed it yet Real Ale's Devil's Backbone has a slight citrus smack that doesn't ruin the beer.

If I didn't read the online description I would of not known that Dig had any flavoring of passion fruit, mango or peach. If I had to guess a flavor I might of guess the lemon but even that is faint unless you knew it was in there.

So if you have not yet missed your opportunity grab this beer and give it a taste. It is well worth it if you like American Pale Ales. Please don't confuse this with Indian. I know Columbus did but he didn't have Google. You do! IPA's are bitter and American Pale Ales usually are not.

So enjoy without fear.

How it was consumed: From my barrel shaped mug.

Rating: 8/10 Great

Moosehead Larger

Moosehead is a crisp beer with a very light taste. It reminds me of our domestic beer. It is very similar to Bud light.

I would not recommend this beer if you want flavor. It appears like drinking a Moosehead would be decent after a long day in the hot sun but any other time the beer seems too tame.

I must stress that this beer is not bad. On the contrary, I am sure this beer would be enjoyed by the less adventures domestic beer drinker who may be stuck in Canada. In general though this is your run of the mill lager that would be enjoyed most after working for a long time in the sun.

How it was consumed: From a mug.

Rating: 5/10 Average

Dead Day backup

Back at Baylor I lived in North Village. Below is a video some of my nieghboors helped make. I posted it to google video but since they are migrating all videos off Google video I figured I would post it to youtube. Enjoy.

Another Dead day

I love XKCD.com!
This week I am focusing on myself.

The above video is an inspiration lecture that I think everyone should listen to.

The rest of this is yet another taste of Zach. Enjoy and thanks for visiting!