Collin York
Number of articles: 6First article: September 14, 2007
Latest article: December 7, 2007
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Alcoholin' with Collin Stella and PBR face off in a blind test
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Alcoholin' with Collin When in an Irish pub, drink as the Irish do
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Alcoholin' with Collin Taster's debate: Is Belfast Bay Ale robust or a bust?
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Alcoholin' with Collin The taste of autumn
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Alcoholin' with Collin Brews abroad: students weigh in on beer beyond Bowdoin
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Alcoholin' with Collin: Brews abroad: students weigh in on beer beyond Bowdoin
With finals looming, I sometimes find it hard to think of much besides academic work. At this stage of the semester, I am inclined to continually remind myself of Winter Break?how sweet it will be to relax, reflect on the past few months, and recharge for another fun and productive semester.
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Alcoholin' with Collin: Beer on the run: discovering when a cold brew is not tasty or refreshing
Allagash Brewing Company's Tripel Ale should have a disclaimer: "Do not drink if you have recently been racing around on your old, rickety bicycle. Especially not on a late-fall, blustery night in Maine."
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Alcoholin' with Collin: Stella and PBR face off in a blind test
When you fork over those extra few bucks to buy some premium beers, you believe the additional expense is worth it. Sure, you pay a premium for it, but you justify the investment by convincing yourself that the premium beer is better than its cheaper alternative.
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Alcoholin' with Collin: When in an Irish pub, drink as the Irish do
Picture yourself walking into a charming Irish pub. In one corner, you see a scraggly fiddler spurting out Celtic-inspired jigs, fueling the group of dancers huddled around. Along the bar, a white-bearded sage ruminates over his wooden pipe and shares his wisdom among those within listening range. Glasses are raised and clinked together, and laughter abounds. A plump, rosy-cheeked bartender gives you a wink and asks, "What's it gwin' t'be?" It's decision time. You ask yourself, "Which beer best fits this scenario?"
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Alcoholin' with Collin: The taste of autumn
The time for Brunswick S-Hummer's Tuesday night beer tasting extravaganza is upon us again, and troop morale is dangerously low. One of my previous tasters, "Dr. P," tells me he may show up, but only for a bit. Despite leaving numerous, desperate voicemail messages, I can't track down my second taster, "the Gumster."
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Alcoholin' with Collin: Taster's debate: Is Belfast Bay Ale robust or a bust?
At the end of an eventful Tuesday, my three tasters and I convene in Brunswick S-Hummer for a serious undertaking: beer time. Our job is to taste and critique beer in the service of our beloved Orient, and we know that the welfare of the Bowdoin community is at stake.