Monday, September 10, 2012

Corsendonk


The Corsendonk monks in Belgium have been at it for a long time, copying books, teaching latin, making cheese and brewing beer.  Not too sure exactly when it started, but there's paintings dating back to 1659 of the monk monastery and brewery.  I won't try to fill the history gaps here, but one thing I can say is that they make a fine product.  
If you can get it on draught it's like drinking a brown marshmallow cloud.  I won't try to explain with the usual hints of this and subtle notes of whatever vernacular, just find a bottle of the brown at a good liquor store, pour and dive in.  


To me this is like Newcastles refined and matured older brother, if you don't like brown ales, they've got other products too.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Murray's Beeswax


In 1925 C.D. Murray started selling products out of his Chicago barber shop with the idea that a quality product with a fair price would equal success.  Almost 90 years later, Murray's is still adhering to those principals.  This is my go to, for 2$ you can't beat it.


>>this was probably my first review and is kind of weak.. check out the update here


Grab a dab, rub it in your palms and apply it evenly throughout your hair.  It's always good to start with a little less and add more as needed, it's some serious stuff.. make sure to comb or brush it through.  If you keep it light, it will give your hair a nice matte finish or if you want the greasy look just add some more.  I put it in about 730am, and it holds steady all day.. If it gets messed up, just comb it up again. 


I'd advise against the cream though, if you're in the sun or break a sweat it's over.. running down your forehead