This week's cool stuff

This week's bloggy thing will be a bunch of things I think are worthy of mention. So, to start off, here's chance to try some nifty cask ales in Chicago...

Beer fest of the week:

Beer of the week:

Ommegang has been a leader of the craft beer world for quite a while now. I consider the Abbey Ale to be their finest offering.

What to read this weekend:

The Nebula Award nominees have been announced!

Cheese of the day:

The gang at Agropur make some awesome, award-winning cheddar:

Rum is starting come out of the shadows and steal some attention away from bourbon and vodka. Especially this one - Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva:

Damn fine hooch for $40

Videogame you can buy for me now:

I've been a fan of Supercross for many years. It's fast, exciting, unpredictable and it doesn't overstay its welcome, like some other racing series I could mention (Hi, NASCAR!). The new Supercross release for PS4 is available now!

That's all for today. Enjoy the week and we'll talk soon