The Ultimate Beverage Bracket.
Some of you may recall “The Meat Bracket” an online-blog-battle to find out which meat is the best meat in the world. Some of us are still recovering from the effort (the “Sausage Crew”, like the Sith, are still waiting for their moment of revenge over American Bacon).
Anway. A little passion broke out over tea and coffee and some calls were made for a new bracket – “The Ultimate Beverage Bracket”, so I’ve decided to run it in (I’m stll not strong enough to participate – the pain of loosing to American Bacon is still stabbing remorselessly at my heart).
The categories are as follows:
Hot Beverage
Cold Beverage (Non Alcoholic)
- Red Bull
- Diet Coke [Rob Campbell]
- Innocent Smoothies [Tim Keil]
- Spring Water
Cocktail/Long drink
Beer
- Stout
- Lager [Gavin]
- Wheat Beer
- British Ale [Rob Mortimer]
Wines & Spirits (Updated)
The idea is very simple. Somebody takes on the responsibility for a beverage and battles with another. Each Beverage argues why they are the “Ultimate Beverage” on their blog. They can write a post, draw a picture or make a video – in fact anything that shows why their beverage is “The Ultimate Beverage”. Then the voting starts and the winner goes on into the next round.
It’s really easy.
The first step is to get people to champion a beverage. As you can see Northern and Rob Campbell have already secured theirs (although Northern - he calls himself that now - doesn’t know his luck yet). It’s first come, first serve so if you would like to take part just leave your beverage of choice in the comments. And if you’ve think I’ve left out an important beverage let me know too.
Let the battle begin.
If you think that others might been interested in this would you be so kind as to Stumble it?
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Northern
I’m in. Not that I have any choice, Unleash hell.
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
Good man. I honestly think it’s going to be hard to beat you.
Jan 28th, 2008
Rob @ Cynic
Even I want Northern to win.
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
I know that I don’t want YOU to win. I loath Diet Coke.
Jan 28th, 2008
Rob @ Cynic
I have to be careful - they pay our wages
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
You don’t have to be careful - you have to be good.
Jan 28th, 2008
Northern
sipping tea, eating bread and plotting already.
Jan 28th, 2008
Seb
Oh, brilliant. I think innocent is reserved for the plannerboy. So I take spring water or coffee. You decide. I like both. Though I drink more coffee.
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
Seb get’s Coffee.
Jan 28th, 2008
Seb
Will I have the chance to battle Rob early?
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
You’ll have to wait and see Seb.
Jan 28th, 2008
Tim Keil
Hmm. I guess I’d take Innocent then.
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
Innocent it is Tim.
Jan 28th, 2008
peate
Well when does this whole thing start?
I would love to be the one for Gin Tonic!
But Kaiser, what are u gonna be up for. I guess some kind of beer right?
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
Hi Peate - it starts when the drinks have been finalised and “adopted” (I’ve just realised that I’ve left wine & whiskey off the list).
I will NOT be taking part this time.
And you are doing Gin & Tonic.
Jan 28th, 2008
Charles Frith
If you like making love at midnight. Getting caught in the rain….ahem…I’ll have a Pina please.
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
Pina it is Charles.
Jan 28th, 2008
Gavin Heaton
Due to my unhealthy addiction and absolute fascination with coffee, I have a feeling that Seb will be the victor. However, I am happy to throw my hat in the ring for the much maligned but worthy lager. (Of course, I expect strong challenges to come from Frith who will be making love in the Beijing rain or some other nonsense).
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
Excellent stuff Gavin - Lager it is.
Jan 28th, 2008
lauren
i will neither host nor vote on this one. not because it’s an unworthy cause, but i’m tired, my cookies just can’t take it anymore and i’ve got too much work to do. may the best bev win.
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
This is a great loss Lauren. Get some sleep and think about it tomorrow.
Jan 28th, 2008
Rob Mortimer
I’m tempted to take on British Ale, providing it incorporates mild and bitter.
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
It does. So you are. Mortimer takes on Ale.
Jan 28th, 2008
Seb
Hm. Wodka is quite interesting.
Can I do Coffee and Wodka?
Or do I have to choose?
Jan 28th, 2008
The Kaiser
Too late. Can’t have you all swoping around now can I? (I know Vodka came in late Seb - but still). But maybe we can sort something out if you can convince somebody to take on coffee and Vodka remains free.
So be quick young Seb.
Jan 28th, 2008
lauren
i would take on coffee. but i’ve had a good night’s sleep and a think about it and challenging NP to a coffee vs tea debate would take the equivalent of full-time employment. so you’re stuck with coffee seb. good luck.
Jan 29th, 2008
The Kaiser
Lauren - is this the new “tough” Lauren. It’s scary.
Jan 29th, 2008
Seb
I still hope that I don’t have to challenge “Northern” that early. But just in case I am already on Kopi Luwak.
Jan 29th, 2008
The Kaiser
Well, you’ll have to wait and see won’t you young man. Have a little more confidence Seb. Remember - everybody said that The Smiths would beat Boney M.
Jan 29th, 2008
Seb
I am absolutely optimistic. I have a fully loaded double shot decaff semi-fat white chocolate mocca and I am not afraid to use it.
Jan 29th, 2008
Seb
Oh, did I mention it is venti sized?
Jan 29th, 2008
The Kaiser
Bloody starbucks.
Jan 29th, 2008
Angus
My workload is manic so I’ll be keeping it simple but what the heck - can I do red wine?
Jan 29th, 2008
The Kaiser
Angus - That would be smashing!
Jan 30th, 2008
Angus
Also, Lauren, if I can do one given my workload, you can too. It only takes one image…
Jan 30th, 2008
lauren
angus - you’re fucking barossa stock! you’ll annihilate them..
and marcus - if by tough, you mean quite aware of my limitations, and not afraid to use them, then yes. and if by scary, you mean enlightening, then good.
Jan 31st, 2008
The Kaiser
No Lauren. I meant scary, like scaring the shit out of me scary.
Jan 31st, 2008
Northern
Seb, you’re pushing your luck
Feb 1st, 2008
The Kaiser
Fighting talk from Northern.
Feb 1st, 2008
Angus
Lauren told me she’s keen to do hot chocolate - awesome!
Feb 1st, 2008
Andy
hello - tequila??
Mar 10th, 2008
Wal
aaaah, i need to be vodka, i am vodka, my body is vodka, mya mind is vodka… can i be vodka?
Mar 10th, 2008
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