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Mastodon - Mother Puncher (live)

2010-11-12T09:53:00.001-07:00

Thirsty Thursday Round Two

2010-11-11T19:31:00.001-07:00

Boulevard - Sixth Glass

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Thirsty Thursday Round One

2010-11-11T18:09:00.000-07:00

New Belgium - Sahti

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Great Divide - Yeti Imperial Stout

2010-11-11T15:00:00.001-07:00

I believe.

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Avery - Out Of Bounds Stout

2010-11-11T14:59:00.001-07:00

An old friend. Its officially stout season!

world painted blood

2010-06-11T11:27:00.000-06:00

Its been a while since i've posted. To make it up to you, here's a pretty little video from a band called Slayer.

Fruita, Colorado - April 08-11, 2010

2010-04-14T08:37:00.000-06:00

Photographs from four days in Fruita, Colorado.

Miles Davis - Miles In The Sky

2010-03-26T09:46:00.000-06:00

THE POSTCARD PROJECT

2010-03-25T11:19:00.001-06:00

Announcing The Postcard Project
I want to send you a postcard. Click here for more details on The Postcard Project by Mitch Kline Photography.

PS - The more the merrier, so pass it on!

Desert Island

2010-03-09T15:02:00.000-07:00

Desert island. Stranded. Five beers. Pick em!

My Five*

Oskar Blues - Dale's Pale Ale
Russian River - Pliney the Elder
Bell's - Two Hearted Ale
Great Divide - Yeti
North Coast - Pranqster

* i will change my mind five seconds from now.

yours?

Gubna

2010-03-05T20:55:00.001-07:00

Wired: A Tour Inside the Brooks Saddle Factory

2010-02-26T11:38:00.001-07:00

A Tour Inside the Brooks Saddle Factory

Photo by Graham Glen

SPINNING

2010-02-18T15:08:00.000-07:00

Massive Attack - Mezzanine
Silversun Pickups - Carnavas
Shins - Chutes Too Narrow

CHOCOLATE TWIZZLERS

2010-02-18T11:04:00.002-07:00

I can't find Chocolate Twizzlers, 'cept on internet, and I don't want to buy them on innernet. If you don't like Chocolate Twizzlers, we probably can't be friends.

Shellac - At Action Park

2010-02-17T16:34:00.000-07:00

Yup!

P.O.S. - Never Better

2010-02-16T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hey, likers of the underground hip-hop, if you don't already have the latest album, Never Better, from P.O.S., get yourself on down to the local record store, iTunes, whatever, and buy this album now!

Beer night!

2010-01-16T00:35:00.001-07:00

Yeti

2010-01-12T18:14:00.001-07:00

Great Divide Yeti. Dark, smokey, GOOD!

Czar

2010-01-09T20:31:00.001-07:00

When the Czar says drink.....I drink!

Thirsty Thursday - Duvel

2010-01-07T19:11:00.001-07:00

Mmmm mmm mmm mmm mmm...Duvel!!!

Black Gold!

2010-01-07T10:06:00.001-07:00

TenFidy!

THEARTOFCYCLING.COM

2009-12-16T11:17:00.002-07:00

I'd like to announce the arrival of theartofcycling.com! I've had this idea for a long time and finally decided to drag the idea (kicking and screaming, I might add) out of the back of my head and onto the internets. The idea is simple. I love cycling. I love photography. I like to feast my eyes on other visual art too. Theartofcycling.com is a celebration of art, cycling, and the relationship of the two. This site is in its infancy and is sure to change and morph with time. If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear from you! Email me at mitch [at] mitchkline dot com.

If you're an artist - photographer, videographer, painter, etc - send me links to your cycling-related art project.

Thanks for looking!

tt: bourbon county stout

2009-12-03T16:20:00.004-07:00

Last night Zen's hosted a vertical tasting of this stout from Chicago. This was a rare treat, they started us way back in the 06 and worked our way up to the 09 release. Those teeney tasting cups didn't even know what hit em.... this is a big beer.

The head of brewing operations at Goose Island was on hand, enlightening us on this one of a kind ale. Just calling this beer is kind of misleading, in fact, the first time they entered BCS in the GABF, it was disqualified, there was no category by which this beer could be judged. Of course, now barrel aged beer is showing up at craft breweries everywhere. That's because it is totally awesome!

It was cool, everybody had a favorite year. I really appreciated the 06, it seemed like the older beer was more intense, with stronger bourbon and chocolate flavor.

I highly recommended this beer for a cold winter night.

The stats:

Alcohol by Volume: 13%

International Bitterness Units: 60

Color: Midnight

Hops: WillametteMalt: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Caramel, Roast Barley, Debittered Black

Serving Suggestions:

Preferred Glass: Snifter

Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º

Food Pairings: Flourless Chocolate Cake

Cheese Pairings: Capriole Bourbon Chocolate Torte

Cellaring Notes: Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years

On the Player

2009-11-25T11:53:00.001-07:00

Social Distortion - Mommy's Little Monster
Silversun Pickups - Carnavas
Brother Ali - Us

Workspace Photos

2009-11-24T09:16:00.002-07:00

Love these workspace photos by Joseph O. Holmes.

Thirsty Thursday - Dale's Pale Ale

2009-11-19T20:23:00.003-07:00

I remember the first time I tasted Dale's Pale Ale. I had just returned to Nebraska from a house-hunting trip in Denver and I had brought a sixer back with me to see what all the commotion was about. So I cracked one open the first chance I got and I'm here to tell you, I couldn't believe what my taste buds were telling me. This beer was good. Really good! And from a can. Its fairly balanced as we've come to expect from a Pale Ale, but I think it leans a bit more toward the bitter side, with a bitterness that sticks around for quite a while. Its hoppy! As the ring around the top of the can says, "A Huge Voluminously Hopped Mutha of a Pale Ale". It ain't no lie! I'm still in disbelief that such a tasty beer fits into those cans. The best thing is, its very convenient to take these little buddies into the woods on mountain bicycle adventures. And there isn't another beer I'd rather have along for a mid-ride break than Dale's Pale Ale.

Brewery: Oskar Blues Longmont, CO
Style: American Pale Ale
ABV: 6.5%

Thirsty Thursday - Ommegang Abbey Ale

2009-11-05T10:20:00.004-07:00

Well, well, well, what do we have here? Its our first journey into the world of Belgian style beers. In this case, we're talking about Abbey Ale from the jedi masters at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, NY. I'm relatively new to Belgian beers, and the Dubbel has not emerged as my favorite Belgian style, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy Abbey Ale a lot! While this beer doesn't quite have the level of spices, fruitiness, and bitterness that I enjoy in, say, a Tripel, I enjoy the more subtle presence of these characteristics in Abbey Ale. Its definitely more of a malty, dry experience when compared to some of the other Belgian styles, particularly Tripel (my favorite style so far!). If you're looking to explore Belgian beers and you want to try every style, I'd say Ommegang Abbey Ale should be one of your top choices when looking for a Dubbel.

Brewery: Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY
Style: Dubbel
ABV: 8.5%

Slayer - World Painted Blood

2009-11-04T15:00:00.003-07:00

Slayer - World Painted Blood hit the streets yesterday. Gollygee its fabulous, er, IT FUCKING ROCKS!!!

Thirsty Thursday - Old Rasputin

2009-10-29T07:00:00.002-06:00

Old Rasputin just feels right at this time of year, especially when I'm staring out at 6" of fresh snow and the snow is still falling. Smooth, creamy, and just a little bitter, this top-notch Russian Imperial Stout is a must-try when the mood strikes. And at 9% ABV, you'll be nice and buzzed after one bottle, yessiree!

Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 9%
Brewery: North Coast Brewing Fort Bragg, CA

Music Monday

2009-10-26T14:38:00.002-06:00

Ten albums and shows I listened to last week

The Jesus Lizard - Goat

The Jesus Lizard - Down

Baroness - Blue Album

Brother Ali - Us

The Disco Biscuits - 07/03/2008 Rothbury Festival

Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks #30

Helmet - Meantime

Jerry Garcia Band - 03/18/1978 Washington, DC

Nirvana - Nevermind

Parkway Drive - Horizons

Thirsty Thursday - Pliney the Elder

2009-10-22T22:23:00.004-06:00

That's right, I'm all worked up into a froth about another Imperial IPA from California. This time around, its Pliney the Elder from those crafty folks at Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, California. I enjoyed a couple of pints at Toronado in San Francisco last weekend as well as this bottled version here at home. If you've had this beer, I don't need to tell you how good it is. It doesn't get much better, with all of the usual suspects - hoppy, nutty, spicy, bitter, fruity, flowery - flavors present in this benchmark Imperial IPA/American Double.

Style: Imperial IPA/American Double
ABV: 8%
Brewery: Russian River Brewing Company
Location: Santa Rosa, California

TALISMANTATTOOMACHINES.COM

2009-10-15T08:46:00.003-06:00

My good friend Aries Rhysing builds kickass tattoo machines. I just launched a new site for his new venture, called Talisman Tattoo Machines.

Music Monday

2009-10-12T18:44:00.003-06:00

Its Monday, lets talk about some music. Phish just announced a fall tour. Slayer has a new album (World Painted Blood) coming out sometime this year. You can listen to some of the new album here. The new Avett Brothers album I and Love and You sure is a tasty one and has been in heavy rotation. The Disco Biscuits have been ripping it up, as always, and I've been listening to a few of their recent shows this week. Remember Temple of the Dog? Seems as though the found it fitting to stage a bit of a reunion at a Pearl Jam show in LA recently. I need to get my ticket to the Pixies Doolittle show! Hey, lets close the inagural Music Monday with a little Pixies, shall we?

Thirsty Thursday - Stout and Tripel

2009-10-08T21:43:00.007-06:00

Lets keep this week's Thirsty Thursday short and sweet, shall we. I couldn't decide on one, so I drank both...and liked it!

Deschutes Brewery Obsidian Stout. When the leaves (and snow today!) start falling, I start drinking stouts again, and this one from Bend, Oregon is at the top of the heap when it comes to American Stouts.

Bringing it closer to home, I couldn't resist finishing off my last New Belgium Trippel this evening while watching the Huskers get a big win Missouri. The Triple, with its complex array of flavors, is my favorite of the Belgian beer styles, and New Belgium's Trippel is a great example of this style. If you're ready to explore the world of Belgian beers, this would be a good beer to start with.

Tasty Tuesday - Halloween Candy

2009-10-06T14:34:00.009-06:00

The introduction of Tasty Tuesday continues the new daily themes we're integrating on this here blog. I'm not in charge of many things, but I am in charge of this space on the internets. And since Tasty and Tuesday start with the same letter, we're going to talk about food each and every Tuesday. So lets get down to business with the first Tasty Tuesday entry.

As I mentioned before, I'm not in charge of many things, and one of those things I'm not usually in charge of is selection of the halloween treats at thirtyfourtwenty headquarters. But this year is different. On a recent trip to a popular local big-box store, I made an executive decision and purchased the halloween treat selections for this year. I do believe I was slightly influenced by multiple aisles stocked nearly floor-to-ceiling with candy. In the past, management has purchased treats that are, how do you say, less than desirable if left over after the halloween rush. This same management even mentioned giving out (gasp!) halloween themed erasers this year. Are you kidding me?! So anyway, this year, I stocked up early. And by stocked up, I mean I bought way too much candy! And let me tell you, I won't be the least bit disappointed when we have leftovers. Without further delay...

New "Luce Melon" Cycling Hat!

2009-10-02T16:13:00.007-06:00

See that hat up there? Thats my new "Luce Melon" hat that just arrived in the mail yesterday. I love these hats! The "Luce Melon" hat is handmade in Santa Rosa, CA by Luce Goods. If you wear a cycling hat under your helmet (or not), do yourself a favor (seriously!) and get one of these!

PS - They also make super cool musette bags that you probably can't live without!

Thirsty Thursday - Little Sumpin' Extra! Ale

2009-10-01T20:26:00.003-06:00

Get your refresh button ready kids as I'll be posting something about tasty drinks every Thursday in my new Thirsty Thursday series here on the thirtyfourtwenty. I've selected this little beauty from Lagunitas Brewing Co. in Petaluma, CA for the inaugural Thirsty Thursday post. I have a limited selection of Lagunitas beers at my disposal, so I take advantage of any opportunity to taste their beers. They're also a Soulcraft sponsor, but I digress. Lets dig into the details...

Beer: Little Sumpin' Extra! Ale
Brewer: Lagunitas Brewing Co - Petaluma, CA
Style: Double IPA / Imperial IPA
ABV: 8.74
Serving Type: Bottle poured into pint glass

I love double IPA's, and this one reminds me why. A fruity hop character, with hints of orange and pineapple flavor, not too much alcohol taste, and just the right amount of body make this beer so easy to drink. I'll be heading to my local shop to clean them out before someone else beats me to the punch.

PS - This is my first attempt at writing a beer review, so stay tuned as hopefully my reviews become more useful...

Beers!

The Avett Brothers - I and Love and You

2009-10-01T08:30:00.001-06:00

Beautiful!

Holy Fuck

2009-09-25T14:37:00.001-06:00

Interbike

2009-09-25T12:39:00.003-06:00

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High on Fire - Surrounded by Thieves

2009-09-24T13:49:00.002-06:00

High on Fire - Surrounded by Thieves

This one will rip your face clean off your head!

SSWC09 Crew

2009-09-22T15:44:00.002-06:00

Afghan Whigs - Gentleman

2009-09-15T11:08:00.002-06:00

Afghan Whigs - Gengleman
This is an amazing goddamn album!!

These Arms Are Snakes - Tail Swallower and Dove

2009-09-09T15:31:00.002-06:00

These Arms Are Snakes - Tail Swallower and Dove

This album blows my mind, no shit!!

Talisman Tattoo Featured in Tattoo Magazine Nov 2009

2009-09-08T21:29:00.003-06:00

My good friends Missy and Aries, owners of Talisman Tattoo & Piercing in Taos, NM are featured in the November 2009 issue of Tattoo magazine! Pick yourself up a copy, or better yet, get yourself down to Taos and get tattooed.

New Soulcraft Holy Roller

2009-09-05T09:25:00.003-06:00

Quick shot of my new Soulcraft Holy Roller. Just built last night. Maiden voyage on Waterton Canyon Colorado Trail later today.

Five Metal Albums In Rotation This Week

2009-09-04T09:46:00.002-06:00

Mastodon - Crack The Skye

Slayer- South of Heaven

Distrubed - The Sickness

The Sword - Gods of the Earth

Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage

Top Five Late Summer 2009 Phish Shows

2009-09-02T14:39:00.005-06:00

08/14/2009 Hartford, CT - Barnburner! THE show of the year (so far)! Highlights: Entire show!

08/11/2009 Bridgeview, IL - Great flow from start to finish. Big jams and segues in second set. Highlights: Backwards Down the Number Line > Carini > Gotta Jibboo and Wilson > 2001 > Chalk Dust Torture

08/07/2009 George, WA - Extended first set jams. Huge second set! Highlights: Sally Through The Alley > Cavern AND Bathtub Gin > Harry Hood

07/31/2009 Morrison, CO - Another good one from start to finish. Highlights: Second set!

08/02/2009 Morrison, CO - Biased pick since I was there. Second set segue-fest! Highlights: Boogie On Reggae Woman > You Enjoy Myself > Undermind > Drums > Seven Below > 2001 > Waves > Character Zero

I was just informed of a SSWC09 Friday night schedule change (improvement!). No, film festival. Yes, party in the woods at a secret location surrounded by singletrack, with free beer and cheap food.

Top five quotes I'd prefer not to hear...

"....we're out of beer!..."

"...I CAN'T FIND MY BIKE!...."

"....HOW THE FUCK DO WE GET OUT OF HERE?!?....."

"...where are my pants?..."

"....RRRRRAAAAAAAALLLLPPPPPPPHHHHH...."

Tool

Sonic Youth

Radiohead

Rage Against The Machine

Queens of the Stone Age

Fitness Log - Run/Lift/Run

Lunch run to gym and weights

Ex Time: ~45:00 minutes
Distance: ~2.5 miles
Weights: Abs, Biceps, Triceps, Back

Punk Rocks - May 28, 2009 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

2009-06-10T23:10:00.001-06:00

Fitness Log - Run

2009-06-10T14:22:00.001-06:00

Route: Wash Park lunch loop
Distance: ~5 miles
Ex Time: 40:57 min (holy shit, that's slow!!)
Avg HR: ~158

The Jesus Lizard Announce More Reunion Dates

2009-06-10T14:19:00.003-06:00

07-14 Nashville, TN - Exit/In
07-17 Chicago, IL - Pitchfork Music Festival
07-24 Seattle, WA - Capitol Hill Block Party
08-21 Kiewit, Belgium - Pukkelpop Festival
09-11 Monticello, NY - ATP New York Festival
10-14 San Diego, CA - Casbah
10-15 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda Theater
10-17 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
10-22 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
10-24 Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom
11-07 Austin, TX - Fun Fun Fun Festival
thejesuslizard.net

I just picked up a pair to the SF show on 10/17!!
I will now listen to The Jesus Lizard for the remainder of this day. And tomorrow.

Sonic Youth - The Eternal

2009-06-09T09:14:00.002-06:00

Sonic Youth - The Eternal dropped today. I picked up the album first thing this morning. I forgot how much I like Sonic Youth!

Fitness Log - Run/Lift/Run

2009-06-08T15:04:00.000-06:00

Fitness Log - Run/Lift/Run

Lunch run to gym and weights

Ex Time: ~45:00 minutes
Distance: ~2.5 miles
Weights: Abs, Chest, Shoulders

Commute Log

2009-06-05T08:28:00.000-06:00

Distance: 47.18
Time: 3hr 6min

Tired!!

Fitness Log - Cycling

2009-05-30T15:15:00.001-06:00

Wildnerness Park - Lincoln, Neb!

Fitness Log - Run/Lift/Run

2009-05-27T14:14:00.001-06:00

Fitness Log - Run/Lift/Run

Lunch run to gym and weights

Ex Time: ~45:00 minutes
Distance: ~2.5 miles
Weights: Abs, Biceps, Triceps, Back