Poppycock Original

/ snacks
by Steven

Purchase Price: $2.50 for 8.5 oz
Purchase Place: Wal-Mart
Rating: 4.0
Pros: Great tasting glaze. No trans fat.
Cons: Low amount almonds. Makes a mess. Sticks to teeth.

I’m not a huge fan of popcorn; outrageous I know. I’m apathetic towards any types of popcorn from butter to caramel varieties. I determined Poppycock as a justifiable purchase because of its funky name.

Poppycock is a sweet popcorn mix delight filled with almonds and pecans. It’s a cluster of mess that is produces a satisfying crunch. I never thought nuts and popcorn mixed so well together. The brown sugar hard candy is delicious and mixes well with the slightly salty nuts. I only wish there were more almonds. I barely noticed the almonds. In fact, I didn’t even notice the almonds until I read the label. I was too busy stuffing my face.

I mentioned that this snack makes a mess. The sugar rubs off on your fingers and it’s quite annoying. In between my snacking sessions, I like to change the channel or play some videogames. It’s bothersome to wipe my hands after every time I reach into the bag.

Another annoyance is that this food sticks to your teeth. This isn’t a snack that you can really suck so chewing is a must. Popcorn itself sometimes sticks to your teeth but combined with sugar, this beast is like glue except that it tastes a whole lot better.

Despite these complaints, this snack is very enjoyable. Be adventurous and try Poppycock.

Budweiser’s Brew Masters Private Reserve

/ drinks
by Eric
Price:10.99
Rating: 2.0
Pros: Comes in a champagne like bottle, and it’s interesting to open.
Cons: Price, brewed only at Christmas time, and taste (depends on your taste, this is just mine).

Once a year Budweiser releases this flavor of beer upon the public; usually during the holiday season. During one of my shopping sprees at the local Wal-Mart I happen to come upon what I though would be a jewel to guzzle. It comes in a card board box and the top encrusted in a gold foil. I have been a Budweiser fan for years and have championed upon their Budweiser select line of beer, but this beast that I purchased is a different kind of beast. As I had suspected this was a lager, and yes I am a fan of lagers, but upon first taste my face went from delight to disappointment. Upon first taste I was greeted with a sour note which ended in a bitter after taste. Others in my presence expressed the same conclusion and promptly stepped away from their glasses.

Upon final review this is grown up taste and not for amateurs to take on, and now I’m stuck with half a bottle of beer(although well preserved) which I must learn to acquire a taste for. I wonder from my teachers in Beerfest if drinking goat’s urine is of better tasting.