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Made it home last night. For months I'd been fantasizing about vaulting up the stairs, pouring a pint, and finally getting to drink some of my beer again while reflecting upon the events of the past year and a half.
As is so often the case, reality turned out to be a bit different. I staggered out of the car, sluffed up the stairs, did something really important, thought about going back down to get my bag, said something really inappropriate to scuttle that notion, then sat down in my reading chair and thought about what I thought it would be like when I got home. I mustered up the energy to pour a pint of brown, had a few sips, scolded myself for leaving the taps hooked up and letting them sour for three months of inactivity, decided I was really not looking forward to cleaning the tap lines, then fell asleep.
Last night's brown.
Tonight I'm sipping some mild and laughing at myself.
I spend a lot of time doing that.
With this kidney business mostly wrapped up, I wanted to take a moment to thank you guys. It was a long, often frustrating and infuriating process. I've seldom been in a good mood for the last eighteen months. HBT was a welcome diversion that really cheered me up and your kind remarks actually meant something--especially last summer, when things were looking a bit bleak.
Thank you. You guys played an important part in this. Sincerely, thank you.
As is so often the case, reality turned out to be a bit different. I staggered out of the car, sluffed up the stairs, did something really important, thought about going back down to get my bag, said something really inappropriate to scuttle that notion, then sat down in my reading chair and thought about what I thought it would be like when I got home. I mustered up the energy to pour a pint of brown, had a few sips, scolded myself for leaving the taps hooked up and letting them sour for three months of inactivity, decided I was really not looking forward to cleaning the tap lines, then fell asleep.
Last night's brown.
Tonight I'm sipping some mild and laughing at myself.
I spend a lot of time doing that.
With this kidney business mostly wrapped up, I wanted to take a moment to thank you guys. It was a long, often frustrating and infuriating process. I've seldom been in a good mood for the last eighteen months. HBT was a welcome diversion that really cheered me up and your kind remarks actually meant something--especially last summer, when things were looking a bit bleak.
Thank you. You guys played an important part in this. Sincerely, thank you.
If donating a kidney was easy, everyone would be doing it.
Seriously, you've done a very, very good thing. Welcome back.
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Dessert. Finishing off what's left of the bottle
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Courtesy of @fourfarthing , first time I had a hazy with the primary flavor/aroma being DANK. But I liked it
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...and I finally opened and drank my lone bottle of 1995 Sam Adams Triple Bock - didn't know what to expect here. The cork broke apart when opening it. The smell was quite pungent, but I guess in a good way. Very thick, like a brandy, really coated the glass. Absolutely no carbonation whatsoever. Strong and warming, and tasted to me a bit like a tea-flavored brandy. A slow sipper for sure. I'm sure I'll never drink any of this again, but I'm glad I waited - 17 years!!
Hotel beer from America's oldest brewery and some pig skins. Both tasty!
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Bacon beer
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If you haven't tried the oak-smoked Doppelbock (Eiche), it is worth seeking it out. I just picked up a few bottles at Total Wine yesterday.
HB Cali Common. Just kegged yesterday and needs a little more time to fully carb but tastes really good.
I have not tried the oak but I do have a bottle in fridge waiting.
TwistedGray
El Jefe Brewing Company
Cocktail before dinner at Huniik
A pint of my HB 5 Points Best Bitter last night.
Hamm’s (I’m digging these vintage cans) while mashing in a CCC Blonde.
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That was an interesting bottle, VERY acidic but it was like the homemade dippin sticks mix back in the day!
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"Ygritte" courtesy of @fourfarthing , a modern take on grisette. This is a light and refreshing beer with a touch of funk, but not a sour. Really a great beer, very sessionable.
I don't usually like marshmallow in my ipas. But this variation of Spyglass TV Repairman keeps the sweetness down and adds creaminess. I think better than the original
Bozone Amber Ale while waiting for the end of the boil.
HB pale ale with homegrown hops.
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HB, Best Bitter.
San Diego area Coronado is a great place. Besides being home to fun breweries like Coronado Brewing, It has a lot of other interesting points of interest, some even a bit Ritzy so bring your wallet or a cheaper date! I can remember taking the kids down to Silver Strand Beach. Also fun is the Hotel Del Coronado, the filming location of Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in “Some Like it Hot” back in 1958. Even had a beer there!
I then had the great opportunity to go up to North Island Naval Air Station for a military project we were working on. Driving past two Nimitz-Class aircraft carriers end-to end at about 30 miles per hour was incredible, those ships just go on, and on and on and on AND ON!
Today’s chugs include the following great beers from Coronado Brewing. Just to think all that malt, hops and beer likely went over the Coronado Bridge. Getting high in style! Awesome!
Palm Sway – Island Style IPA, 6.5% ABV received the 2021 GABF Gold Medal for English/New Zealand style IPA. Said to be tropical and citrusy on the can, I’m not really picking that up. English IPA Citrusy? Not following that one.
Weekend Vibes – 6.8% Conventional IPA, a bit “Piney” (which I like) due to the Simcoe, also Mosaic and Citra hops in this brew. This beer was awarded Bronze at the 2019 GABF for American style IPA.
Big Weekend – A Great Big 8.8% ABV Double IPA. Body seems a touch thin for a double, flavor fine.
We took a boat cruise around San Diego Harbor one evening, the lights around San Diego were great. I only wish the boat would have pulled off at Coronado Island so we could soak up some of these fantastic Coronado brews. Enjoy!
I then had the great opportunity to go up to North Island Naval Air Station for a military project we were working on. Driving past two Nimitz-Class aircraft carriers end-to end at about 30 miles per hour was incredible, those ships just go on, and on and on and on AND ON!
Today’s chugs include the following great beers from Coronado Brewing. Just to think all that malt, hops and beer likely went over the Coronado Bridge. Getting high in style! Awesome!
Palm Sway – Island Style IPA, 6.5% ABV received the 2021 GABF Gold Medal for English/New Zealand style IPA. Said to be tropical and citrusy on the can, I’m not really picking that up. English IPA Citrusy? Not following that one.
Weekend Vibes – 6.8% Conventional IPA, a bit “Piney” (which I like) due to the Simcoe, also Mosaic and Citra hops in this brew. This beer was awarded Bronze at the 2019 GABF for American style IPA.
Big Weekend – A Great Big 8.8% ABV Double IPA. Body seems a touch thin for a double, flavor fine.
We took a boat cruise around San Diego Harbor one evening, the lights around San Diego were great. I only wish the boat would have pulled off at Coronado Island so we could soak up some of these fantastic Coronado brews. Enjoy!
HB gose. Salt and coriander are at just the right levels for me.
Hops Kitchen Amber ale. My 1st BIAB. Came out well despite a few issues with production that will be tightened up subsequently.
Excellent!! Looks great!!
Hb Czech pils.
WI brewed stout from Aldi. Lots of chocolate, not too sweet, pretty tasty.
HB Cali Common
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TwistedGray
El Jefe Brewing Company
Found a bar down here playing the game, so we stopped in to watch the '9ers taking a whooping - yikes! We left during the 3rd quarter to pack for an early flight...pleasant surprise!
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