Saturday, November 6, 2010

It's been a long time...

But I am back home. Actually, just the opposite. Heading to San Antonio tomorrow for work. Will enjoy some of the finer Ice Houses and such in the great state. But in the emotional sense, I am right where I belong because ... stouts are here! I love gathering up the great, viscous whatever that comes with this time of the year. I just picked up a 2009 Goose Island BCS yesterday. I passed on the 2010. I figure I will read a few reviews. Either way, the real treat will be the 2010 BCS Vanilla. Can't wait to try.

Another of my favorites arrived on the scene last week. Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. I did something I have never done; I bought a case of the stuff. To be honest, it is a bit boozy, but boy does it age well!

Just previewing my cellar and it is no longer in its death throes:

2009-10 Brooklyn Black Ops
2010 FFF Dark Lord
2010 Green Flash Barleywine
Stone Vertical Epic 10.10.10
Bell's Batch 9000
Bell's Expedition Stout
Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
2009 Goose Island BCS

Nothing too impressive, but I am actually managing it at this point to ensure optimal coolness for Dark Lord Day. As fucking geeky as that sounds, I was a little embarrassed with the cooler I brought last year and would like to make amends. I also want to make sure I don't blow my wad on April 24th. So active management it is - Active Management, when translated to my wife, means spending more on already expensive beer. Joy.

And then another work trip next week. This time to San Diego. Escondido to be exact. And my client loves dinner at Stone. So... I intend to do an early dinner and then enjoy a few beverages I cannot procure in the Midwest before heading back to my hotel. I love that place - the food and the beer list are second to none.

And that is that ... good evening friends.

1 comment:

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