Sunday, February 04, 2007

Beer Adventures

Because Janna is studying a lot and I frankly have almost nothing to do after work I have a new hobby....BEER. I have found there is a whole new amazing universe of beer waiting to be discovered and it doesn’t even require a spaceship. It is a place where the imports are now domestics, where unique rare beers are commonplace, and where warm beer actually tastes damn good.
Now don't worry…I want to make it clear that my inner redneck is and always will be deeply engrained. Budweiser and Coors still make my mouth water…yet I have discovered there is so much more. It is like I have been reborn (and Mom didn’t even have to gown up). I knew there were more places to travel than just the American Lager, but I had no idea how vast the beer universe really was. In my short adventure I have already traveled to many wonderful places such as to Schwarzbeir, to Scottish Ale, to Munich Helles, to Seaweed Ale, to Imperial IPA, to Mild, to Kolsch, to Bavarian Weizen, to Robust Porter, to Blond Ale, to Witbier, to Dobbelbock, and finally right past Lambic.
I know that soon when we return to MT the variety of this journey will diminish, but fear not, I have a plan. The plan was hatched long ago, but has only recently taken on a fever pitch. Get ready for the Back Shed Brewery (name subject to change), which will soon arise in my future basement. A new world awaits all my friends, family, and those who wish to climb aboard. There will undoubtedly be failure along the way, but from this we will arise greater and stronger to bask in the sunshine of good and joyous beer.
***The picture below shows a few causalities from my journeys***



The key to a successful journey is always planning. Feel free to join me.
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4 comments:

Janna said...

Just a question - Does my husband sounds like an alcoholic to anyone else out there? One that had perhaps imbibed a bit too much before writing that?

Anonymous said...

Note to Janna -- I am concerned about his increasing obsession with brewing and sampling. If he changes his name to Ryanweiser let us know!! Couldn't he take up quilting??? love, momP

Anonymous said...

naw,janna, he's just our mt redneck!!!!!!!! aunt mary

Anonymous said...

Is there a position open for "taste tester"? That is awesome that you get to taste all that europe has to offer. I'm jealous. KP