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1.1.13 (Tuesday)
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW
12 FL. OZ., 5 % ABV
BBB Stevens Creek Swigs, Spokane Wa
FROM THE LABEL: The label is a painting I did for a Quick Studies art class. It is a copy of a not so famous painting by Rubens. It is hanging in the Orsay in Paris and I snuck a quick picture ( no cameras allowed) when I was there last summer. My mother died this year and when I saw this in my studio I thought of her because the painting reminded me of one of her favorite songs..."I can see clearly now...the rain is gone." So this is for my Mom, I love you.
FROM THE MOUTH: ALE: I brewed this beer back in August. First time brewer ..making an ale, I think. I figured since I was doing a beer blog I should know the process so I bought me-self a brew kit. I had a blast, a blast. If I had sampled this beer at the beginning of my blog I probably would have tossed it. It has a strong biscuit presence (yeast), mild citrus malt but not enough hop for my taste. Not bad for a first run. Tastes like a Belgian ale. I am pretty pleased with the color and the carbonation is wicked! B
FROM THE STORE: Home brewed baby!
New Years hike to celebrate and give thanks for our health, the health of my family and for their love. I love you all, thanks for joining me this year. Was it not fun!
"No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?"
-Elbert Hubbard
And thank you Dad for taking us to the Jersey Shore every summer, for the songs you sang and for the unending love you continue to shower upon us every day. I love you.
now drink yer' beer
i
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