First Snow Accumulation, notes from the Rogue

OC's shore, lightly dusted. 1/18  (photo courtesy shorebread.com)

   What can I say?  This is a boring time of year.  I gotta force myself to hit the gym. There have been few opportunities for surf, and I have not been able to take advantage.  Lame. The next few nights will be in the lower twenties and teens.  That'll sure as sh** knock the water temperature down.  So- not much to report on.  Last Thursday, late night into Friday, early AM, the shore had it's first snow.  From a dusting to 2 inches, depending on your locale.  A few pics.  A nice beer. Stoke. Just look around. You can find it.

Back yard

   Into the 50's by late afternoon.  Very few traces of snow left by the end of the weekend.  Consequently, I snagged a Farmhouse Saison aptly named.  21st Amendment Brewery's Sneak Attack.  Sporting an interesting rendition of George Washington's Delaware River Crossing on the can.  Pours a hazy gold with a pillowy white two finger head.  A dry hopped Saison brewed with a spicy Belgian yeast and Belgian Candi sugar.  Heat provided by an ABV of 6.2%,  it's peppery aroma, and lemon overtones bring in a little summer that is the perfect "anecdote" to winter. Refreshing carbonation and nice, even lacing.  At 38 IBU's it gives a nice dry finish without being overly bitter. As this drinks much lighter than the ABV's might indicate, it will sneak up on ya.  Be nice and git me another! Rated it an A-...only because I need ta get used to the idea of a lighter beer as a winter warmer.

"If you were going to sneak across the

Delaware River unnoticed, you might 

not consider doing it in a boat full of 

guys in brightly striped swim shorts

waving flags.  In winter. With George 

Washington."

-Shaun O'Sullivan, 21st Amendment

Brewmaster and Co-founder