Fear The Goat, notes from the Rogue

Mids muscle up after another Navy touchdown. 9/14

   If I'm gonna miss a weekend swell, it will always be for a good reason...football! Tripped it out to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD this weekend.  Joined my brother to catch opening day of Navy Football.  Midshipmen vs. the U. of Delaware Fighting Blue Hens.  Added cool points in the fact that my brother's son, Ben, is a Mid in his sophomore year at the academy.  Watched the March to the field, did a mini- tour of the "The Yard," and Bancroft Hall, did the two mile jaunt to the stadium.

March of the Brigade.  Ben's Company prepares to head out.

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Beer, sausage, BBQ, an awesome tailgate tent (though it was predominantly DE fans - but not hostile).  And then proceeded to watch Navy roll over Delaware 51-7.  Good times, good times.

QB Keenan Reynolds was 10 for 13, 233 yards, and 2 TDs.

DeBrandon Sanders sprints for another Navy score.

Navy Pride.

  The weekend's brew was a local one.  Located in the Washington D.C. suburbs, DuClaw Brewing's Hellrazer IPA.  Billed as having "death defying levels of New Zealand Motueka Hops," this one has an aroma that is an explosion of pine and grapefruit.  At 85 IBUs, no doubt why.  Add the ABV of 7.5% and the skull on the label makes sense.  Needless to say, the six lasted a while.  Pours an orange-amber with a finger and a half head.  Great lacing with carbonation that is not overwhelming. Balanced malt allows for a casual sweet taste with a hint of citrus fruit up front with a crisp, dry finish. I like it. Gets an A- rating.

"Don't give up the
 Hops!"  -L. DeBeer