In The Books, notes from the Rogue

Day 4 return from sea. 8/11/2016      -Dispatch Pic

   The 43rd White Marlin Open. Highest paying sport fishing tournament in the world. Definitely delivered last week. Winning White Marlin, as a matter of fact, the only qualifying White caught at 76.5 lbs. paid out a record $2.8 million dollars. $2.8 Million! Son! Next closest payout was a 790 pounder, one of the biggest and heaviest Blue Marlins in recent years at $259,000. Dragged in from the side of the boat due to it's size. Worn out and tail-less upon arrival. Still fought off doubters.

Worn out. Get Reel's winning Blue. Day 1
-Hooked on OC Pic

The best of the rest...a couple of sharks and a mix of tuna, mahi, and wahoo pretty much dominated the leader boards throughout the week. Why is this sounding like a fishin' report? Because it is. And I wasn't there. Now it's past. In the books. Missed out on the party. Missed out on the "off the boat" tuna steaks. Missed out. Till next year.

Day 5 Mako

Day 3 winning Hammerhead

   Didn't miss out on the beer though. Busy few weeks. Miles put in. Brews quaffed. Two more for the books. At Williams Bay in Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago. Stopped by Bell's Liquor & Deli.

 

Mahi (left). Yellowfin Tuna (above).

Picked up a sixer of Alaskan Brewing Company's Summer Kolsch. Clear, dark gold pour. Less than a finger head. Weak lacing. Aromas of light citrus and grass. Mild at 5.3% ABV and 18 IBUs. Slightly sweet, grainy taste. Nothing that stood out. Served very cold, this is not a bad beer for the warmer months. Maybe it's the style. Average. Rated this one a C+. 

Dogfish Head. One of my favorite breweries. Been around. Likes to experiment. Flesh & Blood IPA. Brewed with orange and lemon peels and lots of fresh blood orange juice. The 7.5% alcohol level would make one think it comes off a bit heavy, but quite the opposite. Heavy is the smell of orange-citrus. Refreshing is the tart tastes of lemon and intense hop bitterness balanced by the smooth malt background. Like spicy; not overly bitter...a zesty 45 IBUs. Poured a clear reddish amber with a nice 2-finger head. Rated a B+/A-.

Two Point Four Mil...DAMN IT SON!
Winning White, 8/9/2016  -PropTalk Pic

Another Open in the books. Marina at rest, 8/11.2016.  -Hooked on OC pic