Counterclockwise Swell, notes from the Rogue

The left hook. Northeast spin off Holiday's and 66th. 9/28/2017

   Better session to partake in as of recent. Somewhat decent surf courtesy Hurricane Maria. Not to order though. Shit-ass lefties. Always end up getting thrown around by 'em. When these somebitches come up the coast we get the backside of the counterclockwise spin. Which in effect gives us nor'easter swells. Gives me backsides. Only way to do better is to take more. Only way to get better is to stay wet. Let the water move you.

Tough season. Doin' weekenders soon. Equinox past. Standard time comin'. Weather should remain mild for a tad longer. Humidity high, but then so remain the temps during the day (mid 70s). Coldest at night has been upper fifties. Seems the water cools as the nights cool... still hanging between 69F and 70F. Easy to get out with minimal rubber. Hey! I'm just grateful to get out.

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Couple of A listers this time around. Both IPAs...go figure. A newbie brewery for me, Ninkasi Brewing, Eugene, OR. Home of the Ducks. Really smooth taste to this Northwest IPA. Liked the hit of resiny pine and floral citrus with a bit of sweet about it. Even at 81 IBUs, not overly bitter. Poured a deep copper. Light haze. Not quite a two finger head. Even lacing. Scent of orange and grapefruit, even at 6.8%, I'd have me another, and another, and... Gave this an A-rating.

My other big weiner, was Two Hearted Ale by Michigan's Bells Brewery. This IPA poured a nice hazy amber with a lasting two finger head. The 7% ABV was not overwhelming or boozy. Nice balance of mango and grapefruit bitterness (55 IBUs) and lightly sweet malt backbone. I've seen the reviews that call this the #1 beer in America. And, Lord knows they market the hell out of it...the $hit is everywhere. However, while I don't necessarily agree it's the best, it is a damn good beer. A-rating number two.

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