Tucked In, session notes from the Rogue.

"There is no finer feeling than seeing the smile and the enthusiasm on the
face of someone who just rode a wave for the very first time."
                                                               -Tommy Vach, OC Surf Club
Scratching out the last ride, post-sundown. 65th Street, OCMD. 11/1/2018

   Walking across an empty beach. Could smell the salt. The spray of semi-clean thigh to waist waves as cross currents created mini-collisions within a short rip current. Sun was making a mad dash towards the horizon. Despite an above average afternoon, clouds had moved in. Evening winds brought a chill with 'em. The honk of a flock of geese in the distance. Could sense Autumn slipping by. Full suit now. Water hovering around 62F. No gloves, and my hands felt it. Thursday seeing the last weeknight surf of the year. The balance of the year's sessions would be limited to weekends. Low tide movin' in. Didn't give respite. Draggin' my feet due to somewhat of a strong northerly current. Meant this evening was a working sesh. After a couple of false starts I managed to tuck into a rolling thigh-high frontside. Skimmed my fingers along the laced wall as it collapsed just beyond my hand. Bigger could have meant inside. No matter... by this time the only thing caving faster than the wave was the light of day. Like a murky cloud hiding every set thereafter. Didn't care. Had my smile. Felt the stoke. Got my ride.
   Prolong it? Couple of ducky local beers. Big Oyster did up Shuckin Pumpkin, an orange-amber Pumpkin Ale. Poured clear with a two-finger head. Aromas of cinnamon and clove. Had a surprising hop punch (+20 IBUs) with some pumpkin, nutmeg and more cinnamon in the taste. Smooth drinking, but the pumpkin tended to get lost in this one. Not a standout for my last Pumpkin Ale of the season. 4-pack canned pints. 5.6% ABV. Drank a couple right off. Bringing another 4-pack to Thanksgiving dinner, see what my brother thinks. Rated B-/C+.

Mos Dank DIPA. A "milkshake" style IPA I picked up in a crowler at Burley Oak's taproom. Poured a "shaken" cloud filled yellow-gold. Another thin-header at one finger and off-white. Dry-hopped for a very smooth finish and lower than average IBUs (19) one might normally see in an IPA. Aromas of lime-citrus and toffee-like malts. The taste was one of truly juicy grapefruit and mango. Light candy sweetness. Hops on the back end kinda popped you in the mouth. As in the name...more dank. Just the way I like to finish a beer. Rated an A-.

So, join me for a drink, boys

We're gonna make a big noise

So, don't worry about tomorrow

Take it today

Forget about the check, we'll get hell to pay

-AC/DC, Have A Drink On Me