Got The Point, the Rogue's notes.

"It feels like we've waited ages for this. That sensation of kicking out, immersing ourselves in water,
 anticipating the wave to come."  -L. Schwenke, Finally, Waves. 
Hope arrives as a point break. Holiday's and 66th, 11/18/2023.

      A few Nor'easters. Couple rainy windstorms to churn up the surf. Some natural erosion (yeah, move that sand back out, baby). And voila! Decent off shore swell. Consistent. Only took all year. Fast lane surf check at Holiday's on 66th. Some rollers. Waist to chest. F-ing glad the shorebreak has backed off. Do not want to endure another season like this. Nice day...lower 60'sF. Water now in the upper 40s, maybe low 50's. Depending on the last rain and current. While watching a smooth spread breaking in the middle, it occurred that the Atlantic finally got the Point. And no Hurricane to create conditions. Immediately- was making the plans for the next season.

Mirror of the feeling.
Looking forward to next season.

     Cold waters needed a warmer to take off the edge. Wolverine State Brewing's Massacre. That's what the shorebreak did to my season. A massacre. That's ok. This Bourbon Barreled Black Lager smoothed out the 'tude. At 14.5%, no wonder. Super dark brown pour (could tell in the light). Dark tan, dense, finger-plus head. Obvious bourbon, vanilla, and hints of raisin in the aroma. Caramel, toffee (yup- both), rich malts, oakey bourbon, notes of chocolate, all made for an intense flavor profile. Estimated hops at about 30-ish which gave just the right bitterness to the finish. Enjoyed the entire 4-pack...although definitely spread it out. Many days. Gave the brew and improving conditions an A.