Life On The Water, session notes from the Rogue.

Guarding the waters... and the boat. Harbour Island, 7/27/2024.

I'd like to go where the pace of life's slow

Could you beam me somewhere, Mister Scott?
Any old place here on Earth or in Space
You pick the century and I'll pick the spot

-J.Buffett, Boat Drinks

     Summer going full speed. Back bays churned with the crowded boat traffic. Occasional spray of the wake on your skin. Smell of salt in the air. Early dinner at the Reel Inn dock bar. Another stoked weekend of Jet cruisin'. Life on the water.

Bacon wrapped shrimp...how can you go wrong?

 

      After washing the boat down and rinsing off, it's nice to end an evening with a backyard bonfire, salted winds off the river, sippin' on a bourbon, or... a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. Ok, ok. Know what you're thinkin'. Heat of the the summer. Fire. Heavy beer. Dude! It's bourbon barrel-aged! Mellows out the day. Besides, it'd been sittin', agin', callin' my name. Firestone Walker's Paraboloid. Smooth. Obsidian black pour. Dark,  Coppertone-tan head. Thick, sticky, tan lacing. Notes of mocha, cherry, and vanilla in the aromas. Flavors immediately morphed into burnt oak and bourbon, fudge, and continued hints of vanilla. Bitterness of dark chocolate combined seamlessly with the 43 IBU hop finish. Not gonna lie. At 13% ABV, one was enough to close the night. A+ rating. Sweet!

"Psst, here I am..."

-the Calling

Celebration- Hola Olivia!, session notes from the Rogue.

"Every day is a blessing. A new life and a new hope." -Anon
Malibu Beach, 7/6/2024

     It's been expected. Felt like forever comin'. Life's stoke. A celebration! We welcome into the fold, the newest Wahine of the O'hana. Olivia Anne!

New wave Wahine, 7/5/2025.

Reelin' In The Mondos, session notes from the Rogue.

"There are some fish that cannot be caught.

It's not that they are faster or stronger than

other fish, they're just touched by something extra.." 

                 -Ed Bloom, Big Fish

Not these fish. Double booked on

 the Assawoman, 7/5/2024.

     Big fish. Mondos. Those that are elusive. For my luck with the Bay... that could be just 'bout all of 'em. Taking our Granddaughter and Daughter out for an Independence Day weekend day on the water. Neighbor - DP, best advice: small hooks, fishbite baits, guaranteed catch. She was yanking 'em up one after the other. Counting the catch from late morning to mid-PM. Dine in at the Reel Inn. Late afternoon- lines back in the water. News in about the next fis... I mean Granddaughter's birth.  Lines out. Head back. The Circle of Life keeps us goin'.    

El-Galeon Andalusia in the OC port.

     Beer of choice- Old Nation Brewing. New Orthodox beers. Few better summer refreshers than those with Grapefruit. Which sets this brew up for summer. Grapefruit B-43. Clear. Crisp. Dry. How can you get more summer than that? 7% ABV makes it a party'r. Slappin' you aroud a bit with 65 IBUs. Says, "Hey Barney! Pay attention!" But, if'n you're in control, s sweet yet dry refresher that'll leave ya satisfied after one...maybe a couple. No more! Hazy yellow pour that clears up fairly quick. Nice lace. 'Bout a finger and half fluff of head. Aromas of grapefruit, obviously, and pine. Zesty limes and lemons in the taste. Hints of orange. Grapefruit mix with piney, resinous finish. Hop pop in the mouth. Rated an A.

Sunset Zen, session notes from the Rogue.

Zen on the river. The Point, 6/27/2024.

     Slipped out into the river on a last minute decision to go for an evening paddle. Headed southeast- around Tern Island. Into the canal between Lookout Point and Moonshell Drive. Back to the dock. Focused on balance and the route in front of me. Felt the resistance of the paddle... three strokes on the left. Two on the right (stronger on the right side). Back and forth. Hearing the shrill warnings of the terns, the smell of the salt in the warm air (high 70s this particular evening). The whole Zen of the exercise drained away the stress of the day. Throw in a sunset on the river. Stoked. 

     Ice cold Belgian Wit. Perfect sesh closing brew from Heavy Seas. Clear golden pour. Light carbonation. Finger and half white, fizzy head. Sweet tangerine and citrus aromas. Tart, bitter orange rind in the taste. Some pepper zest. A little acidic. Light hops. Fresh close. 5.2% ABV. Maybe 25 or so IBUs. Rated a B.

"It's a fair wind that blew men to ale."

-Washington Irving