I doubt that beer, even really good beer, has ever played a prominent role in sustaining a long term marriage. More likely the opposite is true. So what is a brewer going to tell me about being hitched*. I’ve been at it for almost 40 years and I’ll be damned if I can figure it out. For all you other men who don’t have it figured out, which is all of you, here is some sage advice about being hitched. Don’t touch the thermostat. You can be freezing your ass off, AC cranked full in December, icicles hanging off your extremities, bundled in blankets with the propane fireplace in the room you are in flaming and sputtering, just don’t try to adjust the thermostat. Oh yea, quality time apart is also important. For that I would suggest fishing and sports on TV, although not at the same time unless you are watching Bob Izumi**. In practicing what I preach I am watching the Blue Jays while quaffing this brew. Maybe our next project should be the COMDB Guide to a Maintaining a Long-term Marriage, for those who can’t afford the alimony. In the meantime we have a beer to review.
A 50th anniversary*** pour, with the thinnest veil of foam on top. The head disappeared quicker than Farmer Steve accepting an invitation to an open bar reception. Nice malt aroma with a bit of grain in there. Not bread grain, the flaked corn perhaps? A nice unique fruit malt combo flavour. A bit of fizz in the bizz, but it left the reception early and resulted in a nice mouthfeel as well. A well balanced, smooth cream ale with no hops or bitters in the finish. Very enjoyable, reminiscent of a smooth easy drinking lager in some respects.
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