Randomness

So I put Suburban Kid to bed after practice. He needed to go to bed as early as possible, district assessment tests are tomorrow. I'm not worried about him... he does well in school. But still... Suburban Kid has inherited Suburban Dad's love of staying up late and not getting up early. I really don't understand morning people. You all are not wrong, but I just don't get it. Sorry.

I did my nightly workout after that... cardio and some strength training. Then it was time to undo all of that with some beers and the Phoenix/Detroit game. Have I mentioned I love playoff hockey?

The beer of choice tonight has been Boulevard Boss Tom's (the best beer that Boulevard has ever put out) and a new beer I am trying, Stevens Point Nude Beach Summer Wheat. I almost didn't try this just based on the name, but after reading the description, I figured why not. This stuff is freaking good. This was my first Stevens Point beer. I hope the others have this same quality.

If you read anything I write about beers, you will quickly figure out that I love wheat beers. When trying a new Brewery, this is usually the first thing I am going to look for. Wheat, followed by a good bock or anything in the Belgian style.

For years I was not a beer drinker, but I have come to realize that its wasn't beer that I didn't like (my drink of choice was bourbon), it was that I don't care for the standard American Lager. After starting to study the process of brewing beer, and seeing the difference in brewing process between ales and lagers, I can understand this distaste. The Micro Brew explosion has really shown that Bud, Coors, and Miller are not the only options.

My favorite brewery is Boulevard. They really do put out some amazing beers. If you have the chance to try any of their Smokestack series, I highly recommend it.