Today, 2/26, I dove into the Atlantic Ocean, Boston harbor to support the special Olympics of Massachusetts. I want to thank each and every person who participated and who made a donatio of their hard earned funds.
Yesterday eve to prepare for this day's swim I had two drinks. I sampled a Stone Pale Ale, and later last eve I sampled a Victory St. Victorious Dopplebock.
Stone Pale Ale Pours out a dark honey amber colour, with a foamy head that quickly dissolves away. There is a central mouth feel that is neither too carbonated or too plain. The taste is a smooth blend of hop and malt, evenly balanced. Very Satisfying. It is a beer that will definitely be revisited, both winter and summertime. Excellent and smooth.Here is a link to Stone's Pale Ale
http://www.stonebrew.com/tasting/pale/
Victory's St. Victorious Dopplebock is of another ilk, a Dark Lager. This beer opens with a malt and sugar aroma. The colour is amber honey. The head is a gushing foam and then subsides and disappears. I had a feeling of carbonation on the first taste but that feeling waned upon second and third taste. There was a decent weight and presence in feel of the beer.
Taste was of malt, caramel, and slight alcohol. There was is a spice that I am not able to pinpoint., but is present. A good beer to have after dinner or after yu have decided not to do anymore driving for the day.
http://victorybeer.com/beers/st-victorious/
Joe - sorry I missed the swim -I would have loved to share some beers and gone for a swim. I have to get a appointment book - going today to get one - I just can not miss days like this they are important - John
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