Revolution Crystal Hero. After all these beers I’m sure some of you are wondering how I can still operate a phone, but I can say this beer has a very “smooth” hop flavor. Grassy, but almost more like that other grass (wink, wink; nudge, nudge) know what I mean? Very herbal. I. Like. It!
Home-brewed blood orange IPA. Mmm.
Revolution Rosa. Hibiscus beer from Chicago; Ill. Pleasant tart, fruity flavor and hibiscus aroma. An easy drinker that’s a nice alternative to witbier or your English summer blonde. Would pair well with a fruity sorbet or gelato.
Breckenridge Summerbright Ale. “Malt beverage with orange and lemon peels.”
Decent stuff. Reminds me a bit of Samuel Adams Summer Ale but without the spices. Easy drinking stuff.
Not as harshly bitter as the earlier batches from Argus, but somewhere between the Argus version and the original. A tasty, hoppy pilsner. I should note that I’m old enough to recall the old Romans Road brewery in Elmhurst, Ill. The recipe for Baderbrau 2.0.5 is probably the same (the brewing company says so) but in my mind it’s gotta be hard to duplicate the exact environment that shaped the character of the beer: I’m talking about the gas-fired kettles heated by direct heat and the fermenter geometry as well as temperature. Then again, I’m not a lager brewer and not a professional brewer, so what the heck do I know? I suppose the important thing is that Baderbrāu is back. Now where’s the bock?
Chillaxin’ with a New Glarus Dancing Man wheat and my culinary hero Jacques Pépin.
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Got my attention! (at The Dining Room At Clearbrook)
My latest creation, a slightly lemony-herbal two-week old farmhouse ale that should age nicely. A little bitter, but that should dissipate over time.
I found this fella today tied to a bench in Prospect Park. I was taking a jog, and stopped to get him some much needed lunch and a bath. We visited the vet (Animal Kind Veterinary Hospital, 365 7th Ave Brooklyn - they were amazing and so informative) and got him all checked out. His name is Bentley according to his microchip.
He is very friendly and well-behaved, though he needs a little help on the leash. Part of that is probably that he’s only about two years old (vet estimate). We got his shots, some antibiotics for the wear and tear that comes from living on a bench for a few days, and some dog food to get him fattened up. His collar was traded in for a harness (way easier to walk).
He weighs 52.6 lbs, and he’ll get bigger as he eats properly. Right now he’s napping on his new bed, and he’s so freaking cute and wonderful.
But I can’t have a dog right now. As much as I would love to keep him it wouldn’t be fair to him, and it would be irresponsible of me considering my current employment situation (recently fired, not quite freelancing). I’ve contacted Shawn Casey of animal rescue but they are currently full. If any one wants this friendly guy please let me know. You can email me at gantpowell@gmail.com. I will answer any questions you might have. Until then, we’re going to bop along and probably go on some jogs together. Also I’m going to fatten him up properly.
It’s been a long day for me, and a terrible week for Bentley. I hope he gets really healthy and happy. I don’t know about fate, but I think this was supposed to happen today.
Edit: I want to address a concern about some information I didn’t include concerning Bentley’s microchip. I didn’t mention that yes, his owners were registered along with their address and phone number. I worked with the vet to contact them and unfortunately, after repeat attempts, we haven’t had a response sine Monday. The more I get to know Bentley’s personality and his likes and dislikes, it’s plain to see that his old life may not have been as loving as we would like. I have followed up with 311 to make sure I am not stealing someone’s beloved pet, but considering the state I found him in, and the lack of response from his registered owners, they explained that he is now my responsibility. I hope that this is for the better. He has been very happy and playful today, and has even taken naps and played with his chew toys. He wasn’t doing any of that yesterday. He is still having some anxiety issues but the arrival of a crate has given him some security and a safe space to himself, which I think he definitely deserves. Tomorrow is another big day, and we will start meeting some prospective pet owners! Yay Bentley!
Come on, South Slopeans. Help this dog out. And/or stop tying your dogs to benches.
Bentley needs a permanent home. Please help out if you can.
