Oye!

Whew! Back to craft beer after a little break, a scare rather. Lets just say I have learned how amazing a loving and understanding family can be. I have started a new job recently and am getting the lay of the land and haven't decided how I feel about it. Am I writing concert reviews for Rolling Stone or a professional Beer Reviewer for a publication? No. Am I flipping burgers at Burger King? No. It is somewhere in the center, but the center is a dangerous place because you can become complacent and sedentary.

I am drinking some Craft Beer to get back to normal. I am only sampling on the weekends in deference to my new employer. For me, beer drinking is not about addiction or dependence, it is simply about having a beer. So here I am in my glory. up late in front of the computer, Summit EPA open and 5 more in the beer box, The Hold Steady on iTunes, and writing. I am content as hell right now. I am listening to Banging Camp on The Hold Steady's "Separation Sunday" album and just have it on repeat. Just one of those nights.

         
    

I have been thinking about beer a lot lately as a viable hobby. I attended a social media conference today as my new boss wants me to be a sort of community manager for the company because no one else there gets social media as a concept. I digress, I made a connection with someone who is loosely connected to the beer scene in the Twin Cities. That is a kind of Craft Beer Mecca, its like going to Napa or Sonoma for a wine weekend. Sh knows the folks who put out Growler Magazine. Apparently they want to expand into the Duluth Area for distribution and content. Good idea since Duluth has 36 local Craft Beers to its name. Starfire Pale Ale from Fitgers Brewery is far and away the best. I would love to be a contributor, if nothing else, have a beer with them. Hopefully it works out.