Pete, we miss you

Peter William,
You missed a drunken weekend of Dark Lord, Steepwater, and 36+ holes of golf. It isn't the same without you. Come home.

Should I stay or should I go... to a new apartment

So here we are with another weekend in the books.  Last night I went back to Itaewon with a friend from work and had some pretty solid beer.  I've now learned that Granat is some kind of sour cherry beer.  We downed a few and had a pretty great meal.

Went for a run in the forest research center next door to KIAS late this afternoon.  I could run there till the cows come home.  Barry when I get back in June I'll be ready to lace 'em up.  The paths cut through a pine forest dotted with scores of flowering cherry trees.   I love having access to this place (point for staying in my apartment).  On the other hand when I got home there was no hot water and all I wanted to do was get in the shower (point for moving to a new apartment).

Therefore grocery shopping followed by a cold brew at a local Quickie Mart.  It's threatening for a thunderstorm; I hope we get one.  I'd like to learn the Korean word for thunderstorm come to think of it.

A great weekend.  Hope you're having the same.

Oh, Hell Yes - A Visual Display of the Joys of Trading

So lazy and surly...

Drink a beer for these wonderful unionites across the pond:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36278625/ns/business-world_business/?GT1=43001

Job at Tyranena

Tyranena's Beer Ambassador is leaving and they will be accepting applications soon.  I am thinking about applying for the job, anyone think I would be good at convincing people to buy beer?  :)  It could potentially be a lot of travel (they are thinking of splitting the area covered by two people, so if they did so it wouldn't be as much travel).  It would also mean working for Rob, who is known as a sexist ass.

Any thoughts?

Walnut bomb

Barry and I are splitting a 1987 J.W. Lee's Harvest - it feels like getting hit over the head with a folding chair. 23 years worth of aging brings out some pretty potent potability. The aroma is like huffing something ... pretty sure you'd lose braincells if you smelled this too long.

The flavor and consistency is like Walnut-heavy maple syrup.

This is really a category unto itself ... I don't even feel like you can compare it to other beers, it's a different beverage entirely. I think about 1 oz is about as much as I can drink - I like it in theory, but it's just a little much.

Greetings from Germany

Wow this place is beautiful. If you want a postcard, then send me your address.

The eagle has landed !

Furious in growler form and a 75 deg afternoon - someones doing their
grading out on the patio today. The only question is whether there
will be any growler left when Katie gets home

The Sourest Ale in Asia?

Two pictures of Sposborth Sour Ale, eight months in the making.  We brewed it last July.  The recipe calls for four more months in the fermenter before bottling, then an additional six months in the bottle.  I'm making a trip to Beijing on the first weekend in May, so we might just have to bottle it then.  The waiting is the hardest part.

Pizza in Itaewon

Delicioso.

Bourbon County Shout Out

08' is drinkin like a mean little little bourbon laden chocolate cake

Even with over a year and half on this beer, the bourbon greets you front and center and socks you right in the chest with an immediate wave of heat. Hoo-rah.

Sundays in the Neighborhood with Beer

I'd been holed up at home for a couple of days with a cold until I finally ventured back out into the neighborhood this afternoon.  So first stop was a hidden place just aside the back gate called Bean Story.   I could read the menu without any trouble and managed to make my order in Korean which prompted a few curious questions.  I stumbled through it; I wish I could understand spoken Korean.

No bullshit, this deuce is numero uno!

El Toro Deuce Imperial IPA - this beer has enough hops in it to kill a bull and more so. Definitely no deuce dropped with this one.

Imperial Smoked Porter

Anyone else had the new Tyranena porter yet? Had some last night ... I had low expectations for some reason, but it is kick-ass. the Smokey-ness is just enough without getting to overpowering bacon-cheddar territory. Also, the Chipoltle pepper taste for just a tiny hint of kick is awesome. Reminds me of the pepper chocolates Kathleen got one night when I was staying at Casa Walsh. Could be my favorite of the Brewers gone wilds so far.

Sitting at Coffee Grounds right now grading exams with a big pile of Tyranena smacking me in the face and daring me to stock up on it. Wish they had the tap hooked up already. Will have to make due with coffee, Pete-style. Currently drinking a triple-shot Latte. Added about half a teaspoon of sugar. Solid.

Shin's Coffee House

Macchiato at Shin's Coffee House in Hoegi-ro. It is ridonkulously cold and windy today. The coffee at Shin's is rock solid, highly bitter and the milk was again, frothed to a T. A+ for the cool design with the milk. The bathroom door has a funny sign to boot.
Short enough for you Barry?