All About Beer: Everything You Don't NEED to Know

I have acquired an inexplicable interest in beer.  On Monday, I bought an assortment of beers and carried them out of the store in a six pack holder that described the different brews.  I have shared the information below.

ALES:  THESE BEERS USUALLY YIELD A FRUITIER, MORE ROBUST TASTE CREATED BY COMBINING TOP-FERMENTING YEAST AND WARMER BREWING TEMPERATURES.

Choose your ALE:

Belgian Style Wheat Ale has a subtle citrus aroma & slightly tart flavor--very refreshing.

Amber Ale has citrusy aromas, sweet caramel notes, & a smooth finish.

Brown Ale is malty, with hints of caramel & chocolate.

India Pale Ale (IPA) has a pronounced hoppy aroma & flavor with substantial maltiness.

LAGERS:  TYPICALLY ON THE DRIER, CRISPER END OF THE TASTE SPECTRUM, LAGERS ARE CREATED BY USING BOTTOM-FERMENTING YEAST AT COOLER TEMPERATURES.

Choose your LAGER:

American Lager has balanced hops & a crisp, dry finish.

Marzen has a complex malt character, mildly hopped.

Pilsner has pronounced hops bitterness & aroma with a refreshing finish.

Bock has a warm, toasty taste with rich, sweet caramels.

(After reading all of this, my head is spinning.  Too much information or too much beer?)         

    

My Brother Tom & the Legend of the 757 Camaro

If you like cars and speed, you'll enjoy this.  My oldest brother, Tom Doll, originally bought this car brand new and prepped it for racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

"Mentally Strong" Challenge #2

This month I will focus on the following:

Mentally strong people don't give away their power.

Mentally strong people avoid giving others the power to make them feel inferior or bad.  They understand they are in control of their actions and emotions.  They know their strength is in their ability to manage the way they respond.

(This is #2 on a list of 13 things mentally strong people avoid which was compiled by Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker).

Last month, I focused on Challenge #1, that is, "Mentally strong people don't waste time feeling sorry for themselves."

Even at 65, I can improve.  Please join me if you're so inclined.  Goals are good motivators.