Siesta Key March 2015: Journal #10

On March 21st, we dined outside at Outback Steakhouse. I know that's weird. We should be eating seafood in Florida. My husband and son prefer steak, unless we're talking crab or lobster. This particular evening, we all had steak AND lobster. I bet you're wondering where my beer is. Many restaurants don't stock craft beers and if they do, often I've already tried them. I had two beers earlier in the day so I was fine without one with my dinner.  

I enjoyed this beer earlier in the day. Obviously, I'm in my cabana, living the good life like a big shot, which I'm definitely not. But it's sure fun pretending.

This Audible Ale also by Red Hook Brewing Company was my second beer of the day.

It's 48 degrees at this moment in Wisconsin. I'd sure rather be on Siesta Key! 

Siesta Key March 2015: Journal #9 (3/21)

I caught this pelican (note water dropping from its wing) just as he was taking off with a couple of runners in the foreground. Lots of action here!

The pelican's movement reminds me of ballet...

I don't need to move from my cabana to observe all kinds of activities.

How cute is the baby's foot poking up for us to see!

Jill commented that this would make a great Nike ad. She's right, it would.

I love pelicans and walkers.

I like what I did capture in this photo. Kind of unique.

I rented a bike a few years ago when I was training for a triathlon. I probably ruined it when I rode into the water with it. Naughty me.

Synchronized runners...sweet...

"Kolorful" kayaks!!

I hope you enjoyed a few minutes with me on the beach with nothing more pressing to do than watch other people do things. :) 

Siesta Key March 2015: Journal #8

I bought this postcard when we were on Siesta Key in March. The condo where we stay is here on Crescent Beach. The terracotta roofed complex almost halfway down from the top of the postcard is Siesta Dunes.

Here's a closer view of Siesta Dunes where we stay.  The beach is quartz sand which is the whitest in the world and is cool and soft to the feet.

Love it, love it, love it.

Beer Journal #61: Ewephoria by 3 Sheeps Brewing Company, Floating Fire, Mudpuppy, Big Eye & More

New DogTown Pale Ale
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Petaluma, CA

Label goodies:
Alc. by Vol. 6.2%
Still Doggone Good.
"This is not the original Pale Ale as brewed in far away 1993 in the back of the Old House of Richards Building in the West Marin hamlet of Forest Knolls right next to little Lagunitas...It is way better. Back then the beer tasted like broccoli and kerosene and the carbonation ate right through and drained your stomach into your gut..."

Amberbock
Dark Lager
Michelob Brewing Company
St. Louis, Missouri

Label offerings:
From the front label: "An American bock-style lager brewed with three unique malts including roasted and caramel specialty malts."
 From the neck of the bottle label: "This dark mahogany lager has a rich, nutty aroma. With a gentle hint of caramel malt sweetness, this American bock-style lager has a deep, malty body that pours a tall head.

Ewephoria
Ginger Chocolate Stout
3 Sheeps Brewing Company
Sheboygan, WI

Label information:
7.4% ALC/VOL
Seasonal
"Malt beverage brewed with natural flavors and with spice and cocoa nibs added"

Big Eye
India Pale Ale
Ballast Point Brewing Company
San Diego, CA

Label findings:
ALC. 7.0% BY VOLUME
"Dedicated to the craft"  

Floating Fire
Viking Funeral Ceremonial Ale
Furthermore Brewing, LLC
Black River Falls, WI

Label info:

A hop heavy offering from Furthermore

Big Eddy
Imperial IPA
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Chippewa Falls, WI & Milwaukee, WI

Label offerings:
8.2% Alc/Vol
"Five distinctive hops are added at every stage of the brewing process for our take on an Imperial IPA."
2013
"Our brewery was born on the Big Eddy Spring in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Its waters guiding us through five generations of genuine brewing heritage."

Mudpuppy
Porter
Central Waters Brewing Company
Amherst, WI

The label held this:
ALE, SUN, EARTH AND SKY
"A favorite among dark beer lovers, Mudpuppy is a robust and refreshing porter characterized by its thick rocky head and luscious chocolate-like nose plus delicate char. Its malty profile is unizuely well balanced by leveral hopping for its style."

Polish Moon
Milk Stout
Milwaukee Brewing Company
Milwaukee, WI

Label stuff:
That's local flavor.
@MKEBREWCO      #LUVMKECRAFT

Horizon Red IPA
Summit Brewing Company
St. Paul, MN

Blue
Canadian Pilsener
Labatt Brewing Company
Toronto, Canada

Label info:
Imported daily from Canada
No Preservatives
Biere Canadian Pilsener Beer
Always enjoy responsibly.

Pilsener
Bohemian Style
Summit Brewing Company
St. Paul, MN

Garten Brau
Special Pilsner
German Style Wisconsin Beer
Capital Brewery
Middleton, WI

Label findings:
4.7% ALC./VOL.
" A German-style pilsner brewed with malts and hops imported from Europe. The slight sweetness of pilsner malt is perfectly balanced by the clean, dry bitterness of noble hops. One of our original Garten Brau beers, Capital Pilsner has truly stood the test of time."

Siesta Key March 2015: Journal #7 (3/21)

Everything is at our fingertips. This awesome fishing spot is a walk south on the beach and past Point of Rocks.  

Lon and Jared have fished here several times every year. This was my first fishing adventure on Siesta Key. 

Jared set me up with this fishing pole, put the proper lure on my line and coached me on where to cast and how to cast with the lure I had.

Depending on the tide, these rocky areas are more or less visible.

Jared insisted I do everything to catch this fish by myself including removing the lure from the fish's mouth. I appreciated that. He also told me how to hold the fish for photos.

...one of my catches. 

We all caught fish so it was a pleasant afternoon for all. 

Siesta Key March 2015: Journal #6 (3/20)

What could be better than a beer on a beach in a cabana?

In addition to the cold beer, the white beach and the striped cabana, the weather was as good as it could be. 

We are forever entertained by a myriad of interesting sights including birds...

...boats...

...bigger boats...

...and kayaks today.