Lazy Sundays

Last Sunday was finally a day Mark and I took a break from all of our new house work and enjoyed a day at home with football on.  By about midafternoon, Mark decided he needed a break watching poor performances by his fantasy football team and claimed it was time for drinks in the backyard.  A family friend had just given us outdoor furniture as well and we had yet to test out our new set up. 

Putting on a smile for me even though his fantasy team is losing.

A few weeks ago, we had picked up a single of the Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA after I had read good reviews about it. 

Check out the new furniture too.

Upon first taste the beer has more sweet flavor to it than the traditional IPA.  However the IPA hop flavor does come out at the end.  At 9.5%, this beer has a punch to it but it doesn't come out in the flavor of the beer.  As Mark likes his IPAs as hoppy as they come, the sweetness in this beer won't make it a favorite.  Now if only I could find their Punkin Ale...

Second, we tried the Sam Adams Black Lager which came in the Fall Variety 12 pack we picked up awhile ago.  This beer had the roasted, dark flavors of the porters and stouts that we both enjoy.  However, it was also a little to sweet for us.  Sweetness is the theme of the day?  I think we'll both stick to our go to porters and stouts when we want a dark, roasted flavor beer and will not be adding this into the rotation. 

After a trip to BevMo, we came home with some new brews to try...Another weekend...