"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Chipotle ale

Tried this Sunday night (10/23).

While the cooking team (PJ, CPG, Pat H) was assembling a pretty excellent pork roast with a+ trimmings.  And a bourbon glaze or sauce.

Bought the bottle during our recent trip to Flagstaff; I was intrigued by the label, the unpromising pairing of "chipotle" and beer, plus the Rogue folks do some nice beers (such as "Dead Guy").  (Plus I buy lots of iffy things when I'm traveling, typically t-shirts.) (Maybe I took it as some sort of challenge when the clerk up in Flag told us "people say it's 'interesting', but not something they would 'drink all the time'.")

It was ok but not awesome.  My tasting panel agreed.  The clerk's info was accurate.
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