Today’s post is all about wishing a happy birthday to the world’s best dad! Happy Birthday Ol’ Man!
Today’s my dad turns the big Five-Oh! I’m honored to call him my dad and blessed to be his daughter, but most importantly (at least to me…) I’m happy to spend the next 50+ years with him in my life.
Though I’m sad I don’t get to see him until next month, you better believe I’m looking forward to it!
me n’ my boys at Sweetwater Brewery, ATL
One of the least important but most fun things Dad passed on to me was a respect for good beer. And on that note, I bring you another beer review. It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, eh? This one is totally worth a write-up. I really enjoyed it!
Sweetwater Brewing Company’s LowRYEder IPA (ABV 6.2%, IBUs 45)
- Appearance: I had it in a bottle, so not much to note here except that the head in lingering.
- Smell: earthy and a wee bit dank with some hoppy aroma as well
- Taste: hoppy but not a hop-wallop, slightly sweet in a grassy way (not actually sweet in a fruity way)
- Mouthfeel: thicker than expected yet smooth and moderately carbonated
- Overall: great feel, great taste, and interesting aroma – I could enjoy this any season
As stated, I really liked this one. I was initially worried that the rye might create a more bitter flavor than I’d like, but it didn’t. This was really well balanced. No bitter-beer-face here!
Had any good beers lately?
February 7, 2013 at 7:35 am
I love IPA’s …sounds yummy! SO many calories though.. urgh.
xoxo from Trinidad
February 8, 2013 at 8:27 am
I know, right? Hate that about them!
February 7, 2013 at 7:49 am
YOU LOOK STUNNING with yer boys…
February 8, 2013 at 8:28 am
Awww, sucks…
February 7, 2013 at 8:09 am
I have to echo what Miz said ^^ That picture of you with your hubs and dad is really great. Happy Birthday to your dad
February 8, 2013 at 8:28 am
Awww, thanks luv!
February 7, 2013 at 9:54 am
Happy Birthday to your Dad! My Dad turned 60 late last year. Sounds like you’re lucky to have him as a father. I’m not a huge beer drinker, the last fun one I tried was a Blueberry Wheat in Maine this past summer, super refreshing!
February 8, 2013 at 8:29 am
Ya know, I usually don’t do fruity beers, but I find a little kiss of blueberry is just the thing in the warm summer months.
February 7, 2013 at 10:00 am
Happy birthday to your dad!
I feel like I’ve been slacking on trying new beers lately. I need to get on that!
February 8, 2013 at 8:30 am
I know what you mean. I usually go for wine in the cold months, but I dunno who since I really like winter brews.
February 7, 2013 at 11:43 am
happy birthday pops – great wedding pictures!
And how the heck did I miss the Sweetwater IPA – Ryder, obviously close to me:)
That’s great!
February 7, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Happy birthday dadddyoo!! You do look gorgeous in that picture!
February 8, 2013 at 8:34 am
Thanks so much!
February 7, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Happy birthday to your dad
February 7, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Awww, happy birthday to your dad! That’s awesome
February 7, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Happy bday to your dad!
February 8, 2013 at 8:31 am
Yes, I have! If you use it, find me @ lovesweatandbeers
February 11, 2013 at 10:40 pm
Oh I think I definitely made one of the faces in the last photo when I tried Arrogant Bastard! I need to know it is going to be bitter before I sip. Happy Birthday to your dad!