Lo!, the veil now grows thin, weakening to a mere patch of gossamer hanging loose in its haphazard suspension betwixt our world and that of those who no longer walk amongst us. Devilry is afoot on this dark and unholy eve, dear reader. I hope that your curtains are drawn tightly over your windows. I hope that you are well-kept against the terror this night brings. I hope that should some manner of ghastly or gruesome creature call upon your door, you are able to appease its infernal appetite with what you are best able to offer, dispelling it forevermore from your dwelling.

What might you offer to this vision upon your step? Well, sweet treats may just suffice. Yet, if this monster prowls low as some horrid feline, something of greater heft and richness may be needed to make it leave you be. Would, perchance, a bottle of Southern Tier's Caramel Pumking would banish the beast? Perhaps, fellow cowerer in the dark. Perhaps.

It's now within two weeks of Christmas and, I have to admit, I've not been feeling particularly festive lately. Maybe it's because of the weather--sure, it's been cold, and I mean cold, but the snow's been keeping away. Maybe it's because we don't have a tree--that should be remedied Friday. Maybe it's because work's been a little hectic. Who knows?


I'm hoping to rekindle some of the Christmas magic tonight with the first (of three!) holiday releases to drop under Braxton's banner this year (note that I'm only tackling two of these during my Christmas blow-out): Bourbon Barrel Aged Kringle, hailing from Braxton Labs. This is a beer I've never had before, but, if it's as good as described, it should do just the trick.