Yesterday, I pushed passed the 50k mark in the draft of my manuscript, thereby completed NaNoWriMo. Meaning that today is the first day this month where I didn't set an alarm to wake up and start writing. So, I guess I ought to celebrate somehow, huh?


Since the blog's Christmas season starts on Friday, let's end the maple season on a (hopefully) high note. Again, we're dipping into Avery's Barrel Aged Series with Double Barreled Maple Stout. Let's see how this holds up.

Lock your doors. Pull your curtains tight. Strike a match and light a candle. Grab your cat, or your dog, and hold it close. When the knocking comes at your door, pay it no mind. The trick-or-treaters were nestled in bed by their parents long ago. Whatever this is, it doesn't want candy.

What's that?! A shadow at the window, behind the curtain? No, don't get up! What are you doing?! Keep the curtains shut, no matter what! Why are you pulling them open? No, shut your eyes! NOW!!


It's too late. You've met your doom. You cannot unsee it now and it will haunt you until there's nothing left. It is: Avery Brewing Company's Rumpkin!

As of today we're a week away from Christmas. Normally, I'd be much more excited. However, in the passed few years, I've noticed that Christmastime feels less and like Christmastime. Maybe it's because I'm away from home? Maybe it's because I'm getting older and the *magic* of Christmas morning is wearing off? Maybe I'm just jaded. But I'm feeling it today because it snowed (finally).


Anyway, don't mind my rambling. Here's the point: 7 days until the big day and 3 brews yet to discuss. What this means is that I'd better get on with drinking/writing. Tonight's brew is Old Jubilation Ale from Avery Brewing Company.